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

• Capacity: 50 seated / 80 Standing

• Availability: Year-round

• Menus: Dining menu, Small plates, 3 Course, Banquet, Events menus, canapes, finger food

• T&C’s: No minimum spend, must order food, DJ’s welcome from 9:30pm

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.
Pricing updated by venue 4 weeks ago

Capacity

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

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 23:00 (extension available)
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
PA system / speakers
Natural light
Dance floor
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
Own music not allowed
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Accessible toilets
Ground level
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
Temporary event notices available
No wedding licence

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

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