An event space with colorful open shelving, red chairs, and light wood flooring at The Melting Pot.
An event space with colorful alcoves, potted plants, armchairs, and a bookshelf at The Melting Pot.
An event space with red retro bench seating, cubby shelves, and wood floors at The Melting Pot.
An event space in a coworking venue with a kitchenette, red seating, and a wooden floor at The Melting Pot.

The Whole Basement at The Melting Pot

Event Space in a Coworking Space
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Private space
15 Calton Road, Edinburgh, EH8 8DL –
Old Town, Edinburgh
Up to 25
seats
Up to 35
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering allowed

About this space

The Whole Basement is an Event Space in The Melting Pot characterised by a long, narrow layout and built-in bench seating framed by colourful cubby shelving.

Design: The Whole Basement presents a clean, utilitarian fit-out: pale oak flooring, white walls and simple overhead lighting that keep sightlines clear along the room's length.

Features: A PA system with speakers is available and hosts may play their own music or bring a DJ. Wi‑Fi is provided. Small tables and loose chairs can be arranged for meetings or workshops. Accessible toilets are available nearby.

Ideal for: Small teams and community groups for informal seated meetings and standing social gatherings requiring a casual, flexible room.

What guests say: The space is comfortable and well equipped. The space's on‑site support is helpful and it fosters a friendly, community atmosphere.

Prices

Monday
8:00 – 0:00
from £180 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 – 0:00
from £180 hire fee per hour
Per day
8:00 – 0:00
from £1080 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
8:00 – 0:00
from £180 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 – 0:00
from £180 hire fee per hour
Per day
8:00 – 0:00
from £1080 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
8:00 – 0:00
from £180 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 – 0:00
from £180 hire fee per hour
Per day
8:00 – 0:00
from £1080 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include VAT.
Thursday
8:00 – 0:00
from £180 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 – 0:00
from £180 hire fee per hour
Per day
8:00 – 0:00
from £1080 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include VAT.
Friday
8:00 – 0:00
from £180 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 – 0:00
from £180 hire fee per hour
Per day
8:00 – 0:00
from £1080 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include VAT.
Saturday
8:00 – 0:00
from £180 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 – 0:00
from £180 hire fee per hour
Per day
8:00 – 0:00
from £1080 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include VAT.
Sunday
8:00 – 0:00
from £180 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 – 0:00
from £180 hire fee per hour
Per day
8:00 – 0:00
from £1080 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Minimum booking duration: 2 hours

Capacity

Standing
up to 35
Theatre
up to 20
Boardroom
up to 16
Cabaret
up to 25
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 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
Flatscreen TV
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
Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Printing
Free bike storage
Monitor hire (£12 per person per day)
Hybrid meeting owl (£12 per day)
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Unavailable: Natural light
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 Entrance has steps – no ramp available
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 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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The Melting Pot is a #Supervenue

#Supervenue program is based on our customers' feedback and highlights venues that are most dedicated to providing outstanding hospitality, customer service and event experience. Read more
Customers rated communication with this venue and their event experience as Superb
Response time: within couple of hours
Response rate: 97%

About The Melting Pot

The Melting Pot 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

The Melting Pot Edinburgh
Member of Tagvenue since October 2023
14 Reviews
4.7 Rating
1h Response time
99% Response rate

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