The Melting Pot
Coworking Space
#8 of 106 Meeting venues in Edinburgh
6 reviews
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15 Calton Road, Edinburgh, EH8 8DL
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Old Town, Edinburgh
The Melting Pot Edinburgh
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Spaces for hire at The Melting Pot
The Commons
Event Space
·
Private space
40 seats
50 standing
Book 2 hr. minimum
This space is ideal for larger workshops and events. This ground floor venue is fully accessible with lots of natural light and comes equipped with a projector, screen, PA system, flipchart and breakout spaces.
We can accommodate approx. 50 people in an open plan set up without any chairs. If theatre style is required, we can accommodate up to 40 ...
Wi-Fi available
Conference call facilities
Projector
Air conditioner
Flipchart
The Executive Boardroom
Boardroom
·
Private space
14 seats
Book 2 hr. minimum
Our Executive Boardroom can accommodate up to 14 people and is one of our popular rooms. Situated on our ground floor, this fully-accessible room has plenty of natural light and is fully-equipped for hybrid meetings. The room has a 72" touchscreen display, conference microphones, speakers, camera, flipchart and a water cooler.
Single serving tea a...
Wi-Fi available
Conference call facilities
Projector
Air conditioner
Flipchart
The CoLab
Training Room
·
Private space
25 seats
25 standing
Book 2 hr. minimum
Our CoLab is the most dynamic space at The Melting Pot and it is perfect for training workshops, presentations and team away days. The room can be set up in multiple ways, including cabaret, boardroom and empty space. The room hire includes use of a projector, screen, whiteboard, flipchart, wall space and access to breakout areas outside the room.
...
Wi-Fi available
Conference call facilities
Projector
Air conditioner
Flipchart
The Meeting Room
Meeting Room
·
Private space
10 seats
Book 2 hr. minimum
The Meeting Room is an ideal space for board meetings, interviews, presentations, team away days and strategy days.
The room can accommodate up to 10 people and includes use of a 42" TV screen with HDMI and wireless connection, whiteboard, flipchart and breakout spaces.
Please note that this room is located in the basement level which is only ac...
Wi-Fi available
Conference call facilities
Projector
Air conditioner
Flipchart
The Whole Basement
Event Space
·
Private space
25 seats
35 standing
Book 2 hr. minimum
Our Whole Basement is available for hire and includes two meeting rooms, a main breakout space, and kitchen facilities. The rooms included in the Whole Basement hire are:
- The CoLab – A dynamic space for up to 25 people (depending on layout), equipped with a projector, screen, whiteboard, and flipchart
- The Meeting Room – A 10-person boardroom f...
Wi-Fi available
Conference call facilities
Projector
Air conditioner
Flipchart
The Orange Area
Office Space
·
Semi-private area
6 seats
Book 4 hr. minimum
The Orange Area is a semi-private collaborative space for six people, located in the basement (accessible only by stairs). The space includes a whiteboard to support brainstorming and planning sessions.
This space is perfect for remote teams who miss the buzz of office life and is ideal for meetings, team-building socials, and strategy workshops.
...
Wi-Fi available
Conference call facilities
Projector
Air conditioner
Flipchart
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Prices and opening hours
Monday
8:00 –
0:00
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£33–£180
hire fee per hour
The Commons
17:00 –
0:00
from
£120
hire fee per hour
The Executive Boardroom
8:00 –
0:00
from
£84
hire fee per hour
The CoLab
8:00 –
0:00
from
£66
hire fee per hour
The Meeting Room
8:00 –
0:00
from
£54
hire fee per hour
The Whole Basement
8:00 –
0:00
from
£180
hire fee per hour
The Orange Area
9:00 –
17:00
from
£33
hire fee per hour
Tuesday
8:00 –
0:00
from
£33–£180
hire fee per hour
The Commons
17:00 –
0:00
from
£120
hire fee per hour
The Executive Boardroom
8:00 –
0:00
from
£84
hire fee per hour
The CoLab
8:00 –
0:00
from
£66
hire fee per hour
The Meeting Room
8:00 –
0:00
from
£54
hire fee per hour
The Whole Basement
8:00 –
0:00
from
£180
hire fee per hour
The Orange Area
9:00 –
17:00
from
£33
hire fee per hour
Wednesday
8:00 –
0:00
from
£33–£180
hire fee per hour
The Commons
17:00 –
0:00
from
£120
hire fee per hour
The Executive Boardroom
8:00 –
0:00
from
£84
hire fee per hour
The CoLab
8:00 –
0:00
from
£66
hire fee per hour
The Meeting Room
8:00 –
0:00
from
£54
hire fee per hour
The Whole Basement
8:00 –
0:00
from
£180
hire fee per hour
The Orange Area
9:00 –
17:00
from
£33
hire fee per hour
Thursday
8:00 –
0:00
from
£33–£180
hire fee per hour
The Commons
17:00 –
0:00
from
£120
hire fee per hour
The Executive Boardroom
8:00 –
0:00
from
£84
hire fee per hour
The CoLab
8:00 –
0:00
from
£66
hire fee per hour
The Meeting Room
8:00 –
0:00
from
£54
hire fee per hour
The Whole Basement
8:00 –
0:00
from
£180
hire fee per hour
The Orange Area
9:00 –
17:00
from
£33
hire fee per hour
Friday
8:00 –
0:00
from
£33–£180
hire fee per hour
The Commons
17:00 –
0:00
from
£120
hire fee per hour
The Executive Boardroom
8:00 –
0:00
from
£84
hire fee per hour
The CoLab
8:00 –
0:00
from
£66
hire fee per hour
The Meeting Room
8:00 –
0:00
from
£54
hire fee per hour
The Whole Basement
8:00 –
0:00
from
£180
hire fee per hour
The Orange Area
9:00 –
17:00
from
£33
hire fee per hour
Saturday
8:00 –
0:00
from
£54–£180
hire fee per hour
The Commons
8:00 –
0:00
from
£120
hire fee per hour
The Executive Boardroom
8:00 –
0:00
from
£84
hire fee per hour
The CoLab
8:00 –
0:00
from
£66
hire fee per hour
The Meeting Room
8:00 –
0:00
from
£54
hire fee per hour
The Whole Basement
8:00 –
0:00
from
£180
hire fee per hour
Sunday
8:00 –
0:00
from
£54–£180
hire fee per hour
The Commons
8:00 –
0:00
from
£120
hire fee per hour
The Executive Boardroom
8:00 –
0:00
from
£84
hire fee per hour
The CoLab
8:00 –
0:00
from
£66
hire fee per hour
The Meeting Room
8:00 –
0:00
from
£54
hire fee per hour
The Whole Basement
8:00 –
0:00
from
£180
hire fee per hour
Facilities and catering options
Up to 50
standing
Up to 40
seats
In-house catering
British
cuisine
External catering allowed
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
BYO alcohol
Accommodation available
Alcohol provided
Reviews and ratings
4.5
2 new reviews from verified users within the last 6 months
4 recent guests highly rated location and catering
Amenities
3.8
Cleanliness
4.8
Location
5.0
Service quality
4.3
Value for money
4.0
Catering
5.0
Communication
5.0
GD
Grahame D.
January 2025
Meeting · 11 guests
Everything was ideal for our needs, many thanks, will be booking again.
5.0
AG
Alex G.
April 2024
Meeting · 16 guests
Venue was perfect for our group, location is excellent and the staff were very helpful. I would highly recommend the The Melting Pot and will return when next in town.
5.0
HB
Helen B.
March 2025
Excellent communication
5.0
CS
Christine S.
February 2025
Excellent communication
5.0
About The Melting Pot
The Melting Pot is Scotland’s Centre for Social Innovation - a vibrant community of people working to make the world a better place. Conveniently located next to Edinburgh Waverley Station, we offer coworking, event and meeting space for hire, along with an inspiring events programme.
Our meeting room hire includes everything you need for a productive session, including high-speed WiFi, a flipchart with paper and pens, and a whiteboard. Our friendly hosts will welcome your guests and provide support throughout the day, ensuring a seamless experience. You'll also receive a complimentary tea or coffee on arrival, with additional catering options available to keep you refreshed and energised.
We proudly offer discounts for registered Scottish charities and are happy to accommodate a variety of events and bookings. Get in touch today to find out more or book your space!
Our meeting room hire includes everything you need for a productive session, including high-speed WiFi, a flipchart with paper and pens, and a whiteboard. Our friendly hosts will welcome your guests and provide support throughout the day, ensuring a seamless experience. You'll also receive a complimentary tea or coffee on arrival, with additional catering options available to keep you refreshed and energised.
We proudly offer discounts for registered Scottish charities and are happy to accommodate a variety of events and bookings. Get in touch today to find out more or book your space!
FAQ
Cancellations 30 days in advance will receive a full refund.
Cancellations 30 days to 7 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.
Cancellations for events starting within 7 days 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 The Melting Pot, the following catering options are available:
- In-house catering service is available
- Bringing your own catering/food is allowed
- Refreshments for guests are offered
- Bringing your own alcohol is allowed
- Paid parking facilities are available nearby
Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at The Melting Pot:
- The CoLab hosting 10 guests: £363.07
- The Meeting Room hosting 4 guests: £162
For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.
The Melting Pot is located at 15 Calton Road, in the Old Town, Edinburgh district of Edinburgh.
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