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 averages around £1500 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 May 2026:
| From £650 | to £2950 | minimum spend per event |
| From £80 | to £240 | hire fee per hour |
| From £1499 | to £5760 | hire fee per day |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated May 2026), the best options include:
Entire Venue at Hiver Taproom
in Bermondsey - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Kat was very friendly and helpful in the lead up to the event.’
Little Rae's at Little Rae's
in Newington - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘The venue is amazing for events with upto 150 people.’
Studio Z at Studio Z Brixton
in Brixton - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Danny and the team went out of the way to make our event a huge success - I would definitely reccomend!’
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 (May 2026):
| Small | up to 70 guests | prices average £500 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 120 and 200 guests | prices average £1500 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 300 guests | prices average £3000 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 0.6 mi from central London, available to book on Tagvenue:
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.
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