An event space in a cafe with wooden floors, colorful chairs, and wall art at Slow Progress Records and Coffee.
An event space in a cafe with a long table set with mismatched cups, wine glasses, and pastel honeycomb decorations at Slow Progress Records and Coffee.
An event space in a cafe with wooden floors, colorful wall art, and window seating at Slow Progress Records and Coffee.
An event space in a cafe with wooden tables, mismatched chairs, and a gold disco ball at Slow Progress Records and Coffee.

Versatile Space at Slow Progress Records and Coffee

Event Space in a Cafe
·
Private space
53 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1NB –
Old Town, Edinburgh
Up to 30
seats
Up to 40
standing
Venue doesn’t offer catering
External catering allowed

About this space

Versatile Space is a private function area within Slow Progress Records and Coffee centred on a long communal table.

Design: The interior uses light wood flooring, plain white walls and a row of built-in bench seats topped with coloured pads. The seating pairs simple moulded chairs with the bench to create an informal, compact layout.

Features: The room includes in-room Wi-Fi. The layout provides moveable chairs, built-in bench seating and a central surface suitable for shared dining, meetings or tabletop displays.

Ideal for: Small groups and teams looking for a relaxed, seated and social setting.

What sets it apart: An in-room PA system and permission to play your own music allow private playlists or DJ-style setups.

What guests say: The space is relaxed and welcoming. The space benefits from helpful, accommodating staff.

Prices

Monday
10:00 – 17:00
from £20 hire fee per hour
Per hour
10:00 – 17:00
from £20 hire fee per hour
All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
Closed
All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
Closed
All prices include VAT.
Thursday
10:00 – 17:00
from £20 hire fee per hour
Per hour
10:00 – 17:00
from £20 hire fee per hour
All prices include VAT.
Friday
10:00 – 17:00
from £20 hire fee per hour
Per hour
10:00 – 17:00
from £20 hire fee per hour
All prices include VAT.
Saturday
10:00 – 17:00
from £20 hire fee per hour
Per hour
10:00 – 17:00
from £20 hire fee per hour
All prices include VAT.
Sunday
11:00 – 16:00
from £20 hire fee per hour
Per hour
11:00 – 16:00
from £20 hire fee per hour
All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Minimum booking duration: 2 hours

Capacity

Standing
up to 40
Theatre
up to 30
Boardroom
up to 10
Cabaret
up to 16
U-Shaped
up to 16
Classroom
up to 12

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering available
Complimentary water Complimentary refreshments (such as water, tea, or coffee) for guests at no extra cost
External catering allowed Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice
Unavailable: Buyout fee for external catering
Unavailable: Kitchen facilities available for guests
No alcohol provided by the venue
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Quiet space
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
Bring your own DJ not allowed
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Unavailable: Accessible toilets
Unavailable: Ground level
Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
Unavailable: Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift
Unavailable: Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
No wedding licence
No Temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Host rules

No smoking inside the building.
No alcohol to be consumed in the space.
Please ask permission before bringing food into the space.

Cancellation policy: Flexible with Grace Period

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Reviews and ratings

(47 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
DG
Dear G.
Verified review
Event Space · 12 guests · February 2026
The space was really nice, flexible and staff were very accommodating! A chill cafe/venue, would definitely book it again. :)
Nothing :)
5.0
JW
Jessica W.
Verified review
Rehearsal Studio · 3 guests · August 2026
We loved the bright room- it was perfect for what we needed and the atmosphere was very peaceful.
Nothing!
5.0
JW
Jessica W.
Verified review
Rehearsal Studio · 3 guests · August 2026
Lovely venue, great safe and friendly staff! Perfect for what we needed. Thank you so much.
5.0
CD
Cleo D.
Verified review
Hen Party · 20 guests · May 2026
Amazing venue, such a great vibe and staff are so helpful with anything you may need. We had a lovely time and id definitely book again if I were hosting a similar event.
5.0

FAQ

Yes, music can be played, and the venue has a small Bluetooth speaker available for use.

Tables and chairs can be set out or folded away as needed. Tables and chairs can also be arranged with an additional table for food.

Yes, that setup works for us. We’ll send you an offer so you can go ahead and book when you’re ready.

Slow Progress Records and Coffee is a #Supervenue

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Customers rated communication with this venue and their event experience as Superb
Response time: within couple of hours
Response rate: 100%

About Slow Progress Records and Coffee

Slow Progress Records and Coffee is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

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Meet your host

Connie Byrne-Shore
Member of Tagvenue since September 2023
47 Reviews
5 Rating
1h Response time
99% Response rate

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