The CoLab at The Melting Pot

Training Room in a Coworking Space
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Private space
15 Calton Road, Edinburgh, EH8 8DL –
Old Town, Edinburgh

About this space

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.

- Workshop layout - 2 tables with chairs (capacity 16)
- Boardroom layout - 1 table with chairs (capacity 16)
- Cabaret layout - multiple tables with chairs (capacity 20)
- Theatre layout - rows of chairs (capacity 25)
- Empty space - no tables or chairs (capacity 25)

Please note that this room is located in the basement level which is only accessible by stairs.

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!


Usually booked for

Meeting

Typically for 10-15 guests and costs between £250 - £400.


"Location and cleanliness location perfect for groups travelling from all over..."

- Danielle P. Mar 2025


Prices

Monday
8:00 – 0:00
from £66 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 – 0:00
from £66 hire fee per hour
Per day
8:00 – 0:00
from £390 hire fee per day
All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
8:00 – 0:00
from £66 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 – 0:00
from £66 hire fee per hour
Per day
8:00 – 0:00
from £390 hire fee per day
All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
8:00 – 0:00
from £66 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 – 0:00
from £66 hire fee per hour
Per day
8:00 – 0:00
from £390 hire fee per day
All prices include VAT.
Thursday
8:00 – 0:00
from £66 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 – 0:00
from £66 hire fee per hour
Per day
8:00 – 0:00
from £390 hire fee per day
All prices include VAT.
Friday
8:00 – 0:00
from £66 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 – 0:00
from £66 hire fee per hour
Per day
8:00 – 0:00
from £390 hire fee per day
All prices include VAT.
Saturday
8:00 – 0:00
from £66 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 – 0:00
from £66 hire fee per hour
Per day
8:00 – 0:00
from £390 hire fee per day
All prices include VAT.
Sunday
8:00 – 0:00
from £66 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 – 0:00
from £66 hire fee per hour
Per day
8:00 – 0:00
from £390 hire fee per day
All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Minimum booking duration: 2 hours

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 25
  • Theatre
    up to 25
  • Boardroom
    up to 16
  • Cabaret
    up to 20
  • U-Shaped
    up to 16
  • Classroom
    up to 16

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
BYO alcohol allowed
A fee is charged if you bring your own alcohol
Corkage fee for BYO alcohol

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Projector
  • Whiteboard
  • Flipchart
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Free bike storage
  • Monitor hire (£12 per person per day)
  • Printing
  • Hybrid meeting owl (£12 per day)
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: PA system / speakers
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Air conditioner
  • Unavailable: Natural light
  • Unavailable: Storage space
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • 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

  • Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
  • 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 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 - )

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Liina L.
Verified review
Meeting · 13 guests · October 2025

We had an event and booked meeting rooms. Besides that there are several desks and lots of space for individual work if you need to step out. Location is great, staff is very friendly and quick to respond and accommodate various requests.

The CoLab room itself is downstairs with no windows and with a big group it gets quite stuffy. Although there were fans in the room it wasn't quite sufficient and we had to keep the door open to get air.

4.7
DP
Danielle P.
Verified review
Meeting · 20 guests · March 2025

Location and cleanliness location perfect for groups travelling from all over

I had booked for 20 and room was only set for 14. Different styles were offered on arrival to accommodate 20 but too late as everyone had arrived. Didnt have our booking noted down on arrival causing confusion to attendees that arrived prior to me. Although they had said room to break out we didnt find there was space to do so. There was a few comments from Solo workers using the premises that we were too loud when using the shared space. Shame as we were looking for a venue to use monthly however i dont feel this is suitable to large groups. thank you

3.3
GD
Grahame D.
Verified review
Meeting · 11 guests · January 2025

Everything was ideal for our needs, many thanks, will be booking again.

5.0
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Alex G.
Verified review
Meeting · 16 guests · April 2024

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

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