A function room with dark wood floors, large windows, metal chairs, and a stage with a star backdrop at Star by Hackney Downs.

The Big Top at Star by Hackney Downs

Function Room in a Pub
·
Private space
85 Queensdown Road, London, E5 8NN –
Hackney Downs Station (0.3 mi)
Up to 30
seats
Up to 70
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Step right into the "Big Top," where your private party dreams come alive!

Unveil a realm of festivity, perfect for birthdays and special gatherings. With its vibrant ambiance, this exclusive space sets the stage for unforgettable celebrations.

Elevate the experience with our bottle bar add-on, serving up your favourite tipples to keep the spirits high. And the excitement doesn't end there – next door, a karaoke room awaits, promising non-stop laughter and sing-along fun.

Get ready to create memories under the spotlight, where the Big Top transforms into your personal party arena.

Book now and let the festivities begin!

Prices

Monday
16:00 – 23:00
from £100 hire fee per day
Per day
16:00 – 23:00
from £100 hire fee per day
Per day
16:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
16:00 – 23:00
from £100 hire fee per day
Per day
16:00 – 23:00
from £100 hire fee per day
Per day
16:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
16:00 – 23:00
from £100 hire fee per day
Per day
16:00 – 23:00
from £100 hire fee per day
Per day
16:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
16:00 – 23:00
from £100 hire fee per day
Per day
16:00 – 23:00
from £100 hire fee per day
Per day
16:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
16:00 – 23:00
from £150 hire fee per day
Per day
16:00 – 23:00
from £150 hire fee per day
Per day
16:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
18:00 – 1:00
from £250 hire fee per day
Per day
18:00 – 1:00
from £250 hire fee per day
Per day
18:00 – 1:00
from £500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
12:00 – 16:00
from £100 hire fee per day
Per day
12:00 – 16:00
from £100 hire fee per day
Per day
12:00 – 16:00
from £500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Pricing updated by venue 4 months ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 4 verified users

Capacity

Standing
up to 70
Dining
up to 30

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 1:00
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
PA system / speakers
Natural light
Lighting equipment
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: Quiet space
Unavailable: Dance floor
Unavailable: Soundproof
Unavailable: Mirrors
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site
Unavailable: Parking available

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music
Bring your own DJ
Unavailable: No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Unavailable: Accessible toilets
Unavailable: Ground level
Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
Unavailable: Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift
Unavailable: Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Unavailable: No wedding licence
Unavailable: No temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Age policy

Guests under 18 are not allowed after 20:00

Host rules

No glitter or confetti
No outside catering
No external alcohol
No smoking in the building
Under 18s are allowed in venue until 8pm

Cancellation policy: Custom

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Reviews and ratings

(10 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
ED
Efthymia-Mari D.
Verified review
50th Birthday Party · 40 guests · October 2025
Everyone was very friendly and helpful. I had a great 50 th celebration it felt like I was at home.
No complaints
4.8
BT
Barry T.
Verified review
Pub · 50 guests · January 2025
Great venue, great karaoke room, all round great experience!
5.0
ED
Efthymia-Mari D.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0
GS
Glads S.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

About Star by Hackney Downs

The Star by Hackney Downs is the beacon pub at the edge of Hackney Downs park.

The pub boasts a great selection of craft beers, real ales and cocktails. Our kitchen partners Haus Mate are on site and ready to cook up some party platters - they send out some mean burgers as well!

A large terrace wraps around the venue, perfect for a cold beer looking out over one of London's best green spaces. Upstairs you'll find a state-of-the-art karaoke room and a function room that can accommodate up to 70 guests - perfect for a private party.

Star by Hackney Downs is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

Location

Location map

Meet your host

Lilli Harris
Member of Tagvenue since August 2023
10 Reviews
4.9 Rating
3h Response time
99% Response rate

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