A restaurant with exposed brick walls, hanging pendant lights, and a marble-topped bar at RAOS Bar & Restaurant.
A restaurant dining area with a marble-topped bar, hanging glass racks, and rows of set tables at RAOS Bar & Restaurant.
A dining area with hanging colorful umbrellas, a cushioned banquette, wooden tables, and a marble bar at RAOS Bar & Restaurant.
A bar area with marble countertops, hanging wine racks, exposed brick walls, and tap handles at RAOS Bar & Restaurant.

Rao’s Main Dining Party Space at RAOS Bar & Restaurant

Restaurant
·
Whole venue
230B Dalston Lane, London, E8 1LA –
Hackney Downs Station (0.1 mi)
Up to 60
seats
Up to 120
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

RAOS Bar & Restaurant is a compact bar and restaurant venue defined by an intimate, low-lit bar atmosphere and exposed-brick interiors.

Design: The interior pairs exposed brick and timber shelving with neon signage and warm, low-level lighting for an urban, intimate bar look.

Features: The venue provides Wi‑Fi and natural light in its front areas. The venue provides step-free guest entrance, wheelchair access and accessible toilets.

Ideal for: Small to mid-sized social groups seeking a relaxed, social standing reception or an informal seated meal in an intimate bar setting.

What sets it apart: An on-site dance floor combined with a full PA system and allowance for external DJs creates a self-contained party space.

Prices

Monday
17:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:30. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
17:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:30. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
17:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:30. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
17:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:30. All prices include VAT.
Friday
12:30 – 0:00
from £500–£650 min. spend
Per session
18:00 – 0:00
from £650 min. spend
Per afternoon
12:30 – 17:30
from £500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:30. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
12:30 – 0:00
from £500–£650 min. spend
Per session
18:00 – 0:00
from £650 min. spend
Per afternoon
12:30 – 17:30
from £500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:30. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
12:30 – 0:00
from £500–£650 min. spend
Per session
18:00 – 0:00
from £650 min. spend
Per afternoon
12:30 – 17:30
from £500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:30. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 4 months ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 120
Dining
up to 60

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Halal menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
Indian cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

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

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
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
Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
Wedding licence available Venue is licensed to host wedding ceremonies and receptions
Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available

Host rules

No smoking in the building
Damage to the space will result in extra charge
No alcohol allowed after 8pm
Service charge

Cancellation policy: Flexible

Show cancellation details

About RAOS Bar & Restaurant

RAOS Bar & Restaurant is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

Location

Location map

Meet your host

Kiran Kunar
Member of Tagvenue since April 2026
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