ESCape Breakout Area

CodeNode

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  • From £15000
  • 400 Buffet
  • Liverpool Street Station
  • From £15000
  • 400 Buffet
  • Liverpool Street Station
ESCape combines a fully licensed bar with gaming facilities and extensive branding opportunities in one flexible space, eliminating the need for multiple venue bookings.
Joana Seguí Rubio
Joana Seguí Rubio

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Adjustable lighting to match event atmosphere
  • Central music system for ambient sound control
  • Fast reliable WiFi for presentations and connectivity
  • Fully licensed SPACEBAR for seamless refreshments
  • Table tennis and foosball tables for interactive entertainment
  • Extensive branding opportunities throughout the space

ESCape, located on the lower ground floor of the venue is a wonderful open, blank canvas space designed for connection, creativity, and community. Ideal for exhibitions, product launches, networking sessions, or relaxed post-event socials, ESCape offers a flexible, high energy environment that keeps attendees engaged between sessions. The space features casual seating, ping pong and foosball tables, and our fully licensed SPACEBAR, making it perfect for informal meetups or sponsor activations. With extensive branding opportunities, you can truly make the space your own.




Frequently asked questions

CodeNode requires a minimum budget of approximately £1,000 for events. Events with budgets below this threshold are typically not accepted, as indicated when a 40-person event with a £1,000 budget was declined as not being a good match for the venue.

The Alt/Tab Room costs £5,000 + VAT per day (9am-6pm) and accommodates up to 96 people in cabaret layout with basic AV equipment included. Full venue exclusive hire is available at £20,000 + VAT, which includes access to six modern event spaces, reception area, networking areas, and comprehensive AV inclusions in the main CTRL room.

The Alt/Tab Room holds up to 96 people in cabaret layout and 150 people in theatre style. The main CTRL room can accommodate larger groups, with quotes showing events for 300-400 people in theatre style. The ESCape breakout area is included in exclusive venue hire packages.

Basic AV equipment is included with room hire, but comprehensive packages cost extra. The CTRL room AV package costs £3,000-£5,000 + VAT and includes 3m x 5m projection screens, stage with lighting, PA system with 8 microphones, loudspeakers, uplighters, comfort monitors, and in-room technicians. Additional microphones cost £80 per day, and production laptops are £300 per day.

Standard venue access is typically 8am-6pm or 9am-6pm depending on the booking. Early access from 7am-8am costs £1,000 + VAT for one hour. Events can run until 6pm, with evening extensions available for drinks receptions and networking events.

CodeNode does not provide in-house catering but works with preferred suppliers like Easy Gourmet. Day delegate rates (DDR) start from £32 + VAT per person through their recommended caterers, with full DDR packages including breakfast, lunch, and refreshments costing £40-£60 + VAT per person depending on requirements.

CodeNode offers structured drinks packages: 1-hour packages cost £20 + VAT per person, and 2-hour packages cost £30 + VAT per person, including unlimited beer, cider, wine, and soft drinks. The venue has a fully licensed SPACEBAR managed by CodeNode staff, and drinks receptions can extend events beyond standard hours.

The venue includes ping pong tables, foosball table, fully licensed SPACEBAR, water coolers throughout, reliable WiFi, whiteboards and sockets throughout, and a large loading bay with goods lift for easy equipment access. The ESCape area features casual seating, gaming tables, and extensive branding opportunities for sponsor activations.

Initial enquiries are handled by the venue sales team who provide quotes and arrange site visits for interested clients. The booking process involves discussing specific requirements over the phone, with quotes typically provided the same day. Payment terms and deposit requirements are discussed during the booking process.

CodeNode specializes in technology-focused events, conferences, seminars, exhibitions, presentations, E-Sports, and Hackathons. The venue is particularly well-suited for corporate events, product launches, and networking sessions. There are no specific restrictions mentioned, but the venue's tech-focused positioning suggests it's optimized for business and technology events.




More about CodeNode

CodeNode provides 23,000 sq ft of funky event space, in the heart of Tech City and the City, including six modern event spaces, a bright, well-positioned reception area, a 5,000 sq ft break-out space, a built-in AV production studio and is supported by an experienced Events Team to help you create a successful and memorable experience.

Whether you are organising a conference, seminar, exhibition, presentation, or a technology-focused event including E-Sports and Hackathons then CodeNode is the ideal venue for you. We are spacious, flexible, and well-equipped.