The Onyx Bar

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  • From £1200
  • 160 Standing
  • Wapping, Tower Hill & Shadwell
  • From £1200
  • 160 Standing
  • Wapping, Tower Hill & Shadwell
The custom built under-lit onyx bar creates a striking centrepiece that transforms any event into a luxurious experience in East London's historic docklands.
Sam Cotton
Sam Cotton

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Air conditioning and ventilation
  • Alcohol license
  • Ground floor disabled access
  • In-house production team
  • Custom built under-lit onyx bar
  • Wall mounted LED screen
  • Mappable LED strips
  • Funktion One sound system
The Onyx Bar offers slick design with custom built, under lit onyx clad bar as its centrepiece, creating a contemporary event space with a luxurious twist. With its striking design the room offers a unique backdrop for a wide range of events. From cocktail parties and product launches to corporate event, private parties and wedding receptions. A wall mounted LED screen, mappable LED strips and Funktion One sound system create the ideal atmosphere, whether you're hosting a company social, brand activation or birthday party the Onyx Bar delivers a memorable experience for guests and hosts alike



Frequently asked questions

The venue can accommodate 300-350 people maximum for standing events. For seated events, the Black Studio can seat up to 170 people conference style or up to 300 people standing.

Daily hire fees start at £2,000 + VAT per day (8am-6pm). The Black Studio costs £3,500 + VAT and includes sound system, lighting, LED screen, and wired microphone. The Onyx Bar costs £1,500 + VAT including all staff and security.

The venue includes advanced in-house audio-visual facilities with sound systems, lighting, LED screens, and wired microphones. The Black Studio has its own sound system, lighting, LED screen and wired mic, while the Onyx Bar features a wall-mounted LED screen, mappable LED strips and Funktion One sound system.

The venue does not provide in-house catering but welcomes external caterers. They have catering partners like Pique for light nibbles and can provide working cloakroom facilities.

The venue has an alcohol license and the Black Studio has its own bar where guests can purchase drinks. The Onyx Bar offers drinks tokens for beer/wine/soft drinks at £8.50 inc VAT each.

The venue does not have chairs in-house and furniture needs to be hired externally through suppliers like www.yahire.com. They can provide a small stage for speakers if required.

Standard daily hire is 8am-6pm, but the venue can accommodate extended hours and overnight events. They have handled events running from 8pm Friday to 5am Saturday, though availability varies by date.

The venue does not have outdoor space available. All events are held within the indoor warehouse-style spaces.

Studio Spaces is located at Unit 2, 110 Pennington Street, E1W 2BB in Wapping, East London. It's situated on a traditional cobbled street near Tobacco Dock and is minutes from Wapping, Tower Hill and Shadwell stations.

The venue offers three expansive, adaptable spaces that cater to various event formats from intimate showcases to large-scale presentations. All spaces are interconnected by a central foyer providing perfect flow between areas.




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 Onyx Bar at Studio Spaces - Events

Capacity: Up to 160 guests (Standing)
Location: Wapping, London, Wapping, E1W 2BB, London
Coordinates: 51.5088043212891, -0.0615799687802792

Features

  • Wifi
  • 1500Sq Ft
  • 3-phase power supply
  • Air con and ventilation
  • Alcohol license
  • AV
  • Daylight
  • Digital
  • Disabled access
  • Ground floor access
  • In house dedicated production team
  • Lighting

Food & Drink

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

Space

  • Disabled Access
  • Storage Space
  • 190m² (2,045ft²)
  • Ceiling Height 4.1m (13ft)

Licenses

  • Licensed Until 12am
  • Extensions Available
  • TENs Available

Capacities

  • 30 Cabaret
  • 48 Dining
  • 160 Standing
  • 80 Theatre

Venue Guide Prices

Dining

Venue Hire Per Day

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

Venue Hire Per Evening

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

Venue Hire Hourly

PriceSchedule
£1,200 to £2,500 / Venue FeeEvery day, 09:00 - 17:00

Venue Hire & Minimum Spend Per Day

PriceSchedule
£4,500 to £8,000 / Venue Fee & Min SpendEvery day, 09:00 - 17:00

Events

Venue Hire Per Day

PriceSchedule
£2,500 / Venue FeeEvery day, 09:00 - 17:00

Venue Hire Hourly

PriceSchedule
£1,200 to £2,500 / Venue FeeEvery day, 09:00 - 17:00

Venue Hire & Minimum Spend Per Day

PriceSchedule
£4,500 to £8,000 / Venue Fee & Min SpendEvery day, 09:00 - 17:00

Screenings

Venue Hire & Minimum Spend Per Day

PriceSchedule
£12,000 / Venue Fee & Min SpendEvery day, 18:00 - 01:00

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the maximum capacity for seated and standing events?

The venue can accommodate 300-350 people maximum for standing events. For seated events, the Black Studio can seat up to 170 people conference style or up to 300 people standing.

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

Daily hire fees start at £2,000 + VAT per day (8am-6pm). The Black Studio costs £3,500 + VAT and includes sound system, lighting, LED screen, and wired microphone. The Onyx Bar costs £1,500 + VAT including all staff and security.

What audio-visual equipment is included in the hire?

The venue includes advanced in-house audio-visual facilities with sound systems, lighting, LED screens, and wired microphones. The Black Studio has its own sound system, lighting, LED screen and wired mic, while the Onyx Bar features a wall-mounted LED screen, mappable LED strips and Funktion One sound system.

Do you provide catering or allow external caterers?

The venue does not provide in-house catering but welcomes external caterers. They have catering partners like Pique for light nibbles and can provide working cloakroom facilities.

What are the bar and drinks arrangements?

The venue has an alcohol license and the Black Studio has its own bar where guests can purchase drinks. The Onyx Bar offers drinks tokens for beer/wine/soft drinks at £8.50 inc VAT each.

Do you provide furniture or do we need to hire externally?

The venue does not have chairs in-house and furniture needs to be hired externally through suppliers like www.yahire.com. They can provide a small stage for speakers if required.

What are your operating hours and do you allow overnight events?

Standard daily hire is 8am-6pm, but the venue can accommodate extended hours and overnight events. They have handled events running from 8pm Friday to 5am Saturday, though availability varies by date.

Do you have outdoor space available?

The venue does not have outdoor space available. All events are held within the indoor warehouse-style spaces.

Where is the venue located and what are the transport links?

Studio Spaces is located at Unit 2, 110 Pennington Street, E1W 2BB in Wapping, East London. It's situated on a traditional cobbled street near Tobacco Dock and is minutes from Wapping, Tower Hill and Shadwell stations.

What spaces are available and how are they connected?

The venue offers three expansive, adaptable spaces that cater to various event formats from intimate showcases to large-scale presentations. All spaces are interconnected by a central foyer providing perfect flow between areas.

Venue Photos

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Amenities & Features

  • Custom built under-lit onyx bar
  • Wall mounted LED screen
  • Mappable LED strips
  • Funktion One sound system
  • Air conditioning and ventilation
  • Alcohol license
  • Ground floor disabled access
  • In-house production team

Event Types

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Additional Information

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Contact: Available through HireSpace booking platform

Website: https://www.hirespace.com/Spaces/London/11148/Studio-Spaces/The-Onyx-Bar/Events