Looking for somewhere special to host your next event? Whether it's a birthday party, a private family meal or a team night out, we've got something for everyone in our handy guide.
Some of the city's top pubs offer function rooms to suit your needs with a range of sizes and budgets to choose from. So when you're planning an exclusive event, check out these options for the best pub room hire in Edinburgh.
Situated just off of George Street in the city centre, Hanover Tap is a friendly, traditional boozer complete with wooden furnishings and an original fireplace. They've got HD screens showing live sport, as well as a cracking selection of craft beer and cocktails.
Hire out their entire venue or a private space for smaller groups, where you can enjoy a mouthwatering menu of loaded fries, stone-baked pizzas, juicy burgers and much more.
Bring the legendary, award-winning atmosphere of Malones Edinburgh to your next private event. Located in the heart of the West End just a short walk from Haymarket Station, this multi-level venue features a dedicated, custom-built events function space known as The Raglan Room alongside a massive Upstairs Bar - offering impressive, versatile capacities of up to 150 and 250 guests respectively.
Equipped with a state-of-the-art stage sound system, projectors, and multiple Ultra HD screens, it is an exceptional destination for corporate socials, team-building days, and large-scale celebrations. Your guests can enjoy a selection from an extensive collection of over 250 whiskies, freshly poured Tennent's Tank Lager, and a newly reopened kitchen serving up crowd favourites like the iconic Malones Spice Bag, all coordinated by a dedicated operations team to ensure a flawless night.
A unique pub in the Old Town, Frankenstein / Bier Keller is a gothic venue that combines spooky interiors with late-night drinks and dancing. It's home to Edinburgh's biggest karaoke night on Sundays, as well as regular live DJ sets, boasting a cracking menu of cocktails, beer and pizza.
This is a great choice for large venue hire, as their private room fits up to 150 people, or 110 seated. Plus, minimum spends start from as little as £400.
Looking for small pub hire in Edinburgh city centre? Then you can't go wrong with The Conan Doyle in York Place. This traditional boozer is named after Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the author of Sherlock Holmes, who was born in the nearby Picardy Place in 1859.
The cosy space is filled with leather seating, bookshelves and Sherlock Holmes memorabilia, and you can enjoy exclusive use of their mezzanine for up to 40 guests. Enjoy a wide variety of cask ales and Scottish whiskies, paired with pub grub like slow-cooked beef rib pies, baked macaroni cheese or sausage and mash.
A top choice for pub function room hire in Edinburgh, The Kenilworth can be found on Rose Street in the New Town. This historic boozer has been around since 1904, taking its name from a novel by Sir Walter Scott, and you'll find traditional features like leather booth seating, wooden furniture and patterned tiles on the walls.
There are a wide variety of cask ales to choose from, alongside wines and spirits. Plus, their cosy tartan snug is available to book for up to 50 people, perfect for private events.
Located close to Meadowbank Stadium, Bellfield Brewery & Taproom is and independent craft brewery that won both Scottish Brewery of the year 2023 and a Gold award for Cask and Keg beers at the 2023 SIBA Scotland Awards. There are 15 different taps of Bellfield and guest beers on offer, as well as wine, spirits and a cracking choice of Royal Mile Whiskies.
The taproom is just as impressive as the brewery, having been named the best in Scotland at the Scottish Beer Awards in 2022. You can hire the space for up to 120 people, or 70 seated, featuring long beer hall-type tables and a covered beer garden. Plus, there are a rotating selection of local pop-ups providing delicious street food.
Searching for a pub hire in Edinburgh that's cheap? Then check out Amber Rose in the city centre, flaunting cosy leather booths, live sports on the TV screens and lunch deals starting from only £7.50.
They've also got two exclusive rooms that are ideal for intimate meals with family or friends or an exclusive sports viewing. With both dining pods for up to eight people and a private function room, you can enjoy tasty eats like mac 'n' cheese burgers, Thai vegetable curry or fish and chips in your very own space.
A colourful brewery and taproom in Leith, Moonwake Beer Co. is the perfect place to host your party just outside the city centre. They've got 12 lines of fresh draught beer served from an elevated bar, offering a view of the beer being made in their large metal tanks below.
Since their opening in 2021, this modern, award-winning brewery has made quite the name for itself. There's a private room at the back of the bar which lends itself perfectly to exclusive events, fitting up to 30 people seated or 40 standing.
