The Nave at Hackney Church

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.

Capacity

Catering and drinks

Facilities

Music & sound equipment