Exceptional event hire service with an ethical twist

Choose the Grassmarket Centre for

Flexible well-equipped event hire, in a central historic location
Reliable professional service, from a friendly and experienced team

By choosing our award-winning event hire service today,
you are also supporting GCP’s essential work. Thank you.

Inspiring event hire services for you and your group

Choose The Grassmarket Centre and Coffee Saints for exceptional events and entertaining in beautiful venues and be sure of a unique ethical, social and heritage twist. Whether in the heart of Edinburgh’s historic Grassmarket or alongside the St James Quarter, our venues are flexible, inspiring and centrally located.

The Grassmarket Centre is an architectural, award-winning, city-centre location and social enterprise venue within the Grassmarket area. Nestled at the foot of Candlemaker Row, the Centre marries the historical Greyfriars Kirkhouse with a light and spacious, modern venue. Our newest venture, Coffee Saints, in the heart of the city provides the perfect backdrop for larger groups and celebrations.

AND EVERY TIME you choose us as your events service, you are directly supporting GCP’s essential work. THANK YOU.

Meeting rooms and conferences

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We make sure your relationship with us is the best fit for you and your organisation

Special Events

Your wedding food at Grassmarket Centre

Looking for something extra special? We can help with that too!

Wedding services

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Imagine your special day in a beautiful multi award-winning venue in the heart of Edinburgh

Our event hire service attracts great feedback

We attract outstanding feedback for our event hire service, as we ensure your event runs smoothly, creating wonderful experiences for you and your guests. Whether you are looking for a space to hold a memorable celebration, gig, conference, book signing or film screening, our event spaces come with excellent service and facilities.

Our customers say

“Thank you so much for making the drinks reception such a success. A huge amount of compliments from all about the staff, the catering and the venue. Well done!”

“We just wanted to thank you for your superb professionalism and support with our event. The venue is lovely and accessible. You and your staff are hard-working and helpful. We appreciate it. You are doing great things.”

“I was very impressed with your personal commitment to the charity and us as clients. You and your small team worked really hard on the night and we appreciated it. Keep up the good work.”

“Thank you for all the support and being so straight forward and easy to deal with.”

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Your event hire and how we can help

Our event hire service is tailored to you and your group, from a straightforward meeting room to bespoke catering, menus, buffets and canapé receptions to a full dining experience.

We hold a theatre license and our main event space is fully equipped with state of the art projection, sound and lighting equipment.

Contact our events team

Please contact us to discuss your requirements and check availability.