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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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![Twenty Princess Restaurant at Hotel Indigo Edinburgh - Princes Street in New Town, Edinburgh]()
from £40
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityTwenty Princess Restaurant
100 guestsHotel Indigo Edinburgh - Princes StreetNew Town, EdinburghSStacie F.
“On the night the restaurant was totally prepared and organised, with name cards for everyone.” -
![KIN by Gary Maclean at The Roseate Edinburgh in Haymarket, Edinburgh]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityKIN by Gary Maclean
42 guestsThe Roseate EdinburghHaymarket, Edinburgh
#Supervenue
CCynthia E.
“We were allowed to have our drinks in the restaurant as we ordered many welcome cocktails.” -
![Entire Venue at Mowgli Street Food Edinburgh in New Town, Edinburgh]()
from £35
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
66 guestsMowgli Street Food EdinburghNew Town, EdinburghMowgli Street Food Edinburgh is a street-food restaurant housed in an ornate former bank building; its defining quality is the preserved period interior of the dining spaces. -
![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. -
![Jig Room at Granary in Leith, Edinburgh]()
from £600
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityJig Room
60 guestsGranaryLeith, EdinburghRRoss M.
“Great room in a prime location, staff were very supportive prior and at the event.” -
![Brasserie at Malmaison Edinburgh City in New Town, Edinburgh]()
from £49
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityBrasserie
50 guestsMalmaison Edinburgh CityNew Town, Edinburgh
#Supervenue
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.” -
![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.” -
![Entire Restaurant at Pizza Geeks Easter Road in Leith, Edinburgh]()
from £30
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Restaurant
70 guestsPizza Geeks Easter RoadLeith, EdinburghPizza Geeks Easter Road is a casual neighbourhood pizza restaurant focused on informal, social dining. Design: Dark-painted walls and a low ceiling contain a compact dining area centred on a long service counter, pendant -
![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.” -
![Whole Venue at Gaucho Edinburgh in New Town, Edinburgh]()
from £10000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityWhole Venue
134 guestsGaucho EdinburghNew Town, EdinburghAn upmarket Argentinian steak restaurant defined by polished, contemporary interiors and a refined, restaurant-style dining room. Design: The interior pairs dark walls and polished black tables with soft grey upholstered -
![Private Dining Area at Eastern Pavilion in Corstorphine, Edinburgh]()
from £15
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Dining Area
10 guestsEastern PavilionCorstorphine, EdinburghPrivate Dining Area is a semi-private dining room in Eastern Pavilion that provides a compact, upholstered dining corner separated from the main restaurant and arranged for focused seated meals.
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Booking costs of restaurant venues average £30 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 £25 | to £45 | per person |
| From £400 | to £1500 | minimum spend per event |
| From £200 | to £500 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2026), the best options include:
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Twenty Princess Restaurant at Hotel Indigo Edinburgh - Princes Street in New Town - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘All the attendees loved the atmosphere and the view. Really, it couldn't have been better.’ -
KIN by Gary Maclean at The Roseate Edinburgh in Haymarket - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘The space was exactly what we needed! The staff was so friendly and helpful, and the catering was delicious.’ -
Jig Room at Granary in Leith - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘Everybody had a fantastic time, myself included - highly recommend!’
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 (October 2026):
| Small | up to 40 guests | prices average £600 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 60 and 90 guests | prices average £500 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 105 guests | prices average £2500 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: Located in the Edinburgh’s historic area, Mowgli is a warm, welcoming space where people come together over the food Indian families eat at home. With its soft glow, rustic wooden finishes, and swing seats, Mowgli Edinburgh... -
Glass Box at Chaophraya Edinburgh
on 33 Castle Street 4th Floor - 0.2 mi from centre.
Venue said: The restaurant has a rooftop setting with views towards the castle and the Firth of Forth. The menu includes classic Thai dishes and house specialities, with vegan and gluten-free options available. -
Dumbo Cocktail Bar at Manahatta Edinburgh
on 28 Rose Street - 0.2 mi from centre.
Our user said: ‘Thank you very much f9r your hospitability Manhatta!! We will definitely see you again for a cocktail soon!’
Smaller restaurant venues usually fit up to 40 guests seated. Here are some great options in Edinburgh, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:
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Private Room at Cardinal Restaurant - dining room for 15 guests
Venue said: Ideal for: Private dining groups seeking a seated, relaxed and social meal in a contained, quiet setting. What sets it apart: The room includes an in-room PA system that allows hosts to play their own music during private... -
Whole Venue at Dangal - restaurant for 40 guests
Venue said: Ideal for: Groups of friends or small teams seeking a relaxed, informal seated meal in an intimate, social setting. What guests say: The venue is welcoming, the staff are attentive, and the atmosphere is pleasant and homely. -
Dining Area at Ola Kala - dining room for 40 guests
Venue said: The space has freestanding small tables and a window bench arranged for casual seated dining. Ideal for: Small groups seeking informal seated lunches or relaxed catch-ups suit the venue's compact, unfussy layout.
In Edinburgh, restaurant venues are most commonly booked for 25 to 60 guests. Here are some popular kinds of events people have hosted at these spaces on Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
| Party | Usually between £450 and £1,000. |
User who booked Ollie's at Ollie's Private Event Space for 65 guests
said: ‘The venue was great, the staff were friendly and helpful and I had an amazing night.’ |
| Private Dining | Usually between £450 and £1,700. |
User who booked Burke and Hare at Hotel du Vin Edinburgh for 20 guests
said: ‘Easy accessible from Edinburgh Waverley train station. Hotel facilities and amenities with first class.’ |
| Wedding | Usually between £350 and £1,500. |
User who booked Club Prive Conservatory at The Roseate Edinburgh for 11 guests
said: ‘Lovely venue, warm and attentive hosts, great food, and gorgeous rooms.’ |
| Birthday Party | Usually between £500 and £1,000. |
User who booked Wee Tap at Hanover Tap, Edinburgh for 30 guests
said: ‘We were able to play our own music and the staff were very attentive. 10/10 would definitely book again!’ |
| Drinks Reception | Usually between £100 and £450. |
User who booked Entire Venue at Dragonfly Cocktail Bar for 75 guests
said: ‘The venue’s central location made it very easy for everyone to find.’ |
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