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Big Penny Social, Event Space + Garden

Location pin

1 Priestley Way, London, E17 6AL - 

  • Users

    Up to
    700 guests

  • Table with chairs

    Offers
    catering

  • Delivery truck

    Internal Catering
    allowed

Big Penny Social in Blackhorse Lane incorporates the UK’s largest beer hall, flexible event space, and a huge sunny beer garden with a total capacity of over 1,400 people. We are an incredibly versatile space and are well suited to many event types, from conferences and exhibitions, to summer or Christmas parties and away days to filming, markets, pop-up shops, product launches, press launches, gigs, weddings and everything in between! We are a collaborative team here and work with each of our clients to create tailored and memorable events.

Situated a 5 minute walk from Blackhorse Road Station on the Victoria line and Overground, Big Penny Social is easily reachable from central London. Not only are we just 20 minutes from Kings Cross, we are also one train from London Liverpool Street, which goes directly to nearby St James Street Station, passing through Bethnal Green and Hackney. We are also well connected by bus, being on the routes to Stratford, Wood Green and Chingford.

We are also a fully accessible venue, with step free access across all three of our public spaces. We also have brilliant tech and AV equipment included within the hire of our spaces, from radio mics to our 16ft projector or LED screen.

Our versatile Event Space plays host to a huge range of events, from awards ceremonies and away days/company offsites to gigs, conferences, filming and parties. With a private bar, separate access to our huge garden, and the ability to partition the room for smaller events, it is hugely flexible. We have worked with a wide range of clients and partners to deliver high quality experiences.​ The exclusive hire of the events space also includes an area of our large garden space, a sun trap in the Summer and covered by a stretch tent in the Winter.

Space features included in hire:

- Fully stocked private bar
- Direct load in and ability to drive in to space
- PA system, sound desk and DJ kit
- 12x8ft stage
- 16ft projector & screen
- 2x lecterns
- Tables and chairs for up to 450
- Three phase & 125 amp power
- High speed WiFi
- Limited reserved parking on site
- Green room space available
- Photobot photobooth (additional cost)
- Table football, table tennis, giant jenga (available on request)

Capacity & layout

Standing

Standing

up to 700

Dining

Dining

up to 400

Theatre

Theatre

up to 500

Boardroom

Boardroom

up to 50

Cabaret

Cabaret

up to 400

Classroom

Classroom

up to 400

Pricing
& opening hours

Weekly schedule
  • monday

    0:00 - 24:00

  • tuesday

    0:00 - 24:00

  • wednesday

    0:00 - 24:00

  • thursday

    0:00 - 24:00

  • friday

    0:00 - 24:00

  • saturday

    0:00 - 24:00

  • sunday

    0:00 - 24:00

Price type:
  • from £175 per hour

  • from £175 per hour

  • from £350 per hour

  • from £600 per hour

  • from £850 per hour

  • from £1700 per hour

  • from £600 per hour

Catering & drinks

Catering arrangements

Catering arrangements

Catering facilities

Catering facilities

Refreshments

Refreshments

Alcohol

Alcohol

Amenities

Cloakroom

Cloakroom

Disabled access

Disabled access

Heating

Heating

Lectern

Lectern

Natural light

Natural light

Outdoor / Garden / Beach

Outdoor / Garden / Beach

Telephone

Telephone

Print/Scan/Copy

Print/Scan/Copy

Stage

Stage

Table / chairs included

Table / chairs included

Tea

Tea

Premises parking

Premises parking

Audio & visual

Sound system

Sound system

Microphone

Microphone

Conference phone

Conference phone

Projector & screen

Projector & screen

TV screen

TV screen

WiFi

WiFi

Space rules

Allowed events

alcoholLicense

Licensed for alcohol

Attendee Minimum Age

18

Cancellation policy

50% refundable 7 days before the event

Location

Reviews

  • Yvette Sexton

    July 2024

    This place is nothing short of amazing. Its the hub of the community and the atmosphere is friendly and inviting. Where else could you be sitting on Walthamstow "beach" one day and listening to outstanding classical musicians the next.... at a place where you can take your mates or the family for pizza and chips and a decent beer, including the dog. The kids love the atmosphere and enjoy a dafe environment to play. First class

  • Humfrey Jeakins

    April 2024

    Great warehouse-ish place to watch sports and events and stuff. Huge, there’s always space. Also big outside space. Food is average but they do have food. Loads of beers, this is the main focus.

  • Dennis Bauszus

    August 2024

    When it's good, it's very good. It's probably between a 4 and 5 star venue. The big penny being an event space it very much depends on the event. I have been to live sports on the big screen which were ok. I've been to a DJ event which was very empty despite the DJ being great. We just went to the annual dog show which was great fun. ⚽🎧🐕