Daylight / Blackout Studio at Butler in The Peanut Factory

Photo / Film Studio
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Whole venue
56 Dace Road, London, E3 2NQ –
Hackney Wick Station (0.4 mi)

About this space

The venue is a compact rectangular studio of about 28 m² (4.3 m × 6.2 m) with a 3.0 m ceiling. The space has white painted walls, a pale smooth floor and a rooflight, and it can be configured as either a daylight studio or a full blackout.

Room features: The studio supports photo and video production using on-site lighting and grip, a roll-down backdrop and a greenscreen for controlled backgrounds. The space also provides Wi‑Fi and air conditioning to support shoots.

Best for: Portrait, fashion, product and small-scale art or editorial shoots suit this studio.

What sets it apart: A vintage kitchen sink and a dedicated styling area for hair and make-up are provided inside the studio.


Usually booked for

Photo Shoot

Typically for 5-10 guests and costs between £70 - £150.


"Great host! Very helpful and there to answer any questions and also solve any issues that may arise..."

- The C. Sep 2026


Prices

Monday
9:00 – 21:00
from £25 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 21:00
from £25 hire fee per hour
All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
9:00 – 21:00
from £25 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 21:00
from £25 hire fee per hour
All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
9:00 – 21:00
from £25 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 21:00
from £25 hire fee per hour
All prices include VAT.
Thursday
9:00 – 21:00
from £25 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 21:00
from £25 hire fee per hour
All prices include VAT.
Friday
9:00 – 21:00
from £25 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 21:00
from £25 hire fee per hour
All prices include VAT.
Saturday
9:00 – 21:00
from £25 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 21:00
from £25 hire fee per hour
All prices include VAT.
Sunday
9:00 – 21:00
from £25 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 21:00
from £25 hire fee per hour
All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Minimum booking duration: 3 hours

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 7
  • Dining
    up to 10

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering available
Complimentary tea and coffee
Complimentary refreshments (such as water, tea, or coffee) for guests at no extra cost
No external catering allowed
No alcohol provided by the venue
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Air conditioner
  • Photo equipment Camera and photography equipment available on site
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Video equipment
  • Lighting equipment Professional lighting equipment for photography and filming
  • Greenscreen Green screen for filming and photography
  • Backdrops Photography backdrops available
  • Dance floor Dedicated dance floor area
  • Mirrors Full-length mirrors available
  • Free on-street parking
  • Paid parking is available on-site
  • Makeup/hair-styling area
  • Communal WC
  • Sink
  • Gender-neutral restroom
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: PA system / speakers
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Storage space
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • Unavailable: Soundproof
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

  • Own music not allowed
  • Bring your own DJ not allowed
  • No noise restrictions

Accessibility

  • Unavailable: Accessible toilets
  • 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

  • No promoted and ticketed events allowed
  • No wedding licence
  • No Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available

Host rules

No smoking in the building

Cancellation policy: Flexible with Grace Period

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Reviews and ratings

(93 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.

TC
The C.
Verified review
Photo Shoot · 4 guests · September 2026

Great host! Very helpful and there to answer any questions and also solve any issues that may arise

Toilet area could do with improvement

4.0
AJ
Antony J.
Verified review
Photo Shoot · 5 guests · January 2026

Everything was set up and easy to find.

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4.5
SF
Sofí F.
Verified review
Photo Shoot · 2 guests · October 2025

Loved the space! It was really nice; everything was ready when we arrived, and the staff was amazing! I really recommend this studio. They were even open to accommodate the slots as we needed them.

5.0
MC
Marie-Fleur C.
Verified review
Photo Shoot · 6 guests · April 2025

Really lovely venue perfect for beauty shoots and one model set ups. Great coms with the studio manager who was really helpful and acomodating.

5.0

FAQ

No, the venue will be ready for blackout, although clients can change it themselves if needed.

Yes, there is a 2.72-metre-wide bar for the venue’s backdrop hanger, as well as a slightly smaller backdrop hanger stand.

Yes, two flashes can be positioned at the side with softboxes, and one flash can be attached overhead. The only available modifier for the overhead flash is an umbrella.


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Response rate: 97%

About Butler in The Peanut Factory

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Dai Sasaki
Member of Tagvenue since May 2019
93 Reviews
4.8 Rating
100% Response rate

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