Luxury Split Level Studio at The Secret Reading Room

Library
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Whole venue
Mackintosh Lane, London, E9 6AB
Homerton Station (0.1 mi)

About this space

Tucked away on a quiet street in Hackney, The Secret Reading Room is an intimate, atmospheric space designed for creativity, conversation and calm.

The space has a cosy, book filled interior with soft lighting and warm tones, creating a unique setting that feels both welcoming and inspiring. It works beautifully for small gatherings where guests can relax, connect and focus without distraction.

The layout is flexible and well suited to a variety of uses including workshops, talks, dinners, brunches, book clubs, creative meet ups, small brand events, readings and intimate community gatherings.

The space is also ideal for editorial shoots, brand content, interviews and lifestyle photography, with its distinctive interiors providing a natural and characterful backdrop.

Perfect for
-Workshops and creative sessions
-Book clubs and author events
-Small brand launches or community gatherings
-Panel talks or intimate discussions
-Content creation and editorial shoots
-Podcast recordings or interviews


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
Note: 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
Note: 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
Note: 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
Note: 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
Note: 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
Note: 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
Note: All prices include VAT.
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
Unavailable: Buyout fee for external catering
Unavailable: Kitchen facilities available for guests
No alcohol provided by the venue
BYO alcohol allowed

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
Bring your own DJ not allowed
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Accessible toilets
Ground level
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
No wedding licence
No Temporary Event Notice (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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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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