Our event spaces have played host to an eclectic mix of events on numerous occasions, from conferences and tradeshows, exhibitions, product launches, fashion shows, photo shoots and filming, through to ground breaking ambient and experiential marketing.
Activation - Cafe 1001

Café 1001 — A Brick Lane Classic. Loud, Local, Brand-Ready.

  • 2,000 sq ft
ABOUT

Tucked just off Brick Lane, Café 1001 is a name that carries weight in East London’s creative circuit — and now it’s also a turnkey venue for food, drink, and music brands ready to tap into real cultural momentum. With a rich legacy of independent music, curated events, and late-night energy, Café 1001 offers a ready-made atmosphere and an always-engaged audience. Add in its in-house sound system, full bar, and terrace access, and you’ve got a venue that’s activation-ready for both grassroots collabs and high-tier takeovers.

🍸 Drinks & Beverage Brands

  • Host tastings, brand takeovers, and residency nights
  • Launch a new label or signature pour with a fully stocked back bar and mixology-ready setup
  • Create custom brand content in a social, music-first space that reads authentic
  • Collaborate with DJs or artists to create a multi-sensory branded moment

🎶 For Music-Led Brands & Labels

  • Book 1001 for listening parties, live sets, and DJ showcases
  • Perfect for record label activations, vinyl events, or community-based music programming
  • Plug straight into an audience that already lives and breathes the underground
  • Use the venue’s iconic vibe and street-facing terrace as a backdrop for campaign visuals or UGC-friendly moments

🍴 For Food Creatives & Culinary Collaborations

  • Pop-up chefs, rotating residencies, or co-branded food nights
  • Build around seasonal menus, tasting sessions, or pairing events
  • Integrate with drinks brands or music for crossover activations
  • The kitchen is flexible, the terrace is active, and the appetite is built in

📍 Why Cafe 1001 Works

  • Located between Brick Lane and Ely’s Yard — with built-in Truman Brewery footfall
  • Long-standing East London cultural relevance
  • Indoor/outdoor layout perfect for day-to-night programming
  • Fully functioning bar, kitchen, and AV-ready sound system
  • A venue that’s as content-friendly as it is crowd-ready

Create Energy. Serve Story. Own the Space.
If you’re a drinks brand, food label, or music platform looking for a place that’s already buzzing, Café 1001 delivers the vibe, the visuals, and the volume. All you have to do is show up.
📍 Dray Walk, London E1
📩 Sever up somethign special.


TRANSPORT

The Truman Brewery has probably the most central Spitalfields and Brick Lane location, and is easily reached by bus, rail, tube or on foot.

The venue benefits from close access to all forms of public transport. Liverpool Street and Shoreditch High Street stations are a short distance away, with Aldgate East within easy reach, offering fast connections across London and beyond.

Liverpool Street Station
Walking distance:
10 mins
Central
Circle
H&C
Metropolitan
National Rail
Overground
Shoreditch High Street Station
Walking distance:
5 mins
Overground
Aldgate East Station
Walking distance:
10 mins
District
H&C
Whitechapel Station
Walking distance:
15 mins
District
H&C
Overground
Contact us to arrange a viewing:
Phone
+44(0)20 7770 6001

Email
events@trumanbrewery.com

Drop in
Truman Events Reception
1 Ely's Yard
Off Hanbury Street
London E1 6QR
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