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The Other Room at Dragonfly Cocktail Bar

Lounge in a Cocktail Bar
·
Private space
52 West Port, Edinburgh, EH1 2LD –
Old Town, Edinburgh
Up to 42
seats
Up to 67
standing
Venue doesn’t offer catering
External catering allowed

About this space

The Other Room is a Lounge in Dragonfly Cocktail Bar, an intimate 1920s‑style cocktail lounge.

Design: The Other Room's interior pairs tufted leather sofas and low‑slung chandeliers with patterned wallpaper and terracotta tiled flooring. The room has low ceilings and layered coloured uplighting that shifts the mood between daytime natural light and evening tones.

Features: The Other Room includes a built‑in PA system and speakers and permits playing your own music or hiring an external DJ. The Other Room also provides Wi‑Fi, natural light from a raised bay window, fixed lounge seating and small tables arranged for conversation.

Ideal for: Intimate groups seeking a relaxed, seated social evening focused on cocktails, conversation and low‑key music.

What sets it apart: A working stone fireplace provides a visible focal point and literal warmth to the space.

What guests say: The Other Room's cocktails and the bar team's drink knowledge receive consistent praise. The Other Room's interior and relaxed vibe are highlighted as strong points.

Usually booked for

Party

Typically for 40-50 guests and costs between £100 - £300.

"Finding a venue for this size of party wasn’t easy!"

- Luciana C. Jan 2026

21st Birthday Party

Typically for 35-60 guests and costs about £200.

"Was very nice space for my birthday, good bar staff and decent music..."

- Lee Nov 2025

Prices

Monday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
16:00 – 1:00
from £150 hire fee per day
Per day
16:00 – 1:00
from £150 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
16:00 – 1:00
from £150 hire fee per day
Per day
16:00 – 1:00
from £150 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
16:00 – 1:00
from £150 hire fee per day
Per day
16:00 – 1:00
from £150 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
16:00 – 1:00
from £150 hire fee per day
Per day
16:00 – 1:00
from £150 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
14:00 – 1:00
from £150 hire fee per day
Per day
14:00 – 1:00
from £150 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
16:00 – 1:00
from £150 hire fee per day
Per day
16:00 – 1:00
from £150 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Minimum booking duration: 3 hours

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 67
  • Theatre
    up to 42
  • Cabaret
    up to 30
  • Classroom
    up to 42

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering available
Complimentary water Complimentary refreshments (such as water, tea, or coffee) for guests at no extra cost
External catering allowed Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice
Unavailable: Buyout fee for external catering
Unavailable: Kitchen facilities available for guests
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Projector
  • Whiteboard
  • Flipchart
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
  • Cocktail bar
  • Tea/ coffee facilities
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Air conditioner
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site
  • Unavailable: Parking available

Music & sound equipment

  • Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
  • Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
  • No noise restrictions

Accessibility

  • Unavailable: Accessible toilets
  • Unavailable: Ground level
  • Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
  • Unavailable: Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift
  • Unavailable: Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
  • Wedding licence available Venue is licensed to host wedding ceremonies and receptions
  • No Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available

Age policy

Guests under 18 are not allowed

Host rules

- No smoking or vaping in the building
- Over 18s only
- Only card payments can be accepted
- Outside catering is allowed in the private space
Dog Friendly
Dogs allowed

Cancellation policy: Very flexible

Show cancellation details

Reviews and ratings

(105 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.

LC
Luciana C.
Verified review
Party · 40 guests · January 2026

Amazing venue, cosy feel and great vibe and ambiance. Yes I used that word! It was 35 of us and it felt busy and it would have been at smaller number as well. Finding a venue for this size of party wasn’t easy! Great bar at the back with excellent drinks The staff on the night were excellent and super friendly. We were helped and managed throughout the process by Alex who was amazing. He guided us every step of the way and responded to all queries promptly He was very accommodating of requirements. Staff helped and checked regularly on under 18 (the only venue that allowed us, with some restrictions) There was a good space for a table to place food and the place has lovely decor. We brought in extra lights, balloons and other stuff but the place doesn’t need much as it looks incredible already. Location is perfect as it’s very central so lots of options for transport I would definitely book it again

There was nothing I disliked. The only thing to watch out for is that parking to unload can be tricky if there is heavy traffic. We parked and took things out of the car and cars drove around us. It was fairly straightforward but we had to be quick. We had to be quick

5.0
SW
SUSANNAH W.
Verified review
Bar · 40 guests · January 2026

A fantastic venue with amazing bar staff that really made the evening

5.0
EC
Eilidh C.
Verified review
Party · 60 guests · November 2025

The venue was excellent! Really helpful and accommodating staff and a great size of room. All of the guests were very impressed by the venue.

The bar in the side room got very busy at points which led to people going through and being served at the main bar, which didn’t count towards the minimum spend. There were times where it would have been helpful to have two bar tenders working on the bar in the room. Everything else was brilliant though!

4.8
AS
Alasdair S.
Verified review
Party · 30 guests · November 2025

The venue was comfy and the staff were great

N/A

4.8

FAQ

Yes, the room has its own bar, bartenders and a fantastic sound system that guests can connect a device to, or use to log in to their own Spotify via one of the venue's tablets. There are also connection points around the room for a DJ or band to use, should guests wish to arrange this themselves.

Yes. Additional seating can be provided if needed and is typically arranged on the day, although too many seats can make the room difficult to manoeuvre.

Yes, accessible toilets are available in the main bar area, down a couple of steps from the private room. Ramps are available for wheelchair users, making the facilities accessible.

Yes, a DJ and band can set up in the venue. The venue recommends viewing the room beforehand to discuss the best arrangement for the musicians and DJ.

No. The bar spend applies only to drinks purchased in the private room, as sales elsewhere cannot be tracked.

About Dragonfly Cocktail Bar

Dragonfly Cocktail Bar is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

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