In the heart of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, Riverside East is just a five minute saunter from Hackney. With easy connections to central London, this is an outstanding venue for parties and social occasions, and for business meetings and events for up to 1000 people. Whether it's a wedding reception, summer party, drinks reception, conference, presentation, training workshop, board meeting or private dining, you can be assured of an unforgettable event.
There are 3 event spaces at Riverside East; the biggest is The Yard, a huge outdoor space with covered areas and capacity for a whopping 1000 people standing – fab for summer parties! The light and airy café holds 250 for drinks, 150 dining, 100 with dancing, or 80 theatre style. The restaurant, set over 2 floors, and the rooftop terrace give you a fantastic backdrop for indoor-outdoor events, with jaw-dropping panoramic views over East London. There's room for 225 for drinks, 180 theatre style, 120 for dinner (80 with dancing), and 40 in U-shape.
The look is stylish, the vibe is upbeat, the ambience relaxed; sustainability is at the forefront and there's an attentive events team to help organise and run an unforgettable function. Creative catering has flexibility for all events, there's superspeedy Wi-Fi, air con and an integrated PA system.
There is parking close to Riverside East and train stations within a short walk.
| Venue | Riverside East |
|---|---|
| Max Capacity | 1,000 guests |
| Address | 5 Thornton Street Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Stratford London Greater London E20 2AD |
Capacity Overview
- Max Capacity
- 1,000
- Reception
- 1,000
- Theatre
- 180
- Dining
- 150
- Dinner & Dance
- 100
- Cabaret
- 96
- Classroom
- 40
- Boardroom
- 50
Featured Event Spaces (3)
The Yard
- Max Capacity
- 1,000
- Dining
- 500
More Details
The Yard is the largest space at Riverside East, with open air seating and part coverage from the elements it’s ideal for summertime celebrations, product launches, and events up to 1000 guests.
The Cafe
- Max Capacity
- 250
- Reception
- 250
- Theatre
- 80
- Dining
- 150
- Dinner & Dance
- 100
More Details
Ideal for more intimate and casual events, The Cafe benefits from natural daylight and the option to extend into the courtyard and lawn area.
Wildnote Restaurant and Terrace
- Max Capacity
- 225
- Reception
- 225
- Theatre
- 180
- Dining
- 120
- Dinner & Dance
- 80
- Cabaret
- 96
- Classroom
- 40
- U-Shape
- 40
- Boardroom
- 50
More Details
The Wildnote Restaurant and Terrace is the perfect place to host your next event, with floor-to-ceiling windows looking out over the treelined exterior it can comfortably accommodate up to 225 guests.
Key Features
- AV Equipment
- Disability Access
- Family Friendly
- In-house Catering
- Licensed Bar
- Local Public Transport
- Music Licence
- Outside Space
- Wi-Fi Access






