The Nave at Hackney Church

Event Space in a Church
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Private space
Lower Clapton Road, London, E5 0PD –
Hackney Central Station (0.2 mi)

About this space

The Nave, an Event Space in Hackney Church, occupies the former church nave and retains its high vaulted ceiling and classical columns that define the room's proportions.

Design: The interior presents white-painted walls, tall columns and original stained-glass clerestory windows that supply natural light. The floor is a dark hard finish and timber panelling, pendant lighting and minimal detailing give the space a restrained, contemporary fit-out.

Features: A fixed PA system and speakers are installed and the floorplan provides a clear dancefloor area plus a raised chancel that can serve as a stage. Wi‑Fi and air conditioning are available, and the area has step‑free guest entrance, wheelchair access and accessible, gender‑neutral toilets. Hosts may bring their own DJ or use the in-house sound and the layout accommodates temporary bar or cloakroom set-ups.

Ideal for: Event organisers and promoters seeking a performance-focused, mid-scale space suited to mixed standing-and-seated formats and informal receptions.

What guests say: The Nave provides good sightlines from the balcony and generally strong acoustics for live performances. The front-of-house team and facilities are organised and welcoming, and the toilets are clean and gender-neutral.


Prices

Monday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
8:00 – 20:00
from £5000 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 20:00
from £5000 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
8:00 – 20:00
from £5000 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 20:00
from £5000 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
8:00 – 20:00
from £5000 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 20:00
from £5000 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
8:00 – 20:00
from £7000 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 20:00
from £7000 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
8:00 – 20:00
from £7000 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 20:00
from £7000 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 7 months ago
Minimum booking duration: 8 hours

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 1000
  • Dining
    up to 300
  • Theatre
    up to 350
  • Cabaret
    up to 200

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering available
External catering allowed
Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice
Unavailable: Buyout fee for external catering
Kitchen facilities available for guests
Space where you can prepare food
Venue provides alcohol
Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Projector
  • Flatscreen TV
  • Whiteboard
  • Flipchart
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Conference call facilities Equipment for video or phone conferencing during your event
  • Air conditioner
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Lighting equipment Professional lighting equipment for photography and filming
  • Backdrops Photography backdrops available
  • Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
  • Dance floor Dedicated dance floor area
  • Free parking is available on-site
  • Paid parking is available on-site (30 spaces)
  • Catering facilities available
  • Unavailable: Photo equipment
  • Unavailable: Video equipment
  • Unavailable: Greenscreen
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • Unavailable: Soundproof
  • 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
  • Accessible parking spot available
  • Lift to all floors
  • 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

Full disabled access.
No smoking in the building.

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day

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Reviews and ratings

(2 reviews and ratings - )

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Shefeke A.
Verified review
Pleasant communication
4.0

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