An event space with black chairs in rows, wood floors, and a wall mural at The Melting Pot.
An event space with rows of black chairs, wood flooring, and large windows at The Melting Pot.
An event space with rows of black chairs, a projector screen, wood floors, and skylights at The Melting Pot.
An event space with a semi-circle of black chairs, wood flooring, and a mural wall at The Melting Pot.

The Commons at The Melting Pot

Event Space in a Coworking Space
·
Private space
15 Calton Road, Edinburgh, EH8 8DL –
Old Town, Edinburgh
Up to 40
seats
Up to 50
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering allowed

About this space

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 people, or 25 with cabaret style layout.

Usually available evenings (after 5pm), weekends and early mornings (7.30 - 10.00 am). Please get in touch to check different availability.

Single serving tea and coffee is included for all attendees on arrival. Additional catering options can be added, including biscuits, cakes, sandwiches, soup and more. Please get in touch to arrange.

Our half-day and full-day rates are more cost-effective than the hourly rate. We also offer a 20% discount on Mondays and Fridays, as well as a 10% discount for registered Scottish charities. If a booking is beyond your budget, please get in touch - we’ll do our best to accommodate you!

Prices

Monday
9:00 – 0:00
from £120 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 0:00
from £120 hire fee per hour
Note: All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
9:00 – 0:00
from £120 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 0:00
from £120 hire fee per hour
Note: All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
9:00 – 0:00
from £120 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 0:00
from £120 hire fee per hour
Note: All prices include VAT.
Thursday
9:00 – 0:00
from £120 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 0:00
from £120 hire fee per hour
Note: All prices include VAT.
Friday
9:00 – 0:00
from £120 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 0:00
from £120 hire fee per hour
Note: All prices include VAT.
Saturday
8:00 – 0:00
from £120 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 – 0:00
from £120 hire fee per hour
Per day
8:00 – 0:00
from £840 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include VAT.
Sunday
8:00 – 0:00
from £120 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 – 0:00
from £120 hire fee per hour
Per day
8:00 – 0:00
from £840 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Minimum booking duration: 2 hours

Capacity

Standing
up to 50
Dining
up to 20
Theatre
up to 40
Boardroom
up to 20
Cabaret
up to 25
U-Shaped
up to 15
Classroom
up to 20

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
Complimentary water Complimentary refreshments (such as water, tea, or coffee) for guests at no extra cost
Complimentary tea and coffee
British cuisine
External catering allowed Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice
Buyout fee for external catering
Kitchen facilities available for guests Space where you can prepare food
No alcohol provided by the venue Venue doesn’t supply alcoholic beverages
BYO alcohol allowed You can bring your own alcohol (corkage fee may apply)
Corkage fee for BYO alcohol

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
Whiteboard
Flipchart
PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Conference call facilities Equipment for video or phone conferencing during your event
Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Dance floor Dedicated dance floor area
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Printing
Free bike storage
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Lighting equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Backdrops
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Quiet space
Unavailable: Soundproof
Unavailable: Mirrors
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

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

Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
Unavailable: Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
No wedding licence Venue is not licensed to host wedding ceremonies
No Temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Host rules

No smoking or vaping allowed on the premises
Dogs allowed subject to dog policy
Outside catering is allowed

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day with Grace Period

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Reviews and ratings

(14 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
AB
Alexis B.
Verified review
Bar · 50 guests · November 2025
Great space with plenty of room to host a potluck for approximately 50 people! The kitchen was well-equipped with everything you might need. The speaker, coffee and tea, and friendliness of Joe made the experience even better than we could have imagined. Highly recommend having your event at the Melting Pot!
N/A
5.0
DA
Duncan A.
Verified review
Party · 17 guests · September 2025
Lovely space with extremely helpful staff.
5.0
AH
Alex H.
Verified review
Excellent communication
Great communications and able to help with a query quickly. Thanks
5.0
DA
Duncan A.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

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Response time: within couple of hours
Response rate: 97%

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