Games Venue Hire in London
Bring players, fans, creators and brands together somewhere built for big energy. Tobacco Dock is London’s most flexible games venue, with space for playable demos, tournaments, showcases and immersive gaming experiences. With 40+ event spaces, 16,000 sqm of venue space, industry leading networking connectivity and plenty of room for screens, stages, queues and content, our experienced team can help you create a gaming event that feels exciting from the first login to the final round.
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Production Ready Infrastructure
Technical infrastructure supports screens, AV, lighting, sound and complex production requirements across a variety of gaming formats.
Flexible Formats
A diverse mix of dramatic spaces provides a flexible canvas for immersive gaming experiences, competitions, launches and audience interaction.
Extensive Brandability
Tobacco Dock x Your Brand. Impactful simple graphic solutions to complete brand takeovers; immerse guests in the vision.
Industry Leading Event Support
Event Support A widely recognised best in class events team and in-house supplier network, delivering extra value to every event
Architectural Backdrop
Historic architecture, dramatic spaces and distinctive industrial details create a setting with the character and atmosphere live events demand.
A London Games Venue Made for Play
Looking for games venues in London with more character than a standard exhibition hall? Tobacco Dock combines exposed brickwork, timber beams, atmospheric vaults and flexible blank-canvas rooms that can be shaped around your gaming community.
From esports tournaments and playable showcases to game launches, fan events, creator meet-ups and industry previews, our spaces give organisers the freedom to build an event that feels immersive, social and full of momentum.
Games Venue Capacity
Whether you’re planning a focused game showcase or a larger gaming event with thousands of visitors, Tobacco Dock offers spaces to suit your format. Use galleries, well sized breakouts, vaults, and outdoor areas to create zones for demos, tournaments, stages, exhibitors, streaming, meet-and-greets, food, drinks and guest registration.
Everything Your Games Event Needs in One Venue
A great gaming event needs strong tech, smooth crowd flow, clear zones and enough atmosphere to keep people playing, watching and exploring. Tobacco Dock’s experienced event team works alongside in-house catering, AV and trusted partners across furniture and branding to help every part of the experience run smoothly.
WHERE IS TOBACCO DOCK LOCATED?
Tobacco Dock is located in the heart of East London’s entrepreneurial hub, centrally located between Bank and Canary Wharf.
Easily accessible from both in and outside of London, located on the border of Zone 1 and 2. Our closest stations are Wapping (Overground) and Shadwell (Overground and DLR) stations.
Games Venue FAQs
How many guests can Tobacco Dock host for a games event?
Tobacco Dock can host gaming events of many different sizes, from smaller showcases to large public events. Final capacity depends on the spaces, layout, screens, equipment and crowd flow required.
Can we host playable game demos?
Yes. Spaces can be arranged for playable demos, testing areas, hands-on experiences, product showcases and guest interaction.
Is Tobacco Dock suitable for game launches?
Yes. The venue works well for game launches, publisher events, press previews, creator events, fan experiences and industry showcases.
Can we use several spaces for one gaming event?
Of course. Organisers can hire a number of 40+ spaces to create separate zones for demos, tournaments, talks, food, drinks and networking.
Does Tobacco Dock have Wi-Fi for gaming events?
Yes, Tobacco Dock has one of the most robust and fastest wifi networks of all London venues. Tobacco Dock offers venue-wide Wi-Fi, with upgraded connectivity and hard-wired connections available for more demanding technical requirements.
Can we include live streaming?
Yes. Tobacco Dock’s connectivity and AV infrastructure can support live streaming and digital content, with technical requirements planned around your event.
Can we host talks or panel sessions?
Yes. The venue can support talks, panels, developer sessions, Q&As, keynote content and community discussions alongside playable areas.
Can we include food and drink?
Yes. Catering can include coffee points, street food, bars, snacks, lunches, drinks receptions and hospitality for teams, speakers and VIP guests.
Can we brand the gaming venue?
Absolutely, the venue has countless branding opportunities to personalise the space. Tobacco Dock offers strong branding opportunities include entrances, screens, signage, floorplans, demo zones, sponsor areas, stage graphics and photo moments.
Where is Tobacco Dock located?
Tobacco Dock is located in Wapping, London, within easy reach of the City, Canary Wharf, Tower Bridge and wider London transport links. Please see our Location page for more details
How do I enquire about games venue hire?
We love a phone call, so encourage you to pick up the phone to our team on 0207 680 4001 (Tel Link).. Alternatively, please use the ENQUIRY FORM and our team will get straight back to you.