Workshop Venue Hire in London
Bring people together to think, make, test and collaborate at Tobacco Dock, one of London’s most flexible workshop venues. With 40+ event spaces, adaptable room layouts, and reliable Wi-Fi, our experienced team can help you create a workshop that feels focused, practical and full of energy.
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Flexible Capacities
With 16,000 sqm of flexible space options. From meeting rooms for 6, to complete venue hire for 6,000+ guests, and everything in between.
Extensive Brandability
Tobacco Dock x Your Brand. Impactful simple graphic solutions to complete brand takeovers; immerse guests in the vision.
Inclusive Packages
Straightforward packages bring together venue, catering and essential event services, making workshops simple to plan and easy to budget.
Industry Leading Event Support
A widely recognised best in class events team and in-house supplier network, delivering extra value to every event
Unsung London Location
Wapping retains an authentic London charm. Easily accessible from both in and outside of London, located on the border of Zone 1 and 2.
A London Workshop Venue Made for Fresh Thinking
Looking for a workshop venue in London with more character than the usual meeting room? Tobacco Dock combines historic architecture, natural daylight and flexible spaces that can be shaped around group work, presentations, practical exercises and creative sessions.
From team workshops and strategy days to training sessions, creative workshops, product sprints and client planning days, our spaces give organisers the freedom to build the room around the work.
Workshop Venue Capacity
Whether you’re running a small hands-on session or bringing a larger group together for a full-day workshop, Tobacco Dock offers spaces to suit your format. Use one self-contained room or combine a main presentation space with nearby breakout rooms, catering areas and informal spaces for discussion.
Everything Your Workshop Needs in One Venue
A good workshop needs the right room, technical capabilities, flexible catering and space for people to move between listening, discussing and doing. Tobacco Dock works with trusted partners across AV, catering, Wi-Fi, furniture, and branding to help the day 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.
Workshop Venue FAQs
How many people can Tobacco Dock host for a workshop?
Tobacco Dock can host workshops of many different sizes, from smaller group sessions to larger workshop events with plenary and breakout spaces. Final capacity depends on the room layout and format selected.
Can Tobacco Dock host small workshops?
Yes. East Dock and the South Dock Meeting Suite work well for smaller workshops, coaching sessions, creative meetings and focused team days.
Can we hire several workshop rooms together?
Certainly. Organisers can combine rooms for presentations, group work, breakout sessions, catering, facilitator space and informal discussions.
Is Tobacco Dock suitable for creative workshops?
Yes. The venue’s characterful architecture, natural light and flexible rooms make it a strong choice for creative workshops, planning days, product sessions and hands-on activities.
Can we run a workshop and presentation in the same venue?
Of course. You can use one room for the main presentation and nearby spaces for group tasks, discussions, exercises and breakout content.
Which workshop layouts are available?
Rooms can be arranged in workshop, cabaret, theatre, boardroom or classroom layouts, depending on your group size and session style.
Do the rooms have AV equipment?
Yes. Screens, projectors, microphones, sound and presentation support can be arranged depending on the room and requirements.
Is Wi-Fi available for workshops?
Yes, at Tobacco Dock, we have one of the most robust and fastest networks of all London venues.. Reliable venue connectivity is available for digital tools, online platforms, event apps and collaborative workshop activities.
Can you provide catering for a workshop?
Absolutely. Catering can include breakfast, refreshments, working lunches, snacks, bowl food and post-workshop drinks.
Can we brand the workshop space?
Absolutely, the venue has countless branding opportunities to personalise the space. Tobacco Dock offers strong branding opportunities that include registration areas, room signage, presentation graphics, printed materials and directional wayfinding.
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 workshop venue hire?
We love a phone call, so encourage you to pick up the phone to our team on 0207 680 4001. Alternatively, please use the ENQUIRY FORM and our team will get straight back to you.