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Top Restaurants with Private Rooms in Edinburgh
Edinburgh’s food scene is buzzing. High-end restaurants, laid-back bistros, and hotspots specialising in delicious drinks are not difficult to find, but choosing a restaurant with a private room among this whole selection is a strenuous undertaking! You might want to hire a dining room for a variety of reasons, from spending an intimate time with your family to discussing important business matters. We know how important the right setting is, so we’ve made it impressively easy to check out all the amazing restaurants with private rooms in the city and compare them. Start your search now and you’ll be booking your dream venue in no time!
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![Whisky Lounge at Hot Toddy in Old Town, Edinburgh]()
from £300
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityWhisky Lounge
40 guestsHot ToddyOld Town, Edinburgh
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JJames J.
“Helpful and friendly staff, great atmosphere, cracking venue for a 40th birthday party” -
![The Side Room at Hot Toddy in Old Town, Edinburgh]()
from £300
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Side Room
18 guestsHot ToddyOld Town, Edinburgh
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CCharmaine G.
“I recently booked the Whisky Lounge at Hot Toddy for my birthday party.” -
![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.” -
![Whole Venue at Gaucho Edinburgh in New Town, Edinburgh]()
from £7000
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. -
![Entire Venue at Harvey Nichols Edinburgh, Forth Floor in New Town, Edinburgh]()
from £5000
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140 guestsHarvey Nichols Edinburgh, Forth FloorNew Town, EdinburghThe Forth Floor Bar is a truly flexible space, with the option to be converted into a private dining room for intimate meals, meetings, small events or celebrations. -
![Tellers' Room at Hawksmoor Edinburgh in New Town, Edinburgh]()
from £1500
minimum spend / per afternoonCheck availabilityTellers' Room
48 guestsHawksmoor EdinburghNew Town, EdinburghThe Tellers’ Room is private, while looking into the restaurant, and is perfect for hosting friends and family feasts. The space is also suitable for hosting events such as wine tastings, expertly crafted cocktails, and canapes. -
![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.” -
![Restaurant at Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City in Old Town, Edinburgh]()
from £59
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityRestaurant
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. -
![Upstairs Area at Memed Barbecue Grill & Meze Bar in Edinburgh]()
from £30
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityUpstairs Area
56 guestsMemed Barbecue Grill & Meze BarEdinburghMeet Memed Barbecue Grill & Meze Bar, a high-quality Turkish restaurant in Newington, Edinburgh. Our upstairs space comfortably accommodates up to 90 guests standing and spans approximately 120 square meters. -
![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. -
![The Whisky Room at Duck & Waffle Edinburgh in New Town, Edinburgh]()
from £40
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Whisky Room
10 guestsDuck & Waffle EdinburghNew Town, EdinburghWelcome to Duck & Waffle!We're so excited to have you here with us at our little restaurant in the heart of Edinburgh's lively St James Quarter. We can't wait to serve you a meal that will fill your day with life and energy. -
![McLellan Room at Hawksmoor Edinburgh in New Town, Edinburgh]()
from £500
minimum spend / per afternoonCheck availabilityMcLellan Room
14 guestsHawksmoor EdinburghNew Town, EdinburghOur McLellan private room takes the name of one of the greatest Scottish artists of the twentieth century, Sadie McLellan, who created the etched windows that surround our building.
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“We hired the lower outdoor area for my wife’s birthday and I was delighted with the experience.”
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FAQs about Top Restaurants with Private Rooms in Edinburgh
In Edinburgh, prices of restaurants with private rooms 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 October 2025:
| From £20 | to £40 | per person |
| From £300 | 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 2025), the best options include:
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Whisky Lounge at Hot Toddy in Old Town - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Staff were very responsive and attentive on the night. Room is exactly what we expected and the food was fab.’ -
Boudoir at Brewhemia in Old Town - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Food choices for catering were good and the food was excellent Drinks packages offered had a good variety...’ -
Restaurant at Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City in Old Town - rated 4.8/5
Venue said: Suitable for Drinks receptions, Wedding receptions, private dining, wakes, christenings. Private bar could be set up inside ( with minimum spend)...
You'll find restaurants with private rooms 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 2025):
| Small restaurants with private rooms | up to 30 guests | prices average £300 minimum spend per event |
| Medium restaurants with private rooms | between 50 and 90 guests | prices average £600 minimum spend per event |
| Large restaurants with private rooms | over 105 guests | prices average £3000 minimum spend per event |
The majority of restaurants that offer private rooms for hire in Edinburgh are situated in the centre of the city, in the New Town and Old Town. These historic districts, the former built in the Georgian times and the latter Medieval, are both stunning settings filled with beautiful architecture and attractions. You'll find plenty of venues available for hire near the Princes Street Gardens and the Edinburgh Castle.
Private rooms in Edinburgh’s restaurants are a great fit for a variety of special occasions. They are the ultimate choice for parties of different kinds, from birthday celebrations, anniversaries, and engagements to farewell parties and Christmas functions. With Edinburgh’s broad range of Scottish and international menus, it could be a great idea to organise a tasting experience or a private dinner with your loved ones! If you are organising a corporate event, restaurants with private rooms are also a brilliant option. You can create a more laid-back atmosphere for a meeting or hold an intimate business dinner.
Loud music rules are always a bit of a mixed bowl - some venues are totally fine with it, but others are not. It usually depends on the level of soundproofing in the restaurant and its surroundings, so it’s best to check the policies thoroughly and not take any risks. In our smart search filters, you can tick the ‘Loud music/events’ box to narrow down the results. Most rooms list the duration of their loud music licence on their space page, so make sure to check that too!
