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Leaside

Hall

#27 of 195 Baby Shower venues in Hackney Borough
#50 of 1154 Banqueting Hall venues in London
  5 reviews  – 
Leaside, 34 Spring Lane, London, E5 9HQ –
Clapton Station (0.6 mi)
From £80
hire fee
Up to 80
seats
Up to 120
standing
Venue doesn’t offer catering
Parking available
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Response time: Within 12 hours
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Spaces for hire at Leaside

Main Hall & Balcony at Leaside

Main Hall & Balcony
Hall
·
Private space
80 seats
120 standing
Book 4 hr. minimum
Our Main Hall is a bright, flexible space with stunning views of the River Lea and Walthamstow Marshes. Located in Hackney, it offers a countryside feel while still being in the city. The hall can hold up to 120 standing or 80 seated guests, making it ideal for weddings, milestone birthdays, corporate parties, workshops, or kids' parties. With a s...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Storage space
Play your own music
from £80 hire fee
Enquire now

Reviews and ratings

4.7
Amenities
4.5
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
4.0
Service quality
4.5
Value for money
5.0
Communication
5.0

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

LT
Louise T.
Verified review
Party · 75 guests · April 2025 · Main Hall & Balcony

Excellent communication and service from all staff, Ian’s communication was excellent and accommodating. Dylan was very welcoming and an amazing host.

Location was a bit difficult for non locals to find

4.8
LS
Lakshmanan S.
Verified review
Community Centre · 100 guests · February 2025 · Main Hall & Balcony

Very clean and prompt in responding queries

4.5
LT
Louise T.
Verified review
Excellent communication

Excellent communication Warm and welcoming staff

5.0
LS
Lakshmanan S.
Verified review
Excellent communication

Good response

5.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
6:00 – 1:00
from £80–£100 hire fee per hour
Main Hall & Balcony
6:00 – 1:00
from £80–£100 hire fee per hour
Tuesday
6:00 – 1:00
from £80–£100 hire fee per hour
Main Hall & Balcony
6:00 – 1:00
from £80–£100 hire fee per hour
Wednesday
6:00 – 1:00
from £80–£100 hire fee per hour
Main Hall & Balcony
6:00 – 1:00
from £80–£100 hire fee per hour
Thursday
6:00 – 1:00
from £80–£100 hire fee per hour
Main Hall & Balcony
6:00 – 1:00
from £80–£100 hire fee per hour
Friday
6:00 – 1:00
from £80–£120 hire fee per hour
Main Hall & Balcony
6:00 – 1:00
from £80–£120 hire fee per hour
Saturday
10:00 – 1:00
from £120 hire fee per hour
Main Hall & Balcony
10:00 – 1:00
from £120 hire fee per hour
Sunday
10:00 – 0:00
from £120 hire fee per hour
Main Hall & Balcony
10:00 – 0:00
from £120 hire fee per hour

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 120
standing
Up to 80
seats
External catering allowed
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
BYO alcohol
Unavailable: In-house catering
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Alcohol provided

About Leaside

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

Leaside is a riverside boathouse and community hall defined by direct frontage onto the River Lea and an active watersports focus.

Venue highlights: The venue combines flexible indoor event space and direct riverside access, providing large windows and an outdoor balcony that frame views over the river. The venue includes kitchen facilities, an accessible lift and an allocated accessible parking space. The venue runs promoted and ticketed events and supports activity‑led bookings supported by experienced watersports coaching and guides.

Best for: Awards ceremonies, club and community activity days, family watersports sessions.

Location: Leaside sits on the River Lea beside Springfield Park, offering riverside promenades, marshland cycling routes and nearby parkland suitable for post-event walks or outdoor activities.

What guests say: The venue runs organised watersports sessions supported by experienced coaching and guides. The venue presents a welcoming, family-friendly setting that accommodates mixed ages and abilities.

FAQ

Yes, you’re welcome to set up your own bar. There is a large serving hatch from the kitchen into the hall.

Yes, guests may bring their own alcoholic drinks; a drinks licence may be required if alcohol will be sold.

The venue has a portable PA system with a microphone. Kitchen and toilet facilities connect to the hall and are available to hall users; a lift provides access for people unable to use the stairs, as the hall is on the first floor.

All setup and clearing away times must be included within the hire period.

Cancellations 30 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 30 days to 7 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 7 days are non-refundable.

Event date of a confirmed booking can be changed to another date within 1 months from the original date, at no cost.

At Leaside, the following catering options are available:

  • Bringing your own catering/food is allowed
  • Bringing your own alcohol is allowed

  • Free parking is available on-site: 10 spaces
  • Free on-street parking is available

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

  • Main Hall & Balcony hosting 75 guests: £840

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

Leaside is located at Leaside, in Hackney Borough, London. The nearest metro station is Clapton Station.

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