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The Biscuit Factory

Events in a 1947 biscuit factory in Leith

The Biscuit Factory

Events in a 1947 biscuit factory in Leith

Club
live music club
Leith
United Kingdom
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Former Crawfords biscuit plant in Leith, reopened in 2021 as an arts and events venue with a main space for about 450 people.

The Biscuit Factory is a former Crawfords biscuit plant on Anderson Place in Leith. It was built in 1947, stood empty for more than 40 years, and reopened in May 2021 as a creative hub. The main event space holds about 450 people and an upstairs room around 150, and the building also houses small businesses, a distillery and a café.

It is an events venue rather than a weekly club. Gigs, club nights such as Femmergy, Fringe shows and Edinburgh Art Festival events all use it, and Fanfare Ciocarlia play here in October 2026. Its operators have said they want it to grow into something like Glasgow's SWG3. Not for you if you want to walk in on any Saturday: check what is on first.

Known for

Capacity
≈ 450
Main space, plus an upstairs room of about 150
Entry
Age
Payment
Cloakroom
Peak
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Worth knowing

Ticketed events only; buy in advance.

What you'll hear

Live music, electronic, club nights

Plan your night

Guest list

Reservations

Dress code

Drinks and food

Happy hour

Drink prices

Price level

Outdoor and smoking

Getting in

  • There is no regular club night: check the listings first.
  • The last tram towards town leaves Newhaven at 23:56, so plan on a NightBus or a taxi.
  • Fringe shows run here in August.

History

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Thursday
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Sunday
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City
Edinburgh
Area
Leith
Type
Club

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Opened

Address
4–6 Anderson Place, Edinburgh EH6 5NP
Getting there
Foot of the Walk tram stop, about 10–15 minutes on foot
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