Poolen is a warehouse venue on Refshaleøen in Copenhagen, built in the former B&W shipyard. It is hired for conferences, expos, award and TV shows, corporate dinners, Christmas lunches and summer parties. The hall holds 2,500 standing guests and comes with its own stage, sound, light and AV system. The venue is 4 km from the city center.
Seminars and company events
Poolen presents itself as a setting for conferences that want to break with the classic hotel format. The surroundings of the old shipyard, with a view of Copenhill, give a raw industrial look. The site lists conferences and expos, corporate events such as awards, TV shows, summer parties, Christmas lunches and dinners, and photo shoots or fashion shows. Because the venue has no fixed table settings or house layouts, organisers can design the room as they wish, either on their own or with the venue's project and production managers. Poolen also works with business partners who can help with everything from the idea to the execution.
Weddings and receptions
The official site does not offer weddings. Its hire page focuses on corporate events, conferences, shows and productions.
Rooms and capacities
The main hall is a white box of 750 m² with no pillars to block the view. It is arranged on two levels, with a large balcony that looks over the whole hall. The balcony can be used for anything from a break area to an intimate dinner setup. The hall has a 110 m² stage and an 8 by 4.5 meter LED screen. Backstage, there is an integrated area with a kitchen and several toilets with showers, and the venue counts 32 toilets in total. Hiring Poolen includes a closed outdoor area of 1,500 m² with bars, a cloakroom and an option for a lounge. More outdoor space on the old shipyard area can be rented separately.
Accommodation
There are no bedrooms at Poolen. Organisers book hotels in Copenhagen for out-of-town guests.
Catering
The site states free choice of vendors, so organisers bring their own caterer or choose one from the venue's partners. In-house full-service bars are part of the setup, and the venue holds a licence to sell alcohol.
History and setting
The hall stands in the old B&W cable hall, with high ceilings, darkened skylights and few restrictions. The venue takes its name from the large basin in the old dry dock outside. Refshaleøen has historic industrial buildings and large open areas, with easy access for parking and buses. The venue states that there is no curfew.
Getting there
Poolen is at Refshalevej 189, about 4 km from the city center and about 9 km from the airport. The area has space for parking and for buses.
