An event space in a pub with red upholstered booths, set dining tables, and orange walls at Empire Tavern.
A mezzanine event space with red upholstered booths, metal railings, and pendant lighting at Empire Tavern.
An event space in a pub with red booth seating, silver tables, and glassware on the mezzanine at Empire Tavern.
An event space in a pub with red leather booths, polished wood floors, and mirrored ceiling at Empire Tavern.

Mezzanine at Empire Tavern

Event Space in a Pub
·
Semi-private area
289 Mare Street, London, E8 1EJ –
Hackney Central Station (0.1 mi)
Up to 50
seats
Up to 80
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Mezzanine is a semi-private event space in the Empire Tavern that provides an elevated lounge area above the main floor and benefits from natural daylight.

Design: The space shows polished timber flooring, a low reflective ceiling with pendant lights, and planted screens that create a layered, compact interior.

Features: The space includes fixed leather booth seating arranged into private bays, a clear open area serving as a dance floor, and a PA system with speakers that permits a bring‑your‑own‑DJ setup. The space also provides Wi‑Fi, a step‑free guest entrance and accessible toilets.

Ideal for: The space suits intimate to mid-sized groups seeking a relaxed, social evening that combines seated conversation and music-led standing reception.

Offers and packages

Menu

 Main menu
Main menu

Prices

Monday
11:00 – 23:00
from £60 per person
Per session
11:00 – 23:00
from £60 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
11:00 – 23:00
from £60 per person
Per session
11:00 – 23:00
from £60 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
11:00 – 23:00
from £60 per person
Per session
11:00 – 23:00
from £60 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
11:00 – 23:00
from £60 per person
Per session
11:00 – 23:00
from £60 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
11:00 – 23:00
from £60 per person
Per session
11:00 – 23:00
from £60 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
11:00 – 23:00
from £60 per person
Per session
11:00 – 23:00
from £60 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
11:00 – 23:00
from £60 per person
Per session
11:00 – 23:00
from £60 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
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Pricing updated by venue 3 months ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 80
Dining
up to 50
Boardroom
up to 20

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
No external catering allowed Catering must be booked through the venue
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
Alcohol licence until 23:00 (extension available)
No BYO alcohol allowed You can’t bring your own alcohol, drinks must be bought through the venue

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Dance floor Dedicated dance floor area
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Lighting equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Backdrops
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Quiet space
Unavailable: Soundproof
Unavailable: Mirrors
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
Own music not allowed Venue doesn’t allow playing your own music
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
Unavailable: Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

No promoted and ticketed events allowed Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for are not allowed
Temporary event notices available
No wedding licence Venue is not licensed to host wedding ceremonies

Host rules

No smoking in the building
Damage to the space will result in extra charge
Availability can be affected by what's on at the Hackney Empire

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day

Show cancellation details

About Empire Tavern

Empire Tavern is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

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Location

Location map

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