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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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![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” -
![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
hire fee / per dayCheck 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.” -
![Main Hall at Tramshed Community Hub in Bethnal Green, East London]()
from £60
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityMain Hall
60 guestsTramshed Community HubBethnal Green StationBethnal Green, East LondonLLarry C.
“The space is big and very easy to tailor to your needs. The staff managing it are very helpful and friendly” -
![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.” -
![Combined Hall at Harford Centre Main Hall in Mile End, East London]()
from £57
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityCombined Hall
80 guestsHarford Centre Main HallLimehouse StationMile End, East LondonJJean L.
“The space, price, main room were good, kitchen was also okay apart from no hot water.” -
![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.” -
![Function Room at People's Park Tavern in Hackney Borough, East London]()
from £150
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityFunction Room
40 guestsPeople's Park TavernHomerton StationHackney Borough, East LondonSScott D.
“Really good size space. The space is perfect for a party. Some tables and floor space. Good food.” -
![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.”
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Book Small Wake Venues in East London
from £1400
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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 £950
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Whole Venue
40
45
Coopers' Hall
Liverpool Street Station
East London
J
Jerome N.
“Great service from Kelly Miled and Shelly Sharma”
“Great service from Kelly Miled and Shelly Sharma”
from £395
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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
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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 Places for a Wake 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 £55
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The Upper Room
40
60
West Ham Church
Plaistow Station
West Ham, East London
Multi-use room that can be divided in half Usable for meetings or smaller gatherings Kitchenette is available for refreshments
from £100
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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
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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
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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.
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 £1200
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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
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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
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minimum spend / per day
Clarence Hall
100
150
The Admiral Hardy
Cutty Sark Station
Greenwich, East London
#Supervenue
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
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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
from £7260
hire fee / per evening
hire fee / per evening
Muscovado Hall
200
400
London Museum Docklands
Westferry Station
Canary Wharf, East London
During the day, the Muscovado Hall is the museum’s impressive entrance which leads out on to West India Quay. By night its beautiful original features of exposed brickwork and pine pillars from 1802 create a beautiful setting
East London’s Restaurants Available for Funeral Receptions
from £350
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Behind the Curtains
20
24
Cottons Shoreditch
Old Street Station
Hackney Borough, East London
#Supervenue
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Abigail D.
“The event managers accommodated to my needs and replied timely.”
“The event managers accommodated to my needs and replied timely.”
from £1500
minimum spend / per afternoon
minimum spend / per afternoon
Anise Bar
55
150
Cinnamon Kitchen
Liverpool Street Station
Spitalfields, East London
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Thumbs U.
“Venue is beautifully decorated. - Large bar space. - Organised and smooth service. - Flexible.”
“Venue is beautifully decorated. - Large bar space. - Organised and smooth service. - Flexible.”
from £2000
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Cecconi's Private Room
40
60
Cecconi's Shoreditch
Old Street Station
Shoreditch, East London
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Jean S.
“Everything. The two archis who took care of us were so kind and on point the whole night!”
“Everything. The two archis who took care of us were so kind and on point the whole night!”
from £1000
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Louie's
70
180
Red Dog Saloon Hoxton
Old Street Station
Hackney Borough, East London
#Supervenue
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Hannah W.
“Great venue, communication and lovely staff! Spacious room with places to sit and chat and a dance floor.”
“Great venue, communication and lovely staff! Spacious room with places to sit and chat and a dance floor.”
from £850
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minimum spend / per day
Bar & Terrace
180
225
Riverside East
Stratford Station
Stratford, East London
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Abbie T.
“The venue itself is beautiful. The interior is clean, stylish, and well laid out, and the location is perfect.”
“The venue itself is beautiful. The interior is clean, stylish, and well laid out, and the location is perfect.”
from £400
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Cellar Bar
50
300
Browns West India Quay
West India Quay Station
Canary Wharf, East London
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Carolyn S.
“Excellent communication throughout, great location, nice area well prepared. Staff were friendly and helpful.”
“Excellent communication throughout, great location, nice area well prepared. Staff were friendly and helpful.”
Browse Bars for Funeral Receptions in East London
from £40
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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 £450
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minimum spend / per day
Function Room
90
180
Powerleague Fairlop
Hainault Station
Ilford, East London
Fully licensed bar on-site, meaning drinks are available without needing to bring or arrange them elsewhere. There’s also the option to combine the function room with the venue’s 5-/6-/7-a-side football pitches, which could
from £250
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Uptown Bar
40
100
Barrio Shoreditch
Old Street Station
Shoreditch, East London
L
Luiza G.
“Great communication and great venue!”
“Great communication and great venue!”
from £1200
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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 £300
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The Green Room & Terrace
65
120
Colours Hoxton
Old Street Station
Hackney Borough, East London
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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
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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.
FAQs about Top Funeral Wake Venues in East London
Booking costs 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 December 2025:
| From £66 | to £121 | hire fee per hour |
| From £500 | to £1500 | minimum spend per event |
| From £540 | to £2750 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated December 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 (December 2025):
| Small | up to 65 guests | prices average £66 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 100 and 150 guests | prices average £1200 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 180 guests | prices average £2500 hire fee per event |
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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.
BP
Booked Entire Venue at Hatcham House
Friendly staff, Edy and Steve were lovely. Great space, reasonably priced. We hired for a funeral wake, and everyone loved the place! Staff helped arrange table and chairs pre event which was really helpful. Would love to hire again for a different event one day.
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.
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