Looking for an unusual venue in Edinburgh? Perhaps you are considering a party in a creaky ancient vault in Old Town or a birthday bistro bus hire and a jaunt across town? Well, whether your tastes run from the industrial to the quirky, Tagvenue’s smart filters are here to help. Edinburgh has something to suit all styles and events. The choice is yours, we’re just here to make it a breeze! Check out your options for unusual venues for hire, compare them, and book your favourite one today!
The cost of unusual venues in Edinburgh averages around £50 per person. The final price will depend on location, size, amenities, and demand. Some venues also offer additional packages that include catering, AV equipment, or additional services. Take a look at the usual price ranges in Edinburgh, based on Tagvenue data from October 2025:
From £35 | to £80 | per person |
From £40 | to £110 | hire fee per hour |
From £348 | to £1190 | hire fee per day |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2025), the best options include:
Devil's Cut at Angel's Share Hotel
in New Town - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Venue was great, exactly what we were looking for.’
Entire Venue at Ollie's Private Event Space
in New Town - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Great space for a party, in a great location!’
Wee Tap at Hanover Tap, Edinburgh
in New Town - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘Really lovely venue with a perfect ambience. Communication leading up to the event was great.’
You'll find unusual 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 2025):
Small unusual venues | up to 30 guests | prices average £40 hire fee per hour |
Medium unusual venues | between 50 and 80 guests | prices average £852 hire fee per day |
Large unusual venues | over 110 guests | prices average £1000 hire fee per day |
When you decide to book a unique event venue, make sure you don’t get too caught up in the ‘unconventional’ aspect and forget about everything else! Edinburgh is home to unusual venues of all types, so you just have to know what you are looking for. To make things easier, we’ve prepared a short list of questions you might want to ask yourself before making a decision:
In short, while looking for the right unusual venue in Edinburgh, always keep the practical features in mind, and check all the details thoroughly, then you’ll be good to go!
Are you looking for the most unique of the unique? You’re in the right place! Here are some unusual venues in Edinburgh you simply can’t miss:
Not every event needs to go by the book nor does your venue choice. While Edinburgh’s incredibly atmospheric scenery cannot be ignored, when you add in an unusual and unique venue choice - well, you’ve got the potential for an event that you’ll be talking about for years to come.
The historic legacy of Edinburgh combined with its inventive approach to modern repurposing has yielded a wealth of interesting and cool places. Start your search in
The Old Town, this district has many restaurants and clubs in quirky spaces, take a look at the amazingly atmospheric The Fettercairn Suite at The Scotsman Hotel. Is there anything more ethereal than a unique outdoor terrace?
The New Town also has a lot on offer for those with alternative tastes. The Mansfield Traquair, also known as the city’s “Sistine Chapel”, offers full service venues for any kind of occasion you could think of.
Furthermore, several other of the city’s old churches have been repurposed as bars and restaurants and these are a definite win if you are hunting for stunning surroundings for a reception, party, wedding, or office event.
If you are looking to go to a truly fringe venue, consider some of the city’s old factories or warehouses. You have several choice locations to pick from including an old biscuit factory, a beer factory, and a granary.
The industrial atmosphere of these old workplaces really appeal to modern tastes with their clean lines and exciting past. For these sorts of venues, check up towards Leith.