An event space in a cafe with wooden floors, light wood tables and chairs, chalkboard menu, and large windows at The Towpath Cafe.

The Towpath Café at The Towpath Cafe

Event Space in a Cafe
·
Semi-private area
2 Fountainbridge, Edinburgh, EH3 9QG –
Edinburgh City Centre
Up to 65
seats
Up to 80
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering allowed

About this space

Discover our versatile café and events space, complete with an outdoor terrace that can comfortably accommodate small to medium gatherings of up to 65 people. Whether you're planning a casual meet-up or a special celebration, our space is perfect for all types of events.

Enjoy a wide selection of hot and cold drinks, along with a diverse menu of vegan options, including daily specials, paninis, and bagels. Contact us now to book your event and experience our welcoming atmosphere and delicious offerings.

Prices

Monday
9:30 – 21:00
from £65 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:30 – 21:00
from £65 hire fee per hour
Note: All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
9:30 – 21:00
from £65 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:30 – 21:00
from £65 hire fee per hour
Note: All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
9:30 – 21:00
from £65 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:30 – 21:00
from £65 hire fee per hour
Note: All prices include VAT.
Thursday
9:30 – 21:00
from £65 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:30 – 21:00
from £65 hire fee per hour
Note: All prices include VAT.
Friday
9:30 – 21:00
from £65 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:30 – 21:00
from £65 hire fee per hour
Note: All prices include VAT.
Saturday
9:30 – 21:00
from £65 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:30 – 21:00
from £65 hire fee per hour
Note: All prices include VAT.
Sunday
9:30 – 21:00
from £65 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:30 – 21:00
from £65 hire fee per hour
Note: All prices include VAT.
Pricing updated by venue 10 months ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 80
Dining
up to 45
Theatre
up to 65
Boardroom
up to 45
Classroom
up to 65

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Complimentary water
Complimentary tea and coffee
External catering allowed
Buyout fee for external catering
Unavailable: Kitchen facilities available for guests
No alcohol provided by the venue
BYO alcohol allowed
Corkage fee for BYO alcohol

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Flatscreen TV
PA system / speakers
Air conditioner
Natural light
Storage space
Quiet space
Unavailable: Paid parking facilities available nearby
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Lighting equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Backdrops
Unavailable: Dance floor
Unavailable: Soundproof
Unavailable: Mirrors
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music
Bring your own DJ
Space has noise restriction after 19:00

Accessibility

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

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
No wedding licence
No temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Host rules

No alcohol allowed
No smoking on the premise
Outside catering is negotiable

Cancellation policy: Flexible

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Reviews and ratings

(5 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
AA
Arantza A.
Verified review
Excellent communication
George was lovely to deal with. I just wish we'd been told the venue was closing.
5.0
PV
Puwalani V.
Verified review
Excellent communication
George was very helpful and accommodating of our requests.
5.0
PV
Puwalani V.
Verified review
Party · 25 guests · November 2024
Towpath had ample space, a chilled atmosphere and was in an excellent location for our private event. George was very helpful and accommodating of our requests. George kept the cafe open for us and the coffee was great
5.0
GW
Grace W.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

About The Towpath Cafe

The Towpath Cafe is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

Location

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Meet your host

George Hodgkinson
Member of Tagvenue since May 2024
5 Reviews
3.8 Rating
5h Response time
86% Response rate

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