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Boiler House

152 Brick Lane, London, Tower Hamlets, E1 6RU

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Ewan-M, CC BY-SA 2.0
Boiler House entrance at 152 Brick Lane, photographed in 2012 when the venue served as a food hall.
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Licence: CC BY-SA 2.0 Photo source

Hire price: On requestcontact the venue
Capacity: 500250 seated · 500 standing
Rooms: 1bookable space
Kitchen: No kitchennot available

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Capacity: Up to 500
Spaces: 1 to book

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Directions

Prices as published by the venue, checked 28 days ago. Confirm with them before you book.

About this venue

The Truman Brewery's Grade II-listed Boiler House is a large industrial event space with a mezzanine, skylights, Brick Lane entrance, and private courtyards with a walled garden. The operator lists a 10,155 sq ft venue with capacity for 500. Conferences, parties, exhibitions, markets, product launches and live music are among its published event uses. Hire enquiries go directly to the Truman Brewery; confirm the event layout, furniture, catering and licence arrangements with the venue.

Facilities

Catering & space

Kitchen availableCanvas marks kitchen facilities/full catering kitchen unavailable; external caterers and dry hire are listed instead. Confirm arrangements with the venue.No
Bar on siteNot confirmed
Tables and chairs includedCanvas marks tables and chairs unavailable; confirm whether furniture can be hired separately.No
StageCanvas marks a stage unavailable; confirm staging requirements with the operator.No
Garden or outdoor spacePrivate courtyard and walled garden provide outdoor event space.Yes

Access & accessibility

On-site parkingNot confirmed
Step-free accessA May 2026 event listing reports wheelchair access. The operator brochure says guest access is via Brick Lane at street level; Canvas marks wheelchair support unavailable. Confirm the accessible route and toilet arrangements directly with the venue.Yes
ToiletsThe operator brochure lists 3 male and 6 female toilets; accessible-toilet equipment is not described.Yes
Accessible toiletNot confirmed

Permissions & licensing

Alcohol allowedThe council licensing extract records on-sales alcohol activity, with stated finishing hours of 23:00 or 01:00 when required works are approved. The operator brochure says licensed, while Canvas marks the venue alcohol licence/BYO and venue-provided alcohol unavailable; confirm exact bar and service arrangements for your booking.Conditional
Amplified music allowedThe operator lists live music and the council schedule includes regulated entertainment; Canvas notes noise restrictions and a TEN may be needed for later amplified finishes.Conditional
Late licence availableThe council extract lists licensable activity until 23:00, with a 01:00 finish only when required works are completed to the responsible authority's satisfaction. Canvas also notes noise restrictions and a possible TEN for later amplified finishes; confirm current conditions.Conditional
Bouncy castles allowedNot confirmed
Dog friendlyNot confirmed

Connectivity & extras

Wi-FiWiFi and wired internet are listed; the operator says its dedicated service provider can arrange connectivity, so confirm any charge or service level.Yes
Projector or screenCanvas marks screens/projector unavailable. The operator says audio/lighting packages can be arranged at extra cost; confirm AV options.No

Also features

Grade II-listed former warehouse
49m Truman chimney
skylights and natural light
mezzanine
street-level entrance
loading access via Brick Lane Yard
private courtyard and walled garden
audio and atmospheric lighting available at additional cost

Good for

Conferences
Private parties
Exhibitions & fairs
Concerts & performances

Rooms and pricing

Hire rates and the spaces you can book.

Hire rates

Canvas guide rate - Whole Venue Hire
Standard
Canvas lists a from-price for Monday-Sunday 08:00-22:00; it describes multi-day hire and says four days are commonly used. This is a third-party guide, not a venue-confirmed tariff; confirm current rate and minimum directly with the operator.
Source: www.canvas-events.co.uk
£6,500 per day
Hire Space guide rate - Venue Fee & Minimum Spend
Commercial
Hire Space shows this for every day 06:00-19:00, including a minimum spend; the platform calls the rate indicative and requests an instant quote. It is not directly comparable with Canvas's £6,500 from-price and is not a venue-confirmed tariff.
Source: hirespace.com
£38,000 per day

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Boiler House Main Space

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Hire price

Price on request

Ask the venue for a quote for your date.

Capacity: Up to 500
Spaces: 1 to book

Check availability See every hire rate

Directions

Prices as published by the venue, checked 28 days ago. Confirm with them before you book.

Contact and location

Official website
152 Brick Lane, London, Tower Hamlets, E1 6RU
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Sources & checks

Last checked 17 October 2026

Information taken from www.trumanbrewery.com, www.trumanbrewery.com, towerhamlets.moderngov.co.uk, www.canvas-events.co.uk, hirespace.com, www.latinolife.co.uk, lotus-events.co.uk, www.canvas-events.co.uk, commons.wikimedia.org.

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Price on request

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About this venue

Facilities

Catering & space

Kitchen availableCanvas marks kitchen facilities/full catering kitchen unavailable; external caterers and dry hire are listed instead. Confirm arrangements with the venue.No
Bar on siteNot confirmed
Tables and chairs includedCanvas marks tables and chairs unavailable; confirm whether furniture can be hired separately.No
StageCanvas marks a stage unavailable; confirm staging requirements with the operator.No
Garden or outdoor spacePrivate courtyard and walled garden provide outdoor event space.Yes

Access & accessibility

On-site parkingNot confirmed
Step-free accessA May 2026 event listing reports wheelchair access. The operator brochure says guest access is via Brick Lane at street level; Canvas marks wheelchair support unavailable. Confirm the accessible route and toilet arrangements directly with the venue.Yes
ToiletsThe operator brochure lists 3 male and 6 female toilets; accessible-toilet equipment is not described.Yes
Accessible toiletNot confirmed

Permissions & licensing

Alcohol allowedThe council licensing extract records on-sales alcohol activity, with stated finishing hours of 23:00 or 01:00 when required works are approved. The operator brochure says licensed, while Canvas marks the venue alcohol licence/BYO and venue-provided alcohol unavailable; confirm exact bar and service arrangements for your booking.Conditional
Amplified music allowedThe operator lists live music and the council schedule includes regulated entertainment; Canvas notes noise restrictions and a TEN may be needed for later amplified finishes.Conditional
Late licence availableThe council extract lists licensable activity until 23:00, with a 01:00 finish only when required works are completed to the responsible authority's satisfaction. Canvas also notes noise restrictions and a possible TEN for later amplified finishes; confirm current conditions.Conditional
Bouncy castles allowedNot confirmed
Dog friendlyNot confirmed

Connectivity & extras

Wi-FiWiFi and wired internet are listed; the operator says its dedicated service provider can arrange connectivity, so confirm any charge or service level.Yes
Projector or screenCanvas marks screens/projector unavailable. The operator says audio/lighting packages can be arranged at extra cost; confirm AV options.No

Also features

Grade II-listed former warehouse
49m Truman chimney
skylights and natural light
mezzanine
street-level entrance
loading access via Brick Lane Yard
private courtyard and walled garden
audio and atmospheric lighting available at additional cost

Good for

Conferences
Private parties
Exhibitions & fairs
Concerts & performances

Rooms and pricing

Hire rates and the spaces you can book.

Hire rates

Canvas guide rate - Whole Venue Hire
Standard
Canvas lists a from-price for Monday-Sunday 08:00-22:00; it describes multi-day hire and says four days are commonly used. This is a third-party guide, not a venue-confirmed tariff; confirm current rate and minimum directly with the operator.
Source: www.canvas-events.co.uk
£6,500 per day
Hire Space guide rate - Venue Fee & Minimum Spend
Commercial
Hire Space shows this for every day 06:00-19:00, including a minimum spend; the platform calls the rate indicative and requests an instant quote. It is not directly comparable with Canvas's £6,500 from-price and is not a venue-confirmed tariff.
Source: hirespace.com
£38,000 per day

Bookable spaces

Boiler House Main Space

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Price on request

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£35.70–£40.80/hr

Church hall

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Parking
Kitchen
Step-free

120

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Brady Arts & Community Centre
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£26.50–£184.50/hr

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