When you hire a venue exclusively, you get sole use of the entire space for the duration of your event, meaning no other guests or bookings share the venue with your group. This gives you full control over the atmosphere, timing, and experience from start to finish. The exact inclusions vary by venue, but most exclusive hire packages bundle the space itself with catering, bar service, AV or entertainment, and dedicated event staff.
What does exclusive venue hire actually mean?
Exclusive venue hire means your group has private, uninterrupted access to the entire venue for a set period. No walk-in guests, no shared tables, no strangers at the bar. The space is yours alone, which allows you to shape every element of the event to suit your group, your brand, or your occasion.
This is fundamentally different from booking a reserved section or a private room within a larger venue. With a partial booking, the rest of the venue continues operating as normal, which limits how much you can control the noise level, the music, the flow of the event, and the overall atmosphere. Exclusive hire removes those constraints entirely.
For interactive entertainment venues in particular, exclusivity unlocks the full potential of the space. Rather than competing with the public for equipment, tables, or bar access, your guests have everything at their disposal throughout the event.
What’s typically included in an exclusive venue hire package?
Most exclusive venue hire packages include the physical space, on-site event coordination, catering, bar service, entertainment or AV setup, and dedicated staff for the duration of the booking. The specifics depend on the venue, but a well-rounded package should cover everything needed to run a seamless event without sourcing vendors separately.
At SPIN, our full venue hire packages include:
- Exclusive use of the entire venue across up to 18,000 sq. ft. of space
- Olympic-grade ping pong tables with premium Stiga equipment for all guests
- Two full-service bars with access to cocktails, craft beers, wines, and spirit-free options
- On-site catering with a chef-driven, locally sourced menu
- À la carte food and beverage options throughout the event
- Rotating DJs to maintain energy and atmosphere
- SPIN Pros available to engage guests with tips, demonstrations, and friendly competition
- Artist-curated interiors that create a visually striking backdrop without any additional décor effort
- Dedicated event planners who manage logistics from first inquiry to last call
The value of an all-inclusive package like this is that it removes the coordination burden from the organiser. Rather than managing multiple vendors, you work with a single point of contact who handles the details while you focus on your guests.
How many guests can an exclusive venue hire accommodate?
Exclusive venue hire capacity depends on the size of the venue and the type of event format. Our locations range from 10,000 to 18,000 square feet and are designed to accommodate groups of varying sizes, from intimate gatherings to large-scale corporate events and celebrations with hundreds of guests.
The layout of an active social venue like SPIN is built for movement and interaction rather than fixed seating, which naturally allows for flexible capacity. Guests flow between ping pong tables, bar areas, communal seating, and lounge zones, which means the space can comfortably hold a larger headcount than a traditional seated dinner venue of equivalent square footage.
When planning your booking, our event team will work with you to match the right configuration to your guest count, ensuring there is enough table access, bar coverage, and seating to keep everyone comfortable and engaged throughout the event.
What types of events work best with exclusive venue hire?
Exclusive venue hire works best for events where atmosphere, group cohesion, and a shared experience matter most. Corporate team-building days, milestone birthday parties, brand activations, networking events, and large celebration dinners are among the most common formats that benefit from having a venue entirely to themselves.
The format is particularly well-suited to events that combine socialising with activity. A ping pong party venue like SPIN creates natural icebreakers through gameplay, which makes it an ideal setting for groups that may not know each other well, such as new colleagues, client entertainment events, or mixed social gatherings. The game levels the playing field regardless of age, background, or profession.
Events that tend to thrive in an exclusive hire setting include:
- Corporate team-building and away days
- Birthday celebrations and milestone events
- Client entertainment and brand hospitality
- End-of-year office parties
- Networking events and professional mixers
- Bachelorette and bachelor parties
- Charity fundraisers and community events
If your event needs a venue that offers more than a passive experience, where guests participate, compete, and genuinely connect rather than simply standing around, exclusive hire at an unique entertainment venue is a strong fit.
How does food and drink service work during an exclusive hire?
During an exclusive venue hire, food and drink service is typically managed by the venue’s in-house catering and bar teams, operating solely for your group throughout the event. Service can be structured as a set menu, à la carte ordering, or a combination of both, depending on the package and your preferences.
At SPIN, our food philosophy is built around social eating. The chef-driven menu centres on shareable, snackable dishes that guests can enjoy between games without the event grinding to a halt for a formal sit-down meal. This keeps energy levels high and the atmosphere relaxed and social.
The beverage offering covers seasonally inspired cocktails, spirit-free options, local and domestic craft beers, and wines. With two full-service bars operating exclusively for your group, wait times stay low even during peak moments in the event. Our event planners will work with you in advance to agree on a drinks package or consumption arrangement that suits your budget and group size.
How far in advance should you book an exclusive venue hire?
For exclusive venue hire, booking at least four to eight weeks in advance is strongly recommended, and earlier is always better for large events or peak dates. Popular weekends, holiday periods, and end-of-year dates fill quickly, particularly at social venues that are in high demand for corporate and celebration bookings.
The earlier you confirm your booking, the more time your event planner has to customise the experience, finalise catering requirements, arrange any specific entertainment or branding elements, and ensure every detail is in place before your event date. Last-minute bookings are sometimes possible, but they limit your options and can add unnecessary pressure to the planning process.
As a general guide:
- Large corporate events or 100+ guests: Book two to three months in advance
- Mid-size celebrations or team events: Book four to six weeks in advance
- Smaller exclusive hire gatherings: Three to four weeks is usually sufficient, subject to availability
Reaching out early also gives you first access to preferred dates and the flexibility to make changes as your guest list or requirements evolve.
How SPIN helps with exclusive venue hire
SPIN takes the complexity out of planning a private event by combining a fully equipped, visually striking venue with end-to-end event support. Here is what we bring to your exclusive hire:
- Venues spanning 10,000 to 18,000 sq. ft. across New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Philadelphia, Boston, Seattle, Washington, DC, and Toronto
- Olympic-grade ping pong tables that double as built-in entertainment and icebreakers
- Chef-driven catering and full bar service managed entirely in-house
- Rotating DJs and SPIN Pros who keep guests engaged from arrival to last game
- Dedicated event planners who handle every logistical detail on your behalf
- Flexible configurations for groups ranging from intimate gatherings to large-scale events
Whether you are planning a corporate team day, a birthday celebration, or a one-of-a-kind networking event, SPIN delivers an experience that guests genuinely remember. Get in touch with our events team today to check availability and start planning your exclusive hire.
