Tobacco Dock, East Mall Breakouts

About Venue

Tobacco Dock opened in 2012 and has, over the past decade, firmly cemented its place as one of the most in-demand venues in the UK. Combining a historically and architecturally significant building with an exceptional team, industry-leading service partners, and best-in-class data infrastructure, Tobacco Dock is a thoroughly modern venue, perfectly positioned to help clients create extraordinary events and brand experiences for up to 7,000 guests.

The Grade I listed building spans 16,000 sqm and features over 50 versatile spaces that can be combined in various ways to create bespoke layouts for events of all sizes. With both indoor and outdoor areas, including covered sections to offset unpredictable British weather, the venue retains many original features such as exposed brickwork, timber beams, and ironwork. These characterful yet minimalist interiors provide a strong sense of place while offering ample scope for creative branding.

An impressive list of service partners, all experienced in delivering excellence within the venue, along with in-house catering and AV teams, helps streamline the planning process. The skilled Operations and Sales teams take pride in crafting exceptional experiences that ensure every event is truly memorable.

East Mall is comprised of East Mall Square and 6 adaptable spaces from 68 sqm - 380 sqm. East Mall can be used for a stand-alone conference or exhibition for up to 350 people, or in combination with the Great and Little Galleries for larger events offering breakouts and networking areas. Ideal for training days, the spaces can easily serve as individual training rooms

Showcasing the stunning industrial styling it shares with the rest of Tobacco Dock, East Mall's exposed brickwork, overhead timber beams, glass frontages and streaming natural light provide the ideal backdrop to any event.

All the spaces are fully equipped with rigging, lighting and blackouts ready to be adapted to your event's requirements.


Measurement and capacity figures are based on the largest space in East Mall Breakouts, EM2. The other spaces in this area range from 69 sqm - 123.5m sqm space and capacities for 120 - 141 theatre style, 48 - 64 cabaret, 60 - 80 banqueting and 60 - 200 reception style.

All capacities are subject to final layouts and Health & Safety sign-off.