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!
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.
The Galleon Suite is one of Central London’s largest and most flexible conference spaces, designed to host everything from corporate meetings to large-scale banquets and exhibitions. With a capacity for several hundred delegates, the suite offers full AV facilities, staging options, and adaptable layouts to suit networking events, conferences, or private functions. Previous events have included international business summits, award ceremonies, and cultural gatherings, showcasing the suite’s versatility and impact. Guests benefit from on-site catering tailored to each occasion, seamless transport connections across London, and the convenience of a hotel setting with extensive accommodation options. Whether you’re planning a high-profile conference or a memorable gala dinner, the Galleon Suite provides the scale, flexibility, and central location to make your event a success.
One of few surviving Cloisters here in the center of London, this space speaks volumes with its arched ceiling and distinctive brick work telling of a history that goes back to the 1300s.
Studio 5 + 6 Live music & Activation Space
Capacity: 900 pax
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.
The Vault is Old Billingsgate’s hidden gem. Concealed beneath the banks of the Thames, The Vault once housed the icy cold store below Billingsgate Fish Market. Its exposed brickwork and vaulted ceilings create a unique atmosphere that is in great contrast with The Grand Hall. The Vault’s Victorian architecture has been enhanced with an adaptable lighting, sound and AV design to offer a cool and contemporary event space. It’s ideal for distinctive sit-down dinners, parties, conferences and it makes for an exceptional filming location. Concealed in the center of The Vault is The Well, a contained space with high ceilings. It’s the perfect place to 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?
A small Conference room, situated on the ground floor,
is available for hire for lectures, seminars and workshops. It can be used as a breakout space for private meetings
and networking. The room with artificial lighting is equipped with TV, projector
and a flip chart stand.A long table and chairs accommodate 12 people.
A light and airy room the David Jacobs Room (DJR) is ideal for daytime meetings and workshops. At night it is the perfect setting for drinks receptions and networking events.
