An event venue with rows of black chairs, exposed brick walls, and industrial lighting at Barnton Bunker.
An event venue with rows of black chairs on a concrete floor and exposed brick walls at Barnton Bunker.
An event venue with exposed concrete ceilings, brick walls, and rows of black chairs at Barnton Bunker.
An underground event venue with a long concrete corridor, exposed cables, and overhead lighting at Barnton Bunker.
A historic building with a curved, reinforced tunnel lined with exposed metal at Barnton Bunker.
A historic building with weathered red steel doors and exposed brick walls at Barnton Bunker.
A historic building with a flat concrete roof surrounded by trees and an outdoor paved area at Barnton Bunker.

Operations room at Barnton Bunker

Event Space in a Historic Building
·
Private space
35 Clermiston Road North, Edinburgh, EH4 7BN –
Clermiston, Edinburgh
Up to 50
seats
Up to 100
standing
Venue doesn’t offer catering
External catering allowed

About this space

Operations room, an Event Space in Barnton Bunker, is a raw, utilitarian chamber whose dominant quality is its bunker-era industrial structure.

Design: The space shows unfinished concrete walls and ceilings, exposed beams and structural columns under high-level strip lighting. The room presents painted surfaces that carry scuffs and repair marks, creating a functional, work-in-progress appearance.

Features: The room is equipped with Wi‑Fi and a PA system with fixed speakers. The room permits external music and BYO DJs, and the supplied chairs can be rearranged into rows or cleared to create an open floor. Power and hardwired lighting provide a straightforward technical setup suitable for talks, screenings or amplified music.

Ideal for: Small, informal groups seeking a flexible, industrial setting for seated presentations or relaxed standing receptions.

What guests say: The room contains original fittings and visible traces of restoration work that underline its historical character. The space presents substantial historical detail that supports an educational, museum-style experience.

Prices

Monday
8:00 – 22:00
from £70 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 – 22:00
from £70 hire fee per hour
Per day
8:00 – 22:00
from £500 hire fee per day
All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
8:00 – 22:00
from £70 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 – 22:00
from £70 hire fee per hour
Per day
8:00 – 22:00
from £500 hire fee per day
All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
8:00 – 22:00
from £70 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 – 22:00
from £70 hire fee per hour
Per day
8:00 – 22:00
from £500 hire fee per day
All prices include VAT.
Thursday
8:00 – 22:00
from £70 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 – 22:00
from £70 hire fee per hour
Per day
8:00 – 22:00
from £500 hire fee per day
All prices include VAT.
Friday
8:00 – 22:00
from £70 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 – 22:00
from £70 hire fee per hour
Per day
8:00 – 22:00
from £500 hire fee per day
All prices include VAT.
Saturday
8:00 – 22:00
from £70 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 – 22:00
from £70 hire fee per hour
Per day
8:00 – 22:00
from £500 hire fee per day
All prices include VAT.
Sunday
8:00 – 22:00
from £70 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 – 22:00
from £70 hire fee per hour
Per day
8:00 – 22:00
from £500 hire fee per day
All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Minimum booking duration: 2 hours

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 100
  • Dining
    up to 50
  • Theatre
    up to 50
  • Boardroom
    up to 50
  • Cabaret
    up to 50
  • U-Shaped
    up to 25
  • Classroom
    up to 50

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering available
External catering allowed Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice
Unavailable: Buyout fee for external catering
Kitchen facilities available for guests Space where you can prepare food
No alcohol provided by the venue
BYO alcohol allowed You can bring your own alcohol free of charge
Unavailable: Corkage fee for BYO alcohol

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
  • Accommodation is available on-site On-site accommodation
  • Free parking is available on-site (20 spaces)
  • Free on-street parking
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Air conditioner
  • Unavailable: Natural light
  • Unavailable: Quiet space

Music & sound equipment

  • Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
  • Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
  • No noise restrictions

Accessibility

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

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
  • No wedding licence
  • No Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available

Host rules

No smoking in the building

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day with Grace Period

Show cancellation details

About Barnton Bunker

Barnton Bunker is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

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Location

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Meet your host

Ben Mitchell
Member of Tagvenue since April 2023
5h Response time
75% Response rate

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