Events in Dalston move to their own rhythm, and your venue should too. Between its live music joints, independent galleries, and creative energy, this corner of East London has function rooms that break the mould. Choose between private dining spaces near Shacklewell Lane or larger setups close to Dalston Junction. If you're planning something fun, formal, or somewhere in between, you'll find a space that fits the bill beautifully. Tagvenue lets you sort by capacity, style, and features and even helps you secure your spot before someone else does. Don’t wait—Dalston’s booking up.
The cost of function rooms averages around £120 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 Dalston, based on Tagvenue data:
| From £50 | to £120 | hire fee per hour |
| From £500 | to £1000 | minimum spend per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 2026), the best options include:
The Factory Pod 16 at The Factory
in Dalston - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘I liked the location of it and also the amount of space that was provided.’
Main bar area at Copper Cats
in Dalston - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘It's a cute bar, with a quirky homely feel and everyone that attended the party loved the venue!’
Moustache Bar at Moustache Bar Dalston
in Dalston - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Had a great party here! Good communication from venue, everything ran smoothly.’
Cheap function rooms in Dalston start from £500 minimum spend per event or £40 hire fee per hour. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:
Main bar area at Copper Cats, from £500 minimum spend per event
(up to 88 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘The price? Honestly, for what we got, it was spot on.’
Rehearsal Room 1 at Arcola Theatre & Bar, from £40 hire fee per hour
(up to 100 guests standing)
Venue said: Arcola can also provide a fully functional bar with a standing capacity of 200 leading out to a spacious foyer area. Arcola also offers meeting rooms for smaller size meetings of up to 10 people.
Event Space at Dalston Events Space, from £500 minimum spend per event
(up to 40 guests standing)
Venue said: Built with reclaimed materials, The Warehouse is a spacious 80 sq m venue with a capacity of 40, restrooms, a changing area, and plentiful storage. You can connect to the DNA café bar for added fa lexibility in your setup.
In Dalston, function rooms are most commonly booked for 40 to 80 guests. Here are some popular kinds of events people have hosted at these spaces on Tagvenue, as of September 2026:
| Party | Usually between £150 and £200. |
User who booked Moustache Bar at Moustache Bar Dalston for 50 guests
said: ‘Everyone had such a great time and the venue was perfect for our event.’ |
| Birthday Party | Usually between £150 and £250. |
User who booked Main bar area at Copper Cats for 60 guests
said: ‘A mother bonus is the location and the area itself had so much space to dance till the early hours.’ |
| Photo Shoot | Usually between £200 and £300. |
User who booked The Factory Pod 16 at The Factory for 10 guests
said: ‘Can’t fault the service and the space itself was perfect.’ |
Page last updated in September 2026
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