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Star by Hackney Downs

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#64 of 899 Event Space venues in East London
#21 of 490 40th Birthday Party venues in North East London
  10 reviews  – 
85 Queensdown Road, London, E5 8NN –
Hackney Downs Station (0.3 mi)
From £100
hire fee
Up to 30
seats
Up to 70
standing
Venue offers catering
Parking not available
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Spaces for hire at Star by Hackney Downs

The Big Top at Star by Hackney Downs
The Big Top
Function Room
·
Private space
30 seats
70 standing
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 spir...
Alcohol licence until 1:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £100 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 4 months ago
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85 Queensdown Road, London, E5 8NN
Hackney Downs Station (0.3 mi)
Public transportation
Parking
Hotels
Public transportation
  • Bus Mare Street Narrow Way (Stop R) 0.3 mi
  • Bus Hackney Downs Station (Stop D) 0.3 mi
  • Bus Hackney Downs Station (Stop N) 0.3 mi
  • Train Hackney Downs 0.3 mi
  • Taxi Sam’s Cars Limited 0.8 mi
Parking
  • Parking Parking Lot for Bicycles - London 0.3 mi
  • Parking Hackney Central bus garage - London 0.3 mi
Hotels
  • Komo Pods 0.2 mi
  • Hackney 2017 0.3 mi
  • The Pond House - Ensuite Rooms 0.3 mi
  • Arte Stays - Entire Flat in Hackney - 3bed 3 bathrooms - Serviced Accommodation 0.3 mi

Prices and opening hours

Monday
16:00 – 23:00
from £100 hire fee per day
The Big Top
16:00 – 23:00
from £100 hire fee per day
Tuesday
16:00 – 23:00
from £100 hire fee per day
The Big Top
16:00 – 23:00
from £100 hire fee per day
Wednesday
16:00 – 23:00
from £100 hire fee per day
The Big Top
16:00 – 23:00
from £100 hire fee per day
Thursday
16:00 – 23:00
from £100 hire fee per day
The Big Top
16:00 – 23:00
from £100 hire fee per day
Friday
16:00 – 23:00
from £150 hire fee per day
The Big Top
16:00 – 23:00
from £150 hire fee per day
Saturday
18:00 – 1:00
from £250 hire fee per day
The Big Top
18:00 – 1:00
from £250 hire fee per day
Sunday
12:00 – 16:00
from £100 hire fee per day
The Big Top
12:00 – 16:00
from £100 hire fee per day
Pricing updated by venue 4 months ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 4 verified users

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 70
standing
Up to 30
seats
In-house catering
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
External catering allowed
Parking available
Accommodation available
BYO alcohol

Reviews and ratings

4.9
1 new review from verified user within the last 6 months
2 recent guests highly rated amenities, location and service quality
Amenities
5.0
Cleanliness
4.5
Location
5.0
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Communication
4.9
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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

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

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.

FAQ

At Star by Hackney Downs, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available

Star by Hackney Downs does not offer parking facilities.

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at Star by Hackney Downs:

  • The Big Top hosting 70 guests: £767.04

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

Star by Hackney Downs is located at 85 Queensdown Road, in the Hackney Borough, London district of London. The nearest metro station is Hackney Downs Station.

Star by Hackney Downs is popular for

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