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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.

Offers and packages

Menu

 Christmas menu

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 4 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
  • 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 (TENs) 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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