The Mash House

The Mash House is a unique venue located within the heart of Edinburgh's vibrant Cowgate!

About The Mash House

	Hastie's Close 37 Guthrie Street, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1JQ
	01312202514
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An extensive space spanning across three floors with an array of different functions, from nightclub to chess classes. We’re essentially a giant and multi-functional event emporium.

An inspiring space with walls of rustic brick, industrial scaffold fixtures, natural wood and contemporary lighting, The Mash House exudes a cool and unique atmosphere.

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Upcoming Events at The Mash House

Music

Mighty Oak Welcomes Creativ Dubs

5th September 2025

The Mash House, Edinburgh Old Town

For the first time in the UK Mighty Oak sound system introduce Creativ Dubs outta Ghent, Belgium at The Mash House on Friday 5th September!

Dance

2 Free Salsa Taster Classes with Onone Salsa

8th September 2025

The Mash House, Edinburgh Old Town

Curious about salsa? Then Onone Salsa is running a special Salsa TASTER for complete beginners at The Mash House on Monday 8th September!

Music

No Windows

3rd October 2025

The Mash House, Edinburgh Old Town

Edinburgh duo No Windows play The Mash House on Friday 3rd October following their previous sellout headline and latest EP, ‘The Great Traitor’!

Music

Edinburgh Indiepop Alldayer

4th October 2025

The Mash House, Edinburgh Old Town

Join the Edinburgh Indiepop Collective on Saturday 4th October at The Mash House for a day of music, memories, and indiepop joy!

Music

Wine Lips

9th October 2025

The Mash House, Edinburgh Old Town

Wine Lips bring their 'Hungry For A Knuckle Sandwich Tour' to The Mash House Edinburgh on Thursday 9th October!

Music

The Hot Damn

11th October 2025

The Mash House, Edinburgh Old Town

UK rockers, The Hot Damn, bring their 'About Last Night Tour' to The Mash House on Saturday 11th October!

Music

Warrington Runcorn New Town Development Plan

17th October 2025

The Mash House, Edinburgh Old Town

Warrington Runcorn New Town Development Plan returns to Edinburgh to play The Mash House on Friday 17th October!

Music

Better Lovers

25th October 2025

The Mash House, Edinburgh Old Town

Better Lovers head to The Mash House Edinburgh to headline an intimate show on Saturday 25th October!

Music

Black Sabbitch

29th October 2025

The Mash House, Edinburgh Old Town

Black Sabbitch, the all-female tribute band to Black Sabbath, return to play The Mash House Edinburgh on 29th October!

Music

Sunday (1994)

10th November 2025

The Mash House, Edinburgh Old Town

Sunday (1994) go from strength to strength as they bring their indie-tinged pop to The Mash House Edinburgh on Monday 10th November!

Music

Tooth Gore

14th November 2025

The Mash House, Edinburgh Old Town

Surf-punk alt-rocker Tooth Gore returns to Scotland with special guests Romeopathy, Time Stands Still & Moxies at the Mash House, Edinburgh.

Music

Keyside

14th November 2025

The Mash House, Edinburgh Old Town

Signed to Modern Sky UK and championed by BBC Keyside are poised to be your next favorite band... don't miss them live at The Mash House on Friday 14th November!

Music

Frankie And The Witch Fingers

19th November 2025

The Mash House, Edinburgh Old Town

Frankie and the Witch Fingers have been a constant source of primordial groove for the better part of the last decade! Don't miss them live at The Mash House on Wednesday 19th November!

Music

Raging Speedhorn

29th November 2025

The Mash House, Edinburgh Old Town

To celebrate 25 years, Raging Speedhorn announce a Scottish headline show at The Mash House in Edinburgh on 29th November!

Music

Panjabi Hit Squad

5th December 2025

The Mash House, Edinburgh Old Town

South Asian duo, Panjabi Hit Squad, bring their world famous Desi-Beats sound to The Mash House on Thursday 4th December.

Music

Oldskool Reality Event IV: Mallorca Lee Tribute

26th December 2025

The Mash House, Edinburgh Old Town

Join us at The Mash House on 26th December for Oldskool Reality Event IV in honour of the late DJ/MC Mallorca Lee!

Music

VUKOVI

10th February 2026

The Mash House, Edinburgh Old Town

Scottish rockers Vukovi return to headline The Mash House on Tuesday 10th February as part of their upcoming UK tour!

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