Christmas parties · 2026
Christmas party venues in Edinburgh
We’ve checked 13 Christmas party options in and around Edinburgh for 2026: 4 shared party nights where you join other groups, and 7 private packages for your own group.
Published prices run from £25 to £80 a head. The first party nights start on Wednesday 18 November.
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Festive Party Nights at Brewhemia
Brewhemia, Edinburgh · in central Edinburgh
- When
- Fri 27 Nov – Sun 20 Dec
- Price
- From £55
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Per head
- £55 to £79.75 by weekday
- Type
- Shared party night
- Includes
- Glass of Prosecco, three-course Christmas dinner, schnapps
Dates: Mon to Fri 27 Nov to 18 Dec; Bandeoke nights 8 and 15 Dec; ABBA nights Sun 6, 13 and 20 Dec
Times: Early: dining 4:30 to 7:30pm. Late: Prosecco 7pm, dining 8pm. ABBA: 7pm arrival
Prices: Party nights £55 Mon/Tue, £60.50 Wed, £71.50 Thu, £79.75 Fri; Bandeoke and ABBA nights £55; Christmas lunch £44 to £66
Prices include a 10% service charge. Final numbers and pre-orders are due by 8 November 2026. Under-18s are allowed until 10pm Sun to Thu and under-21s Fri and Sat. Payments are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Checked Thu 8 Oct · source: brewhemia.co.uk Party details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Private Hire at Brewhemia
Brewhemia, Edinburgh · in central Edinburgh
- When
- See dates below
- Price
- Room hire with a minimum spend; quote on request
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Group size
- from 40, up to 1000
- Type
- Private room
Dates: Throughout December 2026, daytime (10am to 5pm) or evening (6pm onwards)
Holds 40 to 1,000 guests. Booked through room hire plus a minimum spend. Final numbers and pre-orders are due by 8 November 2026.
Checked Thu 8 Oct · source: brewhemia.co.uk Party details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Christmas Party Packages at BOOM Battle Bar
BOOM Battle Bar, Omni Centre, Edinburgh · in central Edinburgh · run by BOOM Battle Bar
- When
- Christmas 2026 season
- Price
- From £40
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Per head
- £40, £65 or £85 by package
- Type
- Party package
- Includes
- Jingle & Mingle: 2 hours of games, 2 house drinks. Mistletoe Madness: 2 hours, 3 drinks, street food buffet. Christmas Cracker: 3 hours, 4 drinks, street food buffet
Prices: Jingle & Mingle £40 pp; Mistletoe Madness £65 pp; The Christmas Cracker £85 pp
Games-based party with no food in the cheapest package. The venue says there is no minimum group size. Phone 0330 118 0622 or book online.
Checked Thu 8 Oct · source: boombattlebar.com Party details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Shared Festive Party Nights and Party Lunch at Apex Grassmarket
Apex Grassmarket Hotel, Edinburgh · 1 mile from Edinburgh · run by Apex Hotels
- When
- Fri 27 Nov – Sat 19 Dec
- Price
- From £62
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Per head
- £62 lunch; £69 off-peak night; £72 peak night
- Type
- Shared party night
- Includes
- Glass of fizz on arrival, three-course festive meal, half bottle of wine, live DJ
Dates: Party nights: Fri 27 and Sat 28 Nov, Thu 10 Dec (off-peak); Fri 4, Sat 5, Fri 11, Sat 12, Fri 18, Sat 19 Dec (peak). Party lunch: Fri 11 Dec
Times: Nights: drinks 7pm, dinner 7:30pm, DJ 9pm to 12:30am, carriages 12:30am. Lunch: drinks 12pm, dinner 12:30pm, DJ 2 to 4pm, carriages 4pm
Prices: Party lunch £62; party nights £69 off-peak, £72 peak
£30 per person deposit secures a booking; the brochure says pre-order and full prepayment are due by 1 October, so ask the hotel if dates remain. Groups of fewer than 8 may share a table. Book on 0800 049 8301 or edin.conf@apexhotels.co.uk.
Checked Thu 8 Oct · source: apexhotels.co.uk Party details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Private Dining and Private Hire at Apex Grassmarket
Apex Grassmarket Hotel, Edinburgh · 1 mile from Edinburgh · run by Apex Hotels
- When
- November 2026 to January 2027
- Price
- From £43
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Per head
- From £43 (3 courses); hire dining from £12
- Group size
- from 10, up to 120
- Type
- Private room
- Includes
- Menu built with the events team, from canapés to a full three-course festive meal
Prices: Private dining from £43 per person for 3 courses; private hire dining options from £12 per person
Spaces hold 10 to 120 guests; minimum numbers or minimum spend may apply. Parties of 9 or more pay a £20 per person deposit, with pre-order and full prepayment 14 days before. Enquire on 0800 049 8301 or edin.conf@apexhotels.co.uk.
Checked Thu 8 Oct · source: apexhotels.co.uk Party details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Christmas Party Nights at Dynamic Earth
Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh · 1 mile from Edinburgh · run by Dynamic Earth (Company of Cooks)
- When
- Fri 4 Dec – Fri 18 Dec
- Price
- From £78
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Per head
- £78
- Type
- Shared party night
- Includes
- Fizz on arrival in the Rainforest Gallery, access to the galleries, three-course meal with half bottle of wine, entertainment and disco
Dates: 4, 5, 11, 12 and 18 December 2026
Times: Arrival from 7pm, dinner 8pm, disco from 10pm, closes 1am
Prices: £78 per person (£20 per person deposit, balance due 6 weeks before)
18+ only. Tables seat 10 to 12 guests. Book at dynamicearthchristmas@companyofcooks.com or 0131 523 1232.
Parking: Free overnight parking on site; 24-hour car parkUnder-5s: Not suitableChecked Thu 8 Oct · source: dynamicearth.org.uk Party details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Exclusive Evening Hire at Dynamic Earth
Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh · 1 mile from Edinburgh · run by Dynamic Earth (Company of Cooks)
- When
- 2026 Christmas season; dates on enquiry
- Price
- Price on enquiry
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Group size
- up to 800
- Type
- Exclusive hire
Exclusive evening hire holds up to 500 seated or 800 standing. Private festive lunch packages are also offered. Enquire through the events team on the Dynamic Earth website.
Parking: Free overnight parking on site; 24-hour car parkChecked Thu 8 Oct · source: dynamicearth.org.uk Party details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Christmas Party Nights at Leith Arches
Leith Arches, Edinburgh · 1 mile from Edinburgh
- When
- Christmas 2026; price depends on weekday
- Times
- Doors 7pm, seating 7:30pm, party until 1am
- Price
- £45 per head Mon/Tue, £52 Wed/Thu, £58 Fri/Sat
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Per head
- £45 Mon/Tue; £52 Wed/Thu; £58 Fri/Sat
- Group size
- from 10, up to 130
- Type
- Party package
- Includes
- Glass of fizz on arrival, three-course festive meal, live entertainment during dinner, DJ from 10pm with karaoke breaks
Table bookings take 10 to 80 people; private hire seats 80 to 100. £20 per person deposit at booking, full payment one month before, no refunds after final payment. Email info@leitharches.com.
Checked Thu 8 Oct · source: leitharches.com Party details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Private Auditorium Christmas Party at Ghillie Dhu
Ghillie Dhu, Edinburgh · 1 mile from Edinburgh
- When
- Sunday to Wednesday, Christmas 2026
- Price
- £55 per person
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Per head
- £55
- Group size
- from 60
- Type
- Private room
- Includes
- Three-course festive dinner, welcome glass of fizz, two-hour DJ set, room hire
Private auditorium parties run Sunday to Wednesday with a 60-guest minimum. Add-ons include wine, drinks tokens, a ceilidh band and a piper. Book through the enquiry form on the website.
Checked Thu 8 Oct · source: ghillie-dhu.co.uk Party details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Festive Set Menus and Snugs at Ghillie Dhu
Ghillie Dhu, Edinburgh · 1 mile from Edinburgh
- When
- Christmas 2026
- Price
- From £25
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Per head
- £25 to £45 by menu and day
- Group size
- up to 12
- Type
- Restaurant package
- Includes
- Festive set menu with live music every evening; snugs are semi-private
Prices: Main bar: 2 courses £25, 3 courses £30 (Sun to Wed); 3 courses £45 (Thu to Sat). Snugs: minimum spend £600 (Sun to Wed), £800 (Thu to Sat)
Snugs hold up to 12 guests. Live music plays every evening in the main bar. Book through the enquiry form on the website.
Checked Thu 8 Oct · source: ghillie-dhu.co.uk Party details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Christmas Parties at Malones Edinburgh
Malones Edinburgh, Edinburgh · 1 mile from Edinburgh · run by Malones
- When
- Christmas 2026; no dates published
- Price
- No price published; £5 to £10 per person deposit
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Group size
- from 100, up to 250
- Type
- Exclusive hire
- Includes
- Festive buffet with 8+ options, live music; drinks packages available
Exclusive use for groups of 100 or more; smaller groups share the space. The first floor bar holds up to 250 and the new function room up to 150 standing. Book at malonesedinburgh.com/book-now or events@malones.com.
Checked Thu 8 Oct · source: malonesedinburgh.com Party details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Winter Wonderland Christmas Party Night at Prestonfield House
Prestonfield House, Edinburgh · 2 miles from Edinburgh
- When
- Fri 4 Dec – Sat 19 Dec
- Times
- 7pm start, finishes 1am
- Price
- From £80
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Per head
- £80, or £95 with half bottle of wine
- Type
- Shared party night
- Includes
- Welcome cocktail, three-course dinner, coffee, entertainment between courses
Dates: Fri 4, Sat 5, Fri 11 (sold out), Sat 12 (sold out), Fri 18, Sat 19 December 2026
Prices: £80 per person, or £95 per person including a half bottle of wine
Full prepayment is taken at booking and is non-refundable and non-transferable. Groups of 9 or more must book through events@prestonfield.com rather than online. The 11 and 12 December nights are sold out.
Checked Thu 8 Oct · source: prestonfield.com Party details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Private Dining Christmas Parties at Malmaison Edinburgh
Malmaison Edinburgh, Edinburgh · 2 miles from Edinburgh · run by Malmaison
- When
- Wed 18 Nov – Thu 24 Dec
- Price
- From £42.50
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Per head
- From £42.50, or from £62.50 with drinks
- Type
- Private room
- Includes
- Room hire, three-course Celebrations menu, Christmas crackers; fizz and half bottle of wine at the higher price
Dates: 18 November to 24 December 2026
Prices: From £42.50 (room hire, 3-course Celebrations menu, crackers); from £62.50 with a glass of fizz and half bottle of wine
The Early Sparkle offer gives free fizz to groups of 8 to 19 and a free organiser meal for 20 or more, if booked by 31 October 2026 for dining 18 November to 23 December. A 12.5% service charge applies. The hotel also sells two-night stay packages.
Checked Thu 8 Oct · source: malmaison.com Party details
Compare at a glance
| Name | Where | When | From | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Festive Party Nights at Brewhemia | Edinburgh (0 mi) | Fri 27 Nov – Sun 20 Dec | £55 | Book ahead |
| Private Hire at Brewhemia | Edinburgh (0 mi) | Throughout December 2026, daytime (10am to 5pm) or evening (6pm onwards) | — | Book ahead |
| Christmas Party Packages at BOOM Battle Bar | Edinburgh (0 mi) | Christmas 2026 season | £40 | Book ahead |
| Shared Festive Party Nights and Party Lunch at Apex Grassmarket | Edinburgh (1 mi) | Fri 27 Nov – Sat 19 Dec | £62 | Book ahead |
| Private Dining and Private Hire at Apex Grassmarket | Edinburgh (1 mi) | November 2026 to January 2027 | £43 | Book ahead |
| Christmas Party Nights at Dynamic Earth | Edinburgh (1 mi) | Fri 4 Dec – Fri 18 Dec | £78 | Book ahead |
| Exclusive Evening Hire at Dynamic Earth | Edinburgh (1 mi) | 2026 Christmas season; dates on enquiry | — | Book ahead |
| Christmas Party Nights at Leith Arches | Edinburgh (1 mi) | Christmas 2026; price depends on weekday | £45 | Book ahead |
| Private Auditorium Christmas Party at Ghillie Dhu | Edinburgh (1 mi) | Sunday to Wednesday, Christmas 2026 | £55 | Book ahead |
| Festive Set Menus and Snugs at Ghillie Dhu | Edinburgh (1 mi) | Christmas 2026 | £25 | Book ahead |
| Christmas Parties at Malones Edinburgh | Edinburgh (1 mi) | Christmas 2026; no dates published | — | Book ahead |
| Winter Wonderland Christmas Party Night at Prestonfield House | Edinburgh (2 mi) | Fri 4 Dec – Sat 19 Dec | £80 | Book ahead |
| Private Dining Christmas Parties at Malmaison Edinburgh | Edinburgh (2 mi) | Wed 18 Nov – Thu 24 Dec | £42.50 | Book ahead |
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Common questions
What is the cheapest Christmas party in Edinburgh?
Of the options with published prices, Festive Set Menus and Snugs at Ghillie Dhu starts at £25 a head, then Christmas Party Packages at BOOM Battle Bar at £40. Check what is included: some prices cover a three-course meal and a DJ, others are a buffet only.
Where can a big group have a Christmas party in Edinburgh?
Private Hire at Brewhemia (up to 1000); Exclusive Evening Hire at Dynamic Earth (up to 800); Christmas Parties at Malones Edinburgh (up to 250). Larger groups usually need to book a whole room or a full table plan on a shared night.
Are there Christmas parties in Edinburgh for small teams?
Yes: Private Dining and Private Hire at Apex Grassmarket and Christmas Party Nights at Leith Arches take groups from 10 people. Shared party nights are often the easiest option for small teams, as you book a table rather than a room.
When should we book a Christmas party in Edinburgh?
As early as you can. Each listing shows its 2026 dates and links to the venue’s booking page, so you can check which nights are left.
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