The Steel Yard

Venue hire ranges from £2,000-£5,000+VAT depending on the day and event type. This includes event security, cloakroom facility, bar staff, in-house soft seating furniture, extensive A/V system, lighting engineer, sound engineer, stage, large projector screen, 2 dressing rooms, and event cleaning team. Additional engineers beyond the included one cost £375+VAT for 5 hours.

Yes, there is typically a minimum spend on beverages only ranging from £2,000-£15,000+VAT depending on the event size and day. However, this can sometimes be negotiated or removed entirely depending on circumstances. The venue offers structured drinks packages from £6+VAT per person per hour for basic refreshments up to £20+VAT for premium options including cocktails.

The LED screen costs £500-£2,500+VAT depending on the event (with significant discounts sometimes available). DJ services are £150+VAT per hour. Kitchen buyout is £500+VAT if you want exclusive use of catering facilities.

The venue works with various caterers offering canapes (£34-£44+VAT for 8 per person), substantial canapes, bowl food, hot/cold buffets, or 3-course meals. Tea/coffee packages start at £6+VAT per person per hour, with pastries adding £4+VAT. All catering must be arranged through their approved suppliers.

The Business space accommodates 50-200 guests for networking events, conferences, and presentations. All events are 18+ unless otherwise stated, with strict ID requirements - valid passports, photo driving licenses (including provisional), and National ID Cards are accepted, but no photocopies or photographs of ID.

Friday and Saturday evening slots are frequently booked and often unavailable. The venue appears to have better availability on weekdays, particularly Monday through Wednesday. Some specific dates mentioned as unavailable include certain Thursdays, suggesting popular dates book up quickly.

The venue does not accept birthday party bookings. They appear to be selective about events and may decline bookings that don't fit their brand or requirements, sometimes offering to find alternative venues for unsuitable events.

The venue offers two bar models: £10,000+VAT if you provide stock and they manage it, or £3,000+VAT for a cash bar arrangement. The venue does not offer dry hire - some form of bar service is mandatory. All alcohol service must go through their licensed bar staff.

Setup times vary by event but typically allow access from early morning (7am mentioned for some events). Events can run until midnight or later depending on licensing. The venue includes event cleaning in the hire fee, and technical setup is handled by their in-house engineers.

Pricing can be negotiable - examples show venue hire discounted from £4,000 to £3,000+VAT, LED screens from £2,500 to £500+VAT, and minimum spends reduced from £10,000 to £2,000+VAT. Charity events may receive special rates, and corporate clients appear to have more negotiating power.