A 1930s former spice warehouse in Deptford, spread over four floors with three studio spaces, a commercial kitchen, a conservatory and a 1,500 sq ft roof terrace. Dry hire for up to 250 standing, 160 theatre-style or 130 dining, with roller-shutter loading, parking and external caterers welcome, near Deptford Bridge DLR.
Frobisher Auditorium 1
The larger Frobisher auditorium at the Barbican, a tiered lecture theatre for 245 with a stage, full AV and adjacent Frobisher Rooms for breakout and catering, hired for conferences, talks and presentations.
The Garden Room
A large, light reception and dining room at the Barbican, used with the Conservatory and Terrace for parties and events of up to 300 standing or 250 dining, with views over the Barbican lakeside and gardens.
Room 2 & Sunken Bar
fabric’s second room with a raised DJ booth, three stages and its own bar, linked to the lounge-style Sunken Bar. Up to 500 standing or 90 theatre-style, suited to presentations, awards, performances and parties.
Whole Venue Hire
Exclusive dry hire of Kachette, the former Shoreditch railway station at 347 Old Street: Victorian brick arches and the Annex combined for up to 330 standing, 200 theatre-style or 180 dining, with in-house sound and lighting, production facilities and a 10am to midnight licence for launches, exhibitions, conferences and parties.
Weddings
Celebrate your special day with us, a stunning and intimate City venue perfect for unforgettable weddings.
Our elegant and versatile space can be tailored to reflect your unique style, whether you’re planning a cozy ceremony, a lively reception, or an elegant dinner. With bespoke food and drink menus, attentive service, and beautiful surroundings, we’ll help bring your wedding vision to life.
From the first toast to the last dance, our dedicated events team will ensure every detail is taken care of, creating a magical day you and your guests will cherish forever.
Capacities:
350 standing, 175 seated
Bespoke food & drink Wedding packages available
Nearest station: Liverpool Street, Bank & DLR, Moorgate
Summer And Christmas Party
This is the main room in our venue which can seat 108 cabaret style or 210 standing. This room can be hired for private events where you have exclusive access to the venue. This space is perfect for corporate Summer and Christmas parties in a unique venue in the heart of Soho.
The standard booking is from 17:00 – 22:00. At this point you are welcome to stay for our late show but we would be open to our members as well. However there is the possibility of exclusive hire until 3am as an add on!
Wathen Hall
The Wathen Hall enjoys a wonderful, natural acoustic and benefits from its relatively secluded position on the banks of the Thames. The hall has an intimate feel, with good sight-lines from all parts of the room. With a seating capacity of 316, a 290m² stage area, the space is perfect for talks, conferences, workshops or performances.
Rehearsal Rooms
The performing arts have a long history at Bishopsgate Institute, and we offer welcoming rehearsal spaces suited to a wide variety of art forms.
The Great Hall is an ideal location for orchestra rehearsals and sitzprobes, and the Upper Hall is popular for theatre rehearsals. The recently refurbished Studio is purpose-built for dancing, benefiting from sprung flooring, ballet bars, and mirrored walls. The Goss Room regularly hosts staging and choreography workshops. Our spaces can be hired individually, or in conjunction with each other.
Each of our rehearsal rooms can be equipped with a PA System, keyboard, and furniture on request. They also have access to changing rooms and showers.
We are proud to support the development of creative artists at all stages of their careers and offer our spaces at a discounted rate to creatives who fit our eligibility criteria.
Set on the edge of the City of London, Bishopsgate Institute is just two minutes’ walk from Liverpool Street station.
Christmas Party
Celebrate the festive season in pole position at F1® Arcade.
If you’re looking to swap the predictable Christmas party for something high-energy, immersive and genuinely memorable, F1® Arcade delivers a celebration like no other. Inspired by the spectacle of Formula 1®, our Christmas events combine competitive racing, exceptional food and drink, and a vibrant social atmosphere, all wrapped up in a fully hosted experience.
Your party begins with a welcome from our expert event team, before guests take to our state-of-the-art racing simulators. No racing experience? No problem. Our formats are designed to be accessible and exciting for everyone, from first-time drivers to seasoned fans. Guests compete in short, action-packed races, earning points for their team and battling it out for podium glory.
Between sessions, the festivities continue off-track. Enjoy curated Christmas food and drinks packages, festive cocktails, sharing plates and indulgent desserts, perfect for toasting the year’s successes. With music, live leaderboards and a buzzing atmosphere throughout, the energy stays high from lights out to the final flag.
Perfect for:
Company Christmas parties
Department celebrations
Client hospitality during the festive season
End-of-year awards and recognition events
Full venue takeovers and private hires
Why choose F1® Arcade for your Christmas party:
An interactive experience that gets everyone involved
Structured racing formats that keep the competition friendly and fun
Premium festive food and drink packages
Dedicated event hosts and seamless planning support
Central locations with flexible spaces for groups large and small
This year, skip the sit-down dinner and give your team a Christmas party they’ll actually talk about in January.
Ready to take your festive celebration to the grid?