The Cafe Hire, Eastway Baths
A relaxed cafe in Hackney Wick for screenings, workshops and small events, with no hire fee. 8 to 10 minutes’ walk from Hackney Wick Overground.
The Cafe at Eastway Baths is a relaxed, characterful room that hosts screenings, workshops, talks and small events through the day and into the evening. There is no hire fee: book the space, and food and drinks come from our counter and bar. It seats around 50 for a screening and suits workshops from 10 to 25. Tech, catering and drinks packages can be added as you need them.
Please note: the cafe stays open to the public during events. You can book tables, host and sell tickets, but the room is never fully private. If you need a private room, ask us about the Sunroom or the Hall.
What’s in the room:
Projector, screen and HDMI included. Sound system for playback. Approx 50 seated in rows, workshop layouts for 10 to 25. Cafe and bar trading through your event. In-house catering: buffets, pastries, lunches (vegetarian and vegan kitchen). Step-free access via platform lift.
Perfect for: film screenings and cinema clubs, ticketed workshops, talks and readings, small live music and DJ nights, fundraisers, art fairs, community meetings, and daytime work sessions or breakouts alongside a Hall booking.
Message us below via the message venue button on what you are planning and we will help you find the right setup.
Pricing
Standard opening hours shown — check the calendar for live availability.
What this space offers
Popular amenities
- Projector
- screen and HDMI
- Sound system for playback
- Cafe counter and bar
- In-house catering
Capacity
- 50 guests
What's allowed
We welcome
- Networking
- Product launches
- Meetings
- Workshops
- Performances
- Exhibitions
We don't welcome
- Events with music
Venue policies
House rules
- Please arrive within your booked time, as the space may be in use before and after your slot.
- A member of staff will remain on site during the booking and will be available to help
- Wait in reception for a member of staff
- Eastway Baths is at 80 Eastway, London E9 5JH, an 8 to 10 minute walk from Hackney Wick Overground. Look for the large concrete Victorian bath building. The entrance is through the red doors.
- On arrival, check in at the cafe and ask for a member of staff. They will show you to your space.
- Step-free access: ring the doorbell on the grey doors to the right of the main entrance and staff will bring the platform lift down and open the accessible door. The Hall and garden are reached via a second lift. Please let us know in advance if anyone in your group needs step-free access so we can have it ready.
- Getting here: nearest station is Hackney Wick Overground (8 to 10 min). Bus stops on Trowbridge Estate and Wallis Road are a short walk. There is a bike rack at the front entrance on Eastway. On-site parking is limited and by prior arrangement only, so please ask in advance if you need it; drop-offs are available for anyone needing assistance.
- Alcohol must be approved by venue
- Ask venue staff for bags and take the rubbish with you
- Leave promptly after your event
- Leave the space as you found it
- When your booking ends, please:
- Leave on time, as the space may be booked before or after you. If you need extra time for setup or pack-down, please arrange it in advance.
- Take all your belongings, equipment, decorations and any items you brought in. Anything left behind cannot be guaranteed.
- Clear away your own rubbish and put waste in the bins provided. For larger events, please bag up rubbish and leave it in the agreed area.
- Return any furniture, tables or chairs to how you found them.
- Leave venue equipment (sound, lighting, AV) as it was set; only venue staff or approved technicians should adjust it.
- Report any breakages or spills to a member of staff before you leave, so we can deal with them quickly.
- Take noise down as you leave, especially late in the evening, as we have neighbours nearby.
- Let a member of staff know you are leaving so we can check the space and see you out.
Parking and loading
- There are no parking spaces on site
- There is on-street parking but some restrictions apply on weekdays and weekends
- There is a designated space for unloading on site next to the venue
Safety & security
- Carbon monoxide detectors
- Fire alarms
- Smoke alarms
- Fire exit signs
- Biohazard kit
- Fire blankets
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV
- On-site security staff
Location
Important terms
Cancellations
Property damage
In the event of any damage to the space or any other part of the venue property, Sharesy reserves the right to make deductions from the payment method used.
We'll make sure to notify you in advance of making any deductions and will, whenever possible, provide you with photographic or other documentary evidence of the damage.