A pub with a blue sign, large front windows, and vintage wooden doors at The Black Eel.

The Black Eel

Pub

#26 of 795 Birthday Party venues in East London
#6 of 452 Engagement Party venues in North East London
41 Kingsland High Street, London, E8 2JP –
Dalston Kingsland Station (0.1 mi)
From £50
hire fee
Up to 30
seats
Up to 60
standing
Venue offers catering
Parking available
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Spaces for hire at The Black Eel

Lounge at The Black Eel
Lounge
Lounge
·
Private space
30 seats
60 standing
Experience our cozy back space, featuring soft seating, low lighting and an adaptable set up that can accommodate 20-70 people. Perfect for standing, dancing and relaxing , it's an ideal space for any kind of gathering
Alcohol licence until 0:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music
from £400 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 3 weeks ago
Enquire now
Ballroom at The Black Eel
Ballroom
Ballroom
·
Private space
30 seats
50 standing
Our Crown jewel - a grade 2 listed ballroom with skylights, sofas, soft seating for up to 30 people and an additional 20 standings.
Alcohol licence until 0:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £400 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 3 weeks ago
Enquire now
Snug at The Black Eel
Snug
Lounge
·
Private space
20 seats
40 standing
Our snug is a gorgeous light and airy space that can accommodate from 20 up to 20 people. Book with us now!
Alcohol licence until 0:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £400 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 3 weeks ago
Enquire now
Karaoke Room at The Black Eel
Karaoke Room
Karaoke Bar
·
Private space
20 standing
Release your inner singer in our karaoke room. Perfect for any kind of event so don't hesitate and book with us now!
Alcohol licence until 0:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £50 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 3 weeks ago
Enquire now
Games Room at The Black Eel
Games Room
Event Space
·
Private space
30 standing
Darts, football, shuffleboard - take your pick of our old school pub games and book with us now for your next special event!
Alcohol licence until 0:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £300 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 3 weeks ago
Enquire now

Prices and opening hours

Monday
16:00 – 0:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Ballroom
16:00 – 0:00
from £400 min. spend
Lounge
16:00 – 0:00
from £400 min. spend
Games Room
16:00 – 0:00
from £300 hire fee per hour
Snug
16:00 – 23:00
from £400 min. spend
Karaoke Room
16:00 – 0:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Tuesday
16:00 – 0:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Ballroom
16:00 – 0:00
from £400 min. spend
Lounge
16:00 – 0:00
from £400 min. spend
Games Room
16:00 – 0:00
from £300 hire fee per hour
Snug
16:00 – 23:00
from £400 min. spend
Karaoke Room
16:00 – 0:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Wednesday
16:00 – 0:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Ballroom
16:00 – 0:00
from £400 min. spend
Lounge
16:00 – 0:00
from £400 min. spend
Games Room
16:00 – 0:00
from £300 hire fee per hour
Snug
16:00 – 23:00
from £400 min. spend
Karaoke Room
16:00 – 0:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Thursday
16:00 – 0:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Ballroom
16:00 – 0:00
from £400 min. spend
Lounge
16:00 – 0:00
from £400 min. spend
Games Room
16:00 – 0:00
from £300 hire fee per hour
Snug
16:00 – 23:00
from £400 min. spend
Karaoke Room
16:00 – 0:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Friday
12:00 – 0:00
from £80 hire fee per hour
Ballroom
16:00 – 0:00
from £1000 min. spend
Lounge
16:00 – 0:00
from £400 min. spend
Games Room
16:00 – 0:00
from £300 hire fee per hour
Snug
12:00 – 0:00
from £400 min. spend
Karaoke Room
16:00 – 0:00
from £80 hire fee per hour
Saturday
12:00 – 0:00
from £80 hire fee per hour
Ballroom
16:00 – 0:00
from £1000 min. spend
Lounge
16:00 – 0:00
from £400 min. spend
Games Room
16:00 – 0:00
from £300 hire fee per hour
Snug
12:00 – 0:00
from £400 min. spend
Karaoke Room
16:00 – 0:00
from £80 hire fee per hour
Sunday
16:00 – 0:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Ballroom
16:00 – 0:00
from £400 min. spend
Lounge
16:00 – 0:00
from £400 min. spend
Games Room
16:00 – 0:00
from £300 hire fee per hour
Snug
16:00 – 23:00
from £400 min. spend
Karaoke Room
16:00 – 0:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Pricing updated by venue 3 weeks ago

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 30
seats
In-house catering
Parking available
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About The Black Eel

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

Exale Brewing is breathing new life into the iconic Grade II-listed Cooke’s Pie & Mash Shop on Kingsland Road, transforming this much-loved Dalston landmark into The Black Eel - a lively, multi-layered cultural and social destination.

Behind the preserved shopfront, the pub will unfold into a series of distinctive rooms: a main bar, games areas with darts and shuffleboard, karaoke, relaxed lounge spaces, and flexible hire zones, all designed with atmosphere and versatility in mind- every corner will offer something a little different.

Out back, you’ll find one of East London’s biggest hidden gems: a huge beer garden with tucked-away seating, space to celebrate, a pétanque court, and loads of greenery.

Whether it’s a birthday, a big night out, or just a sunny afternoon, The Black Eel is being built for people who want more from their local - more space, more atmosphere, and more ways to enjoy.

FAQ

At The Black Eel, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available

  • Free on-street parking is available
  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

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

  • Karaoke Room hosting 20 guests: £1055.60

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

The Black Eel is located at 41 Kingsland High Street, in Dalston, London. The nearest metro station is Dalston Kingsland Station.

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