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The Old Blue Last

Pub

#10 of 1103 Party venues in East London
#5 of 2392 40th Birthday Party venues in Central London
  9 reviews  – 
38 Great Eastern Street, London, EC2A 3ES –
Old Street Station (0.3 mi)
From £150
hire fee
Up to 150
seats
Up to 150
standing
Venue doesn’t offer catering
Parking not available
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Spaces for hire at The Old Blue Last

The Flat at The Old Blue Last

The Flat
Bar
·
Private space
70 seats
70 standing
The Flat is a Private Bar in The Old Blue Last that functions as an intimate upstairs live-music room with a compact layout centred on bar service and performance. Design: The Flat shows dark-painted timber floors and deep-painted walls paired with reclaimed-wood seating and a mirror-backed bar. The Flat uses low ceilings, exposed bulbs and simple...
Alcohol licence until 2:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £150 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
Enquire now
Live Room at The Old Blue Last

Live Room
Event Space
·
Private space
150 seats
150 standing
Our live music venue, located on the second floor, is perfect for an event. The space would be completely private, with its own bar, dedicated staff, and restrooms conveniently located on the same level. A photobooth is also available for your guests, and we can customize the logo to brand it towards your event. The room is fully equipped for li...
Alcohol licence until 2:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £1500 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
Enquire now
Red Room at The Old Blue Last

Red Room
Event Space
·
Private space
25 seats
25 standing
Our Red Room is located next to our main bar & dancefloor area on the ground floor. The space holds around 25 people seated.
Alcohol licence until 2:00
Alcohol licence extension
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music
from £200 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
Enquire now

Reviews and ratings

4.9
2 new reviews from verified users within the last 6 months
2 recent guests highly rated location and service quality
Amenities
4.5
Cleanliness
4.5
Location
5.0
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Communication
5.0

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.

KP
Kate P.
Verified review
Party · 40 guests · October 2026 · The Flat

Venue was amazing for my 30th birthday party. I was allowed to take my own decorations and some snacks which was amazing. Venue had also put out some candles which made the place feel vibey as well. Great drinks stock and I was allowed to play my own music which was fab! All my guests loved the venue.

Nothing

5.0
LC
Lydia C.
Verified review
Birthday Party · 60 guests · September 2026 · The Flat

Great space, staff are friendly and helpful, can actually use the space for the full time and have music on full etc they don’t try to limit that. Having the private access to your own toilets and a bar is great as well.

Nothing! Bins in the loos did need emptying when I got there to set up and soon as I told the staff it was done, so honestly just showed how keen they were to be helpful. Lots of guests commented what a great space it was for a party.

4.7
SH
Sophie H.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0
KP
Kate P.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
11:30 – 2:00
from £150 hire fee
The Flat
12:00 – 2:00
from £150 hire fee
Live Room
12:00 – 0:30
from £1500 min. spend
Red Room
11:30 – 2:00
from £400 min. spend
Tuesday
11:30 – 2:00
from £150 hire fee
The Flat
12:00 – 2:00
from £150 hire fee
Live Room
12:00 – 0:30
from £1500 min. spend
Red Room
11:30 – 2:00
from £400 min. spend
Wednesday
11:30 – 2:00
from £150 hire fee
The Flat
12:00 – 2:00
from £150 hire fee
Live Room
12:00 – 0:30
from £1500 min. spend
Red Room
11:30 – 2:00
from £400 min. spend
Thursday
11:30 – 2:00
from £150 hire fee
The Flat
12:00 – 2:00
from £150 hire fee
Live Room
12:00 – 0:30
from £1500 min. spend
Red Room
11:30 – 2:00
from £400 min. spend
Friday
12:00 – 3:00
from £150 hire fee
The Flat
12:00 – 3:00
from £150 hire fee
Live Room
12:00 – 2:00
from £2000 min. spend
Red Room
12:00 – 2:00
from £200 min. spend
Saturday
12:00 – 2:00
from £180 hire fee
The Flat
12:00 – 2:00
from £180 hire fee
Live Room
12:00 – 2:00
from £2000 min. spend
Red Room
12:00 – 2:00
from £200 min. spend
Sunday
11:30 – 2:00
from £150 hire fee
The Flat
12:00 – 2:00
from £150 hire fee
Live Room
12:00 – 0:30
from £1500 min. spend
Red Room
11:30 – 2:00
from £400 min. spend
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 3 verified users

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 150
standing
Up to 150
seats
External catering allowed
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: In-house catering
Unavailable: Parking available
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About The Old Blue Last

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

Three floor, east-London boozer with 300 years of history. Each floor offering something different and unique from a live gig venue, cosy speak easy to an intimate private room.

From office parties, weddings, birthdays and a general night out on the town we have you covered! Our live room has hosted events for the likes of the Arctic Monkeys, Amy Winehouse, IDLES, George Ezra and more.

Usually booked for
Party

Typically for 40-60 guests and costs about £150.

"Venue was amazing for my 30th birthday party."

- Kate P. Oct 2026

Usually booked for
Birthday Party

Typically for 50-60 guests and costs about £1,800.

"Having the private access to your own toilets and a bar is great as well."

- Lydia C. Sep 2026

FAQ

Yes, snacks can be brought into the venue.

Yes, the venue has both draught and bottled beers available from the bar.

The Flat is on the floor above the music venue.

No. It is an 18-plus venue, but guests must bring ID as there is security on the doors.

Cancellations up to 24 hours from event start time will receive a full refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 24 hours are non-refundable.

At The Old Blue Last, the following catering options are available:

  • Bringing your own catering/food is allowed

The Old Blue Last does not offer parking facilities.

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at The Old Blue Last:

  • The Flat hosting 40 guests: £2242.08
  • Red Room hosting 15 guests: £360

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

The Old Blue Last is located at 38 Great Eastern Street, in Shoreditch, London. The nearest metro station is Old Street Station.

Yes! Here's what guests who have hosted their birthdays at this venue say:

  • Lydia C. rated it 4.7/5 stars
    'Great space, staff are friendly and helpful, can actually use the space for the full time and have music on full etc they don’t try to limit that. Having the private access to your own toilets and a bar is great as well.'

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