Choose a setting with a little more substance. Restaurants with private rooms in New Town include everything from elegant dining rooms and private upstairs spaces to wine-led venues and exclusive-use areas suited to dinners, celebrations, and group bookings. With options near George Street, along Queen Street, and across the Georgian streets beyond, New Town offers plenty of choice when it comes to atmosphere, layout, and menu style. Across the area, you’ll find private dining spaces with varied layouts, menu styles, and capacities, making it easier to match the venue to the occasion. Browse your options below.
Booking costs of restaurants with private rooms average £1000 minimum spend per event. 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 New Town, based on Tagvenue data from April 2026:
| From £500 | to £3500 | minimum spend per event |
| From £30 | to £55 | per person |
| From £180 | to £825 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated April 2026), the best options include:
Twenty Princess Restaurant at Hotel Indigo Edinburgh - Princes Street
in New Town - rated 5/5
Venue said: Join us for lunch, dinner, or a beautifully presented afternoon tea in our restaurant, Twenty Princes Street, each thoughtfully curated to highlight the finest local ingredients.
1802 Grill at Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh
in New Town - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘Food, service and booking process with Jennifer has been more than great.’
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.’
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 New Town, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (April 2026):
| Small | up to 40 guests | prices average £500 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 60 and 80 guests | prices average £650 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 100 guests | prices average £3500 minimum spend per event |
Page last updated in April 2026
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