Tucked away on a quiet street in Hackney, The Secret Reading Room is an intimate, atmospheric space designed for creativity, conversation and calm. The space has a cosy, book filled interior with soft lighting and warm tones, creating a unique setting that feels both welcoming and inspiring. It works beautifully for small gatherings where guests can relax, connect and focus without distraction. The layout is flexible and well suited to a variety of uses including workshops, talks, dinners, brunches, book clubs, creative meet ups, small brand events, readings and intimate community gatherings. The space is also ideal for editorial shoots, brand content, interviews and lifestyle photography, with its distinctive interiors providing a natural and characterful backdrop. Perfect for -Workshops and creative sessions -Book clubs and author events -Small brand launches or community gatherings -Panel talks or intimate discussions -Content creation and editorial shoots -Podcast recordings or interviews
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Street level access
Public Transportation
Kitchen
The space is cleaned and reset between each booking to ensure it is ready for the next guest. High touch surfaces such as tables, door handles and shared areas are wiped down, and floors are checked and tidied. Rubbish is removed and the space is returned to its original layout before each booking. Guests are asked to leave the space in a tidy condition and dispose of any rubbish brought into the venue.
Guests may cancel their Booking until 7 days before the event start time and will receive a full refund (including all Fees) of their Booking Price. Guests may cancel their Booking between 7 days and 24 hours before the event start time and receive a 50% refund (excluding Fees) of their Booking Price. Booking cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the Event start time are not refundable. Learn more