A brick pub with arched black-trimmed windows and a curved corner facade at The Lauriston.
A bar with exposed brick walls, globe wall lights, and wooden tables with green banquette seating at The Lauriston.
A bar with pendant lighting, dark green walls, wooden tables, and a central bar area at The Lauriston.
A bar with wooden tables, leather chairs, green walls, and pendant lighting at The Lauriston.

The Lauriston

Pub

#6 of 424 Pub venues in North East London
#40 of 3732 30th Birthday Party venues in London
  3 reviews  – 
162 Victoria Park Road, Hackney, London, E9 7JN –
London Fields Station (0.5 mi)
From £500
min. spend
Up to 40
seats
Up to 60
standing
Venue offers catering
Parking available
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Spaces for hire at The Lauriston

The Back of The Pub at The Lauriston
The Back of The Pub
Pub
·
Semi-private area
40 seats
60 standing
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 sightl...
Alcohol licence until 0:30
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music
from £500 minimum spend
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Reviews and ratings

4.9
2 recent guests highly rated cleanliness, location, service quality and catering
Amenities
4.5
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
5.0
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Catering
5.0
Communication
5.0
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Emily H.
Verified review
Engagement Drinks · 50 guests · October 2025 · The Back of The Pub
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
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Alice B.
Verified review
30th Birthday Party · 40 guests · April 2024 · The Back of The Pub
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
EH
Emily H.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
16:30 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
The Back of The Pub
16:30 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Tuesday
16:30 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
The Back of The Pub
16:30 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
12:00 – 23:00
from £500–£600 min. spend
The Back of The Pub
12:00 – 23:00
from £500–£600 min. spend
Friday
12:00 – 0:30
from £750–£1200 min. spend
The Back of The Pub
12:00 – 0:30
from £750–£1200 min. spend
Saturday
12:00 – 0:30
from £750–£1200 min. spend
The Back of The Pub
12:00 – 0:30
from £750–£1200 min. spend
Sunday
12:00 – 23:00
from £750 min. spend
The Back of The Pub
12:00 – 23:00
from £750 min. spend

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 60
standing
Up to 40
seats
In-house catering
Parking available
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About The Lauriston

The Lauriston is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

The Lauriston is a Victorian corner pub that pairs a prominent street-front bar with a food-led dining programme.

Venue highlights: The venue provides in-house catering and menus that extensively cover vegan and gluten-free diets, simplifying food planning for private bookings. Multiple seating areas create separate zones for bar service and seated dining and a visible frontage makes guest arrival straightforward.

Best for: Informal drinks receptions, private group dinners and post-work social gatherings.

Location: Hackney's Victoria Park area provides a large green space for daytime strolls and a dense cluster of cafés and bars for post-event drinks.

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

FAQ

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

No, guests will not have access to music or microphones.

Yes, decorations are allowed; glitter and confetti are not permitted.

Yes, the venue closes at 00:30AM on Fridays.

At The Lauriston, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available
  • Refreshments for guests are offered

  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at The Lauriston:

  • The Back of The Pub hosting 40 guests: £992.72

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

The Lauriston is located at 162 Victoria Park Road, in Hackney, London. The nearest metro station is London Fields Station.

Yes! Here's what guests who have hosted their birthdays at this venue say:

  • Alice B. rated it 5/5 stars
    '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'

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