A versatile event space with exposed brick walls, potted plants, and lattice fencing at The Roost.
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The Roost

House

#31 of 1106 Event Space venues in East London
#69 of 964 Private Party venues in East London
  16 reviews  – 
142 Sandringham Road, Dalston, London, E8 2HJ –
Hackney Downs Station (0.3 mi)
From £2500
hire fee
Up to 100
seats
Up to 150
standing
Venue doesn’t offer catering
Parking available
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Venue overview

Characterful house venue in Dalston, known for its rustic, eclectic interiors, vintage furniture, and photogenic spaces across three floors, plus a garden. Ideal for creative, intimate celebrations or lively parties, with flexible setups for DJs, acoustic music, and dancing.

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Spaces for hire at The Roost

Whole Venue at The Roost
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Filming Location
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Whole venue
100 seats
150 standing
Book 5 hr. minimum
Filled with an eclectic mix of wall finishes, furniture, props & art work, it can be as creative and malleable as you wish. The old bar, commercial kitchen and mature garden space are at the heart of the building leaving the rest as both a colourful & blank palette. This is a versatile place that can handle anything from fun parties to photosh...
Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Play your own music
from £2500 hire fee
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Reviews and ratings

4.9
8 recent guests highly rated amenities, location, service quality and catering
Amenities
5.0
Cleanliness
4.5
Location
5.0
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Catering
5.0
Communication
5.0
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Katie D.
Verified review
Party · 80 guests · September 2025 · Whole Venue
My husband, Sam, and I would 100% recommend The Roost for any future weddings! The venue is unlike any other we’ve been to before. It is unique, creative, and full of character, which made our day truly special. The Venue The Roost is ideal for couples who are a bit quirky, down to earth, and love a rustic, eclectic setting. As it’s primarily a photography studio, every corner offers an amazing photo opportunity, from vintage furniture to beautiful natural light. Our Day I got ready on the 2nd floor in a stunning room filled with character, complete with vintage bedroom furniture and an ensuite bath, perfect for those fairytale “getting ready” photos! Our ceremony took place on the 1st floor in the smaller room with just 24 guests, creating an intimate and personal atmosphere. We then moved into the adjoining larger room for our wedding breakfast, followed by our evening reception on the ground floor where our other guests joined us. It was the perfect space for our 90 guests, even with room for my cousin to play a few acoustic songs and plenty of space for everyone to dance! Later, we headed down to the basement where our DJ was set up, that’s where we had our first dance and partied the night away. The Team We honestly couldn’t have done it without Steph and Dave. Steph set up our initial call, handled all the booking details, admin, and invoicing. She kindly contacted our catering team to make sure everything was set up for the day and all legal documents were confirmed. While Dave managed everything on-site. He showed us around beforehand and was there on the day to help with anything we needed. Both were absolutely amazing - super friendly, professional, and so easy to work with. A Little Tip The venue doesn’t allow confetti (understandably, since it’s tricky to clean), but we chose bubble guns instead, and we’re so glad we did! The photos turned out incredible. If you’re looking for a unique, character-filled venue in a convenient location, book The Roost - you won’t regret it! Love, Katie & Sam xxx
Nothing :)
5.0
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Hege S.
Verified review
Wedding · 70 guests · September 2022 · Whole Venue
The Roost is a great quirky, stylish and beautiful venue, rich in spaces and opportunities. The garden, three floors incl. Bar, dancefloor and eclectic furniture. We had a really fun and memorable wedding reception here and our guests loved it. Steph, Dave and Barry were great to work with, responsive, helpful and reasonable to our requests. There is a list of preferred caterers but you can also bring in your own.
It's worth noting that you have to exit the venue by midnight which is a shame when you've spent a lot of time setting it up. It's a dry hire which means you have to bring everything: from atmospheric lightbulbs, barware, plus move the heavy furniture around. This can be taken care of for a fee, which we chose to do.
5.0
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Phoenix S.
Verified review
Wedding · 80 guests · August 2022 · Whole Venue
Dave and Steph were literally amazing from beginning to end, nothing we asked or wanted was too much. The communication from Steph throughout was second to none, and we were kept informed and up to date at every step. On our wedding day, Dave could not have been more helpful. He genuinely went above and beyond every single expectation, and became a true part of our day and one of the guests, rather than just someone who worked there. The guests were raving about the venue, and Dave in person, to me and my husband all day and night, and couldn’t even find the words to how lovely, and funny and ridiculously helpful he was, doing everything he could to make our day the most incredible day. We truly will never forget it and we can’t thank you guys enough. You have been incredible. On another note, the interior is absolutely breathtaking, so beautiful and quirky and different. Truly a unique experience.
That I can’t live there.
5.0
CT
Cally T.
Verified review
Unique Wedding · 80 guests · July 2022 · Whole Venue
We rented this for our Civil Partnership after party and it was really fabulous! Really wonderful venue, perfect size for around 100 guests and the team there are really fantastic and supportive both during the planning and on the evening itself. So nice that you can really make the venue your own and great to have some outdoor space for summer evenings. Could recommend it more highly.
5.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
9:00 – 0:00
from £2500 hire fee per day
Whole Venue
9:00 – 0:00
from £2500 hire fee per day
Tuesday
9:00 – 0:00
from £2500 hire fee per day
Whole Venue
9:00 – 0:00
from £2500 hire fee per day
Wednesday
9:00 – 0:00
from £2500 hire fee per day
Whole Venue
9:00 – 0:00
from £2500 hire fee per day
Thursday
9:00 – 0:00
from £2500 hire fee per day
Whole Venue
9:00 – 0:00
from £2500 hire fee per day
Friday
9:00 – 0:00
from £2500 hire fee per day
Whole Venue
9:00 – 0:00
from £2500 hire fee per day
Saturday
9:00 – 0:00
from £2500 hire fee per day
Whole Venue
9:00 – 0:00
from £2500 hire fee per day
Sunday
9:00 – 0:00
from £2500 hire fee per day
Whole Venue
9:00 – 0:00
from £2500 hire fee per day

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 150
standing
Up to 100
seats
External catering allowed
Parking available
BYO alcohol
Unavailable: In-house catering
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: Alcohol provided

About The Roost

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

The Roost is a converted pub that operates as a film- and photography-friendly house for private events, defined by eclectic interiors and adaptable spaces.

Venue highlights: The venue contains multiple interconnected rooms and a secluded gravel courtyard that provide separate social areas and adaptable backdrops for shoots. A functional kitchen supports caterers and on-site food preparation. The Roost allows hosts to arrange room flow and shape the layout to suit ceremonies, shoots or private parties.

Best for: Weddings, private parties and get-togethers, and photography or film shoots.

Location: Dalston has a strong arts and nightlife scene, offering bars and late-night dining nearby for guests to continue after an event.

What guests say: The Roost provides a flexible, multi-room layout that works well for photography shoots and weddings. The Roost's staff are responsive and supportive during planning and on the day.

FAQ

No, the venue does not provide decorations; hirers must decorate the space themselves to suit their theme.

No, there is no corkage fee.

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.

At The Roost, the following catering options are available:

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

  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

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

  • Whole Venue hosting 15 guests: £960

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

The Roost is located at 142 Sandringham Road, in Hackney Borough, London. The nearest metro station is Hackney Downs Station.

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