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The Arc Centre, Islington

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  • From £425
  • 100 Standing
  • Angel Underground Station
  • From £425
  • 100 Standing
  • Angel Underground Station
Purpose-built venue with 6m high ceilings and built-in AV equipment, plus all revenue supports local community projects.
Benjamin Edmonds
Benjamin Edmonds

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Natural light from large windows
  • 6m high ceilings in main hall
  • On-site specialty coffee shop
  • Modern toilet facilities
  • Air conditioning ensures year-round comfort
  • Built-in projector and PA system
  • Tables and chairs provided
  • Step-free access throughout

The Arc Centre is a multi-function event space located in the heart of Islington, the venue is a short walk from Angel tube station and can also be accessed from Essex Road rail station and Highbury & Islington.

The venue was purpose built 2012 and features a huge main room with 6m high ceilings, a box office, modern toilet facilities, a spacious workshop room and fully fitted kitchen.

Both rooms have built it projectors and fitted sound system, the whole venue is fully airconditioned.

We have numerous tables and chairs so can accommodate most room layout plans.




Frequently asked questions

The smaller studio (Studio Two) costs £400 for a full day (9am-5:30pm). For partial day bookings, the venue charges £110 per hour, £500 for a six-hour booking, or £800 for an eight-hour booking. The space accommodates 50 people for general events or 20 people with yoga mats.

The smaller studio accommodates 50 people (or 20 with yoga mats) and is 70 sq m with 3m high ceilings. The main hall accommodates 90-95 people and offers 95 sq m of floor space with 6m high ceilings. Both spaces are on the ground floor with step-free access throughout the building.

The earliest access time is 9:30am due to yoga classes running until then. Events typically run from 9am-5:30pm for full days, though extended hours until 11pm are available for £600 per day. Setup access before 9:30am is not available due to existing yoga classes.

Tables, chairs, projector, and basic AV equipment (speakers) are included at no extra cost. A whiteboard is also available if needed. This is a dry hire venue, meaning you are responsible for setting up and packing down all equipment and furniture yourself.

Invoices must be paid on receipt to secure your booking. The venue can split payments into two separate invoices if requested, but the first payment must be made to secure the booking. Payment can be made via QuickBooks online payment system, and bookings are only complete once full payment is received.

Yes, outside catering is permitted for food. The venue has a fully fitted kitchen available. There is also an on-site specialty coffee shop run by separate management that you would need to speak to directly on the day for any arrangements.

The venue accommodates various event types including workshops, corporate events, exhibitions, and presentations. Dancing and DJ events are allowed. For art exhibitions, lightweight artwork can be hung on walls provided it doesn't damage them. All areas are wheelchair accessible.

The venue can pencil in bookings temporarily while you confirm details, but payment is required to secure the booking permanently. If you need to hold a date, you must specify when payment will be made, and the venue will add a note to their system. Bookings are only considered complete once the invoice is paid.

Yes, there are plenty of modern toilet facilities throughout the building. The entire venue is wheelchair accessible with step-free access throughout, including all entrances and restrooms. The building was purpose-built in 2012 with accessibility in mind.

The venue can accommodate date changes if availability permits, as shown when they moved a booking from 9:30am start time to 9am on different dates. However, specific cancellation policies and fees are not detailed in the available information - this would need to be confirmed directly with the venue.




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