Are you already planning your next event in East London? Your vision is paramount to the success of your event, so why not use dry hire venues? Community centres, banquet halls, art galleries, or outdoor spaces are waiting for you to imbue them with your own ideas for decor, ambiance, and style. Explore your options across East London, whether you are searching in Spitalfields, Stratford, Shoreditch, or Dalston. Explore our tailored listings and discover unique venues for your event. If you can dream it, you can make it a reality!
The cost of dry hire venues averages around £96 hire fee per hour. The final price will depend on location, size, amenities, and demand. Some venues also offer additional packages that include catering, AV equipment, or additional services. Take a look at the usual price ranges in East London, based on Tagvenue data:
| From £80 | to £135 | hire fee per hour |
| From £1700 | to £6600 | hire fee per day |
| From £750 | to £2500 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 2026), the best options include:
The Studio at FOLD Leyton
in Leyton - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘A great space, and lovely owner to deal with.’
plantroom at plantroom
in Bow - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Excellent value for the size of it. Will be using the space again...’
Big Space at Hackney Showroom
in Stoke Newington - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘The space is spacious, clean and aesthetically pleasing, which made it perfect for a stylish event.’
You'll find dry hire venues in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in East London, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (September 2026):
| Small | up to 100 guests | prices average £80 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 120 and 200 guests | prices average £135 hire fee per hour |
| Large | over 280 guests | prices average £6600 hire fee per day |
Based on Tagvenue data (as of September 2026), users looking for dry hire venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Event Venue | prices average £105 hire fee per hour | typically between 100 and 300 guests |
| Blank Canvas | prices average £7000 hire fee per day | typically between 60 and 300 guests |
| Hall | prices average £100 hire fee per hour | typically between 100 and 450 guests |
| Warehouse | prices average £7800 hire fee per day | typically between 200 and 500 guests |
| Community Centre | prices average £60 hire fee per hour | typically between 60 and 100 guests |
Smaller dry hire venues usually fit up to 100 guests standing. Here are some great options in East London, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:
Studio 1 at LOCK Studios, rated 4.3/5 - blank canvas for 100 guests
Venue said: For entrance options, the space provides a semi-private entrance. You can walk right in through the private street-level entrance via a unique entrance adjacent to Studio 2, featuring a dedicated counter space - a perfect...
Main Hall at Osmani Centre, rated 4.7/5 - hall for 80 guests
Our user said: ‘The venue was a lovely space, with access to a small roof terrace. Access to toilets which were very clean.’
The Garden Room with Garden at The Wilds, rated 4.7/5 - event venue for 100 guests
Our user said: ‘The facilities were very clean, the location is gated and private and the parking was so accessible.’
Cheap dry hire venues in East London start from £1200 hire fee per day or £60 hire fee per hour. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:
Studio 2 at LOCK Studios, from £1200 hire fee per day
(up to 60 guests standing)
Venue said: Alternatively, you can enter through a unique semi-private entrance adjacent to Studio 2, which features a dedicated counter space - a perfect setup for a bar area.
Main Hall at Tramshed Community Hub, from £60 hire fee per hour
(up to 60 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘Staff were prompt in hall bookings during enquiries. Staff were good with telephone communications.’
Moustache Bar at Moustache Bar Dalston, from £900 minimum spend per event
(up to 120 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘Friendly and accommodating team, lovely versatile space, great value. really recommend!!’
In East London, dry hire venues are most commonly booked for 20 to 100 guests. Here are some popular kinds of events people have hosted at these spaces on Tagvenue, as of September 2026:
| Party | Usually between £300 and £700. |
User who booked Moustache Bar at Moustache Bar Dalston for 50 guests
said: ‘Staff were very friendly and helpful before and during the event.’ |
| Wedding | Usually between £3,200 and £3,900. |
User who booked Ground Floor Hall at Core Clapton for 55 guests
said: ‘It was a lovely venue for a small intimate wedding.’ |
| Birthday Party | Usually between £350 and £1,100. |
User who booked Bread and Butter Lounge at Bread and Butter for 30 guests
said: ‘Great venue in a perfect location...’ |
| Wedding Reception | Usually between £450 and £2,000. |
User who booked Big Space at Hackney Showroom for 60 guests
said: ‘Can’t recommend this venue more!’ |
| Conference | Usually between £250 and £850. |
User who booked Versatile Creative Space at East London Creative Space for 23 guests
said: ‘Hire this place and this team, you wouldn't regret it.’ |
Page last updated in September 2026
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