Funeral Wake Venues for Hire in East London

Funeral Wake Venues for Hire in East London

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Top 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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Book Small Wake Venues in East London

The Red Room
from £20
minimum spend / per session
The Red Room
26
35
The King William
Chigwell Station
Chigwell, East London
Function Room in a Pub
Semi-private area
Our intimate semi-private dining area combines classic and contemporary styling, creating a beautiful space for gatherings. Whether you prefer a sit-down meal or a buffet-style event, the Red Room is versatile and sure to
Whole Venue
from £950
hire fee / per day
Whole Venue
40
45
Coopers' Hall
(3)
Liverpool Street Station
East London
Hall
Whole venue
Discreetly tucked away on Devonshire Square, Coopers' Hall is a delightful Pre-Georgian Town House in the heart of the City of London. The smallest and one of the oldest City Livery Halls with a history of wooden cask making
Hall One
from £45
hire fee / per hour
Hall One
30
30
Osmani Centre
(69)
Whitechapel Station
Tower Hamlets, East London
Community Centre
Private space
Located on the top floor of Osmani Centre. It has a capacity of 30 people seated. This space could be used for training rooms, conference and parties. This unique and engaging space offers stunning views of the City with
Community Café
from £395
hire fee / per day
Community Café
20
30
St Hilda's East
Old Street Station
Shoreditch, East London
Cafe in a Community Centre
Private space
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
from £20
per person / per session
The Library
20
40
Eltham GPO
(1)
Eltham, East London
Function Room in a Pub
Semi-private area
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.
Junior Ranks Mess
from £1400
hire fee / per session
Junior Ranks Mess
30
30
Tower Hill, St. Katherine Docks
Tower Gateway Station
Wapping, East London
Function Room in an Event Venue
Private space
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.
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Find Affordable Places for a Wake in East London

Function Hall Hire
from £40
hire fee / per hour
Function Hall Hire
75
150
Elements Bar Ldn
(5)
Lewisham, East London
Function Room in a Bar
Private space
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.
The Ballroom
from £100
minimum spend / per session
The Ballroom
150
350
The Red Lion, Leytonstone
Leytonstone Station
Waltham Forest, East London
Hall in a Pub
Private space
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
Mezzanine
from £100
hire fee / per day
Mezzanine
80
80
Five Points Taproom & Courtyard
London Fields Station
Hackney, East London
Function Room in a Bar
Private space
Our Mezzanine in the brewery is a popular spot for a private party. It holds up to 80 people and is situated in between the beer tanks in production. The beer tanks are lit up at night and it gives a cool vibe to any event.
The Glam Palace
from £250
hire fee / per afternoon
The Glam Palace
40
80
Star by Liverpool Street
(41)
Aldgate Station
Spitalfields, East London
Function Room in a Pub
Private space
C
Chloe B.
“I honestly couldn’t fault anything. The room looked amazing and my guests had a great time. 100% recommend”
Boardroom
from £350
hire fee / per morning
Boardroom
10
10
Leyton Orient Football Club
Leyton Station
Leyton, East London
Function Room in a Stadium
Semi-private area
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.
Function Room
from £450
minimum spend / per day
Function Room
90
180
Powerleague Fairlop
(1)
Hainault Station
Ilford, East London
Bar
Private space
PThe venue combines sport-facility vibes with an indoor hall suitable for social events - adaptable, friendly, and approachable. The main hall can accommodate up to 180 people (standing capacity), while seating arrangements
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Hire Featured Halls for Funeral Receptions

East Ham Main Hall
from £100
hire fee / per hour
East Ham Main Hall
300
500
East Ham
(17)
East Ham Station
East Ham, East London
Event Venue
Private space
The Main Hall is a big, beautiful space with a small stage that can be used for multiple purposes. The space is fully air-conditioned, with parking space available on-site, which means it’s convenient and ready to host your
Ceremony Hall 1 (Licensed)
from £66
hire fee / per hour
Ceremony Hall 1 (Licensed)
90
100
Bethnal Green Library Ceremony Halls
(18)
Bethnal Green Station
Bethnal Green, East London
Library
Private space
The venue benefits from a high vaulted ceiling, plenty of natural daylight and kitchenettes inside each hall. The venue is ideal for exhibitions, presentations, pop-up markets as well as private events such a weddings, receptions
The Great Hall
from £400
hire fee / per hour
The Great Hall
300
300
The Great Hall and Chambers Leyton
Leyton Station
Leyton, East London
Hall
Private space
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
Starlite Suite
from £2000
hire fee / per session
Starlite Suite
300
350
Regents Lake
(26)
Mile End Station
Mile End, East London
Hall in a Banqueting Hall
Semi-private area
It is one of the two halls in the Regents Lake Banqueting Venue. The Starlite suite can accommodate upto 300 people with table setting and 350 people with chair setting.
Hall Hire
from £70
hire fee / per hour
Hall Hire
200
200
RR Venue Hire
Fairlop Station
Ilford, East London
Hall
Whole venue
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
Kingsley Hall
from £110
hire fee / per hour
Kingsley Hall
100
200
Aldersbrook Events Centre
Wanstead, East London
Event Venue
Private space
Aldersbrook Events Centre is a modern, high-ceiling venue in East London offering a fully equipped 200-seat auditorium and a flexible 100-seat hall. The main auditorium features a permanent professional sound system, projector
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East London’s Restaurants Available for Funeral Receptions

Behind the Curtains
from £350
minimum spend / per session
Behind the Curtains
21
Cottons Shoreditch
(80)
Old Street Station
Hackney Borough, East London
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Function Room in a Restaurant
Private space
A
Abigail D.
“The event managers accommodated to my needs and replied timely.”
Chandelier Room
from £2000
minimum spend / per session
Chandelier Room
60
80
Mare Street Market Hackney
(2)
London Fields Station
Hackney, East London
Function Room in a Restaurant
Semi-private area
F
Faye F.
“Staff were great, venue is amazing, and aesthetic is on point, private bar and cocktails were fab”
Banquet/Function Room
from £35
per person / per session
Banquet/Function Room
70
100
Enish Lewisham
Lewisham Station
Lewisham, East London
Restaurant
Semi-private area
Established in 2013, the Lewisham branch has become a go-to spot for casual meals and all kinds of celebrations. The restaurant is spread across three floors, with a well-known piano at the centre of the main dining room.
Cecconi's Private Room
from £3500
minimum spend / per day
Cecconi's Private Room
40
60
Cecconi's Shoreditch
(3)
Old Street Station
Shoreditch, East London
Function Room in a Restaurant
Private space
J
Jean S.
“Everything. The two archis who took care of us were so kind and on point the whole night!”
VIP Room
from £50
per person / per session
VIP Room
20
20
Enish Restaurant Ilford
Newbury Park, East London
Function Room in a Restaurant
Private space
Our restaurant suits multiple events – small family dining, birthday parties, corporate events, and cultural celebrations.
Private Dine In (Up to 20 )
from £200
minimum spend / per session
Private Dine In (Up to 20 )
20
Hichki Banquets
Aldgate East Station
Tower Hamlets, East London
Hall in a Restaurant
Semi-private area
There’s no separate room hire fee, with bookings based on a minimum food and drinks spend instead.
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Funeral Wake Venues for Hire in East London

FAQs about Top Wake Venues in East London

Booking costs of funeral wake venues average £90 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 June 2026:

Prices of funeral wake venues in East London
From £70 to £150 hire fee per hour
From £300 to £1625 minimum spend per event
From £450 to £2150 hire fee per event

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated June 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 (June 2026):

Small up to 60 guests prices average £540 hire fee per event
Medium between 90 and 130 guests prices average £90 hire fee per hour
Large over 180 guests prices average £150 hire fee per hour

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

Function Room prices average £750 minimum spend per event typically between 60 and 120 guests
Hall prices average £80 hire fee per hour typically between 120 and 350 guests
Pub prices average £500 minimum spend per event typically between 60 and 100 guests
Event Venue prices average £110 hire fee per hour typically between 120 and 210 guests
Banqueting Hall prices average £1815 hire fee per event typically between 200 and 400 guests

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Verified Reviews of Funeral Wake Venues in East London

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Melissa C.
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Booked Black Prince Suite at Holiday Inn London Bexley
5.0
Great service! The food was delicious, and beautifully presented. Everything arrived on time, and the staff were professional and friendly. Highly recommend for any event!
TO
Taharqua O.
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Booked 118 Brick Lane at 118 The Lane
5.0
AJ and co. were amazing. They brought such good vibes and made sure that everything was seamless. I couldn’t recommend them anymore than I already do.
SC
Samantha C.
Verified review
Booked The HAC Bow Main Hall at The HAC Bow
4.8
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
Bianca P.
Verified review
Booked Entire Venue at Hatcham House
4.7
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.
SA
Sachiko A.
Verified review
Booked Private Room at Vinoteca City
4.9
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
Adam B.
Verified review
Booked Photography and Film Studio at Mons Studio Studio Warehouse
5.0
Really helpful during the day, and the shoot was perfect for what we needed. Will be coming back to shoot more there!
JF
Jada F.
Verified review
Booked Photography and Film Studio at Mons Studio Studio Warehouse
5.0
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
Bonnie M.
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Booked Pod 4 at The Factory
5.0
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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