An event venue with long wooden tables, mismatched chairs, and greenery centerpieces at Big Penny Social.

Big Penny Social

Event Venue

#23 of 314 Pub venues in North East London
#5 of 88 Garden venues in East London
  4 reviews  – 
1 Priestley Way, London, E17 6AL –
Blackhorse Road Station (0.3 mi)
From £200
min. spend
Up to 700
seats
Up to 1400
standing
Venue offers catering
Parking available
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Venue overview

Big Penny Social in Walthamstow offers the UK's largest Beer Hall and East London's biggest beer garden, with a flexible event space perfect for memorable gatherings. Ideal for vibrant summer parties, unique weddings, or lively product launches, it suits groups looking for an energetic and laid-back experience.

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Spaces for hire at Big Penny Social

Event Space at Big Penny Social
Event Space
Event Venue
·
Private space
500 seats
700 standing
Big Penny Social’s versatile Event Space is a dynamic venue designed to accommodate a wide range of events, from corporate away days, conferences, and workshops to gigs, awards ceremonies, film screenings, and unforgettable private parties. Whether you're planning a professional gathering or a high-energy celebration, the space is fully equipped to...
Wi-Fi available
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Projector
Air conditioner
Unavailable: Flipchart
from £4000 minimum spend
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Whole Venue Hire at Big Penny Social
Whole Venue Hire
Event Venue
·
Whole venue
700 seats
1400 standing
Big Penny Social offers an unparalleled venue for exclusive hire, providing 25,000 square feet of versatile space designed to accommodate a wide range of events. Whether you're hosting a high-profile conference, large-scale exhibition, company offsite, or a private celebration, our expansive venue seamlessly adapts to your needs. With exclusive acc...
Wi-Fi available
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Projector
Air conditioner
Unavailable: Flipchart
from £8000 hire fee
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Summer Garden at Big Penny Social
Summer Garden
Outdoor Space
·
Semi-private area
250 seats
400 standing
Big Penny Social's Garden is East London’s largest beer garden, offering a sun-soaked retreat perfect for any occasion. This expansive outdoor space is thoughtfully designed to provide both comfort and atmosphere, featuring lush greenery, stylish parasol umbrellas for shade, and a dedicated shipping container bar serving up a fantastic selection of...
Wi-Fi available
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Unavailable: Flipchart
from £4000 minimum spend
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Large Drinks Area at Big Penny Social
Large Drinks Area
Pub
·
Semi-private area
90 seats
100 standing
Our impressive Beer Hall is always full of life and atmosphere! With a capacity of 450, the Beer Hall can host groups of all sizes from 20 to 100. The perfect location for all group occasions, from birthday drinks to that well overdue family get together! With many different areas, from cosy booths to sociable bench seating in the heart of the hall...
Wi-Fi available
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Projector
Air conditioner
Unavailable: Flipchart
from £1000 minimum spend
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Smaller Drinks Area at Big Penny Social
Smaller Drinks Area
Pub
·
Semi-private area
24 seats
50 standing
Our smaller drinks area is ideal for any group events with up to 50 persons standing. From birthday cocktails to that long-overdue family gathering! On Friday and Saturday nights, DJs take the decks from 8 p.m. to closure, ensuring that everyone has a fantastic time. We provide a seasonal menu that includes local foods, rotating beers, sourdoug...
Wi-Fi available
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Projector
Air conditioner
Unavailable: Flipchart
from £200 minimum spend
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Walthamstow-On-Sea at Big Penny Social
Walthamstow-On-Sea
Outdoor Space
·
Private space
150 standing
Escape to Walthamstow-on-Sea, the ultimate summer party destination! Our pop-up beach brings the seaside straight to East London, offering the perfect urban escape for sun-soaked celebrations. Feel the soft sand between your toes as you sip on refreshing frozen cocktails, ice-cold beers, and classic summer spritzes, all served from our vibrant beac...
Wi-Fi available
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Unavailable: Flipchart
from £2000 minimum spend
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Medium Drinks Area at Big Penny Social
Medium Drinks Area
Pub
·
Semi-private area
50 seats
60 standing
Our Medium Drinks Area is a perfect location for all group occasions, from birthday drinks to that well overdue family get together! On Friday and Saturday nights we have DJ's taking to the decks from 8pm until close, ensuring a good time is had by all. We offer a seasonal menu featuring local ingredients, rotating beers, sourdough pizzas, and Su...
Wi-Fi available
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Projector
Air conditioner
Unavailable: Flipchart
from £500 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 10 months ago
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Reviews and ratings

4.8
Communication
4.8
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Deniz C.
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Excellent communication
5.0
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Seyi
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Excellent communication
5.0
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Otis K.
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Excellent communication
5.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
7:00 – 23:00
from £200 min. spend
Event Space
7:00 – 23:00
from £3000 hire fee + min. spend
Whole Venue Hire
9:00 – 23:00
from £8000 hire fee per day
Summer Garden
7:00 – 22:00
from £3000 hire fee + min. spend
Smaller Drinks Area
12:00 – 23:00
from £200 min. spend
Medium Drinks Area
12:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Large Drinks Area
12:00 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
Walthamstow-On-Sea
12:00 – 22:00
from £2000 min. spend
Tuesday
7:00 – 23:00
from £200 min. spend
Event Space
7:00 – 23:00
from £3000 hire fee + min. spend
Whole Venue Hire
9:00 – 23:00
from £8000 hire fee per day
Summer Garden
7:00 – 22:00
from £3000 hire fee + min. spend
Smaller Drinks Area
12:00 – 23:00
from £200 min. spend
Medium Drinks Area
12:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Large Drinks Area
12:00 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
Walthamstow-On-Sea
12:00 – 22:00
from £2000 min. spend
Wednesday
7:00 – 23:00
from £200 min. spend
Event Space
7:00 – 23:00
from £3000 hire fee + min. spend
Whole Venue Hire
9:00 – 23:00
from £8000 hire fee per day
Summer Garden
7:00 – 22:00
from £3000 hire fee + min. spend
Smaller Drinks Area
12:00 – 23:00
from £200 min. spend
Medium Drinks Area
12:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Large Drinks Area
12:00 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
Walthamstow-On-Sea
12:00 – 22:00
from £2000 min. spend
Thursday
7:00 – 0:00
from £200 min. spend
Event Space
7:00 – 0:00
from £3000 hire fee + min. spend
Whole Venue Hire
9:00 – 0:00
from £12000 hire fee per day
Summer Garden
7:00 – 22:00
from £4000 hire fee + min. spend
Smaller Drinks Area
12:00 – 23:00
from £200 min. spend
Medium Drinks Area
12:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Large Drinks Area
12:00 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
Walthamstow-On-Sea
12:00 – 22:00
from £2000 min. spend
Friday
7:00 – 1:00
from £200 min. spend
Event Space
7:00 – 1:00
from £5000 hire fee + min. spend
Whole Venue Hire
9:00 – 1:00
from £15000 hire fee per day
Summer Garden
7:00 – 22:00
from £5000 hire fee + min. spend
Smaller Drinks Area
12:00 – 23:00
from £200 min. spend
Medium Drinks Area
12:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Large Drinks Area
12:00 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
Walthamstow-On-Sea
12:00 – 22:00
from £2000 min. spend
Saturday
7:00 – 1:00
from £200 min. spend
Event Space
7:00 – 1:00
from £5000 hire fee + min. spend
Whole Venue Hire
9:00 – 1:00
from £25000 hire fee per day
Summer Garden
7:00 – 22:00
from £5000 hire fee + min. spend
Smaller Drinks Area
12:00 – 23:00
from £200 min. spend
Medium Drinks Area
12:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Large Drinks Area
12:00 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
Walthamstow-On-Sea
12:00 – 22:00
from £2000 min. spend
Sunday
7:00 – 1:00
from £200 min. spend
Event Space
7:00 – 1:00
from £5000 hire fee + min. spend
Whole Venue Hire
9:00 – 0:00
from £12000 hire fee per day
Summer Garden
7:00 – 22:00
from £5000 hire fee + min. spend
Smaller Drinks Area
12:00 – 23:00
from £200 min. spend
Medium Drinks Area
12:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Large Drinks Area
12:00 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
Walthamstow-On-Sea
12:00 – 22:00
from £2000 min. spend
Pricing updated by venue 10 months ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 1 verified user

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 1400
standing
Up to 700
seats
In-house catering
External catering allowed
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About Big Penny Social

Big Penny Social is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

Welcome to Big Penny Social, a unique destination venue in Walthamstow for up to 1,400 guests; featuring the UK’s largest Beer Hall, East London’s biggest beer garden and an incredible and flexible event space. Whether you’re planning a legendary summer party (we even have a seasonal pop up beach), a conference with a twist, a wedding, exhibition, product launch or even a live gig, we’ve got the space and vibe to make it unforgettable.

We have table tennis, table football, darts and arcade games throughout the building, top notch AV with two massive LED screens, and we’re fully accessible. We’re just a 5-minute stroll from Blackhorse Road Station and only 20 minutes from Kings Cross, with easy access from all over London.

FAQ

Cancellations 30 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 30 days to 7 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 7 days are non-refundable.

At Big Penny Social, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available
  • Bringing your own catering/food is allowed
  • Refreshments for guests are offered

  • Free parking is available on-site: 4 spaces
  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at Big Penny Social:

  • Large Drinks Area hosting 100 guests: £629.60
  • Smaller Drinks Area hosting 20 guests: £50
  • Medium Drinks Area hosting 50 guests: £250

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

Big Penny Social is located at 1 Priestley Way, in Walthamstow, London. The nearest metro station is Blackhorse Road Station.

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