FAQs

Welcome to Stokey Pop Up's FAQ page! Here, we answer all your questions about booking, facilities, and hosting events at our unique venue in Stoke Newington.

If you can’t find the information you’re looking for, feel free to contact us at hello@stokeypopup.com or +44 (0)20 3903 6517.

Venue Information

  • Stokey Pop Up is a versatile venue ideal for hosting:

    • Art exhibitions

    • Private parties

    • Pop-up shops

    • Fashion markets

    • Workshops

    • Music events

    • Weddings, baptisms, and wakes

    We’re here to accommodate your unique event needs!

  • Our venue accommodates up to 120 people, including staff.

  • We provide the following amenities:

    • Outdoor garden

    • Fully equipped kitchen with induction hob, oven and fridge/freezer

    • PA sound system

    • 80 meters of professional picture-hanging rails

    • High-speed Wi-Fi

Booking and Availability

  • Please email us to check availabilty

  • Please email or call us to book

  • Please discuss with WisdomWise.

  • Please discuss with WisdomWise.

  • We accept bank transfers only.

  • Please discuss with WisdomWise.

Event Setup and Logistics

  • Yes, viewings are available. Please email us your preferred dates and times, and confirm with a phone call one hour before your visit.

    • Setup is available from 9:00 AM, and the venue must be vacated by 10:00 PM.

    • Keys are issued and returned based on staff availability.

    Professional cleaning is handled before and after your rental by Esskay Facilities Management Ltd.

  • Yes, you can bring your own decorations and catering. However, the venue must be returned in its original condition as per the inventory check-in.

Licenses and Regulations

    • Alcohol may be served, but a TENs license must be obtained from the London Borough of Hackney to sell alcohol.

    • We have a license to play music.

    • Music must be played through our PA sound system.

    • Ground floor: ambient level only.

    • Basement: suitable for soft dancing or live music.

    • No noise or anti-social behaviour is audible outside the venue, including the garden and residential areas.

    • No music in the garden

Parking and Accessibility

  • There is no on-site parking. Metered parking is available nearby, but we are not responsible for parking tickets.

  • Bus Services

    • Route 73: Runs between Stoke Newington and Oxford Circus, passing through central locations such as Angel and Euston.

    • Route 149: Operates from London Bridge to Edmonton Green, serving areas like Liverpool Street and Stoke Newington.

    • Route 76: Connects Waterloo, County Hall to Tottenham Hale, with stops including St. Paul’s and Old Street.

    • Route 106: Travels between Whitechapel and Finsbury Park Station, passing through Hackney and Stoke Newington.

    • Route 393: Runs from Chalk Farm to Clapton Pond, serving areas such as Camden and Stoke Newington.

    Train Services

    • Stoke Newington Station: Approximately a 3-minute walk from N16 0NY, this station is served by the London Overground, providing connections to various destinations across London. About 5 minutes by bus.

    • Hackney Downs Station: Located about 25 minutes on foot, offering additional Overground services and connections to National Rail. Approximately 10 minutes by bus.

    • South Tottenham Station: Around a 29-minute walk, served by the Overground, connecting to areas in North and East London. Roughly 15 minutes by bus.

    • Dalston Kingsland Station: Within a 15-minute walk, offering Overground services with links to central and east London. About 7 minutes by bus.

    • Dalston Junction Station: About a 15-minute walk, providing Overground services and easy access to key areas in London. Approximately 8 minutes by bus.

    Tube Stations

    • Manor House Station: Approximately 29 minutes walk from N16 0NY, served by the Piccadilly Line, offering direct routes to central London and Heathrow Airport. Around 10 minutes by bus.

    • Finsbury Park Station: About a 35-minute walk, this station is served by both the Victoria and Piccadilly Lines, providing extensive connectivity across London. Approximately 15 minutes by bus.

  • Yes, the venue features wheelchair access and a disabled-friendly ground-floor toilet.

Other Questions

  • Yes, we are a pet-friendly venue.

  • The cost of repairs will be deducted from the deposit. If the damage exceeds the deposit amount, the tenant is responsible for the additional costs.

  • Yes, tenants must provide proof of £5 million public liability insurance for the rental period, including setup and cleanup.

  • No, inflammable items, including candles, fireworks, and smoking materials, are strictly prohibited.

  • Smoking is prohibited inside the venue, including the garden.

  • Yes, the garden must remain a quiet area with no music, alcohol, or food preparation. Tenants are not allowed to move or damage plants or equipment. The garden is available between 09.00-19.00 and thereafter access is prohibited.

  • Terms and conditions are available in writing here and may only be amended or modified by Stokey Pop Up. All events and co-working bookings made through WisdomWise are additionally subject to WisdomWise’s Terms and Conditions.

Insurance & Compliance

  • Yes, Stokey Pop Up is fully compliant with all health, safety, building, and fire regulations to ensure a safe environment for your event.

  • Our venue can host up to 120 people in total:

    • Ground Floor: Maximum of 60 people

    • Basement: Maximum of 60 people

    • Building and Public Liability Insurance: The premises are insured with building and public liability insurance.

    • Public Liability: Tenants must obtain and provide certificate of £5 million public liability insurance, specifically naming Ground and Basement 147 Stoke Newington High St, N16 0NY. Providers like Protectivity Insurance offer tailored solutions.

    • Tenant's Contents Insurance: To safeguard your materials, belongings, and equipment, tenants are encouraged to secure their own contents insurance. Stokey Pop Up is not liable for damage or theft of tenant's materials.

  • Please discuss with WisdomWise.