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The Whole Basement at The Melting Pot

Event Space in a Coworking Space
·
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
BYO alcohol allowed A fee is charged if you bring your own alcohol
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
  • 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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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 a 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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The Melting Pot Edinburgh
Member of Tagvenue since October 2023
14 Reviews
4.7 Rating
1h Response time
100% Response rate

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