Full Venue Hire at MAP Maison

MAP Maison is a 55-capacity cocktail bar on Kingsland Road in Shoreditch that punches significantly above its modest size. Floor-to-ceiling wine racks line exposed brick walls, rose copper fixtures and red velvet booths create a warm, intimate atmosphere, and one of Europe’s largest Japanese whisky collections sits in private display cabinets throughout the space. For private hire, it’s a venue where the quality of the environment and drinks programme compensates entirely for limited headcount — a space designed for events where exclusivity and experience matter more than guest numbers.

Japanese Whisky and the Drinks Programme

The whisky collection is the headline. Japanese distilleries are represented in depth here, with rare and allocated bottles that most London bars simply don’t carry. The broader cocktail programme matches the ambition — this is a venue where the drinks are a genuine feature of any event, not just a bar tab. Cocktail masterclasses are available as a structured event format, giving corporate teams and private groups a hands-on experience that works as an icebreaker, a team activity, or the main event itself. Afternoon tea packages offer a daytime alternative for bookings that want the venue’s atmosphere without an evening format.

The Space at MAP Maison

At 55 capacity, the venue is intimate by design. Red velvet booths create semi-private corners within the room, and the contemporary art displayed throughout gives the space visual depth beyond its cocktail-bar function. The fit-out is considered rather than themed — exposed brick, rose copper, and warm lighting create an atmosphere that reads as sophisticated without trying too hard. For events, this means a space that photographs well and feels premium from the moment guests arrive, without requiring additional styling or production.

Event Formats and Hire

The 55-person capacity makes MAP Maison suited to corporate socials, intimate product launches, birthday celebrations, milestone events, and any booking where you want every guest to feel like they’re somewhere special rather than filling a large room. The full venue operates as a single hire space — there are no subdivided areas or semi-private sections, so every booking gets exclusive use of the entire bar. The late licence runs until 1am with extensions available, giving evening events genuine runway.

Location

MAP Maison sits at 321 Kingsland Road, London E8 4DL, in the Shoreditch-Dalston corridor. The area’s density of bars and restaurants means guests arriving early or continuing afterwards have plenty of options nearby — useful for events where the MAP Maison booking is one part of a longer evening. Shoreditch High Street, Hoxton, and Dalston stations are all accessible.