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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

A versatile industrial space with mezzanine, private bar, and canal terrace. Ideal for various events.

90 Live (formerly Studio94) is a 3,250sqft ground floor blank canvas space boasting a large mezzanine, a private bar in an industrial environment with heigh ceilings and bright vibe.

Featuring access to a private section of our heated and covered canal terrace, this space is perfect for conferences, Christmas and Summer parties, meetings, team away-days, private parties, wedding receptions and filming.

The state-of-the-art sound&light equipment in-situ takes any event to the next level!

Dynamic event space at 90 Live in Studio 9294 with engaged audience and screens.

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Events

90 Live

London

No90 Hackney Wick

A versatile conference space for up to 220 guests with modern amenities and pitch view catering options.

The Forge is perfect for your conference or meeting for up to 220 people and features black out blinds, in built LCD screens and a purpose built reception desk in the rooms own welcome lounge. 
Select our day delegate package (DDR) or create your own conferencing or away day experience with our range of working lunch options.
Catering can be served within the space or in one of our fabulous pitch view suites just a short 30 second walk away. 



Event space at The Forge, London Stadium, with chairs and stage for corporate meetings.

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The Forge at London Stadium: modern event venue with flexible seating for corporate gatherings.

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The Forge event space in London Stadium set up for a professional conference.

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Modern event space at The Forge, London Stadium with stylish seating for networking events.

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Versatile event space at The Forge, London Stadium, ideal for corporate meetings and workshops.

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Reception

Business

The Forge

London Stadium (Formerly 2012 Olympic Stadium, Home to West Ham United)

A vibrant venue with ping pong, pool, and karaoke, ideal for parties and unique corporate events.

With 5 full-sized table tennis tables and 2 pool tables, The Arena offers a unique team building and conference choice for companies looking for something different to the usual stale conference venue. With 11 HD TV screens, the Arena is the perfect option for presentations, networking and team away days.

Vibrant event space with ping pong tables for corporate parties and social mixers.

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Vibrant event space with ping pong tables for corporate retreats and networking parties.

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Vibrant event space with ping pong tables for parties and team-building activities.

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Vibrant bar setup for networking events and cocktail receptions in Bat & Ball.

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Modern venue with vibrant bar for casual meetings and events in Bat & Ball.

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The Arena | Wrap Party | Filming | Training | Party

Bat & Ball

An innovative events space in a former Olympic venue, ideal for conferences and meetups.

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. 

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

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Conference auditorium with dynamic lighting, ideal for networking and knowledge sharing.

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Vibrant CENTRE STAGE event space with colorful ceiling, ideal for meetings and workshops.

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Vibrant CENTRE STAGE event space with colorful decor for networking and collaboration.

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CENTRE STAGE

Plexal

Iconic 114.5m tower with panoramic London views, ideal for corporate events and private parties.

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

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

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ArcelorMittal Orbit

Flexible event space in Westfield Stratford City, ideal for corporate and social gatherings.

Perfect location for any type of event. With 7 meeting rooms and a restaurant with a maximum capacity of 180 guests, Holiday Inn London Stratford City is the ideal venue for corporate gatherings, social celebrations, and everything in between. Nestled in the heart of Westfield Stratford City, you benefit from unparalleled access to central London and major financial hubs. Our flexible training facilities come equipped with modern amenities, including a sound system, complimentary Wi-Fi, and natural daylight. Enjoy the convenience of on-site dining, a gym, and spacious bedrooms, ensuring a comfortable stay for all attendees. Whether you're hosting a workshop, conference, or private event, our dedicated team is here to support your needs and make your occasion a success.

"Meeting room at Holiday Inn Stratford City, ideal for corporate events and workshops."

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Meeting room in Holiday Inn London Stratford City, ideal for corporate events and workshops.

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Atlanta & Beijing 

Holiday Inn London Stratford City

A vibrant venue for bowling, cocktails, and parties, perfect for corporate events or celebrations.

Bored of the board room? All Star Lanes offers the perfect combination of business and pleasure.

Our break out spaces come complete with Wi-Fi, microphones, plasma screens and on site AV technicians. Then when you are ready to let loose, take the action to the lanes- sip on cocktails and let your hair down...

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Full Venue Hire

All Star Lanes - Stratford 

A versatile, pillar-free arena in London for 300-7,500 guests. Ideal for sports, concerts, and events.

The Copper Box Arena has played host to different conferences and trade shows including Tech Crunch, 24-hour hackathons, product launches, corporate entertainment, business meetings and Christmas parties have all been accommodated within the Main Arena to date.

The flexible auditorium design allows the main seating blocks to be tucked away providing a pillar-free open floor area of 2,712m2 below the surround concourse and upper bowl seating. The venue also has strong reliable WiFi.

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

Main Arena at Copper Box: packed event with tiered seating and central stage for engagement.

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Main Arena at Copper Box: packed conference with dynamic lighting and engaging speakers.

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Main Arena in Copper Box: elegant tables set for a formal gala or corporate event.

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Copper Box Arena trade show with bustling attendees and high ceiling booths.

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Main Arena at Copper Box: modern design, dramatic lighting for events and performances.

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Main Arena

Copper Box Arena

A bright eco-friendly events space in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, ideal for various gatherings.

Leave behind the stuffy conference centers and host a conference surrounded by views of the lush manicured parkland, in a custom-built eco-friendly space with tonnes of natural light.

All furniture and equipment is provided as part of our competitive Day Delegate and dry hire rates and we have a great selection of catering menus available.

Suitable for 60 cabaret style and 100 theatre style.

Versatile Timber Lodge event space with natural light, ideal for meetings and workshops.

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Modern meeting room in Timber Lodge, ideal for collaborative events and presentations.

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Versatile Timber Lodge event space with natural light for workshops and seminars.

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Versatile Timber Lodge event space with natural light, ideal for workshops and corporate events.

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Bright event space in Timber Lodge with buffet setup for meetings and social gatherings.

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Events Space

Timber Lodge

Chic industrial space with a large roof terrace and Olympic Stadium views. Ideal for various events.

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

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

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

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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.