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Top Funeral Wake Venues in East London
Are you seeking a venue for a funeral wake in East London? Get ready to take comfort in the warm embrace of venues that understand the cultural importance of this event. Whether you are seeking a spot in Shoreditch, Dalston, Spitalfields, Stratford, or anywhere else in this part of London, you will find funeral wake venues prepared to help support you and your closest ones. Explore our curated listings for pubs, bars, and function rooms ready to provide the perfect setting to gather and say farewell. Start your search today.
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![The HAC Bow Main Hall at The HAC Bow in Bow, East London]()
from £200
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityThe HAC Bow Main Hall
350 guestsThe HAC BowMile End StationBow, East LondonSSamantha C.
“The venue itself is beautiful and provided a wonderful backdrop for our event. There is also parking.” -
![Old Parish Hall at Core Clapton in Hackney Borough, East London]()
from £150
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityOld Parish Hall
200 guestsCore ClaptonClapton StationHackney Borough, East LondonMMariama N.
“Excellent interactions with very helpful staff” -
![Lichfield Hall at The HAC Bow in Bow, East London]()
from £81
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityLichfield Hall
180 guestsThe HAC BowMile End StationBow, East LondonDDavid L.
“It is a fantastic space. We rented out the main hall and the backroom of lichfield hall.” -
![The Auditorium at Greenwich Borough Hall in Greenwich, East London]()
from £3500
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityThe Auditorium
800 guestsGreenwich Borough HallGreenwich StationGreenwich, East LondonEEva T.
“We recently booked the Greenwich Borough hall, and the experience was nothing short of amazing.” -
![Eyrie Room (Function Room) at The Birds in Waltham Forest, East London]()
from £500
minimum spend / per afternoonCheck availabilityEyrie Room (Function Room)
70 guestsThe BirdsLeytonstone StationWaltham Forest, East LondonCClaire E.
“The Birds was a fantastic place for our event. It had absolutely everything we wanted.” -
![Entire Venue at The Space in Docklands, East London]()
from £90
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityEntire Venue
80 guestsThe SpaceMudchute StationDocklands, East LondonSS. A.
“We used the venue for a Christening and I must say, with the right decor the place looked amazing.” -
![Main Hall at Osmani Centre in Tower Hamlets, East London]()
from £70
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityMain Hall
80 guestsOsmani CentreWhitechapel StationTower Hamlets, East LondonAAdila R.
“The venue was a lovely space, with access to a small roof terrace. Access to toilets which were very clean.” -
![The Fishing Smack at Boathouse Studios, Barking in Barking, East London]()
from £72
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityThe Fishing Smack
80 guestsBoathouse Studios, BarkingBarking StationBarking, East LondonAAnita A.
“We loved the signage provided, the venue was clean and tidy and Julie was super helpful throughout the event.” -
![Main Hall & Balcony at Leaside in Hackney Borough, East London]()
from £80
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityMain Hall & Balcony
80 guestsLeasideClapton StationHackney Borough, East LondonLLouise C.
“Excellent communication and service from all staff, Ian’s communication was excellent and accommodating.” -
![The Barrell Room at The Rum House at Jim & Tonic East in Newham, East London]()
from £1890
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Barrell Room
80 guestsThe Rum House at Jim & Tonic EastBromley-By-Bow StationNewham, East London
#Supervenue
NNiraly J.
“The venue was perfect for the occasion, huge space and in a good location.” -
![The Blue Anchor at Boathouse Studios, Barking in Barking, East London]()
from £66
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityThe Blue Anchor
60 guestsBoathouse Studios, BarkingBarking StationBarking, East LondonSSabha A.
“The Boathouse studios is a lovely venue and is very clean. The staff are helpful throughout the whole proceed.” -
![Entire Venue at Hatcham House in New Cross, East London]()
from £65
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityEntire Venue
50 guestsHatcham HouseNew Cross Gate StationNew Cross, East LondonBBianca P.
“Great space, reasonably priced. We hired for a funeral wake, and everyone loved the place!”
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Book Small Funeral Wake Venues in East London
from £1400
hire fee / per session
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Junior Ranks Mess
30
30
Tower Hill, St. Katherine Docks
Tower Gateway Station
Wapping, East London
The Senior and Junior Ranks Mess rooms provide a small private function space with sofa's, a fully equipped bar and sliding doors leading directly on to the outside deck area.
from £450
hire fee / per morning
hire fee / per morning
Directors' Lounge
30
40
Leyton Orient Football Club
Leyton Station
Leyton, East London
During a presentation or networking event, guests will enjoy looking out across the pitch, and having access to a private bar adds to the event’s exclusivity.
from £360
hire fee / per session
hire fee / per session
Councillor's Room
21
30
Town Hall Hotel
Bethnal Green Station
Tower Hamlets, East London
The space is a part of one, larger space, a grade II-listed Bethnal Hall. It can accommodate private dinners, receptions and meetings.
from £395
hire fee / per day
hire fee / per day
Community Café
20
30
St Hilda's East
Old Street Station
Shoreditch, East London
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.
from £45
hire fee / per hour
hire fee / per hour
Hall One
30
30
Osmani Centre
Whitechapel Station
Tower Hamlets, East London
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Adila R.
“The venue was a lovely space, with access to a small roof terrace. Access to toilets which were very clean.”
“The venue was a lovely space, with access to a small roof terrace. Access to toilets which were very clean.”
from £750
hire fee / per day
hire fee / per day
Dalston Suite 2
30
30
Hyatt Regency London Stratford
Stratford Station
Stratford, East London
Host your event or meeting at our newly refurbished Dalston Suite, a stylish event space spanning 64 sqm and filled with natural daylight, accommodating comfortably up to 20 guests.
Find Affordable Funeral Wake Venues in East London
from £50
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Meeting Room 2
4
Feldy
East India Station
Docklands, East London
A small office-style room with a capacity for 4 attendees, featuring a single desk—ideal for intimate meetings, one-on-ones, or interviews. Large windows allow plenty of natural light to flood the space, creating a welcoming
from £100
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
The Ballroom
150
350
The Red Lion, Leytonstone
Leytonstone Station
Waltham Forest, East London
The space caters ideally between 70 and 350 guests. Apart from being a great space to host your event, the room comes with: - A large projector should you wish to show a presentation or slideshow - A private bar fully stocked
from £250
hire fee / per day
hire fee / per day
Function Room
60
130
Power League Newham
Newham, East London
We cater for all occasions including birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, wakes and much more. The function room has a fantastic bar area with affordable prices compared to regular pubs and bars.
from £350
hire fee / per morning
hire fee / per morning
Boardroom
10
10
Leyton Orient Football Club
Leyton Station
Leyton, East London
Boardroom at Leyton Orient Football Club Whether you’re planning a small meeting or a exclusive corporate event, the Board room at BetWright Stadium has everything you need to get people talking.
from £360
hire fee / per session
hire fee / per session
Deputy's Room
21
30
Town Hall Hotel
Bethnal Green Station
Tower Hamlets, East London
Deputy's Room is a smaller room that is a part of Benthal Hall, a larger grade-II listed space. It can accommodate smaller receptions, meetings and dining parties.
from £750
hire fee / per day
hire fee / per day
Bow Suite
50
50
Hyatt Regency London Stratford
Stratford Station
Stratford, East London
With 225 well-appointed new guest rooms, the Hyatt Regency London Stratford is the ideal place to rest and rejuvenate in style. Ideal for business and leisure travellers alike and with park and urban views, our stylish new
Hire Featured Halls for Funeral Receptions
from £400
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The Great Hall
300
300
The Great Hall and Chambers Leyton
Leyton Station
Leyton, East London
The Great Hall can accommodate up to 300 banquet style. We are licensed for Civil Ceremonies and can offer facilities for non-religious ceremonies. The venue is an ideal space for theatre rehearsals, filming and music events
from £70
hire fee / per hour
hire fee / per hour
Event Space
60
60
Watandar Hall
Catford, East London
Beautifully decorated hall perfect for small events and gatherings catering is available upon request. Ideal for wedding reception, business meetings, seminars among various other uses.
from £1200
hire fee / per day
hire fee / per day
Minor Hall
200
200
Greenwich Borough Hall
Greenwich Station
Greenwich, East London
The smaller of the two halls is located on the ground floor of the venue. The hall offers capacity for up to 80 guests in banqueting style seating and up to 150 guests in conference style.
from £2000
minimum spend / per day
minimum spend / per day
Bethnal Hall
126
120
Town Hall Hotel
Bethnal Green Station
Tower Hamlets, East London
An elegant, refined space with high ceilings, huge windows and polished wood-paneling on the walls, the Hall is made up of four interconnected rooms. Unlike many event spaces, where folding doors provide flimsy partitions,
from £6000
minimum spend / per day
minimum spend / per day
Clarence Hall
100
150
The Admiral Hardy
Cutty Sark Station
Greenwich, East London
The Admiral Hardy is a Victorian public house located in the heart of historic Greenwich. We proudly present two private hire spaces, Clarence Hall & The Hardy Room to host your event.
from £70
hire fee / per hour
hire fee / per hour
Hall Hire
200
200
Irdsa Hill
Barkingside Station
Ilford, East London
The hall is a bright and open place with a shiny wooden floor, which is perfect for different kinds of events and socializing. Along the walls, there are huge rectangular windows that let in a lot of light, which, along with
East London’s Bars Available for Funeral Receptions
from £40
hire fee / per hour
hire fee / per hour
Function Hall Hire
75
150
Elements Bar Ldn
Lewisham, East London
The function hall is located at the back of the venue. You will still have access to the front bar and use all the facilities, but the decorations and set up will be based in thy function hall.
from £1200
minimum spend / per day
minimum spend / per day
Function Room 2
80
100
The Joiner on Worship
Old Street Station
Shoreditch, East London
Each function space features: Full-size private bar – keep the drinks flowing all night without interruptions. Private loos – ensuring exclusivity and convenience for your group.
from £250
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Uptown Bar
40
100
Barrio Shoreditch
Old Street Station
Shoreditch, East London
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Gracie M.
“Had an amazing time, great service and attitude from the staff, just a great venue overall!”
“Had an amazing time, great service and attitude from the staff, just a great venue overall!”
from £300
hire fee / per day
hire fee / per day
The Green Room & Terrace
65
120
Colours Hoxton
Old Street Station
Hackney Borough, East London
S
Sarah
“Great service in booking with Jessye! The bbq was incredible and bar staff were great”
“Great service in booking with Jessye! The bbq was incredible and bar staff were great”
from £2000
minimum spend / per day
minimum spend / per day
Entire Venue
150
250
U7
Haggerston Station
Hackney Borough, East London
U7 in the heart of Hackney. Consisting of a jazz/speakeasy type décor with a Shoreditch feel. Spacious 1000sq foot plus an area with a fully stocked bar, commercial kitchen and out door space by Regents Canal.
from £1200
hire fee / per day
hire fee / per day
Main Space
80
200
MKII
Hackney Downs Station
Hackney Borough, East London
Lots of character throughout the space, with concrete flooring and walls offer a range of textures and details. The two spaces are available for hire both separately and simultaneously - suitable for photo, TV, film, exhibitions,
FAQs about Top Funeral Wake Venues in East London
In East London, prices of funeral wake venues average £80 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 from October 2025:
| From £65 | to £121 | hire fee per hour |
| From £500 | to £1550 | minimum spend per event |
| From £540 | to £2750 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2025), the best options include:
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The Auditorium at Greenwich Borough Hall in Greenwich - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘From the very beginning, their customer service was A1 responsive, helpful, and incredibly supportive.’ -
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 (October 2025):
| Small funeral wake venues | up to 65 guests | prices average £60 hire fee per hour |
| Medium funeral wake venues | between 100 and 150 guests | prices average £1200 minimum spend per event |
| Large funeral wake venues | over 220 guests | prices average £100 hire fee per hour |
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Verified Reviews of Funeral Wake Venues in East London
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Booked The HAC Bow Main Hall at The HAC Bow
The communication with staff was spot on. They were welcoming and provided good information on using the site. The venue itself is beautiful and provided a wonderful backdrop for our event. There is also parking.
RM
Booked Natural Light Studio at Soif Studios
Natural light, the different setups we could use in the space, lighting equipment was ready and the Suzanna was really friendly.
SD
Booked KIMBER STUDIO at KIMBER STUDIO
Spacious well equipped studio. Owner is on hand in case of questions but is not intrusive. Will be hiring this studio again.
A
Booked The Gallery at The Corner London City
Members of staff were very attentive and kept checking on us which was really nice because it shows we're not just another paying customer but that the service you provide is important
SA
Booked Private Room at Vinoteca City
All of staff were extremely friendly and helpful. We have fully enjoyed our farewell party here, with good food and good wine. Thank you so much, we would definitely come back.
AB
Booked Photography and Film Studio at Mons Studio Warehouse
Really helpful during the day, and the shoot was perfect for what we needed. Will be coming back to shoot more there!
JF
Booked Photography and Film Studio at Mons Studio Warehouse
Quina was absolutely lovely! She made sure i had everything I needed and was very accommodating. She made me very comfortable and even helped me with my bags, as I was alone. I would definitely book with her again.
BM
Booked Pod 4 at The Factory
Great, light and airy space.
The manager was responsive and helpful!
The toilets are well looked after, and the cafe was great to have on site. It was great to have the option to bring food and drink on site though.