Village Underground

Venue hire starts from £8,500 + VAT for exclusive access up to 15 hours. This includes use of the main warehouse space with exposed brick archways, state-of-the-art PA and lighting facilities, staging, DJ equipment, and photobooth. The venue has over 450 square metres of internal space with soaring ceilings and natural daylight.

Event staffing and security costs £4,000 + VAT, which varies based on hours and attendee numbers. Sound and lighting package is £1,500 + VAT (valued at over £15,000). Pre and post-event cleaning is £500 + VAT. Large screen/projector with video technician costs £2,000 + VAT if required.

The venue can accommodate up to 220 guests seated in presentation style in front of the stage, while still leaving plenty of standing room for catering and drinks. For standing events, capacity appears higher but specific numbers aren't provided in available information.

Village Underground does not book any public, ticketed, or music events through online platforms like Hirespace - these must be booked directly with their programming team. The venue welcomes private corporate events, brand activations, product launches, and celebrations through their venue hire team.

Unlimited drinks packages start from £10 + VAT per person per hour for house beer, wine, and soft drinks, going up to £22 + VAT per person for premium packages. If you have drinks sponsors, a corkage fee per person applies, or a 'bar buy-out' fee if supplying all drinks throughout the event.

Hot DDR Catering offers comprehensive packages at £75 + VAT per person including breakfast, snacks, lunch, drinks, and barista service. Bowl food packages cost £30.80 + VAT per person (minimum 200 guests) for 5 bowls plus 1 sweet bowl. The venue works with multiple catering partners and welcomes external caterers.

Fridays are typically not available due to evening music events, though daytime events may be possible before evening shows. Saturdays appear to have limited availability. For last-minute bookings, staff availability must be confirmed by the morning before the event at the absolute latest.

The venue includes full staging, state-of-the-art PA and lighting systems, DJ equipment, and photobooth facilities. Large screen/projector setup with video technician is available for £2,000 + VAT. The venue has hosted aerial performers attached to lighting truss and can accommodate various technical requirements.

Chair hire and delivery costs £1,000-£1,500 + VAT depending on quantity needed. The venue can provide presentation-style seating for up to 220 guests in front of the stage. Chairs can be cleared away during events to create dancefloor space for evening portions of events.

Village Underground features iconic trains on the roof, exposed brick Victorian warehouse architecture, railway arches, and is located in the heart of Shoreditch. The venue offers over 450 square metres of adaptable blank canvas space with natural daylight from soaring ceilings, making it ideal for brand activations, product launches, and immersive experiences.