An event space in a bar with gaming stations, neon lighting, and booth seating at Platform Shoreditch.

The Squad bay at Platform Shoreditch

Event Space in a Bar
·
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 your all-in-one play-and-party hub right by the bar: four console stations (each with Nintendo Switch and PS5 loaded with fan-favourites), an esports stage with 10 high-end PCs for competitive titles, and a generous F&B area with board games for chilled-out rounds between matches. Perfect for team socials, mixed-ability groups, and mini-tournaments—grab a drink, rotate between stations, and let the scoreboard (and the delicisour food) do the bonding.

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
Note: 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
Note: 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
Note: 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
Note: 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
Note: 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
Note: 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
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Pricing updated by venue 1 day ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 50
Dining
up to 35

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
Halal menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
Complimentary water
Complimentary tea and coffee
Italian cuisine
External catering allowed
Buyout fee for external catering
Kitchen facilities available for guests
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 1:00 (extension available)
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Flatscreen TV
PA system / speakers
Conference call facilities
Air conditioner
Natural light
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Video Gaming
PlayStation 5
Nintendo Switch
Competitive Socialising
10 Gaming PC's
5 TV Screens
Projector
Whiteboard
Flipchart
Storage space
Quiet space
Alcohol licence

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music
Bring your own DJ
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Accessible toilets
Ground level
Accessible parking spot available
Lift to all floors
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

Prepare to find your inner competitor, whether you lean towards contemporary gaming or yearn for the nostalgia of yesteryears.

You can either go all-in with your gaming prowess or take a more relaxed approach, and our attentive hosts are on hand to make sure your experience is top-notch. We provide 10 semi-private video game booths, each furnished with both Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5, along with an E-sports stage featuring 10 high-performance gaming PCs. Switching between gaming consoles is made simple with just a touch.

Our menu features signature cocktails, craft beer, delectable wood-fired pizzas, a diverse range of soft drinks, and low-alcohol options, ensuring there's something for every palate.

Perfect for corporate events, team building, networking events, kids events, birthday parties, hen and stag dos, or just a memorable night out with friends.

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Location

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