Humbug

Description

Dive into fully themed Christmas Dive Bar running from 14th Nov till 31st December, with 2 shows per day 2pm and 7pm.

Step into the extraordinary at Humbug, a venue unlike any other. It's not just a bar, it's a fully themed Christmas wonderland that has never been seen or used before. From the present tunnel to a Mariah Carey shrine, Santa's grotto, and enough Christmas decor to cheer up Scrooge, every corner of Humbug is designed to transport you to a world of festive magic that you wont find any-where else.

Spread across two floors and inclusive of an outdoor area Humbug can cater to groups from 2+ to 228 for a seated show or up to 400 standing. Whatever your needs, whatever the occasion, get in touch and they can build a Christmas party that will go down in your company’s history books as the greatest. 

The stunning former Boiler House set in the heart of Brick Lane is a landmark in itself with the Truman emblazoned chimney which can be seen for miles. The venue has 4 private event spaces that can be cordoned off, meaning depending on your number of guests you have multiple spaces to hire from 40 people to much larger whole-venue takeovers up to 288 seated & 400 standing people.

Their unique festival space has 3 brilliant bars, epic street food traders and loads of extra room for you to play around with, including a line-up of incredible add on entertainment options to make your Christmas Party extra memorable.

Located just 5 minutes from Shoreditch High Street and Old Street Stations, Humbug enjoys a prime and easily accessible location in the heart of East London. With excellent transport links, getting to Humbug couldn’t be more convenient.

Info

  • Comedy, Experience, Live Music
  • Happily Affordable ££
  • Taking Bookings

Hours

Day Open Close Notes
Monday 13:00 23:00
Tuesday 13:00 23:00
Wednesday 13:00 23:00
Thursday 13:00 23:00
Friday 13:00 23:00
Saturday 13:00 23:00
Sunday 12:00 23:00

Location

Address

Humbug, Old Truman Brewery: The Boiler House, 152 Brick Lane, E1 6RU

Area

Shoreditch

Nearest Station

Shoreditch High Street (Rail)

Menus

  • Cuisines

    This venue serves British, Burgers and European food.

  • A word from the chef:

    Our street food vendor is Bang Bang Burger who will be serving up the tastiest burgers and waffles. From our classic burgers and double-patty sliders to freshly made, sweet and savoury waffles. Additionally, our team of dedicated, skilled chefs can create a dinner menu that will impress your guests, be that 900, or 900! And with our sustainable methods, our compostable and eco-friendly packaging, you can feel good about the impact your event is having on the environment. Our kitchens are nut-free, our beef and chicken are halal, Vegan and Veg options catered for. We make all sauces, pickles, waffle batter and even buns at our kitchen in Bermondsey.

Private Hire

Name Type Capacity
Seated
Capacity
Standing
Cost Min spend
Midweek*
Min spend
Weekend*
Full Venue Hire Venue Hire 288 400 - - -

Somewhere on Brick Lane, a magical door to Santa’s favourite watering hole has opened. Uncover the secret entrance, make your way through a dazzling present tunnel, and discover an unbelievable world where the Christmas cheer is on tap.

The Boiler House will be transformed into the ultimate Christmas venue with decorations from floor to ceiling which will include, A Present themed Corridor, Santa's Grotto, The Mail Room, The Garden as well as 3 bars a street food vendor and full stage and Christmas Extravaganza Show.

Enter an interactive dive bar experience, where everyone’s on a mission to cheer up Santa! Expect Christmas cabaret, outrageous gameplay, and silly sing-a-longs. Prop up the cocktail bar, cruise the festive food court, meet Santa and his friends. At Humbug there’s a story to discover at every turn.

The venue can be booked with or without the Humbug experience.

 

Mezzanine Hire Private Room 60 100 - - -

Hire the Mezzanine level for your own private group with private bar. 

Enter an interactive dive bar experience, where everyone’s on a mission to cheer up Santa! Expect Christmas cabaret, outrageous gameplay, and silly sing-a-longs. Prop up the cocktail bar, cruise the festive food court, meet Santa and his friends. At Humbug there’s a story to discover at every turn.

 

Semi Private area Private Room 40 50 - - -

Book a semi private space for up to 40 guests to enjoy the show with packages to suit your budget.

* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.

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