The Vaults - London
The Vaults, Waterloo – Discover a unique underground venue for concerts and creative workshops with stunning Victorian brickwork. Enquire via Hire Space today.
Location: Waterloo, London, Waterloo, SE1 7RG, London
Coordinates: 51.5010070800781, -0.114131025969982
Capacity: 100 - 599 guests
Starting from: 100
Available Spaces
The Long Wet One
Capacity: Up to 100 Standing guests
Pricing: 500 / Venue Fee
Dark, dingy Victorian brickwork that constantly rumbles with the trains overhead, or perhaps something more sinister, The Long Wet One is our most atmospheric space. Perfect for anything that requires a real feel of the Underground, from parties to installations. However it is damp - worth considering regarding artwork/costumes/tech etc.
The Food One
Capacity: Up to 120 Dining guests
Pricing: 100 / Venue Fee
The Vaults Kitchen is a dual-level pop-up space with it's own entrance off the famous Leake Street graffiti tunnel. Check out our website to find what is currently cooking. The kitchen is available for takeovers - get in touch. We can also host private events within the current set up - whatever that may be.
The Vaults Theatre
Capacity: Up to 176 Theatre guests
Pricing: 500 / Venue Fee
The Vaults Theatre is a 176 capacity permanent theatre space located underground, beneath Waterloo Station. The Vaults Theatre has it's own bar, lounge area, dressing rooms and it's own giant tunnel corridor entrance making it an excellent space for private screenings. The prices listed are for hire per day plus staffing.
The Bricky One
Capacity: Up to 400 Standing guests
Pricing: 500 / Venue Fee
Atmospheric Victorian-arch venue beneath Waterloo with bold industrial brickwork and multiple spaces that can be configured for impactful, creative offsites and breakouts.
The Short Wet One
Capacity: Up to 100 Standing guests
Pricing: 500 / Venue Fee
An atmospheric, Victorian brickwork tunnel with small dimensions. Perfect for adding a small additional element to a larger event. Situated close to the venue entrance, this space has an authentic, spooky feel, but can be damp and dingy.
The Big Black One
Capacity: Up to 599 Standing guests
Pricing: 500 / Venue Fee
Large-scale atmospheric Victorian railway arches beneath Waterloo with flexible, immersive spaces for high-energy receptions, DJs and creative food/drink activations—minutes from central transport links.
The Mezzy One
Capacity: Up to 350 Standing guests
Pricing: 500 / Venue Fee
The main element here is a grated mezzanine level, with stairs at either end. This can be used as simply additional space, or creatively to be looked through, giving the sense of spying on those above or below you.
About This Venue
Venue Information
Total Spaces: 7
Website: https://www.hirespace.com/Venues/London/1441/The-Vaults

