Slow Progress Records and Coffee

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53 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1NB
Old Town, Edinburgh
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Connie Byrne-Shore
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Venue overview

Edinburgh's Old Town offers a versatile space in a record and coffee shop, with garden views and a relaxed vibe. Ideal for meetings, workshops, or acoustic performances in a creative setting.

This is an AI-generated summary based on client reviews and venue profile

Spaces for hire at Slow Progress Records and Coffee

Versatile Space
Event Space
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Private space
30 seats
40 standing
Book 2 hr. minimum
Previously the space has been used as an Edinburgh Fringe venue, a meeting space, a space for art, music and writing workshops, our monthly open mic session, local music social events and pop up markets. If the event you have in mind isn’t on this list we would still love to hear from you and see if we can make it work! We are located in central E...

Wi-Fi available
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Unavailable: Flipchart

Reviews and ratings

5.0
7 new reviews from verified users within the last 6 months
20 recent guests highly rated amenities, cleanliness, location, service quality and catering
Amenities
5.0
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
5.0
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Catering
5.0
Communication
5.0
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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
AA
Athanasia A.
Verified review
1st Birthday Party · 25 guests · January 2026
It was a beautiful space to celebrate the 1st birthday of our little one! Connie and her partner were extremely nice and accommodating! Our guests were also impressed by the coffee and the vinyl collection! Definitely recommend!
5.0
OS
Olivia S.
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Meeting · 7 guests · February 2026
Friendly, welcoming, and a great location
5.0
NG
Nikoleta G.
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Party · 30 guests · January 2026
Lovely venue, perfect for small gatherings. Friendly and helpful staff. Great communication
N/a
5.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
10:00 – 17:00
from £20 hire fee per hour
Versatile Space
10:00 – 17:00
from £20 hire fee per hour
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
10:00 – 17:00
from £20 hire fee per hour
Versatile Space
10:00 – 17:00
from £20 hire fee per hour
Friday
10:00 – 17:00
from £20 hire fee per hour
Versatile Space
10:00 – 17:00
from £20 hire fee per hour
Saturday
10:00 – 17:00
from £20 hire fee per hour
Versatile Space
10:00 – 17:00
from £20 hire fee per hour
Sunday
11:00 – 16:00
from £20 hire fee per hour
Versatile Space
11:00 – 16:00
from £20 hire fee per hour

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 40
standing
Up to 30
seats
External catering allowed
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: In-house catering
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Alcohol provided
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

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.

Versatile space in the back of a record and coffee shop in the Old Town of Edinburgh. Perfect for meetings, workshops, rehearsals, acoustic music/ spoken word performances. For meetings we can accommodate up to 16 people, and for performances we can fit a lot more.

The space has a calm and relaxed atmosphere, with a garden view out of the window and easy access to toilets.

The front of our business sells coffee and other hot drinks, soup and various snacks that you are welcome to take into the room with you. We also have a curated selection of new vinyl records for sale.

We currently do not have a full kitchen and also do not allow food to be brought into the room from outside the premises unless with prior permission.

Accessibility: the front of the shop is accessible, however the space is up 5 quite steep stairs so not wheelchair accessible. The toilets are on the same level as the event/ meeting space.

FAQ

Cancellations 7 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 7 days to 24 hours in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 24 hours are non-refundable.

Event date of a confirmed booking can be changed to another date within 3 months from the original date, at no cost.

At Slow Progress Records and Coffee, the following catering options are available:

  • Bringing your own catering/food is allowed
  • Refreshments for guests are offered

  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at Slow Progress Records and Coffee:

  • Versatile Space hosting 20 guests: £48

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

Slow Progress Records and Coffee is located at 53 Blackfriars Street, in Old Town, Edinburgh.

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