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Stratford, East London, offers a dynamic range of event venues suited for professionals seeking distinctive spaces. This vibrant area, known for its cultural diversity and excellent transport links, provides an ideal backdrop for corporate events, conferences, and gala dinners. Consider the local amenities and accessibility when planning your event in Stratford to ensure a seamless experience.

Stratford offers unique event dining experiences, like rooftop cocktails at Roof East and authentic Italian at Allegra. The area’s vibrant food scene, including the popular East London Liquor Company, ensures memorable culinary events.

FOOD & DRINKS

Explore the ArcelorMittal Orbit for stunning city views and thrilling slides. Visit the Theatre Royal Stratford East, a cultural gem with rich history. Discover the Olympic Stadium, home to West Ham United and major events.

TOURIST HOTSPOTS

Stratford is home to Here East, a tech hub hosting innovative businesses and startups. The International Quarter London (IQL) offers modern office spaces, attracting companies like Unicef UK and Financial Conduct Authority.

BUSINESS

Stratford is a fantastic location for hosting food and drink events. Known for its modern amenities and excellent transport links, it offers a range of venues to suit any occasion. The Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park is a standout feature, providing a unique backdrop for events with its stunning views and spacious grounds.

For those interested in a more intimate setting, the East Village offers a variety of trendy bars and restaurants. Here, you can find everything from craft beer at Tap East to gourmet dining at Darkhorse Restaurant. The area is also home to the Stratford Centre, which has a range of food stalls and eateries, perfect for casual gatherings.

Stratford is well-connected by public transport, with Stratford Station offering easy access to the London Underground, Overground, and National Rail services. This makes it convenient for guests traveling from different parts of the city or even further afield.

Additionally, the Westfield Stratford City shopping centre is one of the largest in Europe and offers a plethora of dining options, from quick bites to fine dining. This makes it an ideal spot for pre-event meetups or post-event wind-downs.

In summary, Stratford combines excellent transport links, a variety of dining options, and unique venues, making it an ideal choice for hosting food and drink events.

Stratford

East London is renowned for its trendy artistic influences and alternative way of living, from fashion to music.

CULTURE

East London is well-connected to the rest of the city, meaning you can rest assured that your guests will arrive in one piece.

TRANSPORT

From Carribbean cuisine to Danish delicacies, you're sure to find it all in East London.

FOOD & DRINK

From Hackney to Mile End to Canary Wharf, trendy East London is known for its thriving arts scene and alternative culture. Home to many creative enterprises and a plethora of different venues from town halls to underground nightclubs, East London is a great choice to host an event and has something for everyone, whether you're hosting a corporate event, client meeting or just a good old fashioned knees up.

For example, you could host an away day at Bounce Old Street, plan an immersive pop-up at Pergola, a fashion show at Hoxton Arches or a gig at EartH Hackney. You could even head to NTs Loft for a celebration in the sun or head out to ArcelorMittal Orbit for a Christmas party with a twist. It would be impossible for us to list every single fantastic venue in East London, so you'll just have to get out there and see for yourself!

East London

Discover top event venues in Stratford, East London. Ideal for corporate events and conferences with excellent transport links.

Event Venues in Stratford

Event Venues

Neo-gothic gallery in Bow's Artist Quarter, ideal for corporate receptions up to 150 guests, from £100 per hour with courtyard access.

Nunnery Gallery is a unique building situated on the ground floor of a former convent, with intricate neo-gothic revival detailing. Surrounded by Bow Arts studios, this distinctive space provides a welcoming environment and unique back drop for an array of events. 

While we have exhibitions scheduled for a majority of the year, we do hire out the gallery for receptions/evening events, which provides the unique opportunity for clients to hold their event amongst beautiful art work.

Nunnery Gallery: bright art space with wooden floors for intimate events and exhibitions.

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Nunnery Gallery with arched ceiling, ideal for art exhibitions and corporate events.

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Nunnery Gallery

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Bow Arts

UK's tallest sculpture in Olympic Park offering panoramic London views for corporate events. Seats 160 dining, 270 reception. From £2,500 evening hire.

Light and airy events space, ideal for conferences, press launches, private parties and corporate events. 

The ArcelorMittal Orbit is a distinctive emblem of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and available to privatize for breakfast meetings and evening events with amazing views throughout London.

ArcelorMittal Orbit at night, perfect for upscale events and celebrations.

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ArcelorMittal Orbit event setup with decorative lighting for upscale gatherings.

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ArcelorMittal Orbit event space with panoramic views, ideal for corporate gatherings.

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ArcelorMittal Orbit: vibrant red slide structure for unique outdoor events and team-building.

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Aerial performer in red costume at ArcelorMittal Orbit event with confetti.

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ArcelorMittal Orbit

Olympic legacy arena in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park hosting conferences and exhibitions for 300-7,500 people. £25,000 daily venue hire with pillar-free 2,712m² space.

International, national and community sporting events from boxing to wheelchair basketball have been held to thousands of spectators in the Copper Box Arena. The unique space has also been used to host trade shows, exhibitions, TV spectaculars, music concerts, and conferences.

The flexible auditorium design allows the main seating blocks to be tucked away providing a pillar-free open floor area of 2,712m2. The Main Arena is a space that can be transformed for all needs.

The venue has played host to a number of events and is able to host numbers ranging from 300 up to 7,500.

Vibrant fashion runway at Copper Box Arena with diverse models and dynamic lighting.

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Modern Copper Box Arena with sleek lounge seating for product launch events.

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Main Arena at Copper Box: modern stage, vibrant lighting for events and presentations.

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Packed Copper Box Arena showcasing vibrant atmosphere for large-scale events.

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Copper Box Arena netball match with enthusiastic crowd, ideal for events and gatherings.

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Main Arena

Copper Box Arena

450-capacity multi-room venue in trendy Bow with 6 LED screens, VOID sound system, heated outdoor areas. From £1,000 daily for corporate events.

The Bridge is a brand new venue adding something fresh and exciting to the already trendy areas of Mile End and Hackney Wick. 

The reformed space is a multi-roomed venue that can cater to a wide range of events, parties and musical celebrations and is kitted out with everything you need for a special occasion.  

No matter what you are planning, we have a dedicated management team who can realise your vision just as you want it: the whole place can be full branded or themed as you like it, and we offer high quality catering and second to none visual productions to enhance any event. 


Modern event space at The Bridge London with dynamic lighting for corporate meetings.

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Vibrant event space at The Bridge London with dynamic lighting for nightlife gatherings.

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Vibrant crowd at The Bridge London event showcasing energy and engagement.

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Stylish modern restroom at The Bridge London with elegant fixtures for events.

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Vibrant crowd at The Bridge London event, showcasing energy and engagement.

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The Bridge 

The Bridge London 

Olympic stadium venue with 400-capacity reception space, theatre-style seating for 220, cabaret for 180. Day delegate packages from £75pp, 5 mins from Stratford station.

The Forge provides a stunning backdrop to private dining events. With floor to ceiling windows allowing 180 degree views across the River Lea and the city skyline. Beautiful furnishings and fixtures provide a stylish and sophisticated backdrop to any dinner or banqueting experience.
Select our formal dining package or create your own dining experience with our range of dinner menus. Work with our on-site AV team to add some background music and showcase content on a large screen. Our menus can be tailored to all dietary requirements - just speak to our friendly team for assistance.

Elegant dining space at The Forge, London Stadium for corporate events and gatherings.

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Elegant dining area at The Forge, London Stadium for corporate events and gatherings.

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Elegant dining setup at The Forge, London Stadium for corporate events and upscale gatherings.

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Elegant event space at The Forge, London Stadium, ideal for corporate dinners and networking.

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The Forge event space in London Stadium with elegant seating for corporate gatherings.

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The Forge

London Stadium (Home to West Ham United and London 2012 Olympics)

London Stadium - The Forge

Natural light-filled dance studio in Stratford ideal for corporate meetings and workshops, accommodating up to 40 standing, from £30 per hour.

Studio 2 on the second floor features a high-quality boom bar and an XLR stereo interface for outside sound systems, making it an ideal choice for a variety of artistic endeavors. This versatile space is perfect for dance and theatre rehearsals, film shoots, and intimate events. Bathed in natural light, with access to high-speed Wi-Fi and 3-phase power, it caters to both technical and artistic needs. Additionally, the studio is part of the renowned Studio Wayne McGregor, which boasts larger studios and multiple adaptable spaces for conferences, exhibitions, and special occasions. 

Minimalist event space with natural light, ideal for workshops and networking.

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Minimalist event space with large window, perfect for modern meetings and workshops.

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Minimalist event space with natural light in Studio Wayne McGregor for workshops and exhibitions.

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Minimalist event space in Studio Wayne McGregor, ideal for workshops and presentations.

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Minimalist event space in Studio Wayne McGregor with natural light for versatile setups.

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Arts

Studio 2

Studio Wayne McGregor

250-capacity theatre with 21m² LED wall at Stratford innovation hub. Ideal for conferences with breakout rooms, indoor park space, from £6,000 full-day hire.

Plexal is an events destination and innovation centre for startups, scaleups and enterprises. We host everything from intimate drinks receptions and meetups to large-scale conferences, trade shows and launches. 

Surrounded by academic institutions, creatives and media companies at Here East, we're part of a growing tech cluster forming at Stratford. 

Designed as a mini-city, Plexal boasts an indoor park, high street, events space, meeting rooms, a 20-seater boardroom, Makers' Yard (dedicated to rehearsals, prototyping and workshops), events stage and bleachers, which are ideal for meetups. 

Modern flexible workspace with vibrant ceiling, ideal for meetings and gatherings.

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Business

CENTRE STAGE

Plexal

Salmon-shaped venue with Olympic Stadium views, industrial gallery space for up to 1000 standing, 350 seated, plus 135sqm roof terrace from £6000 daily.

Floor 2, the Forman's Smokehouse Gallery, is a chic and unique industrial-style space, reflecting the architectural structure of the Olympic stadium, which it directly faces.
The space is adaptable and has been used for private dinners for 30 people, award dinners for 350, to cocktail parties for almost 1000 people.
Floor 2 has a large reception area with beautifully appointed and artistic cloakrooms. Other features include a large roof terrace (135 sq m) with prime views over the Olympic Park

Smokehouse Gallery event space with illuminated columns for formal dinners and galas.

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Modern event space with large windows, ideal for networking and gatherings.

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Smokehouse Gallery outdoor event space with deck chairs, ideal for summer gatherings.

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Smokehouse Gallery outdoor event space with cocktail tables, ideal for receptions and gatherings.

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Smokehouse Gallery outdoor venue with stadium backdrop, ideal for events and networking.

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Smokehouse Gallery and Roof Terrace

Forman's Fish Island

Stylish Mediterranean lounge in Stratford E20 for corporate events, up to 100 standing, from £1,000 evening hire with Greek cuisine.

Experience Iris Hall, an intimate yet spacious dining space designed for elevated seated events.

Accommodating up to 80 guests, this sophisticated setting is ideal for corporate dinners, special occasions and family gatherings.  

With a warm and inviting atmosphere, Iris Hall provides the perfect balance of comfort and style, ensuring a seamless dining experience tailored to your occasion.

Iris Hall at HERA Restaurant: elegant dining space for events and gatherings.

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Stylish bar at HERA Restaurant, perfect for networking events and cocktail receptions.

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Plated steak at HERA Restaurant, ideal for corporate dinners and upscale events.

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Vibrant salad with cheese at HERA Restaurant, ideal for events and catering.

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Iris Hall at HERA Restaurant: modern dining space for events with natural light and stylish decor.

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Iris Hall

HERA Restaurant

HERA Restaurant - Iris Hall

East London community centre with seminar rooms for up to 100 theatre-style. Ideal for corporate training and workshops from £25 per day.

Seminar Rooms at Bromley by Bow Centre offer a versatile space suitable for various events and meetings. The rooms provide a peaceful and productive environment for corporate teams, public sector organizations, community groups, and charities. With rooms ranging from 30sqm to 115sqm, Seminar Rooms can accommodate groups of different sizes. Facilities include seminar rooms, a beautiful church space, and a large main hall. Ideal for hosting team away-days, the venue offers meeting rooms for 10-100 people, a presentation of the centre's model, a site tour, and on-site catering from the Pie In The Sky café. The space is perfect for planning days, strategy meetings, and learning about the innovative model of the Centre.

Seminar room at Bromley by Bow Centre, ideal for corporate meetings and workshops.

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Seminar room in Bromley by Bow Centre, well-lit for professional meetings and workshops.

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Seminar room in Bromley by Bow Centre, featuring a rectangular table for professional meetings.

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Versatile seminar room with natural light for workshops and team meetings in Bromley by Bow.

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Seminar Rooms

Bromley by Bow Centre

2000-capacity canalside venue in Hackney Wick with Olympic Park views, late licence, indoor-outdoor spaces. From £23 per person for exclusive hire.

Full venue takeovers are available - please contact the venue team for more information. Hackney Bridge is an exceptional multipurpose venue located alongside the picturesque canals of Hackney. Spanning an impressive 3,500m², this vibrant space features five versatile indoor event areas and stunning outdoor terraces, perfect for hosting a wide range of business events. Whether you're planning a corporate retreat, product launch, or networking event, Hackney Bridge offers a blank canvas to bring your vision to life. Enjoy breathtaking canalside views and a late license, allowing your event to flow seamlessly into the evening. With its unique blend of creative coworking spaces and independent retail businesses, Hackney Bridge provides an inspiring backdrop that fosters collaboration and innovation. Elevate your next business gathering in this dynamic venue that caters to all your event needs.

Vibrant outdoor venue at Hackney Bridge, ideal for events and gatherings.

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Hackney Bridge outdoor venue with string lights for summer networking events.

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Hackney Bridge venue with scenic canals, ideal for outdoor corporate and social events.

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"Vibrant Hackney Bridge event space with elegant tables for celebrations and multimedia setup."

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Hackney Bridge event space with colorful seating for meetings and networking events.

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Hackney Bridge - full venue hire

Hackney Bridge

Modern Stratford event space near Olympic Park, up to 76 theatre-style or 56 dining. Brand new AV equipment, £65 per delegate including refreshments and lunch.

The maximum capacity in exhibition/lounge style is 80 guests. Any exhibitions, sample sales, talks, product launches, pop-up stores, cinema, afternoon tea, fashion show, filming, photo shoot and many more are available.

Rooftop terrace at The Stratford with wooden seating, ideal for outdoor events and gatherings.

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Minimalist meeting space with natural light for intimate gatherings and workshops.

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Space 3&4

The Stratford at Manhattan Loft Gardens

600-capacity music venue in Stratford with 6x2m LED screen, city-view terrace and blank-canvas rigging. From £5,000 weekdays for corporate events.

The whole venue is also used as a regular art space through our own project FOLD(Lab). With 2700 sqft of versatile space, FOLD is ideal for both short and long-term exhibitions, offering a unique backdrop for artists to showcase their work. Located just a minute from Star Lane and five minutes from Canning Town, FOLD features high-end technical specifications, including a Funktion One sound system, live streaming capabilities, and a stunning outdoor terrace with city views. The venue is equipped with recording studios, high-speed internet, and full rigging options, making it perfect for a variety of creative events. Whether you're hosting an art exhibition, a corporate gathering, or a film shoot, FOLD provides an inspiring environment that elevates any artistic endeavor.

Dynamic event space in FOLD with dramatic lighting for creative gatherings.

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Versatile event space in FOLD with ambient lighting for gatherings and meetings.

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Dynamic brainstorming session in creative event space with relaxed seating for collaboration.

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Dynamic rooftop photoshoot at FOLD venue, ideal for fashion and lifestyle events.