An event space in a bar with gaming stations, neon lighting, and booth seating at Platform Shoreditch.
An event space in a bar with large gaming screens, multiple game controllers, and neon lighting at Platform Shoreditch.
An event space in a bar with gaming stations, neon wall lighting, and booth seating at Platform Shoreditch.
An event space in a bar with neon lighting, honeycomb accent wall, and booth seating at Platform Shoreditch.

The Squad bay at Platform Shoreditch

Event Space in a Bar
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Semi-private area
Worship Street, 2b, London, EC2A 2AH –
Old Street Station (0.3 mi)
Up to 35
seats
Up to 50
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering allowed

About this space

The Squad bay is a semi-private gaming lounge inside Platform Shoreditch that centres on booth-style social gaming.

Design: An industrial interior finished in dark tones and exposed structure. Coloured LED accents and pendant lighting produce low, focused illumination and an energetic, tech-forward look.

Features: The space includes dedicated Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 consoles paired with large freestanding screens and controllers mounted in semi-private booths. The layout provides modular bench seating, low cocktail tables and flexible floor area for both seated and standing play. The room also has Wi‑Fi, air conditioning, a PA system and natural light, plus step‑free access, accessible toilets, own-music permission and the option to bring a DJ.

Ideal for: Small groups and teams seeking a relaxed, social and competitive console-based gaming session in a semi-private setting.

What guests say: The semi-private booths provide a relaxed, competitive atmosphere and attentive, helpful staff service during visits.

Prices

Monday
12:00 – 22:30
from £500 hire fee + min. spend
Per afternoon
12:00 – 17:00
from £500 + £1000 hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
18:00 – 22:30
from £500 + £1500 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
12:00 – 22:30
from £500 hire fee + min. spend
Per afternoon
12:00 – 17:00
from £500 + £1000 hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
18:00 – 22:30
from £500 + £1500 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
12:00 – 23:30
from £500 hire fee + min. spend
Per afternoon
12:00 – 17:00
from £500 + £1000 hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
18:00 – 23:30
from £500 + £2000 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
12:00 – 23:30
from £500 hire fee + min. spend
Per afternoon
12:00 – 17:00
from £500 + £1000 hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
18:00 – 23:30
from £1000 + £2000 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
12:00 – 0:00
from £500 hire fee + min. spend
Per afternoon
12:00 – 17:00
from £500 + £1000 hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
18:00 – 0:00
from £1000 + £2000 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
11:00 – 0:00
from £1000 hire fee + min. spend
Per afternoon
11:00 – 17:00
from £1000 + £2500 hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
18:00 – 0:00
from £1000 + £2000 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
11:00 – 22:00
from £500 hire fee + min. spend
Per afternoon
11:00 – 17:00
from £1000 + £1500 hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
18:00 – 22:00
from £500 + £1000 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee

Capacity

Standing
up to 50
Dining
up to 35

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Halal menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
Complimentary water Complimentary refreshments (such as water, tea, or coffee) for guests at no extra cost
Complimentary tea and coffee
Italian cuisine
External catering allowed Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice
Buyout fee for external catering
Unavailable: Kitchen facilities available for guests
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Flatscreen TV
PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Conference call facilities Equipment for video or phone conferencing during your event
Air conditioner
Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Video Gaming
PlayStation 5
Nintendo Switch
Competitive Socialising
10 Gaming PC's
5 TV Screens
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Quiet space
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
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

Rules of the space

Allowed events

No promoted and ticketed events allowed
Temporary event notices available
No wedding licence

Age policy

Guests under 18 are not allowed after 17:00

Host rules

We are a cashless venue.

Last orders are 30 mins before we close.

If you have any allergies or dietary requirements, please let us know.

Please note that most of our games are for 2-4 players, so head to the bar and grab a drink between button bashing.

Have you read our policy on mini-platformers? Under 18s are allowed in the venue before 5pm everyday, from 5pm we are 18+ only.

We're ZERO tolerance for intolerance - please drink responsibly.

Cancellation policy: Custom

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About Platform Shoreditch

Platform Shoreditch is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

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Location

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Meet your host

Tomaso Portunato
Member of Tagvenue since May 2023
3 Reviews
5 Rating
4h Response time
100% Response rate

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