Big Penny Social

1 Priestley Way, London, E17 6AL -

From
£1000 min spend
Up to
1400 guests
Internal Catering
allowed

Big Penny Social in Blackhorse Lane incorporates the UK’s largest beer hall, flexible event space, and a huge sunny beer garden with a total capacity of over 1,400 people. We are an incredibly versatile space and are well suited to many event types, from conferences and exhibitions, to summer or Christmas parties and away days to filming, markets, pop-up shops, product launches, press launches, gigs, weddings and everything in between! We are a collaborative team here and work with each of our clients to create tailored and memorable events.

Situated a 5 minute walk from Blackhorse Road Station on the Victoria line and Overground, Big Penny Social is easily reachable from central London. Not only are we just 20 minutes from Kings Cross, we are also one train from London Liverpool Street, which goes directly to nearby St James Street Station, passing through Bethnal Green and Hackney. We are also well connected by bus, being on the routes to Stratford, Wood Green and Chingford.

We are also a fully accessible venue, with step free access across all three of our public spaces. We also have brilliant tech and AV equipment included within the hire of our spaces, from radio mics to our large LED screens.

Capacity & layout

Standing

up to 1400

Dining

up to 700

Theatre

up to 600

Boardroom

up to 50

Cabaret

up to 400

Classroom

up to 400

Catering & drinks

Catering arrangements

Catering facilities

Refreshments

Alcohol

Amenities

Cloakroom

Disabled access

Heating

Lectern

Natural light

Outdoor / Garden / Beach

Telephone

Print/Scan/Copy

Stage

Table / chairs included

Tea

Premises parking

Air conditioning

Audio & visual

Sound system

Microphone

Projector & screen

TV screen

WiFi

Conference phone

Space rules

Allowed events

Promoted/ticketed events

Licensed for alcohol

Attendee Minimum Age

Cancellation policy

50% refundable 7 days before the event

Location

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Reviews

Mark F
June 2025
Great night out. Massive space to watch the football. Bar queues short. DJs after were decent. Flukes was fun and was able to book a pool table for a couple hours which was reasonable. Other games seemed a bit pricier as we had a big group and price was pp.
Joseph R
May 2025
Fun, exciting place for the whole family, which is odd to say about a place that serves all manner of delicious beers. But on the Sunday i was there, it was packed with kids and dogs and families (and others!) having a grand time. The pizza we had was delicious and the service was fast.
Ruxandra Vitale
May 2025
We got seated straight away, but after ordering, we had to wait 25 minutes, for one beer, a carton juice and a coke. We never got asked if we want to participate in the world record (that's the whole reason we were there for) and by the time we went, they were on round two and couldn't join. Quite disappointing experience. So we had our drinks and left.

Mark Farhall
March 2025
I've been hiring Big Penny Social for the Walthamstow Flea Market for the past five years, and it's always been a fantastic experience. The staff and management are incredibly helpful and accommodating, ensuring every event runs smoothly. The atmosphere is friendly, informal, and welcoming, creating a positive space for both traders and customers. It's a truly community-minded and creative venue, which makes it an absolute pleasure to host our events there. It truly feels like what was once called a 'Community Centre,' a hub for connection and creativity.
Sharu Sharu
May 2025
Nice and big venue. A lot of different areas inside. Serves food and has few bars. Just a shame they don't have any parking close to the venue. We had a work party there and it was lovely.