Bethnal Green is home to one of east London’s favourite venues: Oval Space. This versatile venue is full of potential, so we’re taking a closer look at our exciting Oval Space venue hire options.
A warehouse space stuck proudly in the cockney heartlands, Oval Space overlooks the visually stunning, defunct Bethnal Green gasworks. Decked out in concrete and bare wood, its interiors are stylish yet eminently practical. The professionals, the planners, and the party-goers who’ve enjoyed this space can certainly attest to its awesome potential. An exploratory visit to Oval Space showed us that there are many spaces within this venue adaptable to purpose. From the glass-walled, 5,000-foot main space, to a selection of cosy (and extensively kitted-out) breakout spaces, we couldn’t imagine wanting more.
The spaces
You’ll begin your journey through Oval Space in their impressive reception area. This vast, whitewashed room is perfect for organising attendees and provides a handy ‘B’ space for any occasion. Slightly dazed from the giddy echoes of the interior, we stepped outside for a breather. Heading out onto the terrace, it became even more clear why our event organisers love Oval Space. Not many other venues on our hire sheets have outdoor spaces quite like this.
The refurbished west terrace was seriously impressive provides an open, al fresco sun trap, looking out over an astonishing urban vista. The skeleton of the old gasworks pierce the skyline and afford a wonderful depth to the view, striking both in daylight and as night settles in. Moreover, the south terrace runs along the side of the main room, another exciting area of the venue that excels as a breakout space, seating area, or smoking area.
After all this, we were surprised to hear there was more. The Green Room outshines the backstage areas of many more established venues for hire, complete with bare brickwork and handsome tiling. Not to mention, this space offers a fully equipped kitchen and a private washroom. Finally, there’s the cosy mezzanine area, perched with a view overlooking the main room that serves as a fantastic breakout space, office, or storage room depending on your needs.
A/V Facilities
After a quick demonstration of Oval Space’s technical capabilities, it was safe to say that they’re not lacking on the A/V front! As well as packing what must be one of London’s most powerful sound systems, offering remarkable detail and clarity, Oval Space venue hire offers a dazzling array of lights and projectors, all carefully arranged on fully-equipped rigging.
There definitely aren’t many London venues suitable as a location for conferences, gigs, theatre, private parties, and product launches, but Oval Space excels in all these – and more. We’d certainly say that it’s one of our top picks for quality, cool, and highly versatile venues for hire in London.
What makes Oval Space so special?
Equipped to deliver world-class entertainment.
Many spaces to utilise, both indoors and outdoors.
Well located to connect with central and east London transport links.
The highest quality fittings and decor.
Used for flagship events by countless major brands.
Experienced events team to help achieve your visions.
World-renowned for hosting high value, high impact functions.
You’ll find Oval Space at 29–32 The Oval, London E2 9DT. For more information on Oval Space venue hire, check out our website listing.
