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.
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 October 2025:
From £500 | to £2450 | minimum spend per event |
From £250 | to £6000 | hire fee per day |
From £55 | to £240 | hire fee per hour |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 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 (October 2025):
Small railway arches for events | up to 60 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 |
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.
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:
Railway arch revival is real, and Tagvenue is here to help you find a perfect space for your event.