Pub Venues for Hire in East London

Booking costs of pub venues average £500 minimum spend per event. 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:

• The Rocket Room at The Astronomer in Spitalfields - rated 5/5
  Our user said: ‘The room was beautifully set out on our arrival with welcome drinks and our own private bar.’

• Meeting Room at The Mitre, Greenwich in Greenwich - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘A lovely pub in the heart of Greenwich. A beautiful conservatory and outdoor space.’

• Reserved Area at Angel & Crown, Bethnal Green in Bethnal Green - rated 4.8/5
  Our user said: ‘Great selection of drinks and a great pub. Really good vibe to book for a group.’

You'll find pub 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):

Smaller pub venues usually fit up to 50 guests standing. Here are some great options in East London, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:

• Tank Area (Semi Private) at Burdock, rated 4.7/5 - event space for 50 guests
  Our user said: ‘Great selection of drinks, modern and elegant space, well located and smooth ambience music.’

• Games Space at The Shoreditch Arms, rated 4.2/5 - basement for 40 guests
  Our user said: ‘Location is great and it's a good place to go for drinks with friends if you're in the area.’

• The Stables at The Running Horse, rated 4.9/5 - event space for 30 guests
  Venue said: This area is great to organize various types of events from small birthday and engagement parties, hen/stag do's, leaving party's to exciting drink receptions.

Cheap pub venues in East London start from £100 hire fee per day or £150 hire fee per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:

• The Big Top at Star by Hackney Downs, from £100 hire fee per day (up to 70 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘Great venue, great karaoke room, all round great experience!’

• The Backstage Room at Star by Liverpool Street, from £150 hire fee per event (up to 50 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘Room was perfect size and our bartender Harry was amazingly great fun.’

• The Crow’s Nest at Spanish Galleon, from £15 per person (up to 65 guests standing)
  Venue said: The pub’s warm atmosphere, traditional décor, and well-stocked bar make it a great choice for gatherings of up to 65 guests.

In East London, pub venues are most commonly booked for 30 to 70 guests. Here are some popular kinds of events people have hosted at these spaces on Tagvenue, as of September 2026: