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Top Venues for Book Launches in Edinburgh
Launching your latest page-turner in Edinburgh? Make it legendary with candlelit vaults off the Royal Mile, literary salons near Grassmarket, or boutique hotels with views of the castle. Tagvenue’s book launch venues know how to set the mood: room for readings, cosy corners for signings, and all the atmospheric charm an author could want. Bring your novel, your fans, and a toast to new beginnings in Scotland’s literary heartland. Edinburgh’s perfect book launch spot is waiting for your story!
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![Entire Venue at Boro Gallery in New Town, Edinburgh]()
from £75
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityEntire Venue
40 guestsBoro GalleryNew Town, EdinburghBoro Gallery is a distinctive venue in central Edinburgh that combines an art gallery, a bar, and vintage arcade machines. It’s conveniently situated just off Princes Street, behind the Apple Store, and only a short walk -
![Mezzanine/Whole Building at Scottish Poetry Library in Old Town, Edinburgh]()
from £500
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityMezzanine/Whole Building
50 guestsScottish Poetry LibraryOld Town, Edinburgh
#Supervenue
The Mezzanine is perfect for poetry readings, presentations, book launches, workshops or live music events. The Mezzanine has good ventilation and air circulation and an outside terrace (weather-dependent). -
![The Gallery at Whitespace Gallery in Pleasance, Edinburgh]()
from £90
hire fee / per eveningCheck availabilityThe Gallery
55 guestsWhitespace GalleryPleasance, EdinburghWhitespace gallery is a very bright white room ideal for exhibitions, events, and workshops, based in the centre of Edinburgh. The room is an odd shape nine meters in length and tapering in slightly from the window to the -
![Ladies Bath at Dovecot Studios in Old Town, Edinburgh]()
from £350
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityLadies Bath
160 guestsDovecot StudiosOld Town, EdinburghLadies Bath is spacious, full of natural light, and works just as well for talks and screenings as it does for weddings or launches. Holds 160 seated. -
![The Learning Studio at Edinburgh Printmakers in Edinburgh]()
from £320
hire fee / per morningCheck availabilityThe Learning Studio
40 guestsEdinburgh PrintmakersEdinburghThe Learning Studio is an ideal creative environment for workshops, team away days, or interactive learning. This space is regularly used for printmaking and is a great space to host other creative events, rehearsals, or -
![Viewing Balcony at Dovecot Studios in Old Town, Edinburgh]()
from £1200
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityViewing Balcony
180 guestsDovecot StudiosOld Town, EdinburghThis is the one people remember. It overlooks the weaving studio and has a really unique atmosphere. It’s ideal for drinks receptions, launches, or anything a bit social. -
![Exhibition Space at Custom Lane in Leith, Edinburgh]()
from £214
hire fee / per morningCheck availabilityExhibition Space
60 guestsCustom LaneLeith, EdinburghOur gallery space houses a programme of exhibitions focused around design in all its forms. Our partner programme welcomes organisations for retail pop-ups, product launches and design-oriented exhibitions. -
![Café and Courtyard at Edinburgh Printmakers in Edinburgh]()
from £830
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityCafé and Courtyard
50 guestsEdinburgh PrintmakersEdinburghPerfect for a range of uses and set in the wonderfully creative home of Edinburgh Printmakers, our spaces include a Boardroom and a purpose-built Learning Studio. -
![Weaving Floor at Dovecot Studios in Old Town, Edinburgh]()
from £7200
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityWeaving Floor
180 guestsDovecot StudiosOld Town, EdinburghThis is the heart of the building—the studio where the weavers work during the day. We open it up in the evenings for special events. It’s big, raw, and beautiful. -
![Meeting Room at Dovecot Studios in Old Town, Edinburgh]()
from £350
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityMeeting Room
40 guestsDovecot StudiosOld Town, EdinburghWe’re based in an old swimming pool right in the middle of Edinburgh, just off South Bridge. These days it’s a working tapestry studio with a gallery, café, shop, and a few great spaces for events. -
![Versatile Space at Slow Progress Records and Coffee in Old Town, Edinburgh]()
from £20
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityVersatile Space
30 guestsSlow Progress Records and CoffeeOld Town, Edinburgh
#Supervenue
LLaura M.
“Fantastic venue, will definitely be back!” -
![The Fettercairn Suite at The Scotsman Hotel in Old Town, Edinburgh]()
from £500
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Fettercairn Suite
160 guestsThe Scotsman HotelOld Town, EdinburghSSam W.
“Fantastic space, terrific staff that were on hand to support with anything we needed.”
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Prices of book launch venues average around £480 hire fee per event. The exact costs depend on the room size, audiovisual equipment (such as projectors or microphones), or high-speed Wi-Fi. Additional services, such as catering or on-site coordinators, may cost extra. Flexible configurations for presentations, workshops, or networking, along with amenities such as parking or dedicated breakout rooms, will also affect the price. See usual price ranges in Edinburgh, based on Tagvenue data, as of May 2026:
| From £250 | to £825 | hire fee per event |
| From £399 | to £900 | minimum spend per event |
| From £28 | to £49 | per person |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated May 2026), the best options include:
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Mezzanine/Whole Building at Scottish Poetry Library in Old Town - rated 5/5
Venue said: 2 minutes away from the Scottish Parliament and 10 10-minute walk from Waverley Station. We can accommodate meetings, away days, presentations, events, book launches, press conferences and many other options. -
Versatile Space at Slow Progress Records and Coffee in Old Town - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘Fantastic venue, will definitely be back!’ -
The Fettercairn Suite at The Scotsman Hotel in Old Town - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘Fantastic space, terrific staff that were on hand to support with anything we needed.’
You'll find book launch venues in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Edinburgh, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (May 2026):
| Small | up to 40 guests | prices average £30 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 60 and 100 guests | prices average £350 hire fee per event |
| Large | over 120 guests | prices average £1200 hire fee per event |
These are the venues within 0.3 mi from central Edinburgh, available to book on Tagvenue:
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Geddes Room at Riddle's Court
on 322 Lawnmarket - 0.2 mi from centre.
Venue said: Riddle’s Court is a stunning Category A-listed merchant’s tenement located on Edinburgh's historic Royal Mile. Steeped in over 500 years of history, each room tells its own unique story — from a painted ceiling designed for... -
The AU Lounge at Le Monde Hotel
on 16 George Street - 0.3 mi from centre.
Venue said: The area is perfect for birthdays, private get-togethers, or private cocktail masterclasses, with enough space for up to 40 guests. -
Wee Tap at Hanover Tap, Edinburgh
on 112 Hanover Street - 0.3 mi from centre.
Venue said: Our venue is situated right in the heart of the capital on one of the busiest streets in Edinburgh. The venue is ideal for corporate clients as we can offer space for a working lunch or an out of office meeting space.
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