Driving? On-street parking is available in the area.

For those taking public transport, the studios are a 5-minute walk from the closest station, Hackney Wick — a 30-minute tube journey from Oxford Circus. Local buses include the 276, 339 and 488.

There's also a bike-sharing station at Cadogan Cl, Victoria Park, close to the studio.

Visit TfL for more information.

Unfortunately, there is no step-free access at Hackney Wick, however, the nearest step-free accessible studio location is 15 mins away in Dalston.

Unfortunately, there is no step-free access at Hackney Wick. However, the nearest step-free accessible studio location is 15 mins away in Dalston.

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.

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, please contact us and we'll help get you in as soon as possible.

Spares in every location! We carry lots of spares in our sites, just in case you need any further equipment or something has a fault.  You'll also find lots of spare cables and mics in our rehearsal studios if needed.

Something missing from the room or you need an item from the Spares cupboard? Hit us up on Live Chat via the website. We will be more than happy to help.

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 stick to a few ‘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

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.