Whole Venue

The Steel Yard

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Versatile industrial event space with exposed brick and purple lighting for workshops.
  • From £2500
  • 800 Standing
  • From £2500
  • 800 Standing
Three beautifully restored Victorian railway arches in central London offering complete flexibility to takeover the full venue or select specific areas with impressive in-house production capabilities.
Kimberley Rolph
Kimberley Rolph

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Event security and cleaning team included
  • Two dressing rooms
  • Complimentary cloakroom facility
  • Three Victorian railway arches creating flexible spaces
  • Central London location near Cannon Street station
  • Extensive in-house A/V system with lighting and sound engineers
  • Large projector screen and scalable LED video wall
  • Stage with flexible staging solution
  • VIP mezzanine bar area
  • Professional kitchen with extractor fans
Our three Arches combine to create a flexible event space for over 800 people to move seamlessly around the venue, with the spaces being reset as the day or evening activities evolve. Our largest area, Arch 1 features a flexible staging solution, extensive lighting, audio and AV fixtures, powerful WIFI and a scalable LED video wall display. Arches 2 & 3 host our main and VIP bar areas, allowing for a private entrance if required. Our mezzanine floor can be used as a cloakroom or a professional kitchen for catered events, set-up with extractor fans.



Frequently asked questions

Venue hire ranges from £2,000+VAT to £5,000+VAT depending on the date and event type. This includes event security, complimentary cloakroom facility, bar staff, in-house soft seating furniture, extensive A/V system, 1 lighting engineer, 1 sound engineer, stage, large projector screen, 2 dressing rooms, and event cleaning team. Additional engineers cost £375+VAT for 5 hours if needed.

There is a mandatory minimum spend on beverages only, ranging from £2,000+VAT to £15,000+VAT depending on the event size and date. The venue does not offer dry hire - all events must include beverage service. This minimum can sometimes be negotiated down for certain events.

The LED screen costs between £500+VAT and £2,500+VAT depending on the event. All presentations and content creation must be managed by the client, including event day operation. The venue provides the screen but not content management services.

Drink packages are priced per person per hour: £6+VAT (tea, coffee, soft drinks), £10+VAT (adds pastries), £12+VAT (beers, wines, soft drinks), £13+VAT (prosecco, beer, soft drinks), £15+VAT (beers, wines, house spirits, soft drinks), £18+VAT (adds two draft cocktails from VIP mezz only), £20+VAT (three cocktail variations or champagne reception).

Food options include canapes at £37-£44+VAT for 8 per person, substantial canapes at £41+VAT for 8 per person, and various catering styles (street food, bowl food, buffet, 3-course meals). Kitchen buyout is available for £500+VAT. The venue works with various caterers and pricing depends on choices and budget.

Friday and Saturday dinner slots are typically fully booked and unavailable. The venue frequently mentions being booked on Fridays and Saturdays, so weekday events are more likely to be available. Some specific dates may be unavailable even on weekdays.

The venue does not accept birthday party bookings. All events are 18+ unless otherwise stated, with strict ID requirements (valid passports, photo driving licenses including provisional, or National ID cards - no photocopies or photographs accepted). The venue appears to focus on corporate events, parties, and professional gatherings.

DJ services cost £150+VAT per hour. Additional technical engineers beyond the included one cost £375+VAT for 5 hours. The venue includes 1 lighting engineer and 1 sound engineer for the in-house system, but additional engineers for complex requirements are charged separately.

Pricing varies significantly based on date, event type, and negotiation. Some quotes show discounted rates (£3,000+VAT discounted from £4,000+VAT, LED screen £500+VAT discounted from £2,500+VAT). Minimum spend requirements can sometimes be reduced through negotiation, and the venue may offer alternative arrangements for different budget levels.

The venue includes in-house soft seating furniture as standard. Chair hire requires separate quotation and is not included in the base price. The space can accommodate various layouts including theatre style, cabaret rounds, and standing reception formats, with the venue adapting to specific event needs.




More about The Steel Yard

Victorian railway-arch venue built for high-impact sound, lighting and staging—excellent for a dinner-then-dance Christmas party with a strong nightlife edge in the City.



Whole Venue at The Steel Yard - Business

Capacity: Up to 800 guests (Standing)
Location: Cannon Street, London, City, EC4R 3UL, London
Coordinates: 51.5100675, -0.090338

Features

  • Wifi
  • In-house lighting (high-end)
  • Mezzanine floor

Food & Drink

  • External Catering Allowed
  • Corkage Charge
  • Professional Kitchen
  • Halal Catering
  • Kosher Catering
  • Recommended Caterering List Available
  • Recommended Caterers Only

Space

  • Disabled Access
  • 200m² (2,153ft²)
  • Ceiling Height 6m (20ft)

Licenses

  • Licensed Until 2am
  • Extensions Available

Capacities

  • 160 Cabaret
  • 200 Dining
  • 800 Standing
  • 200 Theatre

Venue Guide Prices

Business

Venue Hire Per Day

PriceSchedule
£2,500 / Venue FeeMondays to Fridays, 09:00 - 17:00

Venue Hire Per Day

PriceSchedule
£4,000 / Venue FeeMondays to Fridays, 09:00 - 17:00

Venue Hire Per Day

PriceSchedule
£5,500 / Venue FeeMondays to Fridays, 09:00 - 17:00

Events

Venue Hire Per Day

PriceSchedule
£6,000 / Venue FeeEvery day, 09:00 - 17:00

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the base venue hire cost and what's included?

Venue hire ranges from £2,000+VAT to £5,000+VAT depending on the date and event type. This includes event security, complimentary cloakroom facility, bar staff, in-house soft seating furniture, extensive A/V system, 1 lighting engineer, 1 sound engineer, stage, large projector screen, 2 dressing rooms, and event cleaning team. Additional engineers cost £375+VAT for 5 hours if needed.

What are the minimum spend requirements for drinks?

There is a mandatory minimum spend on beverages only, ranging from £2,000+VAT to £15,000+VAT depending on the event size and date. The venue does not offer dry hire - all events must include beverage service. This minimum can sometimes be negotiated down for certain events.

How much does the LED screen cost and what's included?

The LED screen costs between £500+VAT and £2,500+VAT depending on the event. All presentations and content creation must be managed by the client, including event day operation. The venue provides the screen but not content management services.

What drink package options are available and how much do they cost?

Drink packages are priced per person per hour: £6+VAT (tea, coffee, soft drinks), £10+VAT (adds pastries), £12+VAT (beers, wines, soft drinks), £13+VAT (prosecco, beer, soft drinks), £15+VAT (beers, wines, house spirits, soft drinks), £18+VAT (adds two draft cocktails from VIP mezz only), £20+VAT (three cocktail variations or champagne reception).

What are the food catering options and costs?

Food options include canapes at £37-£44+VAT for 8 per person, substantial canapes at £41+VAT for 8 per person, and various catering styles (street food, bowl food, buffet, 3-course meals). Kitchen buyout is available for £500+VAT. The venue works with various caterers and pricing depends on choices and budget.

What are the availability restrictions for bookings?

Friday and Saturday dinner slots are typically fully booked and unavailable. The venue frequently mentions being booked on Fridays and Saturdays, so weekday events are more likely to be available. Some specific dates may be unavailable even on weekdays.

What types of events does the venue accept or reject?

The venue does not accept birthday party bookings. All events are 18+ unless otherwise stated, with strict ID requirements (valid passports, photo driving licenses including provisional, or National ID cards - no photocopies or photographs accepted). The venue appears to focus on corporate events, parties, and professional gatherings.

What are the additional service costs for DJs and technical support?

DJ services cost £150+VAT per hour. Additional technical engineers beyond the included one cost £375+VAT for 5 hours. The venue includes 1 lighting engineer and 1 sound engineer for the in-house system, but additional engineers for complex requirements are charged separately.

Are there different pricing tiers and discount opportunities?

Pricing varies significantly based on date, event type, and negotiation. Some quotes show discounted rates (£3,000+VAT discounted from £4,000+VAT, LED screen £500+VAT discounted from £2,500+VAT). Minimum spend requirements can sometimes be reduced through negotiation, and the venue may offer alternative arrangements for different budget levels.

What furniture and setup options are included?

The venue includes in-house soft seating furniture as standard. Chair hire requires separate quotation and is not included in the base price. The space can accommodate various layouts including theatre style, cabaret rounds, and standing reception formats, with the venue adapting to specific event needs.

Venue Photos

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Amenities & Features

  • Extensive in-house A/V system with lighting and sound engineers
  • Large projector screen and scalable LED video wall
  • Stage with flexible staging solution
  • VIP mezzanine bar area
  • Professional kitchen with extractor fans
  • Event security and cleaning team included
  • Two dressing rooms
  • Complimentary cloakroom facility
  • Three Victorian railway arches creating flexible spaces
  • Central London location near Cannon Street station

Event Types

Great for: Three beautifully restored Victorian railway arches in central London offering complete flexibility to takeover the full venue or select specific areas with impressive in-house production capabilities.

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Additional Information

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Contact: Available through HireSpace booking platform

Website: https://www.hirespace.com/Spaces/London/127989/The-Steel-Yard/Whole-Venue/Business