Main Room

The Arc Centre, Islington

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  • From £50 per hour
  • 100 Standing
  • Angel Underground Station
  • From £50 per hour
  • 100 Standing
  • Angel Underground Station
The Arc Centre offers a rare combination of generous 6m high ceilings, direct kitchen access, and all revenue supporting local community projects in the heart of Islington.
Aidan De Forest-Brown
Aidan De Forest-Brown

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Direct access to kitchen via closable serving hatch
  • Tables and chairs provided
  • Step-free access throughout building
  • On-site specialty coffee shop
  • 95 sqm floor space with 6m high ceilings
  • Full AV setup with projector and surround sound speakers
  • Air conditioning and ventilation
  • Abundant natural light from large windows

The Main Room provides 95 sqm of floor space with 6m high ceilings.

The room offers a blank canvass for users with white walls and wooden floors.

There is an abundance of natural light, full AV including projector and surround sound speakers, AC and ventilation.

The room can be accessed via the reception area or independently and can be connected to the kitchen if required.

Capacity 100.

The room can be used for large meetings, performance, supper clubs, movement workshops, rehearsal space and a wide range of private and corporate events.




Frequently asked questions

The smaller studio (50 people capacity) costs £400 per full day (9am-5pm), while the main hall (90 people capacity) costs £500 per full day. Hourly rates are £110 per hour, with discounted packages of £500 for 6 hours or £800 for 8 hours. A full day is defined as 9am to 5pm.

The smaller studio accommodates 50 people for general events or 20 people with yoga mats. The main hall accommodates 90-100 people depending on setup. Both rooms are on the ground floor with step-free access throughout the building.

The earliest access is 9:30am due to yoga classes running until then. Events can run until 11pm finish time. Setup time before 9:30am is not available due to existing yoga class commitments.

Invoices must be paid on receipt to secure your booking. Payment can be split into two separate invoices if requested, but the first payment must be made to secure the booking. The venue uses QuickBooks for invoicing and accepts full payment or split payments by arrangement.

Tables, chairs, projector, PA system with speakers, microphone, and whiteboard are provided at no extra cost. The space includes air conditioning, full AV setup with surround sound, and abundant natural light from large windows.

This is a dry hire venue, meaning you are responsible for setting up and packing down yourselves. The venue provides the equipment and furniture, but clients must arrange their own setup and breakdown of the space.

You can bring in outside catering for food. The main room has direct access to a kitchen with a closable serving hatch if required. There is an on-site specialty coffee shop run by separate management that you would need to speak to directly on the day for drinks arrangements.

The venue welcomes various events including workshops, corporate events, exhibitions, performances, supper clubs, movement workshops, and private events. Wall hanging for lightweight artwork is permitted providing it doesn't damage the walls. Dancing and DJ events are allowed.

All areas of the venue are wheelchair accessible with step-free access throughout the building. Both rooms are on the ground floor, and there are accessible restrooms available. The venue is fully disability-friendly with no steps in the building.

Bookings can be pencilled in temporarily while you confirm details, but payment must be made on receipt of invoice to complete the booking. The venue can hold dates briefly but requires prompt payment to secure your reservation.




More about The Arc Centre, Islington

ARC is a vibrant newly renovated venue located in the heart of Islington, not far from Angel Tube and Essex Road over ground.

The venue offers two large rooms to hire and has it’s own on-site speciality coffee shop.

The main room offers 95 sq m of floor space, 6 m high ceilings

The meeting room is 70 sq m with 3 m high ceilings.

Both rooms are situated on the ground floor with step free access throughout the building.

The rooms have wooden floors, large windows, lots of natural light and AV setups available.

All revenue generated supports local community projects