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E1 is a nightclub at 110 Pennington Street in Wapping, East London, a short walk from Wapping Overground station.
E1: quick facts
Checked Sep 2026- Address
- 110 Pennington Street, Wapping, London E1W 2BB, United Kingdom Directions
- Nearest station
- Wapping (Overground), about 5 minutes on foot; Shadwell (DLR and Overground), about 8 minutes; Tower Hill (District and Circle lines), about 12 minutes
- Opening hours
- Friday and Saturday 22:00 to 06:00, last entry usually 03:00; special events vary
- Opened
- 2017 9 years
- Capacity
- 1,600 people
- Sound system
- Funktion-One
- Age limit
- 18+ with valid physical photo ID
- Dress code
- No strict dress code; sportswear such as tracksuits and football shirts may be refused
- Payment
- Card only at the bars (contactless, card, Apple Pay and Google Pay); no cash inside
- Founders
- Independently owned
About E1
E1 is a nightclub at 110 Pennington Street in Wapping, East London, a short walk from Wapping Overground station. It opened in 2017, holds 1,600 people and describes itself as one of the last fully independently owned clubs in London, run by a small team. The industrial space is built around a Funktion-One sound system, custom lighting rigs, lasers and CO2 cannons, and the club bills itself as a venue for visuals and sound. Most nights run on Friday and Saturday from 22:00 to 06:00. The programme covers techno, hard techno, house and trance, with drum and bass and EDM nights too, mixing promoter series such as ALIVE, Teletech and Colorize with headline sets from artists like Nicole Moudaber, who plays an all night long set on 3 October 2026.
Door policy
From the club's own rules18+ with valid physical photo ID (passport, UK driving licence, PASS card or EU national ID; no photocopies, expired documents, BRP cards or e-visas). No strict dress code, but sportswear such as tracksuits and football shirts may be refused, and a ticket does not guarantee entry.
Where to stay near E1
Hotels on the map110 Pennington Street, Wapping, London E1W 2BB, United Kingdom · Wapping (Overground), about 5 minutes on foot; Shadwell (DLR and Overground), about 8 minutes; Tower Hill (District and Circle lines), about 12 minutes
Hotel prices come from our booking partner. If you book through the map we may earn a commission, at no extra cost to you.
Frequently asked questions
What people search about E1What is the capacity of E1 London?
E1 has a capacity of 1,600. The club in Wapping opened in 2017 and is built around a Funktion-One sound system with custom lighting rigs, laser arrays and CO2 cannons.
What is the dress code at E1 London?
E1 does not enforce a strict dress code and encourages guests to express themselves, from smart casual to rave wear. Sportswear such as tracksuits and football shirts may lead to refusal, and the door team can refuse anyone it considers inappropriately dressed.
What time does E1 London open and close?
Friday and Saturday events run from 22:00 to 06:00, and last entry is usually 03:00. Special events can have different hours, so check the event page. Re-entry is not allowed once you leave the venue.
How do you get to E1 London?
E1 is at 110 Pennington Street, Wapping, London E1W 2BB. Wapping Overground station is about 5 minutes away on foot, Shadwell DLR about 8 minutes and Tower Hill on the District and Circle lines about 12 minutes. Parking nearby is limited.
Can you pay cash at E1 London?
No. The bars at E1 take contactless, card, Apple Pay and Google Pay, and no cash is accepted inside the venue. All ticket sales are final unless the promoter cancels the event, and resale is only allowed through the official resale partner.
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