The Factory

Warehouse

#57 of 1102 Event Space venues in East London
#4 of 165 Classroom venues in North East London
  41 reviews  – 
21 Shacklewell Lane, London, E8 2DA
Dalston Kingsland Station (0.2 mi)
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Mehmed Unluer
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Response time: Within a few hours
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26 verified clients rated their communication with the venue manager as 5. They appreciated the manager's professionalism and quick response times.
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Venue overview

Industrial-style warehouse in Dalston, home to creative brands, pod spaces, and a charming French-inspired café. Great for pop-up events, art showcases, or unique private celebrations.

This is an AI-generated summary based on client reviews and venue profile

Spaces for hire at The Factory

The Factory Pod 16
Pop Up Shop
·
Whole venue
40 seats
52 standing
Book 2 hr. minimum
Discover the captivating allure of our stunning warehouse conversion space available for hire within The Factory venue. Step into a realm of creative possibilities within our expertly designed Pod, where polished concrete floors, exposed brick walls, and high ceilings seamlessly blend historic build quality with contemporary aesthetics. Ideal for ...

Wi-Fi available
Play your own music

Pod 4
Pop Up Shop
·
Whole venue
25 seats
40 standing
Book 8 hr. minimum
Step into a world where beauty and adaptability converge in our stunning warehouse conversion Pod, available for hire within The Factory venue. Bathed in natural light that cascades through its ceiling-height windows by day, and enhanced by adjustable spotlights that beautifully illuminate your product or artwork during the evening, this space en...

Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Storage space
Play your own music

Reviews and ratings

4.9
2 new reviews from verified users within the last 6 months
15 recent guests highly rated amenities, location and service quality
Amenities
4.8
Cleanliness
4.8
Location
4.8
Service quality
4.9
Value for money
4.9
Communication
5.0
Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
AW
Antonio W.
Verified review
Event Space · 50 guests · August 2026 · The Factory Pod 16
The pod was very good.
4.7
RR
Rares R.
Verified review
Art Studio · 3 guests · June 2026 · Pod 4
Great location with big windows providing natural light Good place for a photoshoot session
4.8
JS
Jai S.
Verified review
Photo Shoot · 17 guests · August 2025 · The Factory Pod 16
Great assistance and help leading up to the day and on the day itself. Can’t fault the service and the space itself was perfect.
5.0
PM
Pastor M.
Verified review
Pop Up Event · 40 guests · August 2025 · Pod 4
Venue was great for our event and Mehmed did above and beyond to be helpful and make our even successful. Would definitely want to book again for other events in the future.
5.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
9:00 – 21:00
from £264–£288 hire fee per day
The Factory Pod 16
9:00 – 21:00
from £264 hire fee per day
Pod 4
9:00 – 21:00
from £288 hire fee per day
Tuesday
9:00 – 21:00
from £264–£288 hire fee per day
The Factory Pod 16
9:00 – 21:00
from £264 hire fee per day
Pod 4
9:00 – 21:00
from £288 hire fee per day
Wednesday
9:00 – 21:00
from £264–£288 hire fee per day
The Factory Pod 16
9:00 – 21:00
from £264 hire fee per day
Pod 4
9:00 – 21:00
from £288 hire fee per day
Thursday
9:00 – 21:00
from £264–£288 hire fee per day
The Factory Pod 16
9:00 – 21:00
from £264 hire fee per day
Pod 4
9:00 – 21:00
from £288 hire fee per day
Friday
9:00 – 21:00
from £264–£288 hire fee per day
The Factory Pod 16
9:00 – 21:00
from £264 hire fee per day
Pod 4
9:00 – 21:00
from £288 hire fee per day
Saturday
9:00 – 21:00
from £264–£288 hire fee per day
The Factory Pod 16
9:00 – 21:00
from £264 hire fee per day
Pod 4
9:00 – 21:00
from £288 hire fee per day
Sunday
9:00 – 21:00
from £264–£288 hire fee per day
The Factory Pod 16
9:00 – 21:00
from £264 hire fee per day
Pod 4
9:00 – 21:00
from £288 hire fee per day

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 52
standing
Up to 40
seats
External catering allowed
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
BYO alcohol
Unavailable: In-house catering
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Alcohol provided

About The Factory

The Factory is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

The Factory is a warehouse venue that operates as a hub for creative independent brands, combining retail, exhibition and event activity under one roof.

Venue highlights: A cluster of modular retail 'pod' units can be hired for pop-up shops, product showcases and brand activations set inside open-plan circulation. The in-house café Ginette provides counter service and grab-and-go snacks to support daytime markets and launch events. A flexible gallery area caters for rotating exhibitions and artisan markets, and the venue offers onsite delivery and event support as part of promoted, ticketed hires.

Best for: Pop-up retail and brand activations, markets and ticketed pop-up events, art exhibitions and creative workshops.

Location: Dalston, an area defined by independent retailers, regular markets and a strong creative scene. The neighbourhood's mix of cafes, bars and market streets gives guests practical options to continue socialising after an event.

What guests say: The in-house café Ginette serves well-made coffee and simple French snacks with friendly counter service. The venue's event areas accommodate markets and rotating exhibitions that display a wide variety of stalls and artworks.

FAQ

Yes, you need to arrange your own insurance while hiring the space.

Yes, you can bring your own drinks.

Yes, water access is available.

Cancellations 60 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 60 days to 30 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 30 days are non-refundable.

Event date of a confirmed booking can be changed to another date within 6 months from the original date, at no cost.

At The Factory, the following catering options are available:

  • Bringing your own catering/food is allowed
  • Bringing your own alcohol is allowed

  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at The Factory:

  • The Factory Pod 16 hosting 52 guests: £316.80
  • Pod 4 hosting 3 guests: £345.60

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

The Factory is located at 21 Shacklewell Lane, in Dalston, London. The nearest metro station is Dalston Kingsland Station.

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