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Venue Type
Unique Venue
City
London
Region
Central London
Standing
1150
theatre
300
dinner
320
bedrooms
0
About
26 Leake Street
Located beneath Waterloo Station in the heart of London’s South Bank, 26 Leake Street is a raw, underground event venue set within a series of former railway arches. Known for its graffiti-covered walls and industrial character, the venue offers a distinctive blank-canvas setting for creative events, exhibitions and immersive brand experiences.
Known for its urban aesthetic and cultural edge, 26 Leake Street is particularly well suited to brand activations, exhibitions, product launches, parties and experiential corporate events where atmosphere and originality are central. It is a venue that prioritises creativity and impact over traditional conferencing.
Event Spaces
26 Leake Street comprises multiple interconnected arch spaces with high ceilings and expansive floor areas. The layout supports large-scale installations, standing receptions, performances and immersive builds, with natural zoning created by the arch structure.
The venue works best for receptions, exhibitions and experiential events rather than seated conferences or breakout-heavy programmes.
Facilities and Services
26 Leake Street operates as a flexible hire venue with professional event and production support. Facilities and services include:
Large underground railway arch spaces
High ceilings and open-plan layouts
Production-friendly power and rigging
Licensed bar and drinks service
Catering via approved partners
Event management and technical support
The venue is designed for creative, production-led events rather than formal meetings or dining.
Ideal For
Key Features
Underground railway arch venue
Raw, urban and graffiti-covered interiors
Large, flexible event spaces
Strong production capability
Ideal for brand activations and exhibitions
Central Waterloo location
Underground railway arch venue
Raw, urban and graffiti-covered interiors
Large, flexible event spaces
Strong production capability
Ideal for brand activations and exhibitions
Central Waterloo location
Why Hire
26 Leake Street offers an unapologetically raw and creative environment that allows events to stand out. It provides freedom, scale and character for organisers looking to push beyond traditional venue formats.
For immersive brand events, exhibitions and creative corporate experiences in central London, 26 Leake Street delivers a bold and highly distinctive setting.
Capabilities
Venue Features
Venue Tech
Venue Catering
Venue Gallery
Location
Location and Access
Situated under Waterloo Station, the venue benefits from exceptional transport links and a central South Bank location. Its underground setting offers a sense of separation while remaining highly accessible.
London City Airport | 8.3 miles
Waterloo | 0.3 miles
Southwark | 0.5 miles
VENUE INFO
Event spaces
4
meeting rooms
0
bedrooms
0
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