Big Penny Social

Event Venue

#49 of 654 Birthday Party venues in North East London
#65 of 3765 40th Birthday Party venues in London
  7 reviews  – 
1 Priestley Way, London, E17 6AL –
Blackhorse Road Station (0.3 mi)
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Venue overview

Warehouse-style microbrewery in East London with a huge beer hall, sunny garden, and rotating beer selections. Perfect for lively parties with DJs, dancing, and casual celebrations.

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Spaces for hire at Big Penny Social

Event Space

Event Space
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Private space
500 seats
700 standing
Big Penny Social’s versatile Event Space is a dynamic, adaptable venue with capacity for up to 700 standing guests, making it an ideal setting for everything from corporate events and conferences to awards ceremonies, dining, live performance and parties. Designed as a flexible blank canvas, the space can be configured to suit your event, whether ...

Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Projector
Flatscreen TV
PA system / music speakers
Storage space
Play your own music

from £4000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 1 week ago
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Whole Venue Hire

Event Venue
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Whole venue
700 seats
1800 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
Natural light
Air conditioner
Projector
Flatscreen TV
PA system / music speakers
Storage space
Play your own music

from £8000 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 1 week ago
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Summer Garden

Outdoor Space
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Semi-private area
250 seats
400 standing
The Summer Garden is a semi-private outdoor space at Big Penny Social, defined by a large, sunlit beer-garden character that opens onto an informal outdoor social area. Design: The garden presents an open timber-deck layout framed by low industrial buildings and clear sightlines across the space. The appearance is casual and colourful, marked by s...

Wi-Fi available
Natural light
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music

from £4000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 1 week ago
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Big Penny Beach Club

Outdoor Space
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Private space
150 standing
Escape to Walthamstow-on-Sea to the Big Penny Beach Club, 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 ...

Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Flatscreen TV
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music

from £2000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 1 week ago
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Smaller Drinks Area

Function Room
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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
Natural light
Air conditioner
Projector
Flatscreen TV
PA system / music speakers

from £200 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 1 week ago
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Large Drinks Area

Hall
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Semi-private area
90 seats
100 standing
Large Drinks Area is a semi-private outdoor space in Big Penny Social centred on long communal wooden picnic benches and sheltered tables for casual outdoor drinking. Design: The area sits against a brick, warehouse-style façade and arranges timber benches, planter boxes and parasols into a courtyard-like layout. The lighting relies on daylight by...

Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Projector
Flatscreen TV
PA system / music speakers

from £1000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 1 week ago
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Medium Drinks Area

Bar
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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
Natural light
Air conditioner
Projector
Flatscreen TV
PA system / music speakers

from £500 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 1 week ago
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Flukes

Event Space
·
Private space
100 seats
200 standing
Flukes is an Event Space in Big Penny Social and a curtained semi-private area that can be closed off from the main beer hall to create a more contained booking. Design: The space features warm, low-level lighting, dark wood finishes and bold neon signage that together form an intimate, compact corner within an otherwise industrial setting. Featu...

Wi-Fi available
Flatscreen TV
PA system / music speakers
Conference call facilities
Play your own music

from £1000 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 2 weeks ago
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Big Penny Studio

Outdoor Space
·
Private space
150 seats
250 standing
Big Penny Studio is our brand-new event space — smart, flexible, and seamlessly connected to the wider Big Penny Social. Now available to hire, it’s perfect for everything from private parties to corporate gatherings. In November, The Studio will undergo a festive transformation, featuring a stylish Christmas makeover complete with curling lanes —...

Wi-Fi available
Projector
Flatscreen TV
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music

from £700 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 1 week ago
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Reviews and ratings

4.9
1 new review from verified user within the last 6 months
1 recent guest highly rated amenities, cleanliness, location, service quality and catering
Amenities
5.0
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
5.0
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Catering
5.0
Communication
4.2

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RR
Ren R.
Verified review
Boat · 60 guests · August 2026 · Big Penny Beach Club

The service from start to finish was amazing, the food was delicious and it's defo worth the money! We had 3 rounds of food, and unlimited ice cream. They also do very good drink deals - all very much fun and would do again!

5.0
EY
Elysia Y.
Verified review
Excellent communication

Thank you so much for your prompt and detailed responses.

5.0
RW
Robyn W.
Verified review
Very poor communication

Not able to give a quote without me having to give my contact details to be contacted via email??

1.0
DC
Deniz C.
Verified review
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
Big Penny Beach Club
12:00 – 22:00
from £2000 min. spend
Big Penny Studio
12:00 – 23:00
from £700 hire fee per day
Flukes
12:00 – 23:00
from £1000 hire fee per day
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
Big Penny Beach Club
12:00 – 22:00
from £2000 min. spend
Big Penny Studio
12:00 – 23:00
from £700 hire fee per day
Flukes
12:00 – 23:00
from £1000 hire fee per day
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
Big Penny Beach Club
12:00 – 22:00
from £2000 min. spend
Big Penny Studio
12:00 – 23:00
from £700 hire fee per day
Flukes
12:00 – 23:00
from £1000 hire fee per day
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
Big Penny Beach Club
12:00 – 22:00
from £2000 min. spend
Big Penny Studio
12:00 – 23:00
from £700 hire fee per day
Flukes
12:00 – 23:00
from £1000 hire fee per day
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
Big Penny Beach Club
12:00 – 22:00
from £2000 min. spend
Big Penny Studio
12:00 – 23:00
from £700 hire fee per day
Flukes
12:00 – 23:00
from £1000 hire fee per day
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
Big Penny Beach Club
12:00 – 22:00
from £2000 min. spend
Big Penny Studio
12:00 – 23:00
from £700 hire fee per day
Flukes
12:00 – 23:00
from £1000 hire fee per day
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
Big Penny Beach Club
12:00 – 22:00
from £2000 min. spend
Big Penny Studio
12:00 – 23:00
from £700 hire fee per day
Flukes
12:00 – 23:00
from £1000 hire fee per day
Pricing updated by venue 2 weeks 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 1800
standing
Up to 700
seats
In-house catering
British
cuisine
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.

Big Penny Social is a unique large-scale events venue in Walthamstow, East London, with space for up to 1,800 guests. Just a 5-minute walk from Blackhorse Road Station and around 20 minutes from King’s Cross, it offers a characterful and flexible alternative to central London venues.

Home to the UK’s largest beer hall, one of East London’s biggest beer gardens and a range of versatile indoor and outdoor event spaces, Big Penny Social is ideal for corporate events, private parties, conferences, weddings, Christmas parties, summer parties, exhibitions, product launches, live music and brand activations.

Event Spaces & Facilities:
🎊 Flexible indoor and outdoor spaces for up to 1,800 guests
🍻 UK’s largest beer hall, ideal for parties, receptions and corporate events
🌿 Large outdoor beer garden, perfect for summer events
🪩 Performance stages, dancefloors and DJ booths for live entertainment
🍸 Speakeasy-style cocktail bar and games hall
🎯 Interactive entertainment including karaoke, darts, shuffleboard and American Pro pool
🥌 Four indoor curling lanes, available November–January
🥂 Flexible food and drink packages for events of all sizes
🎤 Live music and entertainment capabilities for gigs and large-scale events

Upstairs at Big Penny Social, Flukes is a stylish, nostalgic games hall available for private hire. Inspired by traditional social clubs, it features rich colours, velvet curtains and statement interiors, alongside interactive darts, shuffleboard, pool tables and private karaoke rooms. Flukes is ideal for team socials, networking events, birthday parties, Christmas parties and private gatherings.

Whether you’re planning a large corporate event, conference, wedding, party, product launch, exhibition, team building event or private celebration, Big Penny Social offers the flexibility, entertainment and atmosphere to create an event that feels anything but ordinary.

FAQ

Yes, external catering is permitted for a private hire; however, there is no kitchen available for guests to prepare or heat food.

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 75 guests: £700
  • Smaller Drinks Area hosting 30 guests: £100
  • 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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