Pirate Studios Dalston | Record, DJ, Rehearse in London

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Choose from 7 rehearsal studios in Dalston, with different sizes and setups for bands, vocalists and instrumentalists. Get a full backline, mics, drum kit and more.

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Getting to Us

Dalston

Address

42-56 Tottenham Rd,

Dalston,

London N1 4BZ,

United Kingdom

Driving?

DRIVING
If you’re driving to Pirate Dalston, you can choose between on-street parking or the paid car park at the back of the building.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Easily accessible from anywhere in Hackney or Shoreditch, Pirate Studios Dalston is a short walk from Dalston Junction Overground station (5 minutes) and Dalston Kingsland station (7 minutes). Buses stop on nearby Balls Pond Road or Kingsland Road.

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Meet Our Dalston Site Manager: Harry

Need a Hand During Your Session?

Need a spare cable, help with your mixer, or just want to chat? Harry's your guy at Pirate Dalston. With a degree in music production and over ten years of experience playing guitar and bass, Harry writes, produces, and engineers music for himself and other artists when he’s not working at Pirate. His favourite part of the job is discovering new music from the community.

Harry's top studio tip: always bring headphones and a jack adapter—they almost always come in handy.

Harry's top local tip: visit Strelitzia cafe for great food, drinks, and service—just two minutes from your studio door.

Step Inside Pirate Dalston

Take a Virtual Tour

Walk through Pirate Studios Dalston without leaving your house. Click on the map below to launch an immersive 3D tour. Get a feel for the space, check out the equipment, and prepare for your session with confidence.

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Facilities at Pirate Dalston

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Get Ready for Your Session

From setting up your account to setting up your equipment, we’re here to help. Get in touch on Whatsapp if you need support.

What is verification and how does it work?

Being verified unlocks extra features at Pirate, like Refer-a-Friend credits. You also need to have your identity verified before you book one of our DJ or recording studios, so it’s a worthwhile investment! Don’t worry, the process only takes two minutes.

TIP: Use your mobile, it's easier to get a clear shot of your face/document.

I'm having trouble with a code or lock — help?

Slow and gentle! Our locks can be a little sensitive so put your code in slowly and as detailed on your booking — such as * 1 2 3 4 5 6. Don't forget the star!

You might be sent a four-digit code as a replacement for the booking, such as 1 2 3 4. As above, press slowly and in this case, with no star, *.

If you're having trouble with the lock or code, use # to reset and try again. If this doesn't work, please contact us via WhatsApp and we'll help get you in as soon as possible.

How do I prepare for my first session?

To make sure your session goes smoothly, we suggest taking a couple of minutes to read a bit more about the type of studio you’ve booked:

DJ
Recording (production)
Rehearsal
Podcast
Dance
Showcase

Reread your confirmation email
It has travel directions, codes for the front door, and codes for your studio. Every time you book a studio type for the first time (for example you're a DJ trying out a production studio), we’ll also send you a quick overview of that space and equipment.

Arrive early
We suggest you arrive at Pirate 15 minutes before your session to help orientate yourself, check out our common areas and find your studio.

House rules
We want you, and the rest of the Pirate community, to have the best possible experience using our facilities. To help us achieve that, we ask that you follow our house rules when visiting Pirate. In summary:

Respect your fellow Pirates
Absolutely no smoking or vaping
Keep all liquids away from the equipment
Tidy up at the end of your session
Turn off the air-con or heater fan before you leave

What if something breaks or I need a spare?

Spare equipment is available at every Pirate location, including instruments, cables, microphones, stands and other hardware.

If you need replacement equipment or something is missing, contact us on Live Chat via the website or WhatsApp for assistance. We will direct you to our spares cupboard quickly so that you can get on with your session.

How many people are allowed in each studio?

We have introduced several measures to help keep you as safe as possible. This includes limiting the number of people who can be in a studio at once and placing clear markings on floors to help you know what a safe distance is.

For a full breakdown of the safety measures in place at your Pirate Studios, visit our regularly updated status page.

Are food and drinks available at the studios?

Select Pirate locations include fully stocked vending machines, and most are located near to shops if you'd like to bring your own food and drink.

Our Birmingham studios include a shop in the communal area where you can purchase food and drinks.

Check out your local studio location page for more details.

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Meet the Artists Sharing Your Studios

Join Regular Free Events at Pirate Dalston

Get track feedback at AUX, perform live at MIC, or hop on the decks at Open Sessions—check this month’s programme and join other local artists for moments like these.

Events for Producers, DJs, and Musicians

Do More at Pirate Dalston

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Join a community of artists from all over London. Network, learn, and practice performing in a supportive environment — explore monthly events at Pirate Dalston.

Test Your New Tracks in Front of an Audience at AUX
AUX is our monthly music-sharing event. Bring an original track on a USB, and we’ll play it to a room full of musicians and industry guests. Stay till the end for the audience vote, where one artist wins £250 in studio credit.

Show Off Your Best Blends at Open Sessions
Update your USB and rock up to our monthly studio party where anyone can get behind the decks. Sign up when you arrive to secure a 15-minute DJ slot; all levels and all genres are welcome.

Perform an Original Song or Your Best Cover at MIC
MIC is our newest event series where you can sign up on the night to perform one or two songs in front of a live audience, or just relax and enjoy a free gig—hip hop, indie, pop, rock, R&B, anything goes.

What to Do in Dalston

The Best Food, Coffee and Music Venues in the Area

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Busy Dalston is centred on Kingsland Road — a place where old London meets new. Cocktail bars are squeezed alongside charity shops while the stalls of Ridley Road Market sell produce, African textiles and any household goods you can imagine.

Food
Rainbow Bakery, Andù Cafe, Kakki Katsu and Dusty Knuckle are some amazing and affordable independent food spots near our studios in Dalston.

Coffee
If you’re grabbing a coffee, KHP Social, Dalston Curve Garden, Allpress Roastery or Café Route are good, relaxed spots for catching up with a collaborator or getting some work done.

Music
The Shacklewell Arms, The Victoria and The Haggerston are some of the best pub gig venues in London. High-end listening bar Brilliant Corners and late-night Queer venue Dalston Superstore are also a short walk away.

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