The Granary at The Bakery
About this space
The Granary – A Hidden Gem for Gathering & Storing Knowledge
Tucked just off Brunswick Street Lane, The Granary is a warm, adaptable space ideal for intimate workshops, community events, team huddles, and relaxed networking.
With space for up to 30 people, this first-floor room offers natural light, flexible furniture, and a welcoming atmosphere that encourages conversation and collaboration.
“The space was ideal – our Trustees were very impressed.” Fiona, Link Education International
The Granary can be booked on its own or alongside The Baking Room and The Proving Room to create a multi-room experience, perfect for fringe events, breakouts, or creative retreats.
Included with hire:
• Flexible seating and tables
• Wi-Fi and whiteboard
• Optional AV setup
• Refreshments available by arrangement
Whether you're hosting a mindfulness session, roundtable, pop-up showcase, or simply need a calm space to think big, The Granary delivers.
Prices
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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