Nestled in the heart of Shoreditch, The Tab Centre is a historic and characterful venue that blends elegant period architecture with adaptable event facilities. Its ivory-coloured grand hall is framed by stately pilasters and overlooks a wrought-iron balustraded gallery — a space that offers both gravitas and flexibility.

Whether you’re planning a gala reception, brand launch, conference, performance or creative showcase, The Tab Centre delivers style, versatility, and social impact: every booking supports its community projects.

Key Features

• Shoreditch location on the edge of the City

• Grade II / heritage building with architectural detail

• Grand hall + mezzanine gallery + overflow, breakout rooms & kitchenette

• Flexible layouts for theatre, reception, dining, boardroom and more

• Street-level access and accessible throughout

• Full support for PA / AV, lighting, staging, and production

• Catering kitchen and connected overflow space

• Profits reinvested into community and social programmes

Event Spaces & Capacities

Grand Hall (Main Hall + Gallery)

• Reception / standing: ~ 200

• Theatre style: ~ 140

• Mezzanine gallery (overlooking hall): accommodates an extra 40–50 guests

Overflow Room (adjacent to kitchen)

• Approx. 50–70 guests depending on layout and equipment

Breakout Rooms & Kitchenette (2 rooms on second floor)

• Ideal for workshops, green rooms, catering staging, small meetings

Why Hire The Tab Centre

The Tab Centre is more than a venue — it’s a community hub with soul. With each hire, you contribute to its educational and outreach programmes. Its balance of heritage elegance and production-ready infrastructure makes it a rare find in East London.

From headline performances and gala dinners to workshops and product launches, you’ll benefit from a space that adapts to your vision — not the other way around. Add in PA/AV support, staging options, breakout areas, and a catering kitchen, and the Tab Centre gives you everything you need under one roof.