PRIVATE VENUE HIRE
Book our events space 'The Bunker', or take the whole lot. Tell us what you're planning and we'll sort the rest.
Who's it for
Pick your arch
Kids' parties, away-days, screenings, late-night launches — one arch, set up however you need it. Tucked away behind a bookshelf at the back of the restaurant, The Bunker is a private Victorian railway arch with its own bar, street access and full PA.
Big parties, brand shoots, press launches, summer takeovers — the whole site, no other guests. Three connected Victorian arches under the railway in Cambridge Heath: restaurant, Bunker, bar and garden, all yours end to end.
The essentials
The six things that answer 90% of questions before you even ask.
Fill in the form and pay a £50 holding deposit. That blocks your date for 48 hours while we confirm everything our end! If we are unable to cater for your event, the deposit will be refunded.
Separate from the hire fee. Most events hit it easily. Shortfall settled by card before you leave.
No resident DJ. Hire our CDJ decks + mixer for £150 (includes damage insurance). Our system uses XLR male inputs.
Fri & Sat: last track 2:15, everyone out by 02:30 — no exceptions. Late licence to 05:00 available, booked in advance. Mon–Thu & Sun: out by 22:30. Overruns charged at £50/hr.
At least 7 days before your event. Groups of 15+ must pre-order. Everything is 100% plant-based.
You do. We don't manage the door — our FOH team serve the restaurant, so arrivals, names and guest lists are yours.
Got the gist? Tell us about your event and we'll come back with the rest.
START YOUR ENQUIRY
100% plant-based · made in our kitchen
Everything is made in our kitchen. No compromise — just genuinely good plant-based dishes built for a crowd. Pre-order when you book, arrive and eat.
All food counts towards your minimum bar spend. Pre-order at least 7 days before your event — groups of 15+ must pre-order.
Let's talk
Five quick steps. £50 holds your date while we confirm and send the proposal.
The important bits
Two separate things, and people mix them up constantly.
They don't overlap. If the tab falls short, you settle the shortfall by card on the way out.
£50 blocks your date for 48 hours while we confirm availability and send the proposal. Fully deducted from your hire fee on confirmation.
Paying the deposit doesn't guarantee the booking — confirmation comes from us in writing. If we can't accommodate, full refund within 3 working days.
Balance is due 28 days before your event.
Nothing is taken on the day — everything settles in advance. Miss the deadline and the date is automatically released — we'll still send a payment link in case you want to proceed, subject to availability.
All fees inclusive of VAT.
You do. We don't manage the door — our front-of-house team are serving the restaurant. Names, tickets, guest list: handle it however suits your event.
If it's left unattended and our staff have to step in, it's £25 per 30 minutes plus a £100 compliance charge. It's in the T&Cs.
Fri and Sat, last track 02:15 sharp, everyone out by 02:30. Mon–Thu and Sunday evenings out by 22:30.
Doors by 18:30 for every evening event. Late arrivals cost £25 per 30 minutes while our staff cover the door.
Yes. £150 late licence extension pushes last track to 02:50 and out to 03:00. Sat only, booked and paid in advance, not on the night.
No outside food, no outside booze. Only exception is wedding corkage (£15 per bottle, wine and champagne, agreed in writing in advance).
And before anyone asks: fully vegan kitchen, fully vegan bar. No meat, no fish, no dairy, no eggs, ever.
Birthday cake from an outside baker is fine if they hold a current food hygiene certificate.
Seven days before the event. Final guest numbers lock at the same point. 15 guests or more, pre-orders are required.
Bring your own, or add our CDJ and mixer hire at £150 for the event (damage insurance included). Lasers are £20.
Performances, screenings and talks can add the projector + screen bundle for £30.
No parking on site. Zone 2, London rules apply.
Nearest stations: Cambridge Heath (rail), Bethnal Green (Central line), Hackney Road buses. Most people cab it home if they're making a proper night of it.
Saturdays and Sundays only. Two sessions a day:
Minimum 12 children, maximum 50 per session.
Best for ages 3–10 — packages can be adapted for older children.
Food add-on: £12.50/child. Circus skills, puppet workshops and storytelling can be added on top of any package, priced per party. Ask on the kids page and we'll quote it.
Yes. The bar is open throughout.
Yes — our Little Ones Setup: floor mats, a 2x3m child-safe wooden enclosure and soft play equipment suitable for children under 5.
Available as an add-on for £25, on request. Must be booked in advance.
Yes — provided the supplier holds a current Food Hygiene Certificate, declared in advance. Cakage £2.50 per person, waived in full if all guests order a dessert.
Or order one from us: vegan birthday cakes from £55, 7 days' notice.
No confetti, no glitter, no wall fixings (blu-tack, pins, tape, any of it).
We run Challenge 25, so remind your guests to bring photo ID if they look anywhere near their twenties.
Use the booking form on this site to check availability, or email events@loveshackldn.com with your preferred date, event type and expected numbers. We aim to respond within 24 hours.
Asking in person or speaking to staff at the venue does NOT constitute a booking or availability check — all enquiries must go through the form or events email.
Your booking is confirmed the moment your payment is received and cleared, and we've sent you a confirmation email. If you've paid and haven't had confirmation within 24 hours, email us immediately. Don't assume your booking is confirmed until you've got it in writing.
No. Verbal conversations and notes made by staff in any diary or calendar do not constitute a hold or a booking. A date is only reserved once you've got written confirmation from events@loveshackldn.com and paid the deposit. Always follow up any in-person conversation with an email.
Yes — email events@loveshackldn.com to arrange a viewing. We're happy to show you the venue and talk through your event. We recommend viewing for larger or more complex events.
Friday and Saturday evenings typically book 2–4 months in advance. If you have a specific date in mind, contact us as soon as possible. Weeknight and Sunday slots have more availability and can be booked with shorter notice.
Everything purchased at the Love Shack bar during your event: drinks, food platters, soft drinks, hot drinks. Pre-ordered food also counts. The hire fee itself does not count towards the minimum spend.
Yes — provide the full legal company name, address and any purchase order number at the time of booking. If you need a VAT receipt or the invoice reissued, contact us as soon as possible — we can't amend invoices that have been issued in a previous tax period.
Our dedicated events space — a raw, atmospheric Victorian railway arch with its own bar, PA sound system, lighting rig and direct street access from Cambridge Heath Road. Completely separate from the main restaurant.
Capacity: 150 standing / 80 mixed style / 60 theatre / 50 seated dining / 50 children (kids parties).
Exclusive use of The Bunker, the Love Shack bar and bar staff, full PA sound system (Volume Unit Pro Audio), atmospheric lighting rig, tables and chairs, wifi.
We offer screen and projector hires individually or bundled together. These must be requested at the time of booking.
IMPORTANT: neither can be used for party-style events — available for performances, talks, screenings and presentations only.
2 x RCA to XLR cables with a male XLR end. Standard DJ controllers output RCA — these need to connect to our XLR male inputs. We have some cables but can't guarantee compatibility. We strongly recommend your DJ brings their own and tests the connection on arrival.
No. If you're using the PA for a performance or DJ set, you or your performer must be able to operate it. We strongly recommend arriving early for a sound check.
Standard access for evening events is 5:30pm. Early access from 3pm is available with an hourly fee and must be pre-agreed and paid for in advance. Don't arrive before your agreed access time.
Yes. No confetti, glitter or anything requiring significant clean-up — additional charges apply. Nothing may be fixed to walls with nails, screws or permanent adhesive. All decorations must be removed by the end of your hire.
Yes. Love Shack is a fully vegan venue. Every dish on our menu is 100% plant-based, no exceptions. There are no non-vegan alternatives.
Small additions (a few extra portions) can sometimes be accommodated if the kitchen has capacity. Contact us as soon as possible if your numbers increase. We can't guarantee additions made less than 7 days before the event.
No. Our kitchen is operated by our team only. External chefs and caterers are not permitted to use the Love Shack kitchen.
Love Shack holds a full premises licence covering the sale of alcohol at all events. You don't need a TENs licence and may not apply for one for events at our venue without our prior written permission.
Sharing platters £30 per person, platters + main course £45 per person, desserts £8 per person, kids snack packs £12.50 per child, the Parent Platter £100 (feeds 10), and vegan cakes from £55.
All food counts towards your minimum bar spend.
Yes — provide full allergy and dietary information for all guests at least 7 days before the event. We can accommodate gluten-free and other requirements with advance notice.
As a fully vegan venue, all food is free from meat, fish, eggs and dairy as standard.
A Love Shack bar team member will be on-site throughout your event. The events coordinator works part-time and may not be physically present on the night.
All pre-event questions should go to events@loveshackldn.com. On the night, speak to the duty manager.
A full fire safety briefing is given at the start of every event by Love Shack staff. Please ensure all guests are aware of this information. It covers fire alarm points, evacuation routes and the assembly point.
Overrun charges of £50/hr apply from your agreed curfew time. These are enforced strictly — no exceptions.
Every person — guests, performers, crew, organisers — must have left the premises by the agreed end time. All decorations and items brought in must be removed. Love Shack isn't responsible for anything left on the premises after your event ends.
No. Guest access is only available from the event start time (not the access time). Early access before this requires a pre-agreed arrangement. Guests can't be left waiting in the restaurant or entrance without an agreed host present.
Yes, you are welcome to ticket events. You're responsible for all ticketing, promotion and front-of-house management.
On request, we'll make reasonable efforts to share event information where it aligns with our brand and audience, but we're not obligated to do so. All artwork must be approved by us before being shared. Email events@loveshackldn.com with your artwork and event details.
Yes — regular events may qualify for a discounted rate on confirmed 3+ month bookings. This requires a separate recurring booking agreement. Contact events@loveshackldn.com to discuss.
