Whole Venue at Motel Studios

Event Venue · Whole venue

  20 reviews  – 
Arch 406-408 Long Street, Shoreditch, London, E2 8HG
Old Street Station (0.6 mi)

About this space

MOTEL is an intimate, discreet and versatile space which can hired for a variety of events such as; product launches/ fashion shows/ screenings/ workshops/ private parties and weddings. Set in Victorian railway arches, combining exposed brick walls, polished concrete floors, high ceilings and quirky details, the spaces are as flexible as they are unique. Conveniently located in Shoreditch, just seconds from Hoxton station, Motel is at the heart of East London's creative centre.

Studio 1:

2325 Sq Ft of space will welcome up to 250 standing/ 154 seated meal/ 180 theatre style
Studio 2:

2000 Sq Ft of space will accommodate up to 180 standing/ 90 seated meal/ 120 theatre style


The use of Studio 2 along with Studio 1 provides a journey experience for your guests, facilitating a drinks reception or welcome speech/press briefing prior to full launch and reveal in Studio 1.

Licensed for Wedding and Civil Partnership Ceremonies. Over 150 year old London architecture. Secluded location. Flexible hire (dry hire or full wedding arrangement service) 63 amp power. Ground Floor, Disabled and Drive-In Access. Super-fast Internet. Cinematic Presentation Screen for speeches.


Event offers and packages

Christmas Party Offers

We would be delighted to help you create a one of a kind Christmas Party of your dreams. With our unique space providing multiple options, please do not hesitate to submit the enquiry for further details to build an unforgettable event for upcoming festive season.
Package 1
£163 per person
Venue: Studio 1
Guest Access: 7:00 PM - Midnight

• 3-Course Meal: Starter, main, and dessert (e.g., S: Glazed Beef Feather Blade, M: Roasted Lamb Shoulder, D: Salted Caramel Brownie)
• Full Bar Service: Wine, beer, spirits, and soft drinks
• Inclusions: Furniture, glassware, Christmas decorations, and DJ package
Package 2 (Christmas Street Food / Bowl Food)
£130 per person
Venue: Studio 1
Guest Access: 7:00 PM - Midnight

• Christmas Street Food Bowls: (e.g., BBQ Lamb Shoulder, Miso Glazed Aubergine, etc.)
• Full Bar Service: Wine, beer, spirits, and soft drinks
• Inclusions: Furniture, Christmas decorations, and DJ package
Package 3 (Canapes)
£120 per person
Venue: Studio 2
Guest Access: 7:00 PM - Midnight

• Canapes: 4 canapés per person (e.g., Buttermilk Fried Cajun Chicken, Olive Tapenade, etc.)
• Full Bar Service: Wine, beer, spirits, and soft drinks
• Inclusions: Furniture, Christmas decorations, and DJ package

Conference Offers

Daytime Corporate Event
£2580 minimum spend
Services Included:

Access 9am-6pm including set up and de-rig.

A dedicated and experienced event co-ordinator.

Venue Staff onsite throughout your day.

Cleaning and Waste Disposal (Up to 1 x 1100 litre bin)

Cloakroom Facility.

Ambient wireless sound system in each room.

All MOTEL furniture as seen during site visit.

In House PA.

Wedding Offers

Wedding in S1
£7572 minimum spend
Services Included

Client and Suppliers Access 9am-Midnight

Guest Access 1pm-Midnight

Booking Includes:

A dedicated and experienced event co-ordinator.

Cleaning and Waste Disposal (Up to 1 x 1100 Litre bin)

2 Security Staff.

Venue Staff onsite throughout your day.

Waste Disposal.

All evening cash bar Facility including Bar Staff, Bar Structure and Polycarbonate drinks-ware.

Fairy Lights across your space.

Cloakroom Facility.

Ceremony: Chairs, Ceremony Lectern

Dining: Tables, Chairs, Easel for Table Plans.

Evening Party: All MOTEL furniture. In House PA

Prices

Monday
9:00 – 0:00
from £5760 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 0:00
from £5760 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Send me a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke estimate of costs that's right for your event. Let me know your budget and time you require access to the space, the live times of your event and the number of people attending. This will help me propose the best option for your needs.
We have example menus or if you’re looking for something a little different then we can assist you to create a bespoke menu for your event.

We provide all staffing from waiters and bar staff to cloakroom and SIA registered security depending on your requirements.

The following prices are all estimates from our external caterers:

Street Food from £22+VAT per head
Buffet from £25+VAT per head
Formal 3 course dinner from £85+VAT per head
Tuesday
9:00 – 0:00
from £5760 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 0:00
from £5760 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Send me a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke estimate of costs that's right for your event. Let me know your budget and time you require access to the space, the live times of your event and the number of people attending. This will help me propose the best option for your needs.
We have example menus or if you’re looking for something a little different then we can assist you to create a bespoke menu for your event.

We provide all staffing from waiters and bar staff to cloakroom and SIA registered security depending on your requirements.

The following prices are all estimates from our external caterers:

Street Food from £22+VAT per head
Buffet from £25+VAT per head
Formal 3 course dinner from £85+VAT per head
Wednesday
9:00 – 0:00
from £5760 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 0:00
from £5760 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Send me a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke estimate of costs that's right for your event. Let me know your budget and time you require access to the space, the live times of your event and the number of people attending. This will help me propose the best option for your needs.
We have example menus or if you’re looking for something a little different then we can assist you to create a bespoke menu for your event.

We provide all staffing from waiters and bar staff to cloakroom and SIA registered security depending on your requirements.

The following prices are all estimates from our external caterers:

Street Food from £22+VAT per head
Buffet from £25+VAT per head
Formal 3 course dinner from £85+VAT per head
Thursday
9:00 – 0:00
from £5760 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 0:00
from £5760 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Send me a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke estimate of costs that's right for your event. Let me know your budget and time you require access to the space, the live times of your event and the number of people attending. This will help me propose the best option for your needs.
We have example menus or if you’re looking for something a little different then we can assist you to create a bespoke menu for your event.

We provide all staffing from waiters and bar staff to cloakroom and SIA registered security depending on your requirements.

The following prices are all estimates from our external caterers:

Street Food from £22+VAT per head
Buffet from £25+VAT per head
Formal 3 course dinner from £85+VAT per head
Friday
9:00 – 0:00
from £5760 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 0:00
from £5760 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Send me a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke estimate of costs that's right for your event. Let me know your budget and time you require access to the space, the live times of your event and the number of people attending. This will help me propose the best option for your needs.
We have example menus or if you’re looking for something a little different then we can assist you to create a bespoke menu for your event.

We provide all staffing from waiters and bar staff to cloakroom and SIA registered security depending on your requirements.

The following prices are all estimates from our external caterers:

Street Food from £22+VAT per head
Buffet from £25+VAT per head
Formal 3 course dinner from £85+VAT per head
Saturday
9:00 – 0:00
from £5760 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 0:00
from £5760 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Send me a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke estimate of costs that's right for your event. Let me know your budget and time you require access to the space, the live times of your event and the number of people attending. This will help me propose the best option for your needs.
We have example menus or if you’re looking for something a little different then we can assist you to create a bespoke menu for your event.

We provide all staffing from waiters and bar staff to cloakroom and SIA registered security depending on your requirements.

The following prices are all estimates from our external caterers:

Street Food from £22+VAT per head
Buffet from £25+VAT per head
Formal 3 course dinner from £85+VAT per head
Sunday
9:00 – 0:00
from £5760 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 0:00
from £5760 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Send me a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke estimate of costs that's right for your event. Let me know your budget and time you require access to the space, the live times of your event and the number of people attending. This will help me propose the best option for your needs.
We have example menus or if you’re looking for something a little different then we can assist you to create a bespoke menu for your event.

We provide all staffing from waiters and bar staff to cloakroom and SIA registered security depending on your requirements.

The following prices are all estimates from our external caterers:

Street Food from £22+VAT per head
Buffet from £25+VAT per head
Formal 3 course dinner from £85+VAT per head
Pricing updated by venue 5 months ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 430
Dining
up to 244
Theatre
up to 300

Catering and drinks

In-house catering
External catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
BYO alcohol not allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi
PA system / speakers
Natural light
Free parking is available on-site
Drive in space
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
Conference call facilities
Air conditioning
Storage space
Quiet space
Accommodation available

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restriction

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Accessible toilets
Ground level
Accessible parking spot available

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Wedding licence
Temporary event notices (TENs) available

Host rules

We can only accommodate 18th birthdays and serve alcohol if everyone has valid ID and is over the age of 18, otherwise only a soft drinks bar can be provided.


Set in the creative heart of Hackney, MOTEL is a cornerstone of the arts, media and fashion community. Our unique spaces blend Victorian London industrial chic with mid century style and luxury.

The flexibility and interconnected nature of our spaces has made us the venue of choice for leading brands and blue chip corporations. Our Mid Century approach to interior design places us at the heart of old and new Shoreditch.

Motel hosts a variety of events, such as product launches, networking events, conferences and live streaming events for discerning brands seeking an enchanting, elegant, urban venue.

We are happy to say that Motel is fully licensed for your ceremony AND your reception. Take advantage of our connected internal layout by having your ceremony in one space and your reception meal in the other. Then, let us redesign your ceremony room as a dancefloor, drinks lounge or a games space…The only limit is your imagination :)


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