An event space in a railway arch with exposed brick walls, arched ceiling, and rows of chairs facing large screens at 26 Leake Street.
An event space in a railway arch with brick ceilings, dramatic red lighting, and branded display stands at 26 Leake Street.
An event space in a railway arch with dramatic stage lighting and a lively crowd at 26 Leake Street.
An event space in a railway arch with exposed brick walls, vaulted ceilings, and warm ambient lighting at 26 Leake Street.

Exclusive Venue Hire at 26 Leake Street

Event Space in a Railway Arch
·
Whole venue
26 leake street, London, SE1 7NN –
Waterloo Station (0.1 mi)
Up to 270
seats
Up to 1150
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

A vaulted underground club venue centred on club-grade sound and flexible production setups.

Design: The interior occupies arched brick tunnels and a low vaulted ceiling, combining exposed services and industrial finishes for a raw club aesthetic. Focused stage lighting and pockets of darkness create strong silhouettes and a compact performance feel.

Features: A PA system and house speakers are installed, and the venue permits external DJs and owners to play their own music. An on-site bar serves beer, wine, spirits and cocktails, and food is available for dine-in. Step-free access, accessible toilets and wheelchair access are provided, alongside Wi‑Fi and air conditioning.

Ideal for: Music promoters and social groups seeking a high-energy standing reception and an informal, music-focused tone.

What guests say: The space is atmospheric and notable for its evolving graffiti and street-art character. The venue's staff are friendly and helpful when arranging events.

Prices

Monday
6:00 – 2:00
from £15300 hire fee per day
Per day
6:00 – 2:00
from £15300 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
6:00 – 2:00
from £15300 hire fee per day
Per day
6:00 – 2:00
from £15300 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
6:00 – 2:00
from £15300 hire fee per day
Per day
6:00 – 2:00
from £15300 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
6:00 – 2:00
from £15300 hire fee per day
Per day
6:00 – 2:00
from £15300 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
6:00 – 2:00
from £15300 hire fee per day
Per day
6:00 – 2:00
from £15300 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
6:00 – 2:00
from £15300 hire fee per day
Per day
6:00 – 2:00
from £15300 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
6:00 – 2:00
from £15300 hire fee per day
Per day
6:00 – 2:00
from £15300 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
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Pricing updated by venue 3 months ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 1150
Dining
up to 160
Theatre
up to 270
Cabaret
up to 120

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Halal menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
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
Lighting equipment Professional lighting equipment for photography and filming
Backdrops Photography backdrops available
Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
Quiet space
Soundproof Soundproofed room for noise control
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Reception
Smoking Area
Blank Canvas
Separate Entrance
Early Access
Breakout Spaces
Parking Nearby
Internal Catering
Dry Hire Available
Wifi
Extended License Available
Close to Transport Links
Audio Equipment
Restroom
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Natural light
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Dance floor
Unavailable: Mirrors
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
Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
Temporary event notices available
No wedding licence

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day

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Reviews and ratings

(37 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
JO
Jenny O.
Verified review
Presentation · 200 guests · February 2023
Mac was laid-back but helpful. The whole team were great and the venue is super cool.
N/A!
5.0
MS
Martina S.
Verified review
Private Party · 500 guests · September 2022
Mac was a fantastic venue manager and helped us massively from day 1 till the end of the event. He gave us great advice and he was vey fast replying to messages and emails. The location is great and the venue is very beautiful.
4.8
AP
Alvern P.
Verified review
Pop Up Event · 424 guests · August 2022
I had no issues with the venue, from security to the bar staff. Security was perlite, bar staff went beyond the call of duty to ensure the VIPs were taken care of. Mac is a good manager and host. The screen and sound tech were very helpful. We had a lovely morning.
5.0
JG
Joanne G.
Verified review
Nightclub · 150 guests · January 2019
Everyone commented on how lovely the bar staff and security guys were, and Jess the manager was very helpful indeed. We’d thoroughly recommend The Rat Bar to others for a private party.
5.0

About 26 Leake Street

26 Leake Street is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

Location

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Meet your host

Amy Tanner
Member of Tagvenue since July 2018
37 Reviews
4.8 Rating
5h Response time
92% Response rate

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