Shoreditch Studios at Shoreditch Studios

Three thousand five hundred square feet of Victorian railway arch across two adjoining studios, with infinity coves, lighting truss, and a mezzanine lounge already in place — Shoreditch Studios is a blank canvas venue where the production infrastructure comes built into the bones of the building. The space sits behind a gated courtyard on Bateman’s Row in the Shoreditch Triangle, a quiet road offering complete privacy despite being minutes from the main high street. High ceilings and curved brick architecture give the studios their industrial character, while the white infinity coves and professional lighting rig provide the clean production surfaces that make the space work as hard for a brand shoot as it does for a seated dinner. Combined standing capacity reaches 350 across both studios, with banquet seating for 170 in Studio 1 or 90 in Studio 2.

Studio Layout and Configuration at Shoreditch Studios

Studio 1 occupies 2,000 square feet — the main event space, taking 200 standing or 170 banquet. The floor-to-ceiling white infinity cove runs along one wall, doubling as a photo backdrop or projection surface. The exposed Victorian brickwork on the opposite side provides the textural contrast that gives the room its atmosphere: one half raw industrial character, the other clean and production-ready. Studio 2 adds 1,200 square feet at 150 standing or 90 seated, with its own infinity cove. The two studios adjoin directly through a connecting opening, so events can run them as a single combined space or keep them separate — ceremony and reception, keynote and breakout, exhibition and drinks. The mezzanine lounge sits above, providing an elevated VIP or breakout area that adds a second level to events without needing additional room hire. The large outdoor courtyard is a significant asset beyond just load-in logistics. It provides additional event space for indoor-outdoor flow, pre-event drinks, or smokers’ areas — and at scale, it holds up to six cars with no van height restrictions for production vehicles.

Production Infrastructure at Shoreditch Studios

Dry hire here includes more working infrastructure than many venues offer in their standard packages. The in-house PA sound system handles music and presentations. Industrial lighting truss is already rigged. High-speed Wi-Fi covers both studios. Green room facilities support performers, speakers, or wedding parties backstage. The loading arrangements are worth noting specifically. Drive-in access from 37 Bateman’s Row and load-out through 29 New Inn Yard mean production vehicles can enter from one end and exit from the other, with the courtyard acting as a staging area between. For events with significant build requirements — automotive displays, exhibition installations, elaborate set designs — this kind of access removes the logistical friction that plagues venues where everything enters through a single doorway. The venue operates on dry hire, so you bring your own caterers, stylists, and production teams. This gives complete creative control but means factoring in the additional costs and coordination that come with managing suppliers independently. Mandatory security, waste management, and cleaning charges apply on top of the base hire fee.

Weddings at Shoreditch Studios

Licensed for civil ceremonies, the venue is one of East London’s most sought-after blank canvas wedding spaces. The railway arch architecture provides dramatic ceremony backdrops — the curved brick ceiling, the industrial proportions, the natural interplay of raw materials and clean surfaces. Studio 1 handles the ceremony and reception, with Studio 2 available as an evening party space or secondary dining area. The mezzanine lounge works as a cocktail reception level between ceremony and dinner, giving the day a sense of journey through the building. The Shoreditch location resonates with couples drawn to East London’s creative energy, and the blank canvas format means every wedding here looks fundamentally different from the last. No house style to work around, no fixed furniture — the studios become whatever the couple and their suppliers create.

Corporate and Creative Events at Shoreditch Studios

Product launches and press events benefit from production-ready infrastructure in a space with genuine character. The infinity coves provide studio-grade backdrops for photography and filming, while the industrial setting avoids the sterility of a hotel conference room. Hackathons and tech events suit the Shoreditch Triangle location and the venue’s practical spec — Wi-Fi, power, flexible layout, and a neighbourhood where the tech industry clusters. Art exhibitions and documentary screenings use the gallery-like proportions and projection capability. Award ceremonies seat up to 170 banquet in Studio 1 with the mezzanine providing a pre-show drinks level. Christmas parties and gaming events take advantage of the late licence — the alcohol licence runs until midnight with extensions available. Photoshoots and filming hire the infinity coves on day rates when the studios are not configured for events. Old Street tube station is an eight-minute walk, with Shoreditch High Street Overground even closer. The gated courtyard entrance means guests arrive into a private setting rather than directly off a busy street — a small detail that changes the sense of arrival for evening events.