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Library
·
Whole venue
Mackintosh Lane, London, E9 6AB –
Homerton Station (0.1 mi)
Up to 10
seats
Up to 10
standing
Venue doesn’t offer catering
External catering allowed

About this space

The Secret Reading Room is a compact library‑style venue defined by a strong, cinematic visual character.

Design: The interior pairs dark textured finishes and a black-and-white checkerboard floor with low, warm lighting and compact proportions that create close, shadowed sightlines.

Features: The venue provides Wi‑Fi and allows guests to play their own music. The venue includes accessible toilets and a step‑free guest entrance.

Ideal for: Smaller groups seeking an intimate, visually focused setting for seated or standing gatherings with a relaxed, atmospheric tone.

Prices

Monday
8:00 – 22:00
from £45 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 – 22:00
from £45 hire fee per hour
Per day
8:00 – 22:00
from £400 hire fee per day
All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
8:00 – 22:00
from £45 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 – 22:00
from £45 hire fee per hour
Per day
8:00 – 22:00
from £400 hire fee per day
All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
8:00 – 22:00
from £45 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 – 22:00
from £45 hire fee per hour
Per day
8:00 – 22:00
from £400 hire fee per day
All prices include VAT.
Thursday
8:00 – 22:00
from £45 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 – 22:00
from £45 hire fee per hour
Per day
8:00 – 22:00
from £400 hire fee per day
All prices include VAT.
Friday
8:00 – 0:00
from £65 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 – 0:00
from £65 hire fee per hour
Per day
8:00 – 0:00
from £600 hire fee per day
All prices include VAT.
Saturday
8:00 – 0:00
from £65 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 – 0:00
from £65 hire fee per hour
Per day
8:00 – 0:00
from £600 hire fee per day
All prices include VAT.
Sunday
8:00 – 0:00
from £65 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 – 0:00
from £65 hire fee per hour
Per day
8:00 – 0:00
from £600 hire fee per day
All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Minimum booking duration: 2 hours

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 10
  • Dining
    up to 10
  • Theatre
    up to 10
  • Boardroom
    up to 10
  • Cabaret
    up to 10
  • Classroom
    up to 10

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering available
External catering allowed Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice
Unavailable: Buyout fee for external catering
Unavailable: Kitchen facilities available for guests
No alcohol provided by the venue
BYO alcohol allowed You can bring your own alcohol free of charge
Unavailable: Corkage fee for BYO alcohol

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Quiet space
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Mezzanine level for split use
  • Styled book lined backerp
  • 2 x 6ft trestle tables
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: PA system / speakers
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Air conditioner
  • Unavailable: Photo equipment
  • Unavailable: Natural light
  • Unavailable: Video equipment
  • Unavailable: Lighting equipment
  • Unavailable: Greenscreen
  • Unavailable: Backdrops
  • Unavailable: Storage space
  • Unavailable: Dance floor
  • Unavailable: Soundproof
  • Unavailable: Mirrors
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

  • Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
  • Bring your own DJ not allowed
  • No noise restrictions

Accessibility

  • Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
  • Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
  • Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
  • Unavailable: Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift
  • Unavailable: Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
  • No wedding licence
  • No Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available

Host rules

The Secret Reading Room is a curated and intimate venue.
We kindly ask all guests to treat the space with care and respect.

• Access, set up and pack down time must be included within your booked hire period.
• The venue must be returned to its original condition before departure.
• Furniture may be moved but must be placed back as found.
• Decorations are welcome but must not cause damage. No nails, screws, tape or adhesive materials on walls, shelving or painted surfaces.
• Confetti, glitter and open flame candles are not permitted.
• Music must be kept at a low level in respect of neighbouring tenants.
• No smoking inside the venue.
• All external catering must be agreed in advance.

Any damages, breakages or excessive cleaning required following your booking will be invoiced accordingly.

We reserve the right to refuse bookings that do not align with the nature of the space.

We reserve the right to end a booking early if venue rules are not respected.

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day with Grace Period

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About The Secret Reading Room

The Secret Reading Room is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

Location

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Meet your host

Layla Rosa
Member of Tagvenue since February 2026
34% Response rate
34% Response rate

Contact venue managers directly on Tagvenue. Keep all event communication on the platform for a secure, seamless booking.

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