THE BOTTLE FACTORY, SE1

So who are we? Here’s a quick rundown for our new followers. 👋   @TheBottleFactory is a Victorian warehouse, just off the Old Kent Road in SE1, lovingly restored for a new creative community that likes to #MakeGoodThingsHappen. Inside, you’ll find a mix of flexible light industrial spaces, studios, workspaces and showrooms - all designed for those eureka moments. 💡   We are home to a diverse community of makers, creatives and entrepreneurs. From fashion start-ups to gin distillers and sustainable coffee roasters, we’re committed to keeping south London’s creative and manufacturing spirit alive.   Interested in joining our community? Tap on the link in our bio to find out more. 👀    📸 @agnesesanvito @Ellen.Christina.Hancock @prjct.four @georgmewjensen   #TheBottleFactory #OldKentRoad #SELondon #MakerSpace

“Every great drink deserves a great soundtrack.” 🍸 We couldn’t agree more - and that’s exactly what @fordsgin , distilled by our very own @thamesdistillers , has created. They’ve curated a soundtrack to be enjoyed alongside the perfect Negroni - a @jazzdispensary vinyl compilation called The Negroni Sessions. But they didn’t stop there. Following the success of their first record and their listening parties, they’ve now created their very own record label, ‘London Dry Records. An example of creative worlds working together to #MakeGoodThingsHappen. 🙌 Watch to learn more. Collaborators involved in their music journey: @concorderecords @jazzdispensary @dan_the_a @spookymookie @parade.agency @geeesandteees @timcooper212 Team86 🎥 @fordsgin , @simonfordsgin & @jarobiwhite #TheBottleFactory #FordsGin #TheCocktailGin #LondonDryRecords

Even the rain couldn’t get in the way of this celebration. ☔️ The other week, our neighbours and friends of the Bottle, @liveseyexchange2 brought the Old Kent Road community together for their launch.  As a space rooted in community ourselves, it was so special to see so many of our neighbours and local creatives in one place. If you’re looking for an event space in one of London’s most dynamic and creative neighbourhoods, check them out! 📸 @carmengocreative , @nopriceonculture , @liveseyexchange2 , @pempeople #TheBottleFactory #OldKentRoad #LiveseyExchange #NoPriceonCulture #PemPeople

PSA: Our last remaining unit is available - but it won’t be for much longer! 👀 Are you part of a team of makers or creatives in London? This light-filled space might just be exactly what you need to take your business to the next level. Perfect for a makerspace, office or showroom, this is a rare opportunity to snap up up to 3,600 sq ft of flexible space and join the Bottle community. 🤝 Check out the link in our bio for more information. 📸 @agnessavinto #TheBottleFactory #MakerSpace #LondonWorkspace #SELondon #MakeGoodThingsHappen

Switch up your Sunday with the Peckham Yard Trail! We know how many of you love @bottlefactoryflea - almost as much as we’ve loved hosting it - so here’s a PSA… Their sister company @peckham.carboot are launching an even bigger chance to thrift or sell some preloved gems. This weekend, they’re bringing the SE London community together with a Yard Trail to celebrate their 7th birthday! 🎉 Here’s the lowdown: 🏡 Host a stall from your front garden or driveway 🗺️ Get pinned on the official Yard Trail map 🛍️ Let the neighbourhood come to you A great way to catch up with neighbours, clear some space, and give your unwanted items a second life. The best part? Peckham Carboot will also be running as usual (10am - 2pm) so you can make a day of it! 💵 £5 per household + a small service fee. (If cost is a barrier, drop them a message - they want everyone involved!) 🎥 @peckham.carboot #TheBottleFactory #PeckhamCarboot #LondonWhatsOn #JumbleSale #YardSale

Craft, collaboration and creativity in motion. 🔥 Watch and hear how friend of the Bottle and founder of @sumweekly , Noah Chulu Chinn (a.k.a. @unclechulu ), masterminded Permanent Temporary; an epic takeover of The Bottle Factory, two years’ running - as part of @l_d_f_official and @southwark.design . This snippet from Nicholas Okwulu’s short film captures what The Bottle Factory is all about – giving local talent and both emerging and established creators and artists the space to grow and thrive. 🎥 @pempeople & @livesey_exchange_se15 via YouTube #TheBottleFactory #MakeGoodThingsHappen #OldKentRoad #LondonArtists #LondonDesignFestival

The right workspace can change everything. ✨ At The Bottle Factory, it’s about more than just a desk. It’s where ideas get sketched, prototypes take shape, and creativity has the space it needs to grow, all alongside an inspiring community of people doing the same. 💡 Studios available: Studio 4 - 193 sq ft & Studio 9 - 236 sq ft 📍 Location: Prime SE London postcode ☀️ Sun-filled spaces: Bright spaces filled with natural light, plus a shared roof terrace 🚿Everything you need: Air conditioning, showers, shared kitchen & bike storage 🚘 Easy access: Great connections via bus and a short hop from Elephant & Castle, Peckham, New Cross Gate and Bermondsey, plus on-site bike storage 🏡 Creative hub: Home to a creative community of makers and urban industry stalwarts 🗓 Flexible & all inclusive: Flexible 12-months+ terms with bills included (WiFi & cleaning too) Our studio spaces get snapped up fast, so these won’t be around for long. Follow the link in our bio today to enquire before they go!  📸 @agnesesanvito @atelier.ellis #TheBottleFactory #MakeGoodThingsHappen #MakerSpace #LondonStudios #SELondon

Old Kent Road - not just our home, but our heritage.  Once a rural route to Dover, later shaped by the Surrey Canal in 1811 and the railway, Old Kent Road has long been a hub of British movement and making. That hasn’t changed.  It remains one of the few central London neighbourhods where making and creativity still thrives alongside homes, green spaces and a strong sense of community. That’s what sets it apart. ✅ Central London & community-driven ✅ Industrious & creative ✅ Rich with inspiring makers who design and craft across a wide range of industries We’re proud to be a part of this legacy, creating space for creative and light industrial businesses to grow side by side. 🤝 Swipe to see how our surroundings have changed through the ages, and follow for the next edition in our #BuiltOnHeritage series.  📸 @southwarkcouncil #TheBottleFactory #OldKentRoad #MakeGoodThingsHappen #LondonHistory

It’s roasting in here... ☕ Swipe in for a closer look at @londoncoffeefactory , @hej_coffee ’s ultra sustainable coffee roastery and HQ on the ground floor of The Bottle Factory, with a circular fit-out to match. 👀 Full reveal coming soon…  📸 @stevejensendesign , @prjct.four and @georgmewjensen @yesmakeldn , @blast.studio , @yip_engineering , @naisheen_shi , _vittoria_marino, @holiday_guooooo , @skooby31and @socialimpact_coffee #TheBottleFactory #MakeGoodThingsHappen #LondonCoffee #CoffeeRoasters #OldKentRoad

In need of a way to destress? Soft Ground might be just what you’re looking for. 🧵 Our friends at @set.social.peckham invite you to join their free, textile-based art sessions - where creativity and communal making help support mental wellbeing. There’s no commitment - just drop in on Fridays between 2-4pm, whenever it suits you, and unwind with calming, hands-on activities exploring textiles and gentle self-soothing techniques. This project, developed by @thisislookingforward , offers a chance to pause, be present, and explore how craft can support emotional regulation, rest, and connection. 🧶 Materials provided 📅 Running until 5 June 🎨 Artist facilitators: Kim Chin, @birungiart , @breaks_and_joins , and Jenny McIlhatton 🖼️ Curated by @sylviasolangeslr #TheBottleFactory #MakeGoodThingsHappen #CreativeWellbeing #LondonWhatsOn #Peckham

Snap up the last available unit at The Bottle Factory! 📢 Searching for a bright office, makerspace or showroom just moments from central London? Unit 8 could be the perfect place to spark your next eureka moment. 📏 1,600–3,622 sq ft of space to make your own ✅ Original beams & ceiling heights up to 5m 📍 SE1 postcode 🅿️ Private off-street parking ❄️ Air conditioning 🌿 Shared roof terrace ☀️ Openable windows with lots of natural light 🚿 Access to showers, shared kitchen & bike storage 🧑‍🎨 Set within a vibrant community of makers, creators & innovators More than just a workspace, the creative community here at The Bottle Factory #MakeGoodThingsHappen. Intrigued? Tap the link in our bio to find out more. 📸 @agnessavinto #TheBottleFactory #MakerSpace #Office #SELondon

Recent highlights from @fordsgin and @thamesdistillers ! It was great to see these teams come together last month to share their passion for gin - from tastings to stories about the remarkable history of Thames Distillers, shared with their friends from across the pond. A great reminder of what happens when like-minded makers get together to swap stories and share their craft - exactly what The Bottle Factory is all about. 📸 @simonfordsgin #TheBottleFactory #MakeGoodThingsHappen #Gin #GinTasting #OldKentRoad