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Top Wake Venues in York
When it’s time to come together after a funeral, having a suitable space can make a real difference. York offers funeral wake venues that range from intimate rooms for close family to larger spaces where everyone can gather, talk, and remember. Some are simple and understated, others more formal and more spacious for larger groups but all provide the privacy and comfort needed for a meaningful farewell. Take a look through these venues and find a space that suits the kind of gathering you want to hold.
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![Park Lane & Park Avenue at Mercure York Fairfield Manor Hotel in York]()
from £100
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityPark Lane & Park Avenue
80 guestsMercure York Fairfield Manor HotelYorkIt is situated 3 miles north of York City Centre on the A19. York Station is a 10-minute Taxi Drive away. This stylish hotel has 6 well appointed unique function rooms catering for up to 180 delegates.
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![The Hospitium Venue at Hospitium in York City Centre]()
from £240
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityThe Hospitium Venue
150 guestsHospitiumYork City CentreThe 14th century Hospitium is a two-story listed building set within the beautiful York Museum Gardens in York city center, overlooked by the striking ruins of the Grade 1 listed St.
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![Wonderbar at Impossible Wonderbar & Tea Room York in York City Centre]()
from £2500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityWonderbar
70 guestsImpossible Wonderbar & Tea Room YorkYork City CentreWonderbar is an Event Space in Impossible Wonderbar & Tea Room York. The room's most distinctive quality is its ornate ballroom‑style plaster ceiling.
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![Whole Venue at The Heworth Inn in York]()
from £500
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityWhole Venue
40 guestsThe Heworth InnYorkThe Heworth Inn is a family-friendly venue close to York city centre, suitable for private events, celebrations, and business meetings. It works well for birthdays, anniversaries, baby showers, networking events, and corporate
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![Private Dining Room at Bill's York Restaurant in York City Centre]()
from £16
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Dining Room
24 guestsBill's York RestaurantYork City CentreThe Private Dining Room at Bill's York Restaurant is a dining room in a restaurant defined by a glass‑roofed ceiling that fills the space with daylight.
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![Back of the Restaurant at Bill's York Restaurant in York City Centre]()
from £16
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityBack of the Restaurant
70 guestsBill's York RestaurantYork City CentreThe back area of our restaurant offers space for hosting birthday parties, celebrations, and private events for up to 70 guests dining. It is naturally lit, provides lounge seating, and features a colourful interior furnished
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![Exclusive Use at No.1 York, by GuestHouse in York]()
from £14500
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityExclusive Use
58 guestsNo.1 York, by GuestHouseYorkA boutique Regency townhouse hotel, No.1 York organises its public rooms as a series of intimate, house-scale dining and lounge areas rather than a single open-plan space.
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![Function Space at The Ship Inn in York]()
from £20
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityFunction Space
28 guestsThe Ship InnYorkThe venue also offers free on-site parking and on-site bedrooms to coordinate overnight stays for hosts and guests. Best for: Wakes and funeral teas; family meals and children-friendly gatherings; private group dinners and
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![Tea Room at Impossible Wonderbar & Tea Room York in York City Centre]()
from £1300
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityTea Room
20 guestsImpossible Wonderbar & Tea Room YorkYork City CentreImpossible Wonderbar & Tea Room York is a tearoom-and-bar housed in a Grade II listed, ballroom-style interior that retains Corinthian columns and large historic windows.
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![Meeting Room at No.1 York, by GuestHouse in York]()
from £65
per person / per dayCheck availabilityMeeting Room
16 guestsNo.1 York, by GuestHouseYorkNo.1 York, by GuestHouse is a hotel housed in a Regency townhouse that pairs period interiors with playful vintage touches. Venue highlights: The hotel provides hireable restaurant, cocktail bar and lounge spaces supported
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![Full Venue Hire at Slug and Lettuce York in York City Centre]()
from £3000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityFull Venue Hire
135 guestsSlug and Lettuce YorkYork City CentreA contemporary bar defined by decorative gilt mirrors and a direct, practical layout. Design: The interior pairs jewel-toned upholstered seating and dark-painted walls with warm wood-effect flooring and pendant lighting.
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![The Park Side Suite at Mercure York Fairfield Manor Hotel in York]()
from £150
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityThe Park Side Suite
180 guestsMercure York Fairfield Manor HotelYorkYork Station is a 10-minute Taxi Drive away. This stylish hotel has 6 well appointed unique function rooms catering for up to 180 delegates. There are also 150 complimentary on-site car parking spaces and 89 Bedrooms.
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FAQs about Top Wake Venues in York
Booking costs of funeral wake venues average £36 per person. 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 York, based on Tagvenue data:
| From £16 | to £65 | per person |
| From £1300 | to £2500 | minimum spend per event |
| From £150 | hire fee per hour |
These are the venues within 0.7 mi from central York, available to book on Tagvenue:
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Wonderbar at Impossible Wonderbar & Tea Room York
on 3 Saint Helen’s Square - 0.1 mi from centre.
Venue said: Impossible Wonderbar & Tea Room York is a tearoom-and-bar housed in a Grade II listed, ballroom-style interior that retains Corinthian columns and large historic windows. -
Exclusive Use at No.1 York, by GuestHouse
on 1 Clifton - 0.5 mi from centre.
Venue said: No.1 York, by GuestHouse is a hotel housed in a Regency townhouse that pairs period interiors with playful vintage touches. Venue highlights: The hotel provides hireable restaurant, cocktail bar and lounge spaces supported... -
Whole Venue at The Heworth Inn
on 64 Heworth Green - 0.7 mi from centre.
Venue said: The Heworth Inn is a historic pub close to York city centre, offering space for private celebrations, business meetings, and community events. It works well for birthdays, wedding receptions, baby showers, funeral receptions
Cheap funeral wake venues in York start from £500 minimum spend per event or £15 per person. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
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Whole Venue at The Heworth Inn, from £500 minimum spend per event (up to 40 guests seated)
Venue said: The Heworth Inn is a historic pub close to York city centre, offering space for private celebrations, business meetings, and community events. It works well for birthdays, wedding receptions, baby showers, funeral receptions, -
Private Dining Room at Bill's York Restaurant, from £16 per person (up to 24 guests seated)
Venue said: The Private Dining Room at Bill's York Restaurant is a dining room in a restaurant defined by a glass‑roofed ceiling that fills the space with daylight. -
Tea Room at Impossible Wonderbar & Tea Room York, from £1300 minimum spend per event (up to 20 guests seated)
Venue said: Impossible Wonderbar & Tea Room York is a tearoom-and-bar housed in a Grade II listed, ballroom-style interior that retains Corinthian columns and large historic windows.
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