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Independent book of the year regional and country finalist -British Book Awards 2026
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Hire fees and
venue specifications
Full day hire - 09:00 am - 5:30 pm
Half-day hire - 09:00 am - 12:00 pm
Evening hire - 7:00 pm - late
Extended and late times are available until 2 am.
Please fill in the form here to start a conversation about your event. The Common Press has four spaces for hire.
If you have a budget or you would like to collaborate with us please let us know so we can see what we can do. All pricing are community/charity rates and details for each space are below.
**Note that VAT will be applied to hire fees**
Unfortunately, our events space is no longer available for hire. The bookshop café is available for hire.
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Bookshop hire
from £185 per hour
Capacity: 45 seating | 70 standing
Available Monday - All day
Tuesday - Sunday from 7 pm - late
alcoholic or non-alcoholic bar available.
*Please note that VAT will be added to hire fees**
Ideal for book events, open mic, panel discussions, parties & social gatherings.
This space is wheelchair accessible.
Includes venue hire + Staffing + Chairs + Tables + AV setup
(Excludes VAT and sound technician)
DJ decks £80 - DJ Pioneer XDJ RX - DJ Controller System Rekordbox.
See full specs: https://www.pioneerdj.com/en-gb/product/all-in-one-system/archive/xdj-rx/black/overview/
Bar with staffing - available on request
Sound Technician £15 per hour
Security £150 for one security staff.
Alcohol License and admin £50
(available with approval of management)
EXTRAS
Visit us!
The Common Press Bookshop
118 Bethnal Green Road
London
E2 6DG
Opening Times
Tuesday - Sunday: 11 AM - 6: 30PM
Monday- CLOSED
Open until late for events!
Web Design by Alfonzo Sieveking
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