The Ditch at Shoreditch Town Hall

Basement in a Historic Building
·
Private space
380 Old Street, London, EC1V 9LT –
Old Street Station (0.4 mi)
Up to 100
seats
Up to 200
standing
Venue doesn’t offer catering
External catering allowed

About this space

The Ditch is the untouched basement of the original Grade II listed building. Over a dozen interconnecting rooms with original features, exposed brickwork and pipes, fireplaces and stoves provide a unique and intimate setting for events.

Despite the abandoned aesthetic, The Ditch has full production capabilities and remains as flexible and responsive as the rest of the building. It can be transformed to create an immersive setting for memorable product launches, creative fundraising events, unique receptions, conference breakout spaces and even dining.

Event offers and packages

Christmas Party Offers

Celebrate Christmas in our beautiful The Ditch space, perfect for dinner and dancing.
Bar hire: 1 wooden bar (Up to 120 guests)
£250 total
Bar hire: five-bay Portabar (Up to 120 guests)
£500 per person
1 x five-bay Portabar - £500 +VAT
2 x five-bay Portabar - £750 +VAT
Cash & Card Bar (Up to 75 guests)
£1100 minimum spend
Up to 75 guests - £ 1,100
75 - 200 guests - £ 1,900
200 - 400 guests - £ 3,000
400 - 500 guests - £ 4,250

Prices

Monday
8:00 – 2:00
from £605 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 – 2:00
from £605 hire fee per hour
Per day
8:00 – 2:00
from £5500 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
• Duty Manager (main contact on-site): £35+VAT per hour (NB: the venue does not event manage so this is a venue contact for the building)
• Receptionist (for larger events): £15+VAT per hour
• Staff Transport (pre 8am and post-midnight): £50+VAT per venue staff member
• Door Security (for bookings of 80+ guests): £25+VAT per hour per guard (1 guard per 100 guests) More security may be required if an exclusive hire
• On-site cleaner: £20+VAT per hour
• Post-event cleaning: varies for each space, ranging from £30+VAT to £350+VAT depending on spaces hired
• Rubbish collection: £75+VAT for smaller events / £150+VAT for larger events
• 100Mb upgraded, dedicated Wi-Fi (optional): £250+VAT
• Theatre style conference chairs (inc. installation & removal)- optional: £2.40+VAT per chair
Tuesday
8:00 – 2:00
from £605 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 – 2:00
from £605 hire fee per hour
Per day
8:00 – 2:00
from £5500 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
• Duty Manager (main contact on-site): £35+VAT per hour (NB: the venue does not event manage so this is a venue contact for the building)
• Receptionist (for larger events): £15+VAT per hour
• Staff Transport (pre 8am and post-midnight): £50+VAT per venue staff member
• Door Security (for bookings of 80+ guests): £25+VAT per hour per guard (1 guard per 100 guests) More security may be required if an exclusive hire
• On-site cleaner: £20+VAT per hour
• Post-event cleaning: varies for each space, ranging from £30+VAT to £350+VAT depending on spaces hired
• Rubbish collection: £75+VAT for smaller events / £150+VAT for larger events
• 100Mb upgraded, dedicated Wi-Fi (optional): £250+VAT
• Theatre style conference chairs (inc. installation & removal)- optional: £2.40+VAT per chair
Wednesday
8:00 – 2:00
from £605 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 – 2:00
from £605 hire fee per hour
Per day
8:00 – 2:00
from £5500 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
• Duty Manager (main contact on-site): £35+VAT per hour (NB: the venue does not event manage so this is a venue contact for the building)
• Receptionist (for larger events): £15+VAT per hour
• Staff Transport (pre 8am and post-midnight): £50+VAT per venue staff member
• Door Security (for bookings of 80+ guests): £25+VAT per hour per guard (1 guard per 100 guests) More security may be required if an exclusive hire
• On-site cleaner: £20+VAT per hour
• Post-event cleaning: varies for each space, ranging from £30+VAT to £350+VAT depending on spaces hired
• Rubbish collection: £75+VAT for smaller events / £150+VAT for larger events
• 100Mb upgraded, dedicated Wi-Fi (optional): £250+VAT
• Theatre style conference chairs (inc. installation & removal)- optional: £2.40+VAT per chair
Thursday
8:00 – 2:00
from £605 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 – 2:00
from £605 hire fee per hour
Per day
8:00 – 2:00
from £5500 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
• Duty Manager (main contact on-site): £35+VAT per hour (NB: the venue does not event manage so this is a venue contact for the building)
• Receptionist (for larger events): £15+VAT per hour
• Staff Transport (pre 8am and post-midnight): £50+VAT per venue staff member
• Door Security (for bookings of 80+ guests): £25+VAT per hour per guard (1 guard per 100 guests) More security may be required if an exclusive hire
• On-site cleaner: £20+VAT per hour
• Post-event cleaning: varies for each space, ranging from £30+VAT to £350+VAT depending on spaces hired
• Rubbish collection: £75+VAT for smaller events / £150+VAT for larger events
• 100Mb upgraded, dedicated Wi-Fi (optional): £250+VAT
• Theatre style conference chairs (inc. installation & removal)- optional: £2.40+VAT per chair
Friday
8:00 – 2:00
from £605 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 – 2:00
from £605 hire fee per hour
Per day
8:00 – 2:00
from £5500 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
• Duty Manager (main contact on-site): £35+VAT per hour (NB: the venue does not event manage so this is a venue contact for the building)
• Receptionist (for larger events): £15+VAT per hour
• Staff Transport (pre 8am and post-midnight): £50+VAT per venue staff member
• Door Security (for bookings of 80+ guests): £25+VAT per hour per guard (1 guard per 100 guests) More security may be required if an exclusive hire
• On-site cleaner: £20+VAT per hour
• Post-event cleaning: varies for each space, ranging from £30+VAT to £350+VAT depending on spaces hired
• Rubbish collection: £75+VAT for smaller events / £150+VAT for larger events
• 100Mb upgraded, dedicated Wi-Fi (optional): £250+VAT
• Theatre style conference chairs (inc. installation & removal)- optional: £2.40+VAT per chair
Saturday
8:00 – 2:00
from £605 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 – 2:00
from £605 hire fee per hour
Per day
8:00 – 2:00
from £5500 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
• Duty Manager (main contact on-site): £35+VAT per hour (NB: the venue does not event manage so this is a venue contact for the building)
• Receptionist (for larger events): £15+VAT per hour
• Staff Transport (pre 8am and post-midnight): £50+VAT per venue staff member
• Door Security (for bookings of 80+ guests): £25+VAT per hour per guard (1 guard per 100 guests) More security may be required if an exclusive hire
• On-site cleaner: £20+VAT per hour
• Post-event cleaning: varies for each space, ranging from £30+VAT to £350+VAT depending on spaces hired
• Rubbish collection: £75+VAT for smaller events / £150+VAT for larger events
• 100Mb upgraded, dedicated Wi-Fi (optional): £250+VAT
• Theatre style conference chairs (inc. installation & removal)- optional: £2.40+VAT per chair
Sunday
8:00 – 2:00
from £605 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 – 2:00
from £605 hire fee per hour
Per day
8:00 – 2:00
from £5500 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
• Duty Manager (main contact on-site): £35+VAT per hour (NB: the venue does not event manage so this is a venue contact for the building)
• Receptionist (for larger events): £15+VAT per hour
• Staff Transport (pre 8am and post-midnight): £50+VAT per venue staff member
• Door Security (for bookings of 80+ guests): £25+VAT per hour per guard (1 guard per 100 guests) More security may be required if an exclusive hire
• On-site cleaner: £20+VAT per hour
• Post-event cleaning: varies for each space, ranging from £30+VAT to £350+VAT depending on spaces hired
• Rubbish collection: £75+VAT for smaller events / £150+VAT for larger events
• 100Mb upgraded, dedicated Wi-Fi (optional): £250+VAT
• Theatre style conference chairs (inc. installation & removal)- optional: £2.40+VAT per chair

Capacity

Standing
up to 200
Theatre
up to 100

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering
External catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi
Projector
Flipchart
PA system / speakers
Conference call facilities
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Air conditioning
Natural light
Storage space
Quiet space
Accommodation available

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restriction

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

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

Host rules

No smoking in the building

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day with Grace Period

Show cancellation details

Reviews and ratings

(21 reviews and ratings - )

ZL
Zdenek L.
February 2024
Excellent communication
Fast response, quick organisation.
5.0
MS
Mike S.
March 2020
Excellent communication
5.0

About Shoreditch Town Hall

Once one of the grandest civic buildings in London, Shoreditch Town Hall is a magnificent Grade II listed building in the heart of one of the most vibrant areas of the capital. Now a flagship arts, community and live events venue, the Town Hall boasts a number of stunning and unique spaces perfect for a range of events.

Whether it’s the Victorian grandeur of the Assembly Hall or the intimate warren of untouched basement spaces, The Ditch, Shoreditch Town Hall is bound to have a space that’s right for you. Learn more about our spaces for hire below, or get in touch for a bespoke quote and to arrange a site visit with a member of our dedicated events team

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