Funeral Wake Venues for Hire in East London

Booking costs of funeral wake venues average £100 hire fee per hour. 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 East London, based on Tagvenue data:

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

• Minor Hall at Greenwich Borough Hall in Greenwich - rated 5/5
  Our user said: ‘Large enough space bar was big enough to stock the alcohol and kitchen was big enough. The layout is good...’

• Old Parish Hall at Core Clapton in Hackney Borough - rated 4.8/5
  Our user said: ‘The booking process was smooth, Danny was very helpful along the way.’

• Entire Venue at The Space in Docklands - rated 4.8/5
  Our user said: ‘No issues. Venue on ground floor so easy access. Bar upstairs and no minimm spend which helped our budget.’

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 East London, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (September 2026):

Based on Tagvenue data (as of September 2026), users looking for funeral wake venues most commonly go for these venue types:

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

• Function Room at The Ardleigh Hornchurch, rated 5/5 - function room for 60 guests
  Our user said: ‘Really nice area in the pub to hire.’

• Behind the Curtains at Cottons Shoreditch, rated 4.7/5 - function room for 21 guests
  Our user said: ‘Amazing venue, I chose it as I had a purple surprise party and it was the perfect place!’

• Main Hall at Tramshed Community Hub, rated 4.5/5 - hall for 60 guests
  Our user said: ‘Very spacious and equipped with all that we needed. Venue was clean and tidy.’

Cheap funeral wake venues in East London start from £100 minimum spend per event or £395 hire fee per day. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:

• Timber Yard- Exclusive Area at Barrio Shoreditch, from £100 minimum spend per event (up to 35 guests seated)
  Our user said: ‘Our second christmas party here, both times have been fantastic, the venue is perfect for large party groups.’

• Community Café at St Hilda's East, from £395 hire fee per day (up to 20 guests seated)
  Venue said: Adjacent to the Middleton Hall, and with natural daylight via large windows overlooking Old Nichol Street, the Community Café space seats 20-30 people as a stand-alone unit, or can serve as an extension to the hall.

• The Library at Eltham GPO, from £20 per person (up to 20 guests seated)
  Venue said: The Library Area at the Eltham GPO is a newly refurbished, semi-private space. It is designed for a more intimate pub experience. The area seats up to 20 people.