The Baking Room at The Bakery
About this space
This Baking Room is a multi-purpose space, with seating, kitchen & toilets. It benefits from a balcony and direct access from the reception area. This is the largest and most flexible event space. The recommended capacity is 50-100 people depending on layout (Theatre, Cabaret, Open). Ideal for conferences, talks, and large gatherings.
Location: Ground Floor
Size: 104sqm
Access & Amenities:
• Ground-floor, accessible entry
• Wi-Fi, AV capabilities, and moveable seating
• Flexible hire slots (daytime, evening, weekend)
• Community-driven support from the My Edinburgh team
• Wheelchair Accessible
• Access to Toilet & Kitchen in reception area
Prices
We also offer half-day bookings at a lower price that per hour. Final pricing will be agreed on the final booking, depending on the hours e.g. 10am to 2pm would considered a full day, half-days tend to be from 9am to 12pm; and 2pm to 5pm. However, we are flexible and open for discussion. Also, evening bookings can go on later than 8pm. However, we do trust the users to open and close the event space - similar to an Airbnb. If they require additional help from the MyEdinburgh Operational Manager then that can be discussed. The main thing is we hope people enjoy using the space and supporting MyEdinburgh, a non-profit organisation working to help everyone in Edinburgh to Thrive!
We also offer half-day bookings at a lower price that per hour. Final pricing will be agreed on the final booking, depending on the hours e.g. 10am to 2pm would considered a full day, half-days tend to be from 9am to 12pm; and 2pm to 5pm. However, we are flexible and open for discussion. Also, evening bookings can go on later than 8pm. However, we do trust the users to open and close the event space - similar to an Airbnb. If they require additional help from the MyEdinburgh Operational Manager then that can be discussed. The main thing is we hope people enjoy using the space and supporting MyEdinburgh, a non-profit organisation working to help everyone in Edinburgh to Thrive!
We also offer half-day bookings at a lower price that per hour. Final pricing will be agreed on the final booking, depending on the hours e.g. 10am to 2pm would considered a full day, half-days tend to be from 9am to 12pm; and 2pm to 5pm. However, we are flexible and open for discussion. Also, evening bookings can go on later than 8pm. However, we do trust the users to open and close the event space - similar to an Airbnb. If they require additional help from the MyEdinburgh Operational Manager then that can be discussed. The main thing is we hope people enjoy using the space and supporting MyEdinburgh, a non-profit organisation working to help everyone in Edinburgh to Thrive!
We also offer half-day bookings at a lower price that per hour. Final pricing will be agreed on the final booking, depending on the hours e.g. 10am to 2pm would considered a full day, half-days tend to be from 9am to 12pm; and 2pm to 5pm. However, we are flexible and open for discussion. Also, evening bookings can go on later than 8pm. However, we do trust the users to open and close the event space - similar to an Airbnb. If they require additional help from the MyEdinburgh Operational Manager then that can be discussed. The main thing is we hope people enjoy using the space and supporting MyEdinburgh, a non-profit organisation working to help everyone in Edinburgh to Thrive!
We also offer half-day bookings at a lower price that per hour. Final pricing will be agreed on the final booking, depending on the hours e.g. 10am to 2pm would considered a full day, half-days tend to be from 9am to 12pm; and 2pm to 5pm. However, we are flexible and open for discussion. Also, evening bookings can go on later than 8pm. However, we do trust the users to open and close the event space - similar to an Airbnb. If they require additional help from the MyEdinburgh Operational Manager then that can be discussed. The main thing is we hope people enjoy using the space and supporting MyEdinburgh, a non-profit organisation working to help everyone in Edinburgh to Thrive!
We also offer half-day bookings at a lower price that per hour. Final pricing will be agreed on the final booking, depending on the hours e.g. 10am to 2pm would considered a full day, half-days tend to be from 9am to 12pm; and 2pm to 5pm. However, we are flexible and open for discussion. Also, evening bookings can go on later than 8pm. However, we do trust the users to open and close the event space - similar to an Airbnb. If they require additional help from the MyEdinburgh Operational Manager then that can be discussed. The main thing is we hope people enjoy using the space and supporting MyEdinburgh, a non-profit organisation working to help everyone in Edinburgh to Thrive!
We also offer half-day bookings at a lower price that per hour. Final pricing will be agreed on the final booking, depending on the hours e.g. 10am to 2pm would considered a full day, half-days tend to be from 9am to 12pm; and 2pm to 5pm. However, we are flexible and open for discussion. Also, evening bookings can go on later than 8pm. However, we do trust the users to open and close the event space - similar to an Airbnb. If they require additional help from the MyEdinburgh Operational Manager then that can be discussed. The main thing is we hope people enjoy using the space and supporting MyEdinburgh, a non-profit organisation working to help everyone in Edinburgh to Thrive!
Capacity
Catering and drinks
Facilities
Music & sound equipment
Accessibility
Rules of the space
Allowed events
Host rules
Contact
• Main Contact: hello@myedinburgh.org
• Emergency Contact: Provided in your confirmation email
Access
• Entry via main glass door at 18 Brunswick Street Lane (see photo)
• Key and alarm code provided as per your booking
• Ensure alarm is unset on entry and reset on exit
Spaces in The Bakery
1. Reception Area: Comfortable seating, perfect for informal meetings or arrival wait time
2. The Baking Room Crafting & sharing excellence: A large vaulted-ceiling; bright, adaptable layout with moveable chairs, on the ground floor, wheel-chair accessible, toilets and kitchen tables (max 100 people).
3. The Granary Gathering & storing knowledge: Open, spacious and bright, the second-largest space on the first floor with adjoining breakout area, ideal for workshops and events (max 30 people).
4. The Proving Room Shaping & developing solutions: Quiet but bright and welcoming space, ideal for group meetings. On the first floor, with separate ground floor access door (if the Baking Room is in use) (12–14 people)
Housekeeping & Facilities:
• Radiators are controlled individually. Allow half an hour to warm the space.
• The Entrance Hall and Main Hall are accessible for wheel chair access with a portable ramp for the front door, with an accessible toilet on the ground floor. Please note there is no lift to the upper floors.
• WiFi provided on arrival (code on welcome sign inside room)
• Toilets located on the ground floor and first floor
• Tea/coffee/milk provided in both kitchen areas
• Please leave rooms as found:
- Dispose of rubbish in labelled bins
- Return furniture to original positions
- Turn off lights, heating, and devices before leaving
- Lock up, insuring fire door is locked from the inside, turn on ALARM
- Return key to key safe outside the front door
Nearby Parking
• Free on-street parking in surrounding streets (time-limited)
• Pay-and-display bays on London Road and Montgomery Street
• Bike racks available outside of the building
Catering & Food Nearby
Cancellation policy: Very flexible
About The Bakery
The Bakery is a creative alternative to traditional theatre and meeting spaces. Opened in mid-2024 as part of the MyEdinburgh collaborative partnership, ideal for interactive events, small performances, workshops, and networking events.
The venue comprises three distinct rooms:
• The Baking Room
• The Proving Room
• The Granary
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