Railway Arches for Events for Hire in London

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Top Railway Arches for Events in London

Neglected for decades, London’s old railway arches and viaducts are now being revived. Some of the city’s best railway arches for events include Victorian arches and passageways with historic heritage and a chic industrial aesthetic. Scouting for a unique space to hire for your next event? London’s refurbished railway arches make the perfect backdrop for pop-up happenings and functions of all kinds. So if you’re looking to book one of these, you’ve come to the right place – here at Tagvenue we list a fantastic range of railway arch venues suitable for a wide range of both private and corporate events.

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The cost of railway arches for events in London averages around £1200 minimum spend per event. The final price will depend on location, size, amenities, and demand. Some venues also offer additional packages that include catering, AV equipment, or additional services. Take a look at the usual price ranges in London, based on Tagvenue data from November 2025:

Prices of railway arches for events in London
From £500 to £2500 minimum spend per event
From £250 to £6000 hire fee per day
From £55 to £200 hire fee per hour

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated November 2025), the best options include:

  • Entire Venue at Hiver Beers in Bermondsey - rated 4.9/5
    Our user said: ‘Kat was very friendly and helpful in the lead up to the event.’

  • Rae's at Rae's in Newington - rated 4.9/5
    Our user said: ‘The venue is amazing for events with upto 150 people.’

  • Fire Main Room at Vauxhall Arches in Vauxhall - rated 4.8/5
    Our user said: ‘This venue was perfect and all of my guests had an amazing time.’

You'll find railway arches for events 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 London, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (November 2025):

Small railway arches for events up to 55 guests prices average £500 minimum spend per event
Medium railway arches for events between 100 and 150 guests prices average £1000 minimum spend per event
Large railway arches for events over 200 guests prices average £2500 minimum spend per event

These are the venues within 0.8 mi from central London, available to book on Tagvenue:

  • Fire Main Room at Vauxhall Arches on 39-44 Parry Street Vauxhall - 0.6 mi from centre.
    Our user said: ‘This venue was perfect and all of my guests had an amazing time.’
  • Ventures Studio at Ventures Studio Vauxhall / Nine Elms on 13 Miles Street Vauxhall - 0.7 mi from centre.
    Our user said: ‘Excellent price, easy to get to! Wonderful staff.’
  • Full Venue at Draughts Waterloo on 16 Leake Street - 0.8 mi from centre.
    Venue said: The former railway arch has stunning revealed brickwork, high ceilings, and large spacious tables for networking, eating, and gaming. The ground floor is accessed via the infamous Leake Street Graffiti Tunnel, and the Mezzanine...

  • Shoreditch. This district is known for its creative atmosphere and thriving art scene, so it would be a perfect choice for a camp or indie party. You can find plenty of railway arches, from ample pop-up event spaces set in the Victorian railway arch to quirky restaurants under the East London overground line.
  • Dalston. If you're looking for something more urban or industrial, then this is another great location with plenty of large railway arch event venues, particularly modern bars and clubs at Hackney Central and Haggerston Stations.
  • Brixton. This district has become quite popular recently due to its hipster vibe and edgy lifestyle trends like skateboarding or graffiti pieces. Railway arches here are mainly located near either Brixton or Vauxhall Stations and are often used for photoshoots and fashion shows.

We completely understand that your event is personal and unique, and most venues do offer a blank canvas where you can create your ideal event. But be aware that restaurants and bars situated in railway arches might have policy restrictions on bringing your own sound systems, decorations, and equipment. However, often these venues come pre-equipped with state-of-the-art facilities including professional lighting rigs, PA systems, and DJ areas. Always double-check your options with the venue manager ahead of time. If you really want to bring your own decorations and sound system, look for more flexible venues, so you can have more control over the layout, style, and décor.

Your Guide to Hiring Railway Arches for Events in London

With industrial-chic venues right on trend, many railway arches are being hired out for various events. We’ve created a rundown of some of the most popular things they’re used for:

  • Photoshoots. Most railway arches available for hire in London don’t have natural light, they’re great for setting up a photography studio with artificial lamps. They make wonderful photoshoot locations, as an arch is a charming feature in itself.
  • Dining events. No matter if you’re searching in east, west or central London, you’ll find railway arches all over the city that can serve as a unique venue for your private dining event. Your guests will be impressed with the original features and atmospheric setting.
  • Pop-up events. Looking to host a culinary experience or to open a pop-up store just for one day? We’re here to help you find an arch to match. 
  • Clubbing. Last but not least, railway arches in London are often used as party spaces. You can do wonders with light engineering and quirky interior decor. Oh, and they’re ideal for DJ performances and concerts as well!

Railway arch revival is real, and Tagvenue is here to help you find a perfect space for your event.

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Hannah J.
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Booked Whole Venue at Coldharbour Blue (Whirled Cinema)
5.0
I had my 30th birthday party at Coldharbour Blue and it was the perfect venue to celebrate! Everyone commented on what a great venue it was for the occasion, such a fab atmosphere for a party with the exposed brick railway arch, party lighting and disco ball. Added highlights were how private it all felt with the smoking balcony and being tucked away from the main road. The ease of the music set up and being able to display photos on the screens was an added bonus! Chris and all the team were a great help in making the night run smoothly. Thank you!
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Emma
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Booked Entire Venue at Hiver Beers
4.8
Would highly recommend this venue. I hosted my 30th birthday here and the staff were great and location was ideal. It is amazing value for money! Kat was very friendly and helpful in the lead up to the event.
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Chris G.
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Booked Live Room at Arcus Sounds - Live Music Studio East London
5.0
James was the perfect host. Great communications throughout. The venue setup is brilliant, really great place, we will be back. Thoroughly recommended.
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Lem B.
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Booked Whole Venue at Refettorio Felix at St Cuthbert's
5.0
The entire experience from booking to the date of our event, it was smooth, very professional and hustle free. The venue manager Megan and the catering assistance (sorry forgot his name) were exceptionally helpful.
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Maddie C.
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Booked The Loft at Low Profile Studios
5.0
Such a fantastic night. No stresses leading up to it, quick and easy set-up, super friendly staff and an incredible venue! Can't fault it. Will definitely be recommending to others and/or using it again!
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Anna I.
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Booked Entire Venue at Pedro's Wine Bar
5.0
Pedro and team were absolutely amazing! We had our wedding ceremony there (we got legally married a month at our local town hall), followed by drinks reception and canapés. Food and drink was amazing, the space is absolutely stunning, Pedro was so accommodating and a pleasure to work with - making the first part of our wedding day SO SO SO enjoyable and SO special!!! Thank you so so much. I’m so glad we stumbled upon OPS and team! Anna & Rory xxx
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Anne-Marie K.
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Booked Photo/Video Studio 3 at Soif Studios
5.0
Everything was as it should be. Beautiful natural light. Spacious. Equipment and lighting all available to be used. Anna was brilliant and very helpful. Will be going back.
MR
Megan R.
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Booked The Angel's Lounge at The Angel
4.8
Lovely venue and perfect offering for our party with flexibility for our plans as well as great service and food. Team were helpful and supportive in working around our requirements as a surprise party We were able to arrange and decorate the room as desired and play our own music and manage volume. We had a dedicated, very attentive barman who helped us manage guests and drinks. Food was great.