Chats Palace is an arts centre and theatre in Hackney, east London, that hires out its rooms for meetings, conferences, performances, rehearsals, parties and receptions. The largest room, the Theatre, takes up to 100 people in conference style. A second room, the Blue Room, takes 20. The address is 42-44 Brooksby's Walk, London E9 6DF.
Seminars and company events
Organisers can book Chats Palace for meetings and conferences. The Theatre is a black-box space on the ground floor, fully accessible, and measures 11.7 by 10.5 meters. Seating can be arranged from cabaret style to raked theatre rows, and the layout is agreed when you book. The modular stage can be removed to leave an open floor. The room has a wooden parquet floor and a good sound system, which suits plenary sessions, presentations, training days and staff briefings.
A house technician is available on request, along with extra furniture and portable PA systems. The venue confirms any additional charge at booking, so state your equipment needs in the first enquiry.
The Blue Room is the smaller option for workshops, committee meetings and breakout sessions. It measures 6.7 by 4.9 meters and has an Edwardian glass skylight that brings in daylight. Other layouts can be arranged on request.
Weddings and receptions
The hire menu includes a Parties and Receptions category, with a page covering wedding receptions and anniversaries. Ask for the room, the hours and the layout you need when you enquire. The removable stage and open floor of the Theatre leave room for tables, speeches, a dance floor or a live performance.
Rooms and capacities
Theatre: black box, 11.7 by 10.5 meters, up to 100 in conference style, fully accessible. Blue Room: 6.7 by 4.9 meters, 20 in conference style or 12 in boardroom style. The official pages also mention a smaller meeting room for up to 20 people. The venue is a daytime and evening hire space rather than a hotel, and the official pages do not mention bedrooms, so delegates traveling from afar should book accommodation nearby.
Catering
The Library Bar sits next to the Theatre. It can serve as a coffee-break room, and catered lunches can be served there. You can bring your own professional caterers, or the venue can recommend local ones.
History and setting
Chats Palace is a registered charity with an arts program of music, theatre, cabaret, family events, workshops and exhibitions. In 2026 it marks its 50th anniversary with the Chats50 festival. Your event takes place in a working cultural venue in Homerton, so check the public calendar for shows on your preferred date and ask which spaces are free.
Getting there
Homerton Overground station, in Zone 2, is about 3 minutes on foot. Highbury & Islington, on the Victoria Line, is about 14 minutes away by train. Stratford, with the Central and Jubilee Lines and the DLR, is a short journey. Hackney Council publishes visitor parking information.
