An event venue with rows of black chairs on a concrete floor and exposed brick walls at Barnton Bunker.
An event venue with exposed brick walls, peeling paint, concrete floors, and overhead lighting at Barnton Bunker.
An event venue with rows of black chairs, exposed brick walls, and industrial lighting at Barnton Bunker.
An event venue with exposed concrete ceilings, brick walls, and rows of black chairs at Barnton Bunker.

Barnton Bunker

Historic Building

35 Clermiston Road North, Edinburgh, EH4 7BN –
Clermiston, Edinburgh
From £40
hire fee
Up to 50
seats
Up to 100
standing
Venue doesn’t offer catering
Parking available
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Venue overview

Historic Cold War bunker in Edinburgh, currently undergoing restoration to become an interactive teaching museum. Perfect for immersive parties, unique DJ nights, or filming projects in a truly one-of-a-kind setting.

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Spaces for hire at Barnton Bunker

Operations room at Barnton Bunker
Operations room
Event Space
·
Private space
50 seats
100 standing
Book 2 hr. minimum
Operations room, an Event Space in Barnton Bunker, is a raw, utilitarian chamber whose dominant quality is its bunker-era industrial structure. Design: The space shows unfinished concrete walls and ceilings, exposed beams and structural columns under high-level strip lighting. The room presents painted surfaces that carry scuffs and repair marks, ...
Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Storage space
Play your own music
from £70 hire fee
Enquire now
Operations room 2 at Barnton Bunker
Operations room 2
Blank Canvas
·
Private space
30 seats
30 standing
Book 2 hr. minimum
Operations room 2 is a Blank Canvas space in Barnton Bunker; an uncomplicated, undecorated shell that hosts can fit out to their own layout and styling. Design: The room shows a utilitarian, industrial interior: exposed brick and flaking paint on masonry walls, a flat concrete floor and a low concrete ceiling, heavy metal doors and fluorescent str...
Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Storage space
Play your own music
from £40 hire fee
Enquire now

Prices and opening hours

Monday
8:00 – 22:00
from £40–£70 hire fee per hour
Operations room
8:00 – 22:00
from £70 hire fee per hour
Operations room 2
8:00 – 22:00
from £40 hire fee per hour
Tuesday
8:00 – 22:00
from £40–£70 hire fee per hour
Operations room
8:00 – 22:00
from £70 hire fee per hour
Operations room 2
8:00 – 22:00
from £40 hire fee per hour
Wednesday
8:00 – 22:00
from £40–£70 hire fee per hour
Operations room
8:00 – 22:00
from £70 hire fee per hour
Operations room 2
8:00 – 22:00
from £40 hire fee per hour
Thursday
8:00 – 22:00
from £40–£70 hire fee per hour
Operations room
8:00 – 22:00
from £70 hire fee per hour
Operations room 2
8:00 – 22:00
from £40 hire fee per hour
Friday
8:00 – 22:00
from £40–£70 hire fee per hour
Operations room
8:00 – 22:00
from £70 hire fee per hour
Operations room 2
8:00 – 22:00
from £40 hire fee per hour
Saturday
8:00 – 22:00
from £40–£70 hire fee per hour
Operations room
8:00 – 22:00
from £70 hire fee per hour
Operations room 2
8:00 – 22:00
from £40 hire fee per hour
Sunday
8:00 – 22:00
from £40–£70 hire fee per hour
Operations room
8:00 – 22:00
from £70 hire fee per hour
Operations room 2
8:00 – 22:00
from £40 hire fee per hour

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 100
standing
Up to 50
seats
External catering allowed
Parking available
Accommodation available
Promoted / ticketed events
BYO alcohol
Unavailable: In-house catering
Unavailable: Alcohol provided

About Barnton Bunker

Barnton Bunker is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

Barnton Bunker is a Cold War ROTOR R4 bunker maintained by volunteers and presented as a developing interactive teaching museum.

Venue highlights: The interior preserves a strong period character across underground corridors and operational areas, providing a distinctive historic backdrop for private hires. The site runs promoted and ticketed events alongside bespoke private bookings and provides on‑site kitchen facilities and accommodation. The venue includes free on‑site and nearby parking to support guest arrivals.

Best for: Educational group visits and school trips; film and photography shoots needing authentic Cold War interiors; immersive heritage events and guided-history experiences.

Location: Barnton is in north‑west Edinburgh. The neighbourhood is mainly residential with nearby green space, so hosts commonly plan on‑site wrap-ups or onward travel into the city for evening entertainment.

What guests say: The volunteer guides deliver knowledgeable, engaging tours that emphasise historical detail. Original fittings such as the BBC radio broadcast room and reinforced control-room elements remain on display.

FAQ

Cancellations 30 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 30 days to 7 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 7 days are non-refundable.

Event date of a confirmed booking can be changed to another date within 1 months from the original date, at no cost.

At Barnton Bunker, the following catering options are available:

  • Bringing your own catering/food is allowed
  • Bringing your own alcohol is allowed

  • Free parking is available on-site: 20 spaces
  • Free on-street parking is available

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at Barnton Bunker:

  • Operations room hosting 40 guests: £168
  • Operations room 2 hosting 3 guests: £48

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

Barnton Bunker is located at 35 Clermiston Road North, in Clermiston, Edinburgh.

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