Funeral Wake Venues for Hire in Leeds

Booking costs of funeral wake venues average £750 minimum spend per event. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in Leeds, based on Tagvenue data:

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2026), the best options include:

• Main Hall (Partial Hire) at New Craven Hall in Cultural Quarter - rated 5/5
  Venue said: New Craven Hall is situated in the developing industrial area south of Leeds city center. Its aesthetics embrace this while still housing a desirable and modern space for a variety of events.

• Event Space at Archive in Leeds City Centre - rated 5/5
  Our user said: ‘It’s was an amazing venue, Jay make sure we all liked after during and before the event.’

• Exclusive Use of Top Floor at The Chapter Hall in Cultural Quarter - rated 4.8/5
  Our user said: ‘Venue is lovely and Ranie and the in hiuse catering team make the best food.’

You'll find funeral wake 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 Leeds, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2026):

These are the venues within 0.2 mi from central Leeds, available to book on Tagvenue:

• Exclusive Full Venue Hire at TATTU Leeds on 29 East Parade - 0.1 mi from centre.
  Our user said: ‘The booking of the private dining area was effortless from start to finish .’
• The Terrace at Blackhouse Gastrobar on 31-33 East Parade - 0.1 mi from centre.
  Venue said: The Terrace is an outdoor space for food and drinks, great for catching up when the weather’s good. You can keep it small or bring a bigger group, the seating can be arranged either way.
• The Hidden Library at The Lost and Found Greek Street on 12 Greek St, Leeds - 0.2 mi from centre.
  Our user said: ‘The Hidden Library was a great space to hire.’

Smaller funeral wake venues usually fit up to 60 guests seated. Here are some great options in Leeds, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:

• The Nest at Canary, rated 4.5/5 - event space for 60 guests
  Our user said: ‘Amazing service, great upstairs room!’

• Biggies - Roped off area at Brooklyn Bar, rated 4.6/5 - lounge for 40 guests
  Our user said: ‘The process of booking and the communication was great with Heather.’

• Private Dining Room at Browns Leeds, rated 5/5 - dining room for 45 guests
  Our user said: ‘Private room and we were able to donate party games without disturbance...’

Cheap funeral wake venues in Leeds start from £15 per person or £150 minimum spend per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:

• The Hidden Library at The Lost and Found Greek Street, from £16 per person (up to 60 guests seated)
  Our user said: ‘The Hidden Library was a great space to hire.’

• Private Dining Room at Browns Leeds, from £150 minimum spend per event (up to 45 guests seated)
  Our user said: ‘Private room and we were able to donate party games without disturbance...’

• The Barn Function Room at High Farm Barn, from £120 hire fee per event (up to 80 guests seated)
  Venue said: The barn is available for weddings, birthday parties, funeral wakes, family celebrations and other private functions, accommodating both small gatherings and larger groups.