The Black Studio

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Vibrant event space with rustic tables, perfect for networking and social gatherings.
  • From £3500
  • 300 Standing
  • Wapping, Tower Hill & Shadwell
  • From £3500
  • 300 Standing
  • Wapping, Tower Hill & Shadwell
One of only a few locations in London offering complete blackout studio space with professional-grade Funktion One sound system and mappable LED technology.
Lily Mohsen
Lily Mohsen

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  • Air conditioning
  • Ground floor access
  • Full bar service
  • External catering allowed
  • In-house AV team
  • Blackout capabilities
  • Funktion One sound system
  • Circular LED screen
  • Mappable LED strips
  • In-house lighting rig
The Black Studio offers 202 Sqm of exceptional blackout studio space, one of only a few locations in London that can do so. A popular space for boutique on-trend conferences, tech summits and product launches. A custom Funktion One sound system and in house lighting rig, including a circular LED screen and mappable LED strips mean this unique, atmospheric space can easily be transformed into the perfect backdrop for your corporate party, conference, networking event, or product launch..



Frequently asked questions

The Business space can accommodate 300-350 people maximum for standing events. For seated configurations, it can hold up to 170 people conference style or 300 people standing. The space offers flexible layouts suitable for conferences, product launches, and corporate events.

Daily hire fees start at £2,000 + VAT per day for an 8am-6pm slot. For specific spaces, The Onyx Bar costs £1,500 + VAT including all staff and security, the Black Studio is £3,500 + VAT, and the Warehouse is £2,500 + VAT. All spaces include basic lighting, sound systems, and LED screens where available.

The venue includes advanced in-house audio-visual facilities with custom Funktion One sound systems, full lighting rigs, LED screens (including circular LED screen and mappable LED strips), wired microphones, and PA systems. The Black Studio offers exceptional blackout capabilities, making it ideal for presentations and filming.

External catering is allowed throughout the venue. The venue doesn't provide in-house catering but works with catering partners like Pique for light nibbles and refreshments. Bar services are available with drinks tokens for beer/wine/soft drinks at £8.50 inc VAT each, and guests can purchase their own drinks from the venue's bars.

Standard day hire runs 8am-6pm, but extended hours are available. Setup access can be arranged, with some events requiring evening-before access for AV testing and preparation. The venue appears to accommodate late finishes, with some events running until 2am or later depending on licensing requirements.

The venue doesn't have chairs in-house and furniture needs to be hired externally through services like www.yahire.com. However, the spaces do include built-in features like DJ booths, bars, and staging areas. Tables and seating arrangements must be organized separately based on your event requirements.

Studio Spaces is located at Unit 2, 110 Pennington Street, E1W 2BB in Wapping, East London. The venue is situated on a traditional cobbled street near St Katherines Dock, close to Tobacco Dock and minutes from Wapping, Tower Hill, and Shadwell stations, providing excellent public transport links.

The venue accommodates a wide range of events including conferences, product launches, filming, corporate parties, and private events. The Black Studio offers exceptional blackout capabilities ideal for filming and presentations. No specific restrictions are mentioned, and the venue appears flexible in accommodating various event formats and production requirements.




More about Studio Spaces

Industrial docklands venue with premium Onyx Bar, in-house LED screen and Funktion-One sound—an AV-ready option for speeches, video and a DJ-led party for 70–90 guests.



The Black Studio at Studio Spaces - Business

Capacity: Up to 300 guests (Standing)
Location: Wapping, London, Wapping, E1W 2BB, London
Coordinates: 51.5088043212891, -0.0615799687802792

Features

  • Wifi
  • Air conditioning & Heating
  • Blackout
  • Catering
  • DJ Booth
  • External catering allowed
  • Full Bar service
  • Full Lighting Rig
  • Ground floor access
  • In house AV team
  • LED Screens
  • Wifi

Food & Drink

  • External Catering Allowed
  • External Alcohol Allowed
  • Corkage Charge
  • Recommended Caterering List Available

Space

  • Disabled Access
  • Storage Space
  • 202m² (2,174ft²)
  • Ceiling Height 3.8m (12ft)

Licenses

  • Licensed Until 12am
  • Extensions Available
  • TENs Available
  • Wedding License

Capacities

  • 80 Cabaret
  • 300 Standing
  • 170 Theatre
  • 110 Wedding

Venue Guide Prices

Business

Venue Hire Per Day

PriceSchedule
£3,500 / Venue FeeEvery day, 09:00 - 17:00

Venue Hire & Minimum Spend Per Day

PriceSchedule
£10,000 / Venue Fee & Min SpendEvery day, 09:00 - 17:00

Events

Venue Hire Per Day

PriceSchedule
£3,500 / Venue FeeEvery day, 09:00 - 17:00

Venue Hire & Minimum Spend Per Day

PriceSchedule
£10,000 / Venue Fee & Min SpendEvery day, 09:00 - 17:00

Film and Photo

Venue Hire Per Day

PriceSchedule
£1,700 to £3,500 / Venue FeeEvery day, 09:00 - 17:00

Venue Hire & Minimum Spend Per Day

PriceSchedule
£6,000 to £10,000 / Venue Fee & Min SpendEvery day, 09:00 - 17:00

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the maximum capacity for the Business space and what are the seating configurations available?

The Business space can accommodate 300-350 people maximum for standing events. For seated configurations, it can hold up to 170 people conference style or 300 people standing. The space offers flexible layouts suitable for conferences, product launches, and corporate events.

What are the daily hire rates and what's included in the base price?

Daily hire fees start at £2,000 + VAT per day for an 8am-6pm slot. For specific spaces, The Onyx Bar costs £1,500 + VAT including all staff and security, the Black Studio is £3,500 + VAT, and the Warehouse is £2,500 + VAT. All spaces include basic lighting, sound systems, and LED screens where available.

What audio-visual equipment is included and what are the technical capabilities?

The venue includes advanced in-house audio-visual facilities with custom Funktion One sound systems, full lighting rigs, LED screens (including circular LED screen and mappable LED strips), wired microphones, and PA systems. The Black Studio offers exceptional blackout capabilities, making it ideal for presentations and filming.

Can we bring external catering and what bar services are available?

External catering is allowed throughout the venue. The venue doesn't provide in-house catering but works with catering partners like Pique for light nibbles and refreshments. Bar services are available with drinks tokens for beer/wine/soft drinks at £8.50 inc VAT each, and guests can purchase their own drinks from the venue's bars.

What are the setup and access times, and are there restrictions on event hours?

Standard day hire runs 8am-6pm, but extended hours are available. Setup access can be arranged, with some events requiring evening-before access for AV testing and preparation. The venue appears to accommodate late finishes, with some events running until 2am or later depending on licensing requirements.

Is furniture provided or do we need to hire externally?

The venue doesn't have chairs in-house and furniture needs to be hired externally through services like www.yahire.com. However, the spaces do include built-in features like DJ booths, bars, and staging areas. Tables and seating arrangements must be organized separately based on your event requirements.

What are the location details and transport accessibility?

Studio Spaces is located at Unit 2, 110 Pennington Street, E1W 2BB in Wapping, East London. The venue is situated on a traditional cobbled street near St Katherines Dock, close to Tobacco Dock and minutes from Wapping, Tower Hill, and Shadwell stations, providing excellent public transport links.

Are there any restrictions on event types or special requirements for filming?

The venue accommodates a wide range of events including conferences, product launches, filming, corporate parties, and private events. The Black Studio offers exceptional blackout capabilities ideal for filming and presentations. No specific restrictions are mentioned, and the venue appears flexible in accommodating various event formats and production requirements.

Venue Photos

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Amenities & Features

  • Blackout capabilities
  • Funktion One sound system
  • Circular LED screen
  • Mappable LED strips
  • In-house lighting rig
  • Air conditioning
  • Ground floor access
  • Full bar service
  • External catering allowed
  • In-house AV team

Event Types

Great for: One of only a few locations in London offering complete blackout studio space with professional-grade Funktion One sound system and mappable LED technology.

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Additional Information

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Website: https://www.hirespace.com/Spaces/London/11108/Studio-Spaces/The-Black-Studio/Business