Hire Space
The Black Studio

Studio Spaces

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  • From £3500
  • 300 Standing
  • Wapping, Tower Hill & Shadwell
  • From £3500
  • 300 Standing
  • Wapping, Tower Hill & Shadwell
Industrial warehouse setting in historic St Katherines Dock with three interconnected spaces and central foyer for seamless event flow.
Bonnie Gunter
Bonnie Gunter

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Ground floor access for easy setup
  • In-house AV team provides technical support
  • Blackout capability for controlled lighting
  • External catering allowed for flexibility
  • Air conditioning ensures guest comfort
  • Full lighting rig creates professional atmosphere
  • LED screens provide visual impact
  • DJ booth supports live entertainment
  • Full bar service available on-site

A contemporary event space able to accommodate a wide range of event formats and activities. With its sleek modern design and flexible layout The Black Studio can host everything from creative workshops to intimate performances and private gatherings. The space is equipped with the latest high-end AV tech which also makes it ideal for film screenings, live and led music events, parties & socials. It's spacious interior lends itself to easy customisation and theming to suit a myriad of event formats and briefs making this a inspiring environment that fosters creativity and connection.

Frequently asked questions

The Events space can accommodate 300-350 people seated or up to 300 people standing. The venue comprises three distinctive interconnected spaces across 743sqm, allowing for flexible layouts depending on your event format.

Daily hire fees start at £2,000 + VAT per day for an 8am-6pm period. For specific spaces, The Black Studio costs £3,500 + VAT, The Onyx Bar costs £1,500 + VAT (including staff and security), and The Warehouse costs £2,500 + VAT.

The Black Studio includes a sound system, lighting, LED screen, and wired microphone. The Onyx Bar includes a large LED screen, PA system, and 2 wired mics, plus can provide a small stage. All spaces have advanced in-house audio-visual facilities with an in-house AV team available.

External catering is allowed and the venue does not provide in-house catering. They work with catering partners like Pique for light nibbles and can provide menus from their partners. You are welcome to bring in your own external caterer.

The Black Studio has its own bar where guests can buy their own drinks. The Onyx Bar offers drinks tokens for beer/wine/soft drinks at £8.50 including VAT each. Full bar service is available across the venue.

The venue does not have chairs in-house - these need to be hired externally via www.yahire.com. They can provide a working cloakroom and small stage for speakers when needed. All other furniture requirements need to be arranged separately.

Standard daily hire covers 8am-6pm, but extended access can be arranged. Setup and breakdown times are flexible and can be negotiated based on your event requirements, with some events having access from early morning until late evening.

The venue has ground floor access and is located at 110 Pennington Street, E1W 2BB in the St Katherines Dock area. It's minutes from Wapping, Tower Hill and Shadwell stations, situated on a traditional cobbled street close to Tobacco Dock.

The venue does consider charity rates for qualifying events. When enquiring about charity events, mention this specifically as they may offer discounted pricing for registered charities and non-profit organizations.

Contact the events team at events@studio-spaces.com or call +44 (0) 207 613 0545. Site visits can be arranged to view the space before booking. The Head of Events & Production, Adam Newsome, handles all enquiries and can provide detailed quotes based on your specific requirements.

More about Studio Spaces

A former industrial factory located in the vibrant and historic area of St Katherines Dock area of East London. Studio Spaces is set across 743sqm of distinctive black canvas, warehouse style event space. Situated on a traditional cobbled street, close to the Tobacco Dock and minutes from Wapping, Tower Hill and Shadwell stations. A truly versatile and unique event space that comprises of three distinctive spaces all interconnected by a central foyer providing the perfect flow and backdrop for a hugely diverse range of cutting edge events and productions, photo shoots and parties.