Adorned with retro furniture and beautiful detailing, The Kenilworth is a popular boozer whatever day of the year. But when December rolls around, this joint becomes one of the best Christmas party venues in Edinburgh city centre, with affordable multi-course set menus and banging buffet spreads.

One of New Town's slinkiest cocktail bars, Nightcap, is available for full venue hire this holiday season, with space for up to 30 partygoers. Sing along to all of your favourite festive hits, whether with your family or colleagues, plus tip back an enviable range of concoctions.

For those of you hunting out Edinburgh venues for a Christmas party, head to Hector's in Stockbridge, which is known for its warm welcome and quirky interiors. With both traditional meals and sharing platters on offer, it's a cosy space to hole up with your nearest and dearest.

Edinburgh's resident funfair bar Fayre Play is bringing festive cheer with themed cocktails and limited-edition prizes. Plan a group bash that's a little different this year and act like a big kid with your closest mates or fellow employees. 

If you're on the hunt for a pub in Edinburgh Old Town for a Christmas party, make a beeline for Tron. The team will help you celebrate in style, whipping up multi-course spreads and buffet bonanzas for you to enjoy. But that's not all, as there are also drinks packages and DJs at the weekends.

In the market for sleek cocktails at a gorgeous, Instagrammable venue? Le Monde delivers, and then some. Located just a five-minute walk away from Princes Street and with a club downstairs, it's sure to bring us one of the best hotel Christmas party nights in Edinburgh. 

Host your special soirée at Veeno Edinburgh, an Italian haven in the New Town. Here you can indulge in one of the best Christmas party packages in Edinburgh, ideal for both intimate and larger bashes, featuring pizzas, platters and a range of celebratory tipples.

Ballie Ballerson Edinburgh is a fabulous choice if you're looking for something a little different for your Crimbo bash this year. Not only is this place home to an adult-sized ball pit, but also brilliant cocktails, the hottest tunes and boozy brunches if you fancy a daytime affair.

If you're looking for cheap Christmas party venues in Edinburgh, you'll probably want to hear what's on offer at The Mitre. With seasonal delight aplenty, from slow-cooked pork belly to a full-on roast, and drinks packages available for big parties, you're sure to have a ball. 

Lady Libertine is home to a bunch of private spaces that are perfect for festive forays whatever the size of your group. You can indulge in a delish sit-down dinner with all the trimmings, or if you fancy something more casual? Go for a drinks party.

A snug wee pub famed for its charming interiors, Rose Street Brewery is ready and waiting to make sure your Christmas party goes swimmingly. It's going to be cooking up mouthwatering munch that'll have you feeling all warm and cosy inside, with bubbles, beer and wine to match.

Looking to host a festive lunch or dinner party? Snap up a table at The Devil's Advocate Bar & Kitchen to indulge in stunning seasonal Scottish fare. Think bites like pan-fried chicken breast elevated with sage, shallots, dates and spiced carrot puree.

If all you want for Christmas is a cocktail-fuelled dinner, The Alchemist (which you can find in St James Quarter and on George Street) is your answer. The quirky set menu features drunken dumplings, buttermilk turkey, whisky panna cotta and more.

Grand neighbourhood restaurant Black Ivy is the place for twinkly festivities. Whether you're drinking mulled wine on the heated terrace or getting stuck into a Boxing Day boozy brunch, there's plenty of ways to celebrate at this wonderland-worthy establishment. 

Boasting cosy interiors, with wooden accents and ambient lighting, The Haymarket is a fabulous find for a work Christmas lunch in Edinburgh. While you're able to book buffet and drinks packages for those larger bashes, you can also dive into set menus and Champers.

Famed for its scrumptious Scottish fare, The Deacon Brodies Tavern is one of the top Christmas lunch venues in Edinburgh. But, of course, you can continue the fun afterwards, with a whole load of drinks packages including prosecco, Champagne and beer.

Season Quayside is an absolute dream for anyone looking for a Christmas party venue in Leith. Home to numerous private hire spaces, from the trendy main bar and restaurant to the atmospheric conservatory, it's ideal for affordable multi-course meals and non-stop vino.

Don't break the bank this jolly season by snapping up a couple of tables over at Amber Rose. Home to a menu that offers something for everyone, not to mention booze packages that'll keep the festive spirit flowing, this fun and friendly boozer is a bit of a belter.

Found both on George Street and in the Omni Centre, Slug and Lettuce is slick, stylish and a bucketload of fun. Not only will your guests lap up the pretty interiors (we're talkin' pink foliage, glowing neon lights and botanical patterns), but also devour the mouthwatering food and drinks.

Wondering where to host your Christmas party in Edinburgh city centre? Brewhemia will be there with jingle bells on. Whether you fancy a private room, snazzy sit-down meal or drag-doused entertainment, you'll be in the right hands here.

Hunker down in one of Edinburgh's cosiest pubs for an intimate affair that even Santa would be envious of. The set menu at The Greyfriars Bobby is packed with seasonal delights, and there are also buffet options for private hire parties.

If a night of unique tacos and thirst-quenching margaritas sounds like your idea of a brilliant night out, look no further than Wahaca. This New Town dining destination serves up sharing feasts that'll have you drooling at the thought, plus lots of festive fizz to boot.

When it comes to small party venues in Edinburgh, BrewDog on Lothian Road and in Cowgate come out on top. These relaxed bars are decked out with comfy leather booths and long sharing tables, as well as 20 craft beers to enjoy alongside festive burgers and buffet spreads.

The Conan Doyle is supplying the Christmas cheer by the armful this year - not only is its kitchen catering your knees-up with three-course spreads (think turkey, fish and a veggie nut roast), but also mega buffet options accompanied by killer drink packages.

Whether you're organising a bash with friends, family or colleagues, All Bar One on George Street and in Clydesdale Bank Plaza is making the festive season all too easy. Unique set menus, cracking buffet spreads, drinks packages and fun-filled cocktail masterclasses are all on the cards.

Boasting interiors that scream 'Christmas' thanks to a twinkly transformation, The Botanist is the perfect place for celebratory sips and feast-worthy plates. Talented will be performing live for a night of dazzling entertainment, made better with the presence of delicious food and themed cocktails. 

There's no place cosier than a traditional pub, and Hanover Tap is ready to warm your cockles this season with an affordable three-course feast boasting lots of themed treats. A banging buffet is an option for extra hungry elves, plus a bunch of festive drinks to wash it all down with. 

Flight Club Edinburgh is a great shout for Christmas parties, with several areas available for private hire. Get competitive with your colleagues on the interactive dartboards, while sipping on seasonal cocktails and enjoying tasty dishes like pizza or sharing fries.

Making sure Edinburgh's thirsty folk are well-watered with outposts in both Leith and the West End, Innis & Gunn will certainly have the celebratory drinks flowing. But that's not all, as it's also whipping up roast turkey dinners, festive burgers and sticky toffee pudding.

Fun, vibrant and always buzzing, The Chanter is a lovely location for a wee Christmas soirée. This hangout will be serving up special set menus, which include the likes of pigs in blanket-topped mac 'n' cheese and juicy burgers, with a range of moreish puds to finish.

When it comes to Christmas night out ideas in Edinburgh, The Cocktail Mafia is a top venue. Located on Charlotte Street, this trend-setting hangout is home to a glorious Miami-inspired private space for fun-packed antics with loved ones, alongside plenty of tasty bevvies to tip back.

When it comes to Christmas night out ideas in Edinburgh, there are plenty of packages available at top-notch activity bar Lane7. They all include a festive cocktail, which is always a solid start, along with a game of bowling and even a slap-up meal depending on your price range. 

A chic and contemporary space for an Edinburgh Christmas party, Angels Share isn't just bringing out the big guns of festive decor this season - just check out its private rooms and lip-smacking menu of winter bites, not to mention the extensive list of bubbles.

If you fancy something a little different from your usual meat and two veggies, there's an opulent Thai haven over in the New Town that you need to check out. Chaophraya is dripping in grandeur, with pretty private spaces and set menus throughout the season.

If you're searching for Christmas lunch venues in Edinburgh, then look no further than the ever-elegant Browns Brasserie & Bar. Keeping things traditional, the offering here includes pan-seared scallops, roast turkey and beef Wellington, finished with a range of sweet treats.

On the hunt for a Christmas party venue in Edinburgh New Town that holds up in the food department? Make a beeline for Rabble. Not only is the menu made up of the very best Scottish produce, but the space is also totally beaut, with low-hanging plants and twinkling lights.

The Raging Bull is a quirky watering hole found close to the West End and Grassmarket, making it ideal to kick start your festive night out on the tiles. From cocktail masterclasses to an elegant private room with its own bar available to hire, this place really has it all.

Mosey on down to Castle Street where Escape Hunt is giving you one of the most unique activities for a December knees-up. Whether you hop aboard a ship to find Blackbeard's Treasure or steal a magic stone as The Fourth Samurai, this will see you putting your heads together to solve fun puzzles.

On the hunt for a Christmas event venue? Patina is a great option. Located in the West End, this stylish restaurant boasts a range of private hire spaces, including the dining room, auditorium and bakery, making it a firm choice for all party sizes.

One of the best venues for Christmas parties in Edinburgh, Whiski Rooms is a low-lit restaurant and bar with single-malt Scotch whiskies at its heart. The menu is a traditional affair, featuring classic dishes made from the freshest local ingredients.

Add a little South American spice to your night by popping over to Las Iguanas. This brightly coloured tropical paradise is slinging out two and three-course menus, where you can chomp on fajitas, steaks and chimichangas, washed down with beaut cocktails, of course.

Looking for quirky Christmas party ideas in Edinburgh? Tuk Tuk is a wonderland of tasty Indian street food, colourful interiors and Asian-inspired cocktails. Perfect for smaller groups, there are several set menus available to try, all boasting unique dishes that are sure to wow.

Consisting of a brewhouse, pizza and prosecco bar, plus a rooftop terrace, Cold Town House is your one-stop shop for seasonal soirées. With regular live entertainment and music, the atmosphere at this venue is a sensational setting for a lively evening of festive cheer.

Found on West Register Street, The Voodoo Rooms just so happens to be one of the most magical Edinburgh Christmas party venues going. From its gilded interiors and historical charm down to its cabaret performances and late-night discos, this is a festive foray in the making.