The 7 best conference venues in Shoreditch

Located in the arts and media-heavy Hoxton Square near Old Street Station, Colours Hoxton is more commonly known for its bar and club but the Live Room is a multipurpose event space ideal for conferences and workshops.

The Shoreditch conference venue can accommodate 250 standing and 100 in a theatre layout in its contemporary space and benefits from a raised stage, and state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems, all dominated by ‘the Colour Trap’ – a colour-changing LED light installation in the ceiling.

This leafy loft space in central Shoreditch is a refreshing take on a conference space that may induce some bright new ideas.

Wooden decked, this high-ceilinged spot boasts 12 large windows which fill the space with natural light. A fully functioning kitchenette, TV and full AV are all provided. The loft is available for up to 24 boardroom style with the venue being very flexible to requests. Hiring a breakout room is optional, as is the piano (and the swing).

So whether you're looking for a brainstorming sesh, a corporate do or a brand launch, Shoreditch Treehouse provides a relaxing atmosphere with its greenery and fresh oak furnish.

And you can fulfil all your childhood treehouse dreams.

Slap bang in the middle of Shoreditch is this historic, ominous looming building. The Old Street space is a municipal Grade II listed behemoth, with a multitude of private spaces available for a range of corporate events.

Take the assembly hall, for example. 770 guests can fit into a grandiose space, with Italian marble pillars framing a Matcham-style balcony, all lit with professional-grade stage lighting. The big projection screen means your Shoreditch conference can shine, whilst various breakout rooms are available for whatever you may need.

From the grand to the intimate. Cobalance cafe is a smallish conference space in Shoreditch that nevertheless packs a punch. Located a 4-minute walk from Shoreditch High Street Station, Cobalance is well connected, allowing attendees to come from across London for a conference.

The pull, though, is Cobalance’s informal atmosphere. A relaxed vibe saturates the venue, with a very Shoreditch approach to conference space. Expect multi-coloured fluorescent lighting, a working bar, an outside area, Arcade games, a Surround Sound System and a lot of men in hats that resemble prophylactics.

Presumably named after the thick black stout that kept most of Victorian England staggering through their industrial gloom, Porter Tun is a huge conference space in Shoreditch that lends itself perfectly to bespoke and themed conference events. The roof stretches 60ft above 778 square metres of antique wooden floor.

Despite the grand age of the building’s structure, The Brewery has spared no expense in outfitting Porter Tun with ​a state-of-the-art sound system, Wi-Fi and fully integrated LED lighting system. You can expect to fit 1000 delegates in this Shoreditch conferencing centre.

Opting for an industrial yet modern look, the Loading Bay in Shoreditch provides a tech-themed conferencing space, benefiting from a high ceiling and being flooded with plenty of natural light (when the English weather allows for it, of course).

Befitting the venue name, Techspace is a great option for those wanting a fully up-to-spec conferencing space – speeches and presentations are supported by high-spec AV throughout, including wired and wireless casting options, 4 microphones, record-out capability and a SONOS system you can control. Just pick some good walk-on music.

It's a great option for those wanting a conference with a forward-looking vibe.

If you want your conferencing venue to be situated in a genuine site of local importance, you could do a lot worse than Troxy.

The 1930s Art Deco music hall has seen various iterations and numerous legendary performances (seriously, look it up, you won't be disappointed).

The huge Grand Hall space is their most cavernous of areas and proves a great option for those wanting a conference in Shoreditch with. a bit of personality.

What's more, venue hire at Troxy comes with an Events Manager who specialises in your kind of event. They’ll be your contact for all planning and on-the-night organisation alongside their operations team, some of the most experienced and talented people in the UK.