Christmas Gets an Edge

MOTEL Studios | Shoreditch, London

There’s nothing generic about MOTEL Studios at Christmas. Three Victorian railway arches – 155 years of raw London history – dressed in fairy lights and festive warmth while the Overground rumbles overhead. It shouldn’t work. It absolutely does.

This is East London’s most distinctive Christmas party venue. The kind of place your team will still be talking about in February.

  • Capacity: 300 guests
  • Available: All year including Christmas
  • Three interconnected arches
  • Heated & fully dressed
  • Hoxton Overground – 2 min walk

The Arches, Dressed for Christmas

Three interconnected arches give you total flexibility – use one, two or all three. Flow from reception through dinner to dancing without your guests ever stepping outside.

Arch 1 - Up to 150 seated

The intimate heart of the venue. Set up as a private dining room for a refined Christmas dinner, or use as an arrival and reception space with festive cocktail bar. The candlelit brick walls make everything look better.

PERFECT FOR

  • Large Christmas parties 150 seated
  • Seated festive dinners with dancefloor
  • Cocktail and canapé receptions

Arch 2 – Up to 280 standing

The centrepiece. Exposed brick curves overhead as garlands and festive lighting transform the industrial cathedral into something spectacular. Full AV capability means DJ sets and live performances hit differently in here – the acoustics were built for it.

PERFECT FOR

  • Private festive dining 50–80
  • Large Christmas parties 
  • DJ nights and live music

Arch 3 - Up to 95 seated

Start the evening here. Mulled wine, festive cocktails, guests arriving in from the cold into warm industrial atmosphere. The bar arch sets the tone for everything that follows.

PERFECT FOR

  • Arrival drinks and festive canapés
  • Post-dinner late bar
  • Informal networking zone

What's Included / Package Options

We make it effortless. From AV to festive menus, we handle the lot. Here’s what your MOTEL Christmas includes.

Included as Standard

  • Exclusive use of your chosen arch(es)
  • Full festive theming and dressing
  • Heated venue throughout
  • Full AV setup – screens, lighting, sound
  • Tables, chairs, linen
  • Dedicated event manager on the day

Optional Add-ons

  • Gourmet festive menus – street food feasts to sit-down dinners
  • Festive cocktail packages and bar service
  • DJ, live band or festive entertainment
  • Festive mixology demonstrations
  • Themed décor – Nordic Hygge, Après-Ski, Industrial Luxe
  • Late licence options

Make It Yours - Theming Options

The raw brick and iron give you an incredible base. Layer on the festive magic – or let us do it.

THEME OPTIONS (MOTEL-SPECIFIC)

  • Industrial Luxe Christmas – Edison bulbs, copper, dark foliage
  • Après-Ski – bringing the mountain to Shoreditch
  • East London Street Food Feast – sharing menus, festive market feel
  • Classic Christmas – leaning into the contrast of tinsel in the arches
  • Bespoke brand experience – brief us

"We hosted our Christmas party at MOTEL Studios and it genuinely blew people away. Nobody expected a railway arch to feel so festive - the combination of the raw brickwork and the lighting and décor was stunning. The team were brilliant and the bar service was spot on all night. Already booked for next year."

Getting Here & Practical Info

  • 407 Railway Arches, London E2 8HD
  • 2 min walk from Hoxton Overground
  • 5 min from Shoreditch High Street (Overground)
  • Multiple bus routes – 55, 48, 26
  • Street parking limited – public car parks nearby
  • Nearest hotel: Various Shoreditch hotels within 10 min walk

Book Your MOTEL Studios Christmas Party

London Christmas dates go fast. Get your December locked in – we’ll come back to you within 24 hours.

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