Hackney’s trendy neighbourhoods, like Shoreditch, Hoxton, and Dalston, offer great function rooms for birthdays, office parties, or other special occasions. Known for its great food and nightlife, this borough offers some of London’s top private dining rooms and bars for your event. Use Tagvenue to find an event space in Hackney that suits all your needs. It’s just a few clicks away!
The cost of function rooms averages around £1000 minimum spend per event. 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 Hackney Borough, based on Tagvenue data:
| From £500 | to £2000 | minimum spend per event |
| From £80 | to £200 | hire fee per hour |
| From £400 | to £1500 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 2026), the best options include:
Blue Bar at Lord Napier Star
in Stratford - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Great communication when organising the event, and the room itself was perfect!’
Function Room at the Venue at The Old Street Gallery
in Shoreditch - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘I plan to book out the venue for the rest of the year. Great venue and even greater venue manager! Very happy!’
First Floor Private Hire at The Fox, Shoreditch
in Shoreditch - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Friendly staff, quick service, great venue, perfect for what we were looking for...’
You'll find function rooms 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 Hackney Borough, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (September 2026):
| Small | up to 60 guests | prices average £120 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 80 and 130 guests | prices average £1100 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 180 guests | prices average £1750 minimum spend per event |
Smaller function rooms usually fit up to 60 guests standing. Here are some great options in Hackney Borough, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:
The Drawing Room at Clissold House, rated 4.7/5 - function room for 60 guests
Venue said: The Drawing Room is the venues largest space and is available for weddings, small conferences, product launches and photo-shoots. With unrivalled views of the park the space is bathed in natural sunlight throughout the day.
The Founders Room at Virgin Hotel - London Shoreditch, rated 5/5 - function room for 60 guests
Venue said: From meetings to film screenings and cosy dinners, The Founders room plays host to all of them. With ability to host up to 60 guests standing or 40 seated this intimate and versatile space has it's own private bar, ensuring...
Timber Yard- Exclusive Area at Barrio Shoreditch, rated 4.7/5 - function room for 50 guests
Our user said: ‘Had an amazing time, great service and attitude from the staff, just a great venue overall!’
Cheap function rooms in Hackney Borough start from £300 hire fee per event or £15 per person. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:
Function Room at People's Park Tavern, from £300 hire fee per event
(up to 65 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘Really good size space. The space is perfect for a party. Some tables and floor space.’
The Artist's Loft at The Artist's Loft, from £18 per person
(up to 15 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘Great venue that the team throughly enjoyed! Jeremy was super helpful from booking to the day of the event.’
Aura X Basement Bar at Aura X, from £400 minimum spend per event
(up to 180 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘Staff were friendly and the venue was good especially having bar side and dance area.’
In Hackney Borough, function rooms are most commonly booked for 20 to 85 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 £1,400. |
User who booked Discotheque at Queen of Hoxton for 50 guests
said: ‘Great space, very fun and well organized. The staff was really friendly and helpful.’ |
| Birthday Party | Usually between £250 and £850. |
User who booked Hoxton Underbelly at Gigi's Hoxton for 80 guests
said: ‘The venue itself was lovely. Perfect for a party, the stage was a nice touch.’ |
| Meeting | Usually between £450 and £1,100. |
User who booked The Artist's Loft at The Artist's Loft for 16 guests
said: ‘It's a lovely open plan space.’ |
| Private Dining | Usually between £750 and £1,900. |
User who booked Behind the Curtains at Cottons Shoreditch for 17 guests
said: ‘The event managers accommodated to my needs and replied timely.’ |
| Wedding Reception | Usually between £700 and £2,900. |
User who booked Harriet Delph Event Room at Abney Park Cafe for 30 guests
said: ‘We loved everything about this venue.’ |
Page last updated in September 2026
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