The Porter Tun – Venue in London
The Porter Tun
The Porter Tun is one of the largest and oldest unobstructed event spaces in London.
An exposed King Post timber roof giving a clear span of 60ft above a 774 square metre antique wooden floor makes it a perfect location for conferences, awards dinners, fashion shows and exhibitions. The large raised balcony is ideal for a reception area or presentation platform.
Overview
The Porter Tun: A famous space combining heritage and scale for major events.
- Fully equipped with state-of-the-art sound system, Wi-Fi and fully integrated LED lighting system
- Fully air controlled with natural daylight
- The Malt Room provides an adjoining Green Room
- Direct access to the loading bay
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The Porter Tun is available as a wet hire venue for your conference, meeting, event or wedding.
The Gallery
The Brewery has hosted many events in The Porter Tun. From tech conferences to awards dinner or Christmas parties, here’s just a few of them that have happened in this space.
The Space
Capacity
Theatre
900
Lunch/Dinner
720
Classroom
456
Reception
900
Cabaret
504
Floor Area
Floor Area (m2)
774
Floor Area (sq ft)
6970
Length (m)
40.34
Width (m)
19.2
Max Height (m)
4.3
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case study
Tealium: Digital Velocity
A two-day event overseen and produced by our in-house AV team, Encore. A perfect example of how to utilise all the rooms at The Brewery.
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The Porter Tun FAQs
How many guests does The Porter Tun hold?
The Porter Tun is the largest space at The Brewery and can host up to 900 guests, reception style.
How much does it cost to hire The Porter Tun?
The cost of the room really depends on your event, your number of guests, the type of set up you have in mind etc. Our team of experienced planners and sales will advise you the best they can and find a way to bring your event to life. Get in touch with us.
Can The Porter Tun be hired together with other spaces?
Yes. This will depend on the type of event you have in mind, but all our rooms at The Brewery can be hired individually or together to create a larger event.
Is The Porter Tun suitable for hybrid events?
Absolutely! Our in-house AV team, Encore, will be able to advise on the best technology to use. Because hybrid event requirements vary, Encore takes a tailored approach to hybrid event management. Our experts evaluate your specific objectives to recommend the ideal AV technology and virtual event solutions for your budget.
How long in advance should I book The Porter Tun
There is no specific rule but The Porter Tun is our most sought-after space at The Brewery and some clients tend to book it up to 1 or 2 years in advance. That being said, it is always best to get in touch with the best who will check the availability for you.





