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As one of the trendiest parts of our capital city, East London is full of brilliant filming locations, from film studios to bars, restaurants, hotels and more. 

We've compiled a list of the best locations for shooting a movie or video in East London. So, whether you're making a music video, feature film, corporate video or anything else, we've got you covered. Just browse our selection or get in touch with our venue experts.

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

By plane, train, underground, bicycle and more, London has some of the best transport links in the world.

Icons that make London know the world over, from Buckingham Palace to the House of Parliament.

LANDMARKS

Home to Theatreland, world renowned music venues, museums and a piece of history on every corner.

London is a city that needs no introduction. It’s a global hub for business, finance, fashion and the arts, and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. It’s also an excellent place to hold an event, with a huge range of venues to choose from. From the iconic O2 Arena and Wembley Stadium to more intimate spaces like the Royal Albert Hall and Roundhouse, London has a venue to suit every event. And with a wealth of hotels, restaurants and bars, you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to entertaining your guests.

London

Looking for a filming location for your next movie, short film or video? We've handpicked the best shooting locations and studios in East London.

Filming Locations

Discover top East London filming locations at The Brewery. Ideal for movies, short films, and video shoots with a historic backdrop.

The firs edition of The Retreat was a huge success and we can't wait to welcome you back from the beginning of May to the end of August 2025, for more parties and long, warm summer nights in our courtyard. 

The Retreat features two eclectic marquees, both surrounded by decking and greenery, bringing you contemporary chic alongside a relaxed atmosphere, adding a stylish accent to the beautiful 18th century courtyard. 

Whether you are planning a small or large team gathering, there's a package to meet your needs. Your urban escape  awaits!


Stylish outdoor summer party at The Retreat with elegant string lights and lush greenery.

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Vibrant summer party at The Retreat in The Brewery with greenery and chevron flooring.

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Stylish outdoor summer party at The Retreat with glass roof and vibrant greenery.

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Vibrant outdoor summer party at The Brewery, perfect for networking and socializing.

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Vibrant outdoor summer party at The Retreat with colorful murals and stylish canopy.

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Events

The Retreat - Summer Party 

The Brewery

East London Filming Hub - The Brewery

Discover top East London filming locations at Royal Horseguards, ideal for movies, shorts, and video productions. Professional settings await.

The Gladstone Library on the 2nd floor of One Whitehall Place offers a very special licensed event room accommodating up to 220 people for ceremony, and 220 for wedding breakfast. 

The Library interlinks directly with the Reading & Writing Room which accommodates up to 120 for ceremony or wedding breakfast, or 250 for drinks reception and offers views over Whitehall Gardens, London Eye and River Thames.

Wedding packages are available with our internal catering, and can also be offered as a dry hire venue with external  caterers for Indian and Kosher cuisine. 

Gladstone Library banquet hall with elegant decor, perfect for gala dinners and corporate events.

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Elegant Gladstone Library event space with floral centerpieces, perfect for weddings and gatherings.

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Elegant banquet setup at Gladstone Library, perfect for weddings and corporate events.

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Elegant Gladstone Library event space with white linens, perfect for weddings and corporate events.

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Gladstone Library banquet hall with elegant decor, ideal for weddings and corporate events.

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Reception

Weddings

Gladstone Library

The Royal Horseguards Hotel and One Whitehall Place

East London Filming Venue - Royal Horseguards

Discover top East London filming locations. 30 Euston Square offers state-of-the-art facilities for your next production or shoot.

Our 300-seat Auditorium is our largest space for conferences and AGMs. The built-in theatre style layout creates a lecture style facility, ideal for presentations, seminars and panel discussions. It is equipped with a state-of-the-art screen, Sony HDR 4K Laser projector and surround sound speakers, as well as the opportunity to produce video conferencing/streaming. 

The adjoining Exhibition Space is a bright/airy blank canvas space with registration and cloakroom facilities, as well as wonderful branding options including a 5m wide video wall, 84" welcome screen and 4 large media screens.

Auditorium at 30 Euston Square with speaker engaging audience in a professional conference.

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Modern auditorium with tiered seating and pink lighting for corporate events at 30 Euston Square.

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Speaker engaging audience in Auditorium at 30 Euston Square during a presentation event.

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Modern auditorium at 30 Euston Square during a successful conference event.

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Speaker in wheelchair presenting at accessible Auditorium and Exhibition Hall event.

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Business

Auditorium

30 Euston Square

East London Filming Hub at 30 Euston Sq

Discover top East London filming locations at VUE West End. Ideal for movies, shorts, and video shoots with cutting-edge facilities.

When your Conference or Event has to deliver the wow factor and has to reflect your companies high brand standards, look no further. With a big screen experience and state - of -art technology your conference will be an unforgettable experience for your team and clients.

Digital branding available across the whole cinema.



Modern auditorium with plush seating and large screen for events at VUE West End.

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Modern bar area in VUE West End, ideal for networking events and social gatherings.

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Modern auditorium with plush reclining seats for film screenings and presentations.

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Modern auditorium with tiered seating for film screenings and corporate presentations.

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Modern cinema auditorium with comfortable seating for corporate events and film screenings.

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Theatre

Screen 5 & 7

VUE West End

East London Filming Hub at VUE West End

Discover Cutty Sark, a historic East London icon perfect for film shoots and photography with versatile backdrops for any genre.

Cutty Sark is an incredible British Icon and is a monument to the golden age of sail that is now available for location filming and photography. Whether yo are filming a period drama or documentary or need a backdrop t a fashion shoot Cutty Sark has the scope and facilities to meet your needs.

The Weather Deck on Cutty Sark, a polished tall ship venue for unique events.

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Cutty Sark bow with modern glass structure, perfect for unique corporate events.

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Cutty Sark ship's bell, engraved 1869, perfect for corporate events and celebrations.

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Cutty Sark helm, historic clipper ship venue for maritime events and celebrations.

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Tall ship rigging at The Weather Deck, ideal for team-building events and gatherings.

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Film and Photo

The Weather Deck

Cutty Sark

Cutty Sark: East London Filming Venue

Discover The Steel Yard for your film production needs in East London. Top-choice venue with flexible staging, advanced tech & dedicated support.

Our three Arches combine to create a flexible live event space for 1000 people to move seamlessly around the venue. Arch 1 features a flexible staging solution, extensive lighting, audio and AV fixtures, powerful WIFI and a scalable LED video wall display. 

Arches 2 & 3 host our main bar and VIP areas which allow for a private entrance if required and our mezzanine floor can be used as a cloakroom or set-up as a professional kitchen for catered events. 

Our dedicated events and in-house production team will be happy to work with you to bring your event to life. 

Stylish event space at The Steel Yard with exposed brick and purple lighting.

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Stylish event space with exposed brick and purple lighting, perfect for cocktail receptions.

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Stylish event space at The Steel Yard with modern bar and exposed brick walls.

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Stylish event space with arched ceiling, ideal for corporate events and private parties.

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Versatile event space at The Steel Yard with exposed brick and purple lighting for seminars.

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Whole Venue

The Steel Yard

East London Filming Hub - The Steel Yard

Discover 116 Pall Mall, an iconic East London filming location featured in 'The Dark Knight' and 'Downton Abbey'. Ideal for cinematic projects.

Café Duke was created from the original washrooms of the United Services Club. Unique quirky and filled with original features, it has served as a filming location for the blockbuster movie 'The Dark Knight' and 'Downton Abbey'. 


Café Duke event venue with arched ceilings, perfect for networking and celebrations.

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Elegant dining space at Café Duke, featuring floral centerpieces for events and gatherings.

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Café Duke event space with elegant archways, perfect for networking and cocktail receptions.

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Café Duke at 116 Pall Mall: elegant venue for upscale corporate events and meetings.

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Elegant meeting space at Café Duke, 116 Pall Mall, ideal for discussions and brainstorming.

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Café Duke  

116 Pall Mall

East London Film Set at 116 Pall Mall

Discover top East London filming locations. Roundhouse offers a historic backdrop for movies, shorts, and videos. Ideal for event professionals.

The Roundhouse has played host to spectacular gala dinners and celebrations. Including events such as the Q Awards, Empire Awards, Save The Children Charity Dinner and many more. Working with a range of approved suppliers you'll be sure to find the right caterer for you to deliver a fantastic service of outstanding dishes making it unforgettable.

The Balcony can be used for a drinks reception and the Main Space can hold up to a maximum of 850 for dining with a small stage. Combine your own visions with a venue steeped in history, and your event is sure to impress guests from the get go.

Vibrant event space in Roundhouse with elegant tables, ideal for corporate gatherings.

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Elegant event space in Roundhouse with dramatic lighting for high-profile gatherings.

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Elegant event space in Roundhouse with round tables, perfect for conferences and gala dinners.

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Sophisticated event setup in Roundhouse with elegant tables for a gala or awards ceremony.

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Vibrant industrial-chic event space for galas and corporate functions.

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Main Space 

Roundhouse 

East London Roundhouse: Filming Venue

Discover top East London filming locations at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, ideal for movies, videos, and brand activations.

Perfectly suited for standalone exhibitions and large parties offering over 200sqm for use. 

The large atrium space within the glass-fronted south stand at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is known as The Market Place.

Here, up to 2,000 guests can enjoy our 4 street-style food emporiums and grab a refreshing drink from the 65m Goal Line Bar. The Market Place can host a variety of entertainment to ensure your event is buzzing from start to finish.

This space can be used in conjunction with our largest outside space, Park Lane Square, and can be easily transformed for brand activations and filming.

Modern Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Market Place, ideal for events with catering options.

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Modern event space at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, ideal for conferences and exhibitions.

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Saxophonist performing at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium's vibrant event space for networking.

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Tottenham Hotspur Stadium exhibition hall with vendor booths for networking event.

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The Market Place

Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

East London Filming Hub at Spurs Stadium

Discover RSA House in East London for your film production. Iconic spaces with industrial charm, perfect for movies, shorts, and video shoots.

RSA House has played host to many global brand names in film and screening. The most popular spaces at the venue are the Vaults and Durham Street auditorium. They offer an industrial yet stylish atmosphere with exposed brick work and white walls.

Built on the last remaining stretch or 18th century cobbled roadway leading to the Thames, the charismatic London cinema room is the perfect backdrop for filming events. The space is well equipped with high specification, built in audio visual equipment and features an exclusive entrance just off the Strand.

Filming at RSA House with arched brick ceiling, ideal for meetings and events.

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Filming event at RSA House with tiered seating and unique brick archway.

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Filming event at RSA House with plush purple seating and modern lighting setup.

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Filming in modern RSA House auditorium with vibrant purple seating for events.

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Filming at RSA House: modern event space with tiered purple seating for conferences.

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Screenings

Filming at RSA House

RSA House

East London Filming Hub | RSA House

Discover EartH, a top East London filming location with art deco charm, perfect for movies, videos, and creative shoots.

An exceptional venue for business events, boasting a magnificent 700-seat capacity, the Theatre offers an ideal setting for conferences, brand activations, tech events, panel talks, AGM's and more. 

With its spacious stage and impressive AV facilities, the Theatre is distinctive with its art deco features but versatile in its uses. The adjacent Bar & Kitchen area offers the opportunity to host breakout sessions or intimate networking events. 

Whether you're planning a high-profile conference, immersive brand activation, or dynamic panel discussion, EartH can cater to your needs. 

Elegant auditorium in EartH with tiered seating for conferences and performances.

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Versatile EartH theatre with tiered seating for dynamic performances and events.

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Versatile Theatre in EartH with tiered seating for dynamic events and performances.

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Theatre in EartH with stage lighting, ideal for presentations and panel discussions.

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Conference speaker engaging audience in EartH Theatre with green lighting and data display.

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Theatre 

EartH

EartH: East London's Premier Filming Venue

Discover the Senate Room for your film production. A spacious, tiered-seating venue in East London, perfect for court room scenes.

With authentic wood panelling, the Senate House is a unique space which will lend character to your filming and photography. 

The space is ideal for court room filming and can accommodate up to 80 people. It is full of natural daylight and is set up in a fixed theatre style configuration.  



Senate Room at University of London, featuring wooden paneling for conferences and meetings.

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