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Top Private Hire Restaurants in Edinburgh
In Edinburgh, you’ll find candlelit suppers in New Town Georgian dining rooms, long tables in converted vaults beneath Old Town streets, and smoky kitchens in Leith turning out the kind of seafood that needs no introduction. It’s a city where you can raise a whisky toast in a private room above a friendly pub or book out an entire brasserie for a wedding dinner that stretches late into the night. The venues here suit all kinds of gatherings: graduation lunches with skyline views, retirement dinners with live folk music, or engagement parties over shared platters and bold red wines. The food ranges from reimagined Highland game to wood-fired Neapolitan pizza, Korean BBQ joints to Michelin tasting menus. Looking for a space that matches the moment? Edinburgh has a table for it. Keep scrolling to find the best restaurant venues in Edinburgh.
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![The Dunstane Restaurant & Bar at The Roseate Edinburgh in Haymarket, Edinburgh]()
from £500
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityThe Dunstane Restaurant & Bar
28 guestsThe Roseate EdinburghHaymarket, EdinburghCCynthia E.
“We were allowed to have our drinks in the restaurant as we ordered many welcome cocktails.” -
![Brasserie at Malmaison Edinburgh City in New Town, Edinburgh]()
from £49
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityBrasserie
50 guestsMalmaison Edinburgh CityNew Town, Edinburgh
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UUmesh R.
“The decor, ambience, service, staff, food and choice of drinks” -
![Private Wine Room at Gaucho Edinburgh in New Town, Edinburgh]()
from £45
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Wine Room
14 guestsGaucho EdinburghNew Town, EdinburghAAlexander
“Swift, informative booking experience. Excellent staff, good food.” -
![Whole Venue at Gaucho Edinburgh in New Town, Edinburgh]()
from £10000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityWhole Venue
134 guestsGaucho EdinburghNew Town, EdinburghGaucho Edinburgh can be hired as a whole. It has a maximum capacity of 120 seated in the main restaurant area, plus space for an additional 14 guests in our private dining room. -
![Beer Palace at Brewhemia in Old Town, Edinburgh]()
from £5000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityBeer Palace
200 guestsBrewhemiaOld Town, EdinburghKKerry-ann M.
“Had all the suitable AV, was funky and quirky, additional space for breakout areas. Staff great to work with.” -
![Boudoir at Brewhemia in Old Town, Edinburgh]()
from £30
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityBoudoir
40 guestsBrewhemiaOld Town, EdinburghLLawrie G.
“Everyone had the best night ever and massive amounts of 10/10’s for the venue! Couldn’t ask for more.” -
![Brasserie at The Glasshouse in Broughton, Edinburgh]()
from £65
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityBrasserie
80 guestsThe GlasshouseBroughton, EdinburghKKaren D.
“My event went amazingly well all thanks so the staff at The Glasshouse.” -
![Main Dining at Sora Diana Vegan Italian Restaurant in Edinburgh]()
from £20
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityMain Dining
35 guestsSora Diana Vegan Italian RestaurantEdinburghOur main dining area offers a semi-private space that provides both intimacy and connection, ideal for events when the entire restaurant has not been booked. -
![Entire Venue at The Pakora Bar in Old Town, Edinburgh]()
from £300
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
87 guestsThe Pakora BarOld Town, EdinburghWe are a friendly, colorful, independent restaurant and bar on Hollyrood Road in Edinburgh’s Old Town. We offer lunch & Dinner, Cocktails, and Chai Indian street food with a Scottish twist. -
![Restaurant at Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City in Old Town, Edinburgh]()
from £59
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60 guestsRadisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh CityOld Town, EdinburghPrivate use in our main modern restaurant with Feature Edinburgh Sights Wall. This space has raised area that could be used for pre-drinks or make smaller dinners feel more intimate. -
![Jig Room at Granary in Leith, Edinburgh]()
from £600
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityJig Room
60 guestsGranaryLeith, EdinburghAAnn-marie E.
“Everybody had a fantastic time, myself included - highly recommend!” -
![Restaurant & Bar at Amalfino in Haymarket, Edinburgh]()
from £10
per person / per dayCheck availabilityRestaurant & Bar
40 guestsAmalfinoHaymarket, EdinburghIt’s a lively restaurant and bar where groups come together for everything from casual celebrations to more organised events. The dining area is spacious enough for larger group dinners, and the team can arrange set menus
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Frequently Asked Questions
Booking costs of restaurant venues average £32 per person. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in Edinburgh, based on Tagvenue data from May 2026:
| From £20 | to £40 | per person |
| From £300 | to £2000 | minimum spend per event |
| From £180 | to £500 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated May 2026), the best options include:
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Beer Palace at Brewhemia in Old Town - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Had all the suitable AV, was funky and quirky, additional space for breakout areas.’ -
Brasserie at The Glasshouse in Broughton - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘My event went amazingly well all thanks so the staff at The Glasshouse.’ -
Brasserie at Malmaison Edinburgh City in New Town - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘I liked the layout and the furniture. I liked the size of the venue. I liked the look of everything inside it.’
You'll find restaurant venues in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Edinburgh, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (May 2026):
| Small | up to 40 guests | prices average £600 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 50 and 80 guests | prices average £500 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 105 guests | prices average £3000 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 0.2 mi from central Edinburgh, available to book on Tagvenue:
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Entire Venue at Mowgli Street Food Edinburgh
on 20 Hanover Street - 0.2 mi from centre.
Venue said: Whether you’re planning a milestone celebration, a team night out, or something a little special, the entire venue is available for exclusive hire and can host up to 107 guests. -
The Parlour at Alchemist George Street
on 51 George Street - 0.2 mi from centre.
Venue said: The private room at The Alchemist George Street offers a stylish and exclusive setting in the heart of Edinburgh’s city centre, ideal for corporate meetings, private dining, and networking events. -
Dumbo Cocktail Bar at Manahatta Edinburgh
on 28 Rose Street - 0.2 mi from centre.
Venue said: New to Rose Street, Manahatta is a two-story cocktail haven that brings the beat of New York to Edinburgh. Whether you’re hosting a corporate summer/Christmas party, birthday celebration, or special occasion, our venue provides...
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