The Lauriston Halls

The Lauriston Halls and meeting rooms are part of the Jesuit Church of the Sacred Heart and the Edinburgh Jesuit Centre. There is a large hall (Lauriston Hall), a small hall, and several meeting rooms of different sizes.

The main Lauriston Hall and Small Hall have wheelchair access from the street.

Our halls are licensed for public events until 11.00pm.

We do not have a premises alcohol licence. If you intend to sell alcohol at your event, you need to arrange your own alcohol licences from Edinburgh City Council or employ a pop-up bar provider. Further information here.

Our premises have public liability insurance up to £50m.

The Lauriston Hall (Main Hall)

The main Lauriston Hall is suitable for conferences and meetings, lectures and exhibitions, receptions, dances and social events. It can be set up in different ways to suit your needs. The main floor area is 18m x 15m and seats 150 people at tables of 6 or 8 (we have round or rectangular tables); or 200 people in theatre/lecture format (14 rows of 14 chairs); or the floorspace can be clear for socials/dances with chairs/tables arranged around the edge. There is a small stage for a band or performer, speakers or a panel. Kitchen facilities are available at a small additional charge (see below).

Please note that we do not accept bookings for wedding receptions, birthday parties or private parties.

We do not accept bookings for Sundays.

Lauriston Hall charges 2024
Monday to Thursday
£90 per hour. Minimum booking 2-hours.
Friday & Saturday
£120 per hour. Minimum booking 3-hours.

The Small Hall

The Small Hall can accommodate up to 40 people. It is suitable for meetings, lectures, talks and smaller social events.

Small Hall charge 2024: £42 per hour.

The Ogilvie Room

The Ogilvie Room accommodates 25 people and is suitable for small groups and meetings.

Ogilvie Room charge 2024: £42 per hour.

Kitchen

The kitchen serves the Lauriston (Main) Hall and the Small Hall.

Kitchen charge 2024: £12 per hour when booked with the Main Hall or Small Hall.

Edinburgh Festival

The Lauriston Halls are a Festival Fringe venue (called C-Aurora) managed by C-Arts. Booking enquiries for the Fringe during the month of August, should be directed to C-Arts.

How to make an enquiry/booking

1. Please enquire, by email at ejc@jesuit.org.uk, if the room(s) are available on the dates/times you need.

2. You also need to tell us a little about what sort of event it is. We do not accept bookings for private parties or weddings.

3. We will respond by email to let you know if the booking is possible or not. If it is we will send detailed information, including the hire cost, and a booking form.

4. You are welcome to come and view the Lauriston Hall and other rooms. This is usually possible Mondays to Thursdays 8.00am to 5.30pm. Please email to arrange a date/time.

5. If you wish to proceed, return the booking form. We will then send an invoice. Payment confirms your booking.

6. You can cancel any time up to 14 days before the scheduled date of your event. If you have already paid the invoice, the full amount will be returned to you.