Big Penny Social, Walthamstow-On-Sea Beach Summer Party

1 Priestley Way, London, E17 6AL -

Up to
150 guests
Offers
catering
Internal Catering
allowed

About Venue

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.

Escape to Walthamstow-on-Sea, the ultimate summer party destination! Our pop-up beach brings the seaside straight to East London, offering the perfect urban escape for sun-soaked celebrations. Feel the soft sand between your toes as you sip on refreshing frozen cocktails, ice-cold beers, and classic summer spritzes, all served from our vibrant beach bar. And of course, no trip to the beach is complete without a creamy soft serve ice cream!

Fire up your appetite with our beachside barbecue, sizzling with all your summer favourites designed to bring the flavours of a coastal getaway right to the heart of East London.

Our laid-back beach setting is complete with colourful beach huts, perfect for lounging or creating a private space for your group. A fully equipped PA system ensures a lively atmosphere with DJs, live music, or your own curated playlist. Plus with additional game add ons as well as fun photo ops, there’s plenty to keep guests entertained all day long.

Available for private and group bookings from early June to early September, Walthamstow-on-Sea is the go-to destination for summer parties, corporate socials, birthdays, and get-togethers. Whether you're planning a casual afternoon hangout or a full-scale summer bash, our urban beach is designed to transport you to the coast—without ever leaving the city!

Capacity & Layout

Standing

up to 150

Pricing
& Opening Hours

Weekly schedule

monday
10:00 - 24:00
tuesday
10:00 - 24:00
wednesday
10:00 - 24:00
thursday
10:00 - 24:00
friday
10:00 - 24:00
saturday
10:00 - 24:00
sunday
10:00 - 24:00

Price type: Per day

from £1000 per day
from £1000 per day
from £1000 per day
from £1000 per day
from £1000 per day
from £1000 per day
from £1000 per day

Food & Beverage

Catering arrangements

Catering facilities

Refreshments

Alcohol

Facilities & Amenities

Natural light

Outdoor / Garden / Beach

Table / chairs included

Premises parking

Audio & Visual

Sound system

WiFi

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

peter burke
July 2025
What an atmosphere tonight. It's the place for celebrating when England women win. Brass band were sensational. So pleased the penalty was given.
Tanya Lake
August 2025
Massive industrial warehouse. Big bar. Order food from qr table. Pizza, fries, etc. food good. Vast outside space. On our visit they had created a beach (Walthamstow on Sea). Lots of events. Great place for family fun and large gatherings.
David O
June 2025
Hi Big Penny Social, I just wanted to share some honest feedback about the recent Aperol Beach Party — unfortunately, it ended up being a real letdown. The event didn’t open until 6:30pm, half an hour late. When we finally got in, there was no ice available for the first hour, so the complimentary Aperol drinks couldn’t be served. Instead, we purchased warm lemonade. Even more frustrating, the beach bar was charging £7.50 for two small 150ml cans of the warm lemonade — about half a pint. Later on, we were able to get two full pints with ice for £7.40 inside the venue. Why such a huge difference in price and quality? We had to return those pints, too, because they tasted like water — though, to be fair, they were replaced without fuss. The entertainment didn’t match what was advertised either. The DJ started much later than expected, and the music at the start was awful indie — not the soulful house, soul, and funk that was promised. The decent music kicked in gone 7pm, and even then the sound was distorted through the speakers. Overall, it didn’t deliver what was promoted. I usually really enjoy this venue, but this event felt chaotic and disorganised. The one saving grace was we met some lovely people on the night but unfortunately virtually no atmosphere there. But I genuinely can’t understand how things went so wrong. I’m coming along to one of your comedy nights soon and really hope it’s better run. If this is the standard for events, it’s no surprise there were so few people there — maybe around 50? It’s such an amazing space with real potential. I’ve worked with clubs and venues for decades, and honestly, this place deserves better promoters and entertainment managers to do it justice.