Large Groups & Events at Platform

Group bookings, corporate events & private hire in Shoreditch

Your group. Your occasion. Your Platform.

Planning work drinks, a team social, birthday, corporate event or private party in Shoreditch? Platform brings gaming, cocktails, food and music together under one roof, just minutes from Liverpool Street.

Book a few booths, choose one of our group experiences, take over part of the venue or make the whole place yours.

From small groups to full venue hire, we'll help you create a night around your people.

Gaming • Cocktails • Food • Private Hire • Corporate Events

Why Platform

One venue. Lots of ways to use it.

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Play

PS5, Nintendo Switch and PC gaming, from casual games with friends to hosted tournaments and team competitions.

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Eat & Drink

Cocktails, beers, pizzas, sharing food and flexible food and drinks packages for groups of all sizes.

Make It Yours

Bring in a DJ or entertainment, personalise our screens, create a tournament, run awards or speeches, or simply take over the space and party.

Group packages

Choose your group experience

Level Up

£42 pp

An easy group night out with everything sorted.

  • 2 hours of console gaming
  • 2 standard drink tokens per guest
  • Choice of food: 1 main between 2 guests or 2 sides per person
  • Reserved gaming space

Perfect for: after-work socials, birthdays and casual group nights.

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Max XP

£55 pp

More time. More food. More drinks.

  • 3 hours of gaming
  • 2 standard + 1 premium drink token per guest
  • Sharing buffet: pizzas, nachos, fries, halloumi fries, chicken tenders and popcorn chicken
  • Brownie or ice cream to finish

Perfect for: team socials, company celebrations and bigger nights out.

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Final Boss

£65 pp

Go all in.

  • 4 hours at Platform
  • Semi-private use of 4 to 6 booths
  • 1 standard + 3 premium drink tokens per guest
  • Full sharing buffet
  • Dessert
  • Competition mode

Perfect for: larger celebrations, competitive teams and the full Platform experience.

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Private hire

Private & corporate venue hire in Shoreditch

Take over part, or all, of Platform and make the venue your own.

From company parties and product launches to birthdays, networking events, awards nights and team celebrations, our Shoreditch venue can be adapted around your event.

Food. Cocktails. Music. Gaming. DJs. Entertainment. Personalised screens.

Want a tournament? We'll host one. Want your branding across the venue screens? Let's do it. Want a DJ, your own entertainment or simply a great bar for your team? We'll build the night around you.

Partial venue hire

From £1,000 hire + minimum spend

  • Semi-private area
  • 4 to 6 booths
  • Flexible food & drinks
  • Gaming included
  • Bespoke event options available
Plan your event

Full venue hire

From £2,000 hire + minimum spend

  • Exclusive use of Platform
  • Flexible food & drinks
  • Gaming included
  • DJs & entertainment
  • Personalised screens & branding
  • Tournaments, awards and bespoke experiences
Plan your event

Hire fees and minimum spends vary by date, time, group size and event requirements. Tell us what you're planning and we'll create a proposal around you.

Christmas at Platform

Your Christmas party. Your way.

Looking for a Christmas party venue in Shoreditch? Choose a ready-made festive experience, take over part of Platform or make the whole venue yours for the night.

Cocktails. Food. Music. Gaming. DJs. Entertainment. Your team. Your Christmas.

From after-work celebrations to corporate Christmas parties and full venue hire, we'll help you create something that feels anything but another office Christmas party.

Jingle & Joysticks

£42 pp

An easy festive night out, all wrapped up.

  • 2 hours of gaming
  • 2 festive cocktails or mocktails per guest
  • Festive pizza or nachos to share between two
  • Reserved gaming booths
  • Christmas table decorations

Perfect for: smaller teams & after-work Christmas parties.

Max XP-Mas

£55 pp

Our signature Christmas experience.

  • 3 hours of gaming
  • 3 premium drinks tokens per guest
  • Festive sharing buffet
  • Dessert
  • Christmas crackers & decorations
  • Dedicated event host

Perfect for: corporate Christmas parties looking for the full night sorted.

Final Boss

£65 pp

The ultimate Platform Christmas experience.

  • 4 hours of gaming
  • 4 premium drinks tokens per guest
  • Full festive sharing feast + dessert selection
  • Arrival prosecco or beer buckets
  • Dedicated event host
  • Hosted tournament + winner's prize
  • Personalised leaderboard on venue screens
  • 15 to 20% off applicable venue hire fee

Perfect for: companies looking for a more memorable, competitive celebration.

Want to build your own?

Take over part or all of Platform and create the Christmas party around your team.

Add a DJ. Bring in entertainment. Personalise the screens. Create your own food and drinks package. Host awards. Run a tournament. Or simply fill the venue with your people and party.

Partial hire from £1,000 • Full venue hire from £2,000

Make Platform yours

Venue tour

See your event at Platform

Planning something bigger? Take a look around the venue and imagine what you could do with the space.

Virtual tour

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Reviews

What our guests say

Alfreda

A fun team night out at Platform on April 11th was a hit! The Platform bar Shoreditch staff were attentive, offering a great gaming experience. Two booths for 11 had enough controls for all to enjoy video games Shoreditch. Extra time was allowed for more drinks at this gaming bar Shoreditch!

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Fergie

My birthday at Platform was the best ever! The Platform Shoreditch venue was amazing for a gaming bar platform night with friends. I’ll bring my brother to this gaming bar Shoreditch for more video games Shoreditch fun at this top bar Shoreditch destination soon!

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Becca

Loads of fun at Platform with a fantastic atmosphere! The Platform bar Shoreditch staff were friendly, and cocktails were delicious. It’s a great gaming bar platform spot for a night out. I’ll be back for more esports bar Shoreditch vibes at this amazing bar Shoreditch location!

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FAQs

Frequently asked questions

How much does private hire cost?

Partial venue hire starts from £1,000 and full venue hire from £2,000. Hire fees and minimum spends vary by day, time, group size and event requirements.

Can we personalise the venue?

Yes. Depending on the event, options can include DJs, entertainment, personalised screens, branding, tournaments, awards and bespoke food/drink arrangements.

Can you build a bespoke package?

Yes. Packages can be adapted around group size, timing, budget and event requirements.

How do Christmas bookings work?

A 25% deposit secures the booking and is deducted from the final balance. Full payment is due at least two weeks before the event by BACS or Paylink.

Do we have to game?

No. Gaming is available throughout and is a unique part of Platform, but private-hire events can be built around food, drinks, music, entertainment and your own event format.

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Let’s plan your event

Tell us what you’re celebrating and we’ll take it from there.

From a few booths with drinks and food to a full private venue takeover, we’ll help build an event around your group size, budget and plans.

Corporate events • Team socials • Birthdays • Private parties • Christmas parties • Full venue hire

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