Draughts Hackney
Restaurant
7 reviews
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41 Kingsland High Street, London, E8 2Js
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Dalston Kingsland Station (150 yd)
Kima H.
Spaces for hire at Draughts Hackney
from £2500
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
The Ballroom
42
42
Our stunning Ballroom has soothing tones and a meditative charm. It offers a private space for casual dining, meetings, and hours of fun and games. Connected to our Terrace and Dive Bar and leading out into our huge beer garden, the Ballroom acts as a fantastic space for events to grow in numbers or offer shelter from the rain.
from £2000
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
The Library
30
30
Nestled behind our collection of over 1,000 board games, the semi-private Library is positioned in the beating heart of the venue. The space lends itself to informal meetings, dining, and of course, endless gaming.
With our thick curtains, the library can be segregated from other spaces or opened up for networking and games.
from £3000
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
The Lounge
50
50
The semi-private Lounge offers comfy seating and giant booths to make you feel right at home. Situated next to the library and opposite the dining room, you have the opportunity to keep the buzzy atmosphere of a busy venue or draw the curtains to create a secluded retreat.
The lounge also has dimmable lighting and moveable furniture.
from £2000
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
The Dining Room
25
25
A favorite for customers neatly tucked away in the corner of the venue, with giant tables and easy access to the games library.
The Dining Room is opposite the Lounge which combines as a great breakout space for larger numbers.
You are a short walk from the toilets, the beer garden, and the kitchen.
from £700
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
The Dive Bar & Terrace
30
30
This is where your party starts! With unique décor, full-size shuffleboard, and access to our spacious beer garden, the Dive Bar and Terrace are ideal for intimate networking and games galore. The space connects to our Ballroom for added flexibility and increased numbers. There are also speakers and a private toilet.
from £1000
minimum spend / per day
minimum spend / per day
The Beer Garden
60
80
Spacious, and South-west facing. The brand-new secret beer garden is ready to hire, with outdoor speakers, eclectic seating, a dedicated bar, and giant garden games (including Connect 4, Jenga, and Cornhole). The Conservatory, Dive Bar, and Ballroom are fantastic additional spaces or wet weather options.
from £200
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
The Studio
10
10
The Games Studio at Draughts is home to popular YouTube channels and podcasts from No Rolls Barred to Danny Price and Absolute Radio's Andy Bush. We regularly host private dining, sports screenings, and exclusive gaming events. The space has a flat-screen TV, speakers, a high-end gaming table, and recording equipment (if needed).
from £7000
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Full Venue
200
250
Full venue hire at Draughts Hackney gets you unlimited access to 1,000 board games, for the duration of your stay. Not into games? We have a seven interconnecting spaces housed inside our Grade II listed building.
Rooms include a podcast studio, a beer garden with a private bar and speakers, as well as a fully stocked bar, and a huge kitchen.
Prices and opening hours
Monday
9:00 –
0:00
from
£200
hire fee + min. spend
The Ballroom
9:00 –
0:00
from
£500
hire fee + min. spend
The Library
9:00 –
0:00
from
£500
hire fee + min. spend
The Lounge
9:00 –
0:00
from
£500
hire fee + min. spend
The Dining Room
9:00 –
0:00
from
£500
hire fee + min. spend
The Dive Bar & Terrace
9:00 –
0:00
from
£200
hire fee + min. spend
Full Venue
9:00 –
0:00
from
£1000
hire fee + min. spend
Tuesday
9:00 –
0:00
from
£200
min. spend
The Ballroom
9:00 –
0:00
from
£500
hire fee + min. spend
The Library
9:00 –
0:00
from
£500
hire fee + min. spend
The Lounge
9:00 –
0:00
from
£500
hire fee + min. spend
The Dining Room
9:00 –
0:00
from
£500
hire fee + min. spend
The Dive Bar & Terrace
9:00 –
0:00
from
£200
hire fee + min. spend
The Beer Garden
12:00 –
22:00
from
£1000–£1500
min. spend
The Studio
12:00 –
23:00
from
£200–£300
min. spend
Full Venue
9:00 –
0:00
from
£1000
hire fee + min. spend
Wednesday
9:00 –
0:00
from
£200
min. spend
The Ballroom
9:00 –
0:00
from
£500
hire fee + min. spend
The Library
9:00 –
0:00
from
£500
hire fee + min. spend
The Lounge
9:00 –
0:00
from
£500
hire fee + min. spend
The Dining Room
9:00 –
0:00
from
£500
hire fee + min. spend
The Dive Bar & Terrace
9:00 –
0:00
from
£200
hire fee + min. spend
The Beer Garden
12:00 –
22:00
from
£1000–£1500
min. spend
The Studio
12:00 –
23:00
from
£200–£300
min. spend
Full Venue
9:00 –
0:00
from
£1000
hire fee + min. spend
Thursday
9:00 –
0:00
from
£200
min. spend
The Ballroom
9:00 –
0:00
from
£500
hire fee + min. spend
The Library
9:00 –
0:00
from
£500
hire fee + min. spend
The Lounge
9:00 –
0:00
from
£500
hire fee + min. spend
The Dining Room
9:00 –
0:00
from
£500
hire fee + min. spend
The Dive Bar & Terrace
9:00 –
0:00
from
£200
hire fee + min. spend
The Beer Garden
12:00 –
22:00
from
£1000–£1500
min. spend
The Studio
12:00 –
23:00
from
£200–£300
min. spend
Full Venue
9:00 –
0:00
from
£1000
hire fee + min. spend
Friday
9:00 –
0:00
from
£200
min. spend
The Ballroom
9:00 –
0:00
from
£500
hire fee + min. spend
The Library
9:00 –
0:00
from
£500
hire fee + min. spend
The Lounge
9:00 –
0:00
from
£500
hire fee + min. spend
The Dining Room
9:00 –
0:00
from
£500
hire fee + min. spend
The Dive Bar & Terrace
9:00 –
0:00
from
£200
hire fee + min. spend
The Beer Garden
12:00 –
22:00
from
£1000–£1500
min. spend
The Studio
12:00 –
23:00
from
£200–£300
min. spend
Full Venue
9:00 –
0:00
from
£1000
hire fee + min. spend
Saturday
9:00 –
0:00
from
£200
min. spend
The Ballroom
9:00 –
0:00
from
£500
hire fee + min. spend
The Library
9:00 –
0:00
from
£500
hire fee + min. spend
The Lounge
9:00 –
0:00
from
£500
hire fee + min. spend
The Dining Room
9:00 –
0:00
from
£500
hire fee + min. spend
The Dive Bar & Terrace
9:00 –
0:00
from
£200
hire fee + min. spend
The Beer Garden
12:00 –
22:00
from
£1000–£1500
min. spend
The Studio
12:00 –
23:00
from
£200–£300
min. spend
Full Venue
9:00 –
0:00
from
£1000
hire fee + min. spend
Sunday
9:00 –
0:00
from
£200
min. spend
The Ballroom
9:00 –
0:00
from
£500
hire fee + min. spend
The Library
9:00 –
0:00
from
£500
hire fee + min. spend
The Lounge
9:00 –
0:00
from
£500
hire fee + min. spend
The Dining Room
9:00 –
0:00
from
£500
hire fee + min. spend
The Dive Bar & Terrace
9:00 –
0:00
from
£200
hire fee + min. spend
The Beer Garden
12:00 –
22:00
from
£1000–£1500
min. spend
The Studio
12:00 –
23:00
from
£200–£300
min. spend
Full Venue
9:00 –
0:00
from
£1000
hire fee + min. spend
Facilities and catering options
Up to 250
standing
Up to 200
seats
In-house catering
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
External catering allowed
Accommodation available
BYO alcohol
Reviews and ratings
(7 reviews and ratings – )
B
Bethan R.
June 2023
We hired the beer garden and dive bar room for a work summer party and had a great time, food & service were brilliant and they were very accommodating to our requests.
About Draughts Hackney
Draughts Hackney is discreetly nestled away in one of London’s coolest areas. With seven interconnecting spaces and over 1,000 board games on our shelves, there's fun to be had and games to be played in every corner.
The Grade II listed venue is a kaleidoscope of visual treats, with a unique blend of listed architectural features and our wickedly designed terrace. Our secret beer garden has sunshine all day and night, and our outdoor games are ready for action!
The Grade II listed venue is a kaleidoscope of visual treats, with a unique blend of listed architectural features and our wickedly designed terrace. Our secret beer garden has sunshine all day and night, and our outdoor games are ready for action!
