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Dragonfly Cocktail Bar

Cocktail Bar

#1 of 140 Bar venues in Edinburgh
#1 of 152 Engagement Party venues in Edinburgh
  105 reviews  – 
52 West Port, Edinburgh, EH1 2LD –
Old Town, Edinburgh
From £150
hire fee
Up to 86
seats
Up to 187
standing
Venue doesn’t offer catering
Parking not available
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Spaces for hire at Dragonfly Cocktail Bar

The Other Room at Dragonfly Cocktail Bar

The Other Room
Lounge
·
Private space
42 seats
67 standing
Book 3 hr. minimum
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 an...
Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Projector
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Storage space
Play your own music
from £150 hire fee
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Entire Venue at Dragonfly Cocktail Bar

Entire Venue
Cocktail Bar
·
Whole venue
86 seats
187 standing
Book 2 hr. minimum
Dragonfly Cocktail Bar is an elegant 1920s‑style cocktail bar and lounge defined by ornate dark‑wood panelling, chandeliers and abundant planting. Design: The interior pairs 1920s‑style fittings and high ceilings with velvet seating, patterned textiles and large mirrors. The lighting is warm and the finishes are dark timber and brass set against p...
Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Projector
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Storage space
Play your own music
from £2000 hire fee
Enquire now

Reviews and ratings

4.9
43 recent guests highly rated amenities, cleanliness, location, service quality and catering
Amenities
4.9
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
5.0
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
4.9
Catering
4.8
Communication
5.0

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 · The Other Room

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 · The Other Room

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 Other Room

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 Other Room

The venue was comfy and the staff were great

N/A

4.8

Prices and opening hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
16:00 – 1:00
from £150 hire fee per day
The Other Room
16:00 – 1:00
from £150 hire fee per day
Wednesday
16:00 – 1:00
from £150–£2000 hire fee per day
The Other Room
16:00 – 1:00
from £150 hire fee per day
Entire Venue
16:00 – 1:00
from £2000 hire fee per day
Thursday
16:00 – 1:00
from £150–£2000 hire fee per day
The Other Room
16:00 – 1:00
from £150 hire fee per day
Entire Venue
16:00 – 1:00
from £2000 hire fee per day
Friday
16:00 – 1:00
from £150–£5000 hire fee per day
The Other Room
16:00 – 1:00
from £150 hire fee per day
Entire Venue
16:00 – 1:00
from £5000 hire fee per day
Saturday
14:00 – 1:00
from £150–£5000 hire fee per day
The Other Room
14:00 – 1:00
from £150 hire fee per day
Entire Venue
14:00 – 1:00
from £5000 hire fee per day
Sunday
16:00 – 1:00
from £150–£2000 hire fee per day
The Other Room
16:00 – 1:00
from £150 hire fee per day
Entire Venue
16:00 – 1:00
from £2000 hire fee per day

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 187
standing
Up to 86
seats
External catering allowed
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: In-house catering
Unavailable: Parking available
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

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.

Dragonfly Cocktail Bar is a 1920s-style cocktail bar and lounge characterised by a plant-filled interior and chandeliers.

Venue highlights: A split-level layout includes a mezzanine overlooking the main counter, providing separated seating zones and clear sightlines for evening programmes. An established events programme and on-site DJ setup support promoted, ticketed shows. The venue operates a cashless payments policy and runs a full-service bar for private hires.

Best for: Cocktail-led receptions and tasting events work well here. Promoted, ticketed entertainment nights such as comedy or DJ sets and small evening receptions also suit the venue.

Location: West Port sits in Edinburgh's Old Town. The area contains a cluster of bars and late-night venues, making it straightforward for guests to continue an evening after a private hire.

What guests say: The bar's cocktail team prepares bespoke drinks and adapts menus to individual flavour preferences. The two-floor layout provides separated seating and clear sightlines, and the service is generally knowledgeable and prompt.

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

Usually booked for
21st Birthday Party

Typically for 30-55 guests and costs about £200.

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

- Lee Nov 2025

Usually booked for
Drinks Reception

Typically for 35-80 guests and costs about £3,500.

"We recently hosted a corporate cocktail reception at this venue and secured the entire space for the event."

- Lee B. Jan 2025

FAQ

Yes, a large table is available for catering or buffet set-ups, so this is not a problem.

Yes, the pink or purple lights can be turned off if they do not suit the atmosphere; their use is entirely optional.

No. The venue is over-18s, but under-18s over the age of six may access private parties under strict guidelines. They must be accompanied by a responsible adult, such as a parent or guardian, at all times.

Cancellations up to 24 hours from event start time will receive a full refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 24 hours are non-refundable.

Event date of a confirmed booking can be changed to another date within 3 months from the original date, at no cost.

At Dragonfly Cocktail Bar, the following catering options are available:

  • Bringing your own catering/food is allowed

Dragonfly Cocktail Bar does not offer parking facilities.

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at Dragonfly Cocktail Bar:

  • The Other Room hosting 50 guests: £1525.60
  • Entire Venue hosting 75 guests: £3088

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

Dragonfly Cocktail Bar is located at 52 West Port, in Old Town, Edinburgh.

Yes! Here's what guests who have hosted their birthdays at this venue say:

  • Lee rated it 5/5 stars
    'Was very nice space for my birthday, good bar staff and decent music'
  • Nadia L. rated it 4.9/5 stars
    'Organized a surprise birthday party at Dragonfly. Arron was very helpful in organising the event and all the staff was very friendly! We had a great time!'
  • Millie M. rated it 5/5 stars
    'The venue is gorgeous and perfect for a birthday party. Cocktails were delicious and bar staff were lovely! Would 100% reccomend!'

It is! Here's what guests who have hosted holiday celebrations there are saying:

  • Phillip W. rated it 5/5 stars
    'Excellent venue for our works Xmas party. We booked an external caterer, magician and DJ and the venue was perfect for 30 of us. Arron and his team were excellent and very accommodating - amazing service all night.'

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