Reception Venues
Organising a drinks reception in Edinburgh? Check out our selection of the best reception venues and halls near you, from the glitzy to the quirky.
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If you're looking for a venue for your drinks reception, you're in the right place.
If you're looking for a venue for your drinks reception, you're in the right place. There are plenty of reception venues in Edinburgh, from intimate reception rooms to lavish reception halls and unusual venues.
Have a browse of our favourite venues in Edinburgh and select the perfect space near you for your next drinks reception. Or, simply ask one of our venue experts for suggestions today and they'll be happy to help!
- Edinburgh
Signet Library
From £70 per person120Historic Georgian library in Edinburgh's Old Town with ornate classical ceiling, seats 120 theatre-style for receptions, from £70 per delegate including lunch.
- Edinburgh
Kimpton Charlotte Square
From £600300300-capacity reception space in elegant Georgian hotel near Edinburgh's New Town, divisible into two rooms with separate reception areas, from £600 daily hire.
- Unknown
South Hall Complex
From £300250University of Edinburgh reception venue accommodating up to 250 guests, wheelchair accessible with modern facilities, from £300 per hour for intimate gatherings.
- Edinburgh
Mansfield Traquair
From £2,000700700-capacity Victorian church dubbed 'Edinburgh's Sistine Chapel' with stunning Traquair murals, perfect for grand receptions. £2,000 daily venue hire with private garden
- Edinburgh
Scotsman Hotel Edinburgh
From £500180180-capacity Glenfiddich Suite with private heated terrace, ideal for drinks receptions. Historic Baroque hotel near Royal Mile, £500 afternoon hire.
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The Raging Bull
From £5006060-capacity Edinburgh reception venue with flexible layouts including standing and buffet styles. WiFi included. £500 minimum spend weekends after 5pm.
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DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh City Centre
From £9,000200Rooftop SKYBar with panoramic Edinburgh skyline views, ideal for drinks receptions up to 200 guests, from £45 per person minimum spend.
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Playfair Library Hall
From £15,000600600-capacity historic hall at University of Edinburgh with original architecture, marble busts and wheelchair access. Ideal for drinks receptions from £15,000 daily hire.
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Nexus Business Space
From £3,000100Central Edinburgh business space with reception capacity for 100 standing guests, boardrooms, breakout zones, on-site café and secure parking from £3,000 daily.
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Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian
From £500100Elegant 5-star hotel reception space with Edinburgh Castle views, accommodating up to 100 guests standing, featuring chandeliers and Scottish wildlife frescos from £500/h
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BrewDog Lothian Road
From £1,550100Vibrant craft beer bar in Edinburgh city centre, ideal for drinks receptions up to 100 standing, from £16 per person minimum spend.
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Prestonfield House
From £13,750550550-capacity ballroom with £200k professional AV systems, ideal for reception venues. Historic Edinburgh estate with gardens, from £25 per person.
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Hickory
From £5,000200Edinburgh reception venue for up to 200 standing guests with bold catering, impeccable service and creative presentation. From £25 per person daily hire.
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Hibernian FC
From £400200Easter Road Stadium reception venue with pitch views, accommodating 200 guests standing, dual bars, bespoke catering options from £400 daily venue hire.
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Barnbougle Castle
From £10,00020013th-century castle terrace with Firth of Forth views, ideal for reception drinks. Accommodates 200 reception guests, from £10,000 daily hire near Edinburgh.
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Howies Restaurants
From £3,000100Historic Old Town terrace overlooking Victoria Street, ideal for drinks receptions. Accommodates 100 standing guests with cocktail service from £3,000 daily minimum spend
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