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The Melting Pot

Coworking Space

#11 of 123 Meeting venues in Edinburgh
#14 of 96 Workshop venues in Edinburgh
  14 reviews  – 
15 Calton Road, Edinburgh, EH8 8DL –
Old Town, Edinburgh
From £33
hire fee
Up to 40
seats
Up to 50
standing
Venue offers catering
British
cuisine
Parking available
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Venue overview

A social innovation coworking space on Calton Road, Edinburgh, with projector and conference-call facilities. Best for collaborative meetings and training sessions.

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Spaces for hire at The Melting Pot

The CoLab at The Melting Pot

The CoLab
Training Room
·
Private space
25 seats
25 standing
Book 2 hr. minimum
Our CoLab is the most dynamic space at The Melting Pot and it is perfect for training workshops, presentations and team away days. The room can be set up in multiple ways, including cabaret, boardroom and empty space. The room hire includes use of a projector, screen, whiteboard, flipchart, wall space and access to breakout areas outside the room. ...
Wi-Fi available
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Projector
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Flipchart
from £66 hire fee
Enquire now
The Meeting Room at The Melting Pot

The Meeting Room
Meeting Room
·
Private space
10 seats
Book 2 hr. minimum
The Meeting Room is an ideal space for board meetings, interviews, presentations, team away days and strategy days. The room can accommodate up to 10 people and includes use of a 42" TV screen with HDMI and wireless connection, whiteboard, flipchart and breakout spaces. Please note that this room is located in the basement level which is only ac...
Wi-Fi available
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Flipchart
from £54 hire fee
Enquire now
The Commons at The Melting Pot

The Commons
Event Space
·
Private space
40 seats
50 standing
Book 2 hr. minimum
This space is ideal for larger workshops and events. This ground floor venue is fully accessible with lots of natural light and comes equipped with a projector, screen, PA system, flipchart and breakout spaces. We can accommodate approx. 50 people in an open plan set up without any chairs. If theatre style is required, we can accommodate up to 40 ...
Wi-Fi available
Conference call facilities
Projector
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Flipchart
from £120 hire fee
Enquire now
The Orange Area at The Melting Pot

The Orange Area
Meeting Room
·
Semi-private area
6 seats
Book 4 hr. minimum
The Orange Area is a semi-private collaborative space for six people, located in the basement (accessible only by stairs). The space includes a whiteboard to support brainstorming and planning sessions. This space is perfect for remote teams who miss the buzz of office life and is ideal for meetings, team-building socials, and strategy workshops. ...
Wi-Fi available
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Unavailable: Flipchart
from £33 hire fee
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The Whole Basement at The Melting Pot

The Whole Basement
Event Space
·
Private space
25 seats
35 standing
Book 2 hr. minimum
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 ...
Wi-Fi available
Conference call facilities
Projector
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Flipchart
from £180 hire fee
Enquire now
The Executive Boardroom at The Melting Pot

The Executive Boardroom
Boardroom
·
Private space
14 seats
Book 2 hr. minimum
The room presents a long rectangular layout centred on a single walnut‑finish boardroom table surrounded by turquoise upholstered chairs. Pale mint walls, timber flooring and a compact kitchenette at one end give the space a straightforward, professional appearance. Room features: The room is equipped for presentations and group work, offering a w...
Wi-Fi available
Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Flipchart
from £84 hire fee
Enquire now

Reviews and ratings

4.7
2 new reviews from verified users within the last 6 months
10 recent guests highly rated cleanliness, location and catering
Amenities
4.3
Cleanliness
4.8
Location
4.9
Service quality
4.7
Value for money
4.4
Catering
5.0
Communication
5.0

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.

RC
Robyn C.
Verified review
Meeting · 2 guests · June 2026 · The Orange Area

Very helpful staff, nice clean space that doesn't feel dim even when you're in the basement area

nothing!

4.8
A
Andrew
Verified review
Team Building · 4 guests · April 2026 · The Meeting Room

Fantastically located, super helpful staff and great meeting space

nothing!

5.0
AD
Amy D.
Verified review
Team Building · 5 guests · January 2026 · The Meeting Room

Really friendly staff, great coffee

Room doesn't have any natural light but that's the nature of the building.

4.5
AB
Alexis B.
Verified review
Bar · 50 guests · November 2025 · The Commons

Great space with plenty of room to host a potluck for approximately 50 people! The kitchen was well-equipped with everything you might need. The speaker, coffee and tea, and friendliness of Joe made the experience even better than we could have imagined. Highly recommend having your event at the Melting Pot!

N/A

5.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
8:00 – 0:00
from £33–£180 hire fee per hour
The Commons
9:00 – 0:00
from £120 hire fee per hour
The Executive Boardroom
8:00 – 0:00
from £84 hire fee per hour
The CoLab
8:00 – 0:00
from £66 hire fee per hour
The Meeting Room
8:00 – 0:00
from £54 hire fee per hour
The Whole Basement
8:00 – 0:00
from £180 hire fee per hour
The Orange Area
9:00 – 17:00
from £33 hire fee per hour
Tuesday
8:00 – 0:00
from £33–£180 hire fee per hour
The Commons
9:00 – 0:00
from £120 hire fee per hour
The Executive Boardroom
8:00 – 0:00
from £84 hire fee per hour
The CoLab
8:00 – 0:00
from £66 hire fee per hour
The Meeting Room
8:00 – 0:00
from £54 hire fee per hour
The Whole Basement
8:00 – 0:00
from £180 hire fee per hour
The Orange Area
9:00 – 17:00
from £33 hire fee per hour
Wednesday
8:00 – 0:00
from £33–£180 hire fee per hour
The Commons
9:00 – 0:00
from £120 hire fee per hour
The Executive Boardroom
8:00 – 0:00
from £84 hire fee per hour
The CoLab
8:00 – 0:00
from £66 hire fee per hour
The Meeting Room
8:00 – 0:00
from £54 hire fee per hour
The Whole Basement
8:00 – 0:00
from £180 hire fee per hour
The Orange Area
9:00 – 17:00
from £33 hire fee per hour
Thursday
8:00 – 0:00
from £33–£180 hire fee per hour
The Commons
9:00 – 0:00
from £120 hire fee per hour
The Executive Boardroom
8:00 – 0:00
from £84 hire fee per hour
The CoLab
8:00 – 0:00
from £66 hire fee per hour
The Meeting Room
8:00 – 0:00
from £54 hire fee per hour
The Whole Basement
8:00 – 0:00
from £180 hire fee per hour
The Orange Area
9:00 – 17:00
from £33 hire fee per hour
Friday
8:00 – 0:00
from £33–£180 hire fee per hour
The Commons
9:00 – 0:00
from £120 hire fee per hour
The Executive Boardroom
8:00 – 0:00
from £84 hire fee per hour
The CoLab
8:00 – 0:00
from £66 hire fee per hour
The Meeting Room
8:00 – 0:00
from £54 hire fee per hour
The Whole Basement
8:00 – 0:00
from £180 hire fee per hour
The Orange Area
9:00 – 17:00
from £33 hire fee per hour
Saturday
8:00 – 0:00
from £54–£180 hire fee per hour
The Commons
8:00 – 0:00
from £120 hire fee per hour
The Executive Boardroom
8:00 – 0:00
from £84 hire fee per hour
The CoLab
8:00 – 0:00
from £66 hire fee per hour
The Meeting Room
8:00 – 0:00
from £54 hire fee per hour
The Whole Basement
8:00 – 0:00
from £180 hire fee per hour
Sunday
8:00 – 0:00
from £54–£180 hire fee per hour
The Commons
8:00 – 0:00
from £120 hire fee per hour
The Executive Boardroom
8:00 – 0:00
from £84 hire fee per hour
The CoLab
8:00 – 0:00
from £66 hire fee per hour
The Meeting Room
8:00 – 0:00
from £54 hire fee per hour
The Whole Basement
8:00 – 0:00
from £180 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 50
standing
Up to 40
seats
In-house catering
British
cuisine
External catering allowed
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
BYO alcohol
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Alcohol provided

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.

The Melting Pot is a coworking space that serves as Scotland’s Centre for Social Innovation.

Venue highlights: Meeting rooms and an executive boardroom are available across the venue. Shared work areas include hot offices and communal zones. Complimentary tea, coffee, water and cookies are provided, and paid off-site parking is available.

Location: Edinburgh — the venue sits adjacent to Edinburgh Waverley station and several cafés are close by for lunch.

What guests say: Front-of-house staff are helpful and friendly. The workspace is comfortable and well equipped.

Usually booked for
Meeting

Typically for 5-15 guests and costs between £150 - £400.

"Location and cleanliness location perfect for groups travelling from all over..."

- Danielle P. Mar 2025

Usually booked for
Team Building

Typically for 5-10 guests and costs between £150 - £250.

"Fantastically located, super helpful staff and great meeting space..."

- Andrew Apr 2026

Usually booked for
Party

Typically for 15-35 guests and costs between £350 - £450.

"Lovely space with extremely helpful staff."

- Duncan A. Sep 2025

FAQ

Yes. The Executive Boardroom has a flipchart but no whiteboard; the 1st-floor room has a flipchart and a small whiteboard.

No, the Executive Boardroom cannot be fully private; it has a privacy screen on one window but not on the door and faces the station and pavement.

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 3 months from the original date, at no cost.

At The Melting Pot, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available
  • Bringing your own catering/food is allowed
  • Refreshments for guests are offered
  • Bringing your own alcohol is allowed

  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at The Melting Pot:

  • The CoLab hosting 10 guests: £390
  • The Meeting Room hosting 3 guests: £81.07
  • The Commons hosting 20 guests: £414
  • The Whole Basement hosting 17 guests: £550
  • The Orange Area hosting 2 guests: £148

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

The Melting Pot is located at 15 Calton Road, in Old Town, Edinburgh.

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