Christmas Parties in Edinburgh
Bringing the Festive Vibes to Edinburgh for 2026
Looking for the ultimate Christmas party venue in Edinburgh? Malones brings the festive spirit to life with hearty Irish hospitality, a lively pub atmosphere, and the kind of warm welcome that makes every celebration feel special.
Whether you’re planning an office Christmas party, a group night out, or a big end-of-year bash, we offer private function spaces, live music, seasonal cocktails, and flexible packages designed to suit your plans. Just a short walk from Haymarket Station, Malones is perfectly placed for guests arriving from across the city – and ready to deliver a Christmas night out you won’t forget.
What Makes Malones the Ultimate Christmas Party Spot
250+ Guests Welcome
Hire one of our function rooms for up to 250 guests, or come as a smaller group! We have spaces available for all sizes of bookings.
Incredible Drinks Selection
Guinness, tank Tennent's, wine, spirits, and one of the largest selections of Irish Whiskey in Edinburgh. What more could you want?!
Function Rooms Available
Gather your elves, claim your turf - hire a private space at Malones and make Christmas partying easy as mince pie.
Festive Buffets
Our delicious Christmas Buffet includes your choice of 8 options including festive treats and classic Malones food.
Live Music
We're cranking up the carols and the craic - expect even more live music at Malones this festive season to keep spirits high and sleighs swinging.
Central Location
Just a short walk from Haymarket Station, with easy tram and bus links to get you home, or at least to the afters, safely.
Festive Buffet & Packages
Malones is the go-to spot for Christmas parties in Edinburgh. We welcome group bookings of all sizes – with private spaces, live music, and a buzzing atmosphere to match.
Buffet Menu
Our buffet menu is officially here: enjoy your choice of dishes in a buffet. Expect your favourite Malones dishes like spice bag bowls and blaggis bon bons, as well as Christmas classics like Pigs in Blankets.
Drinks Packages
Start the night right with one of our drinks packages: beer buckets, wine bundles, and spirit bottles with mixers.
There’s something to suit every taste – and every toast.
Christmas Function Room Hire
Looking for a private Christmas party venue in Edinburgh? Malones offers the ultimate festive experience with our new Function Room called The Raglan Room – perfect for work parties, corporate events, and large group bookings.
- Raglan Room Capacity: Maximum of 150 people standing. We can combine our spaces for up to 400 people!
- Refurbished for Christmas 2026: Our new function room will be open in time for Christmas – you can be one of the first festive parties in it!
- Flexible Hire: Exclusive use for groups of 100+, or shared space for smaller bookings.
- Tech-Ready: Connect to our screens and A/V system for corporate events.
We’re now officially accepting Christmas 2026 enquiries for our Function Room. Get in touch today and let’s make your festive event unforgettable.
JANUARY FESTIVE PARTIES
Hospitality Heroes & Retail Champions! You’ve survived the Christmas chaos and made it through the most demanding time of the year. Now, it’s time for you to let your hair down.
We’ve got some cracking deals to make your January party one to remember at Malones Edinburgh. These deals are exclusively available for January parties:
- We’ll include a glass of fizz on arrival for each of your guests.
- Pre-pay a tab of £500 or more and we’ll add 10% extra on top for you to enjoy.
These deals must be booked in advance, and apply only to company party bookings. Don’t miss out – spaces are limited and January books up faster than you’d think. Get in touch today to lock in your date and your deals!
Christmas Booking FAQs
Malones Edinburgh is a great option this Christmas thanks to its festive party vibes, large capacity, regular live music sessions and proximity to Haymarket.
Malones Leith is also a great option. Private spaces can be hired for groups of up to 45 people, or you can hire a number of tables together.
Yes, we welcome drinks-only bookings for Christmas making us perfect for pres, afters, and the entire party.
Our spaces can fit:
- First Floor Bar: 250 people
- Function Room: 150 people
We require a minimum booking size of 100 people to have a private space; you can still make bookings for smaller parties, but may be sharing the space with other bookings.
Both rooms can be hired at the same time for larger parties.
A deposit of £5-10 per person will be required to confirm your Christmas booking. This will be redeemed against your bill on the night and is non-refundable.
Nope! You are welcome to walk-in all festive season. However, to take advantage of our early bird offer or to have a set space for your festive party we recommend booking.
Yes, under-18s are welcome until 8pm with an accompanying adult.
Book Now for Christmas
All bookings can be made online on the form below.