Big Fridge

Event Venue

#37 of 206 Children's Birthday Party venues in North East London
Compressor House, London, E16 2QU
Royal Albert Station (0.1 mi)
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Spaces for hire at Big Fridge

Full Venue
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Whole venue
550 seats
750 standing
Book 2 hr. minimum
The defining quality of The Big Fridge is its sheer volume of space. The high ceilings, long sightlines and deep interior give productions a sense of freedom and spectacle that’s rare in London. This is unapologetically industrial. Exposed brick, weathered surfaces, metal beams, original dockside infrastructure and remnants of its working past all...

Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
Conference call facilities
Storage space
Play your own music

Prices and opening hours

Monday
6:00 – 6:30
from £5000 hire fee per day
Full Venue
6:00 – 6:30
from £5000 hire fee per day
Tuesday
6:00 – 6:30
from £5000 hire fee per day
Full Venue
6:00 – 6:30
from £5000 hire fee per day
Wednesday
6:00 – 6:30
from £5000 hire fee per day
Full Venue
6:00 – 6:30
from £5000 hire fee per day
Thursday
6:00 – 6:30
from £5000 hire fee per day
Full Venue
6:00 – 6:30
from £5000 hire fee per day
Friday
6:00 – 6:30
from £5000 hire fee per day
Full Venue
6:00 – 6:30
from £5000 hire fee per day
Saturday
6:00 – 6:30
from £5000 hire fee per day
Full Venue
6:00 – 6:30
from £5000 hire fee per day
Sunday
6:00 – 6:30
from £5000 hire fee per day
Full Venue
6:00 – 6:30
from £5000 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 750
standing
Up to 550
seats
In-house catering
External catering allowed
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
BYO alcohol
Unavailable: Accommodation available

About Big Fridge

Big Fridge is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

Compressor House is an extraordinary Grade II-listed industrial landmark on the edge of Royal Albert Dock in London’s Royal Docks (E16). Built in 1914 as a cold-storage and cargo facility for the working docks, the building retains the raw power, scale and texture of London’s maritime past while now being reimagined as a cultural destination.

Set directly on the waterfront with uninterrupted dockside views, Compressor House offers filmmakers a rare blend of monumental architecture and atmospheric decay - vaulted ceilings, exposed brick, steel gantries, original rails, heavy machinery remnants, cavernous halls and dramatic industrial sightlines that feel both timeless and cinematic.

Unlike many repurposed industrial sites, Compressor House has preserved its authentic character. The vast interior spaces can read as anything from dystopian future, secret lair, underground bunker, underground lab, abandoned factory, high-security facility, historical warehouse, art installation space or immersive performance arena. The exterior - with its iconic red brick façade, towering windows and waterside setting - delivers instant visual impact on screen.

Located moments from Royal Albert DLR and a short walk from the Elizabeth Line at Custom House, the site is logistically strong for crew access while still feeling removed from the intensity of central London. The surrounding Royal Docks landscape - cranes, water, sky, bridges and wide horizons - provides a striking backdrop for exterior shoots, car work, drone shots and night filming.

As Compressor House enters a new chapter as a cultural and creative hub, it is uniquely positioned to welcome high-end film, TV, fashion and commercial productions that want scale, authenticity and architectural drama in one of London’s most distinctive waterfront locations.

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 Fridge, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available
  • Bringing your own catering/food is allowed
  • Bringing your own alcohol is allowed

  • Free parking is available on-site: 20 spaces
  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Big Fridge is located at Compressor House, in Docklands, London. The nearest metro station is Royal Albert Station.

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