Cafe and Event Space at IDEALondon

About this space

With a spacious cafe on the ground floor and a below-ground auditorium space that can be configured for talks, panels, seminars, or board meetings, IDEALondon can accommodate up to 100 seated or 120 standing, depending on format.

The ground floor cafe is perfect for setting up coffee and tea or serving drinks and nibbles. With floor to ceiling windows, it's filled with light during the day. By night, it's the perfect location for a networking event or after-work celebration.

There is plentiful seating around the cafe in the form of tables, couches and chairs. It has a kitchenette with refrigerator, sink, and serving area for food and drinks.

One flight of stairs below (with step-free access via elevator), the auditorium is perfect for classes, presentations, pitch events and meetings. Featuring 3 large TVs, integrated sound system, adjustable lighting and wifi, it's got everything you need to host a well-organised seminar or business event.

Prices

Monday

9:00 – 21:00

from £960–£1260 hire fee

Per morning

9:00 – 13:00

from £960

Per afternoon

13:00 – 17:00

from £960

Per evening

17:00 – 21:00

from £1260

Per day

9:00 – 17:00

from £1200

Note: All prices include VAT.

We offer full day, full day plus evening, half day, and evening-only pricing options:
Full day hire from 9 am to 5 pm – £1000 + VAT
Full day hire plus evening from 9 am to 9 pm – £1750 + VAT
Half-day hire, either 9 am to 1 pm or 1 pm to 5 pm – £800 + VAT
Evening hire from 5 pm to 9 pm – £1050 + VAT

Tuesday

9:00 – 21:00

from £960–£1260 hire fee

Per morning

9:00 – 13:00

from £960

Per afternoon

13:00 – 17:00

from £960

Per evening

17:00 – 21:00

from £1260

Per day

9:00 – 17:00

from £1200

Note: All prices include VAT.

Wednesday

9:00 – 21:00

from £960–£1260 hire fee

Per morning

9:00 – 13:00

from £960

Per afternoon

13:00 – 17:00

from £960

Per evening

17:00 – 21:00

from £1260

Per day

9:00 – 17:00

from £1200

Note: All prices include VAT.

Thursday

9:00 – 21:00

from £960–£1260 hire fee

Per morning

9:00 – 13:00

from £960

Per afternoon

13:00 – 17:00

from £960

Per evening

17:00 – 21:00

from £1260

Per day

9:00 – 17:00

from £1200

Note: All prices include VAT.

Friday

9:00 – 21:00

from £960–£1260 hire fee

Per morning

9:00 – 13:00

from £960

Per afternoon

13:00 – 17:00

from £960

Per evening

17:00 – 21:00

from £1260

Per day

9:00 – 17:00

from £1200

Note: All prices include VAT.

Capacity

Standing

up to 120

Classroom

up to 100

Catering and drinks

Facilities

Air conditioning

Parking available

Music & sound equipment

Accessibility

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Host rules

No smoking on site.

Events must end and all attendees depart by 9 pm.

Cancellation policy: Flexible with Grace Period

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About IDEALondon

IDEALondon is a versatile event space, ideal for hosting meetings, networking events, seminars, and cocktail parties in the heart of London's vibrant Shoreditch neighbourhood, right next to the City of London.

The large cafe space hosts up to 100 people standing for coffee and tea, drinks, or nibbles.

Downstairs, the 100-seater (120 standing) auditorium makes it the perfect venue for a product launch, workshop, seminar or talk — without the hefty price tag. Featuring 3 large TVs, integrated sound system, adjustable lighting and free Wi-Fi, we’ve got everything you need to host a well-organised seminar or business event.

IDEALondon is easily accessible from Old Street, Liverpool Street, and Moorgate by both Tube and rail.

Key Amenities:
Tech / AV
Hybrid events/meeting system with hand held microphones, camera and surround sound system.

Catering:
Formal caterers – For small bites, hot and cold canapés and drinks.
Snacks/nibbles/pizzas & drinks – Organised by IDEALondon team at an extra cost based on event type and number of attendees.
Grazing tables/ platters – A variety of treats both savoury and sweet, fruit platters and charcuterie board.

Microphones (2 handheld)

Sound system

Heating and air conditioning

Breakout spaces

3 Large TVs

Adjustable lighting states

1GB WiFi up /down

Kitchenette for any catering needs

250 people standing

100 people seated (theatre style)

Event space - 765 sq. ft., rig