The Back of The Pub at The Lauriston

Pub
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Semi-private area
162 Victoria Park Road, Hackney, London, E9 7JN –
London Fields Station (0.5 mi)

About this space

The Back of The Pub is a semi-private area in The Lauriston pub defined by large rear windows that fill the room with natural daylight.

Design: The interior pairs dark-painted walls and timber floors with leather-upholstered chairs and wooden tables. The seating runs and low pendant lights create an intimate, inward-facing layout with clear sightlines toward the bar area.

Features: The space includes free Wi-Fi, a wall-mounted TV and direct access to the venue bar for drink service. The space provides a step-free guest entrance, wheelchair access and accessible toilets on the same level. The furniture is a mix of fixed bench seating and loose tables and chairs that can be rearranged on request.

Ideal for: Small groups seeking a relaxed, social seated meal or an informal standing reception in a semi-private pub room.

What sets it apart: A ceiling-mounted projector is installed for presentations or film screenings, enabling AV use without bringing external equipment.


Usually booked for

Engagement Drinks

Typically for 45-50 guests and costs about £1,400.


"The staff were so lovely and atmosphere was great for what we wanted."

- Emily H. Oct 2025


Offers and packages


Prices

Monday
16:30 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Per session
16:30 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:30. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
16:30 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Per session
16:30 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:30. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 0:30. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
12:00 – 23:00
from £500–£600 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 18:00
from £500 min. spend
Per session
19:00 – 23:00
from £600 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:30. All prices include VAT.
Friday
12:00 – 0:30
from £750–£1200 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 18:00
from £750 min. spend
Per session
18:00 – 0:30
from £1200 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:30. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
12:00 – 0:30
from £750–£1200 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 18:00
from £750 min. spend
Per session
18:00 – 0:30
from £1200 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:30. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
12:00 – 23:00
from £750 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 23:00
from £750 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:30. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 60
  • Dining
    up to 40

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
Venue can organise food and drink
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
Complimentary water
Complimentary refreshments (such as water, tea, or coffee) for guests at no extra cost
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Mirrors Full-length mirrors available
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: PA system / speakers
  • 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: Dance floor
  • Unavailable: Soundproof
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

  • Own music not allowed
  • Bring your own DJ not allowed
  • 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
  • Unavailable: Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • No promoted and ticketed events allowed
  • No wedding licence
  • No Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available

Age policy

Guests under 18 are not allowed after 19:00

Host rules

Semi-private hire of the The Lauriston requires a pre-negotiated refundable deposit and this must be paid in advance. Your booking is not confirmed until this deposit has been received.
Your deposit is refunded after the event has taken place, assuming the minimum spend has been hit, that there is no damage to the fixtures, fittings and equipment of the venue and that the terms and conditions have not been broken during the hire of the venue.
The minimum spend depends on the day of the week and the time of the year (depending on the festive season and major sporting events etc). We will always agree the minimum spend in advance.Under 18s can only be on the premises until 7pm, both inside and out. Children will be expected to be well behaved and not run through the premises during your visit for their own safety.
Decorations are welcome, providing that they are not permanent and are easy to clean up (so no plastic confetti). Any decorations must be removed at the end of the reservation.
Abuse of any kind to our staff will not be tolerated and you will be removed from the premises and barred reentry. We reserve the right to refuse entry. Management will remove any guest from the venue in accordance with their responsibility under the licensing act.
Smoking is not allowed anywhere on the premises including vaping.
The possession or consumption of illegal drugs is strictly prohibited, any guest found possessing or consuming illegal drugs will be ejected and reported to the police.
The possession or consumption of food or alcohol purchased from outside the venue is strictly prohibited, any guest found consuming said items will be ejected.
The Lauriston Pub is now fully cashless, so please bring a card or contactless payment method with you.

Cancellation policy: Custom

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Reviews and ratings

(6 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.

AR
Alessandro R.
Verified review
Pub · 50 guests · September 2026

Super friendly service, really great food and drinks and wonderful atmosphere! Also loved the karaoke

Nothing, it was all great

5.0
EH
Emily H.
Verified review
Engagement Drinks · 50 guests · October 2025

We hosted our engagement drinks at The Lauriston and it was just what we wanted - a balance of chill, chic pub vibes that still felt special. The staff were so lovely and atmosphere was great for what we wanted.

4.9
AB
Alice B.
Verified review
30th Birthday Party · 40 guests · April 2024

Really friendly team Food and drink easy to organise and was set up as requested without me having to do anything Great and flexible space for a party of 30-40 people

5.0
JK
James K.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

FAQ

A specific till code is used for private parties to keep track of how much a group spends.

No. On Saturday nights, the venue typically books its own DJs.

Yes, balloons and similar decorations are totally fine; the venue only asks for no confetti or glitter.

Yes, a DJ is provided on Saturday nights, although the exact DJ may not be confirmed in advance.

Yes, the venue offers both semi-private and private hire options.


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