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First Option Location Studio

Bethnal Green, E2

The Space

Hire prices start from: £1,350+vat

Situated in a private courtyard in the heart of Shoreditch, First Option is a versatile 2000 sq ft converted Victorian zip and suspender factory that has served as a highly acclaimed hire location for over thirty years. As a dry hire space, you are free to choose all of your own suppliers and design your event yourself. Alternatively, we regularly work with incredible teams who know our space intimately and will will bring your event to life according to your own specifications; whichever way works best for you.

First Option comprises a 1000 sq ft split level space adjoining a 500 sq ft bespoke kitchen together with a smaller 230 sq ft prep kitchen. Within the main studio space - accessible via a spiral staircase - is an additional 204 sq ft mezzanine adding another level for your event, or even just extra storage space.

Both the studio space and the main kitchen have high pitched roofs, with exposed Scotts pine roof trusses and sanded wooden floors. The studio has a maximum capacity of 100 and we recommend 85 seated comfortably. Our fabulous main kitchen has marble and wooden work tops, along with many features to make the perfect event space; including a private balcony which looks out over the courtyard below. If the kitchen is a preferred location for a drinks reception or party, our downstairs prep kitchen gives caterers space to provide for the event.

PLEASE NOTE:

WE DO NOT HIRE FOR 16th, 18th OR 21st BIRTHDAY PARTIES.
THIS IS A CORPORATE EVENT AND WEDDING RECEPTION VENUE.
THE VENUE HAS NOISE RESTRICTIONS, SO NO MUSIC EVENTS OR LOUD PARTIES.

Venue Capacity

Standing:

100

Theatre:

Cabaret:

Dining:

Boardroom:

Sq/ft:

1750.00

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Away day

Charity dinner

Christmas party

Conference

Cooking class

Corporate hire

Corporate reception

Creative space

Engagement party

Exhibition

Fashion show

Meeting Rooms

Networking

Pop Up

Press day

Private party

Product launch

Team building

Wedding

Wedding reception

Wine tasting

Workshop

Getting Here

Shoreditch High Street

8 Minutes Walk

Hoxton

5 Minutes Walk

Old Street

12 Minutes Walk

Features & Restrictions

Catering

Allow external caterers

Dry Hire

Fridge/Freezer

Inhouse caterers available

Kitchen facilities available

Tableware & Crockery

Vegan Friendly

Approved caterers only

Can provide Halal

Can provide Kosher

Full catering kitchen

Tables & Chairs

Venue can provide alcohol

Wet Hire

Allowed Events

18th Birthday Parties

21st Birthday Parties

Child friendly

Loud Music

Open past 12am

Ticketed Events

Licensing

BYOB

Noise restrictions

Alcohol License

Civil ceremony licence

Full wedding license

Late License

Temporary event notices (TENs) available

Venue Specs

Breakout rooms

Dog friendly

Early access

Loading bay

Outside area

Parking Facilities

Separate Entrance

Smoking area

Toilets

Whiteboards/ flipcharts

Accommodation

Air Conditioning

Cloakroom

Dancefloor

Elevator

Goods lift

Rain friendly

Ramps

Wheelchair access

Technical

High Speed Fibre Optic

Stage

Wi-Fi

AV equipment

Bring your own DJ

Hearing loop

Hybrid Events

Live Streaming

On-site technician

PA System

Screens / Projector

Sky Sports

Video Conferencing

Video Recording

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