Unique events and co-working hub with cinema room opens in Edinburgh’s historic Old Town
“The Pend is a project built through listening, partnership and shared ideas” – Andy Landsburgh, Code Concepts
A new events, community and coworking space has opened for business in the heart of Edinburgh’s historic Old Town.
Code Concepts, the capital-based boutique hotel and capsule hostel operator, has officially opened The Pend on Old Fishmarket Close.
It marks the latest addition to a portfolio that encompasses Code The Court, Code The Loft, and John’s Coffee House and The Lost Close. The portfolio will expand further with The Bindery, a “design-led boutique hotel” set to open in Edinburgh’s New Town in early 2027.
The Pend has seen the transformation of the former headquarters of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society on Old Fishmarket Close. It officially opened its doors with a launch event showcasing the space, and plans are already underway for it to serve as a hub during the upcoming Fringe.
Andy Landsburgh, chief executive of Code Concepts, said: “The Pend is a project built through listening, partnership and shared ideas. It brings together everything we’ve been working towards at Code - creating spaces that go beyond accommodation to genuinely connect people.
“From the beginning, this has been shaped by our guests and by Edinburgh’s creative community, and seeing those groups come together on opening night was incredibly special.”
The concept is said to have been informed by both guest research and direct engagement with the local community. This has led to a planned diverse programme of activity, including watercolour workshops, floristry classes, work-in-progress theatre, talks and creative meet-ups.
Previous projects include John’s Coffee House, which opened in 2025 and was inspired by 18th-century coffee houses central to Edinburgh’s Enlightenment period.
Designed in collaboration with Splintr, The Pend has been configured to “balance social interaction, creative activity and focused work”. A multipurpose cinema room allows for screenings, performances and workshops.
Meanwhile, a coworking and social area provides a setting for both productivity and conversation, complemented by “simple, accessible” amenities. This includes a bookable studio equipped with a 55-inch screen, suitable for meetings and private events.
Further announcements on programming and partnerships will follow in the coming months, Code Concepts noted.
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