THE TOWER | PORTOBELLO
Private Venue Hire in Edinburgh
The Tower is one of Edinburgh’s most distinctive private hire venues. Set right on Portobello Beach, this historic tower is available for exclusive use for small events, creative gatherings and meaningful celebrations. It feels more like stepping into a beautifully restored Scottish home than hiring a traditional function room.
The building is spread across several floors, each with its own character, plus a rooftop with sweeping views of the sea and a private courtyard at the entrance. It is a completely private and design led space for small groups who want something unique, atmospheric and easy to personalise.
The Tower works beautifully for anyone searching for small venue hire in Edinburgh, boutique function room hire, or intimate spaces for creative, celebratory or social events. When you book the venue, it is entirely yours. No shared spaces. No other events happening. Just your group and a historic tower by the sea.
A Unique Private Venue in Edinburgh
The Tower offers an unusual combination of coastal calm and Edinburgh charm. Guests enter through a quiet courtyard before exploring room by room up the winding staircase. The building was lovingly restored over more than twenty years, and every detail has been kept warm, inviting and personal.
Unlike many event venues in Edinburgh that feel formal or corporate, The Tower is relaxed and homely. It works perfectly for people who want to gather in a place that feels special without being overly staged.
The space is ideal for birthdays, small celebrations, creative events, workshops, founder gatherings, wellness mornings, intimate ceremonies, micro events, brand evenings, away days and everything in between. If you want a venue with character and complete privacy, The Tower is one of the most intimate event spaces in Edinburgh.
Our Private Venue Packages
Dry Hire
Perfect for guests who want full creative freedom and simply need a beautiful venue as their backdrop. Dry hire gives you access to the entire building for your event, from the courtyard to the rooftop. It is ideal for workshops, photoshoots, planning days, tastings, small celebrations or moments where you want to bring your own ideas and suppliers.
This option works well for people who prefer a relaxed and flexible space rather than a traditional function room. You can shape the flow of the day exactly as you like and enjoy complete privacy in one of Edinburgh’s most unique small venue hire locations
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a wee gathering
A Wee Gathering is designed for personal celebrations and intimate group moments. It offers light hosting, gentle styling and the comfort of knowing someone is on hand to support your flow and timings. It suits birthdays, vow renewals, sunset gatherings, small parties or relaxed get togethers with your favourite people.
Guests often choose this option when they want the atmosphere of a beautifully set space without committing to a fully styled event. It is simple, warm and quietly special, making it perfect for those looking for small party venues in Edinburgh with a personal touch.
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THE tOWER Social
This format brings the whole building to life. A Tower Social moves guests through the rooms to create a relaxed and memorable experience, beginning with welcome drinks and flowing into conversation, canapés, toasts or moments on the rooftop.
It is ideal for brand evenings, client nights, creative meetups, intimate celebrations or any event where people want to mingle rather than sit in one place. The building becomes part of the experience as guests explore each floor. It is a lovely fit for anyone searching for private hire venues in Edinburgh that feel characterful and inviting.
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full tower soirée
Full Tower Soirée is the most elevated format, offering the building for the whole day with styling, support and a dedicated host team. It is perfect for milestone events, creative retreats, immersive brand experiences, engagement celebrations or gatherings where you want time to slow down and enjoy each part of the building.
The day can begin with drinks in the courtyard, move into moments in the living room and finish on the rooftop with the sea around you. It is a beautifully personal alternative to traditional event venues in Edinburgh, giving you the feeling of a private home with the support of a professional team.
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A Versatile Space for Small Events
The Tower works for a wide range of small events. It is often used for brand evenings, client dinners, workshops, strategy days, wellness sessions, intimate celebrations, photoshoots, small birthday parties, vow renewals, planning days, tasting sessions, morning events, creative gatherings and founder retreats.
The space can be adapted easily. Some people use the courtyard for arrival and the rooftop for toasts and photographs. Others run their event across the building, moving between rooms to create different experiences. The building feels personal, atmospheric and easy to make your own.
Styling, Flow and Support
The styling inside the Tower is understated and elegant. Natural linens. Candlelight. Soft textures. Seasonal touches. The space is already beautiful, which means you can keep things simple or enhance it with small additions.
Our team is happy to advise on flow, timings and room use so the event feels smooth and well paced. We can also recommend musicians, photographers, stylists and other local suppliers who suit the building’s character.
To shape the mood even more, you can add an acoustic musician or string duo from around £250, a vinyl DJ at low volume from around £250, premium candle and linen upgrades from around £160 and photography or short film coverage from around £650.
If you are planning a small private event and want a venue in Edinburgh that feels relaxed, memorable and completely your own, we would love to hear from you.
Address
The Tower | Portobello
Beach Lane
Edinburgh
EH15 1HJ