A corner pub with large windows, outdoor crowd, and a historic brick facade at Commercial Tavern.
An event space in a pub with vintage wood floors, decorative wall details, and large windows at Commercial Tavern.
A pub event space with a tufted leather bar, wooden floors, and hanging glassware at Commercial Tavern.
An event space in a pub with vintage furniture, wooden floors, a decorative fireplace, and wall-mounted antlers at Commercial Tavern.

Commercial Tavern

Pub

#6 of 360 Party venues in Tower Hamlets
#8 of 841 Drinks Reception venues in East London
  1 review  – 
142 Commercial Street, London, E1 6NU –
Liverpool Street Station (0.4 mi)
From £500
min. spend
Up to 40
seats
Up to 90
standing
Venue offers catering
British
cuisine
Parking not available
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Spaces for hire at Commercial Tavern

The 1st Floor at Commercial Tavern
The 1st Floor
Event Space
·
Private space
40 seats
90 standing
The first-floor space at the Commercial Tavern offers a distinctive setting for private hire, combining the vibe of a traditional East London pub with an eclectic, creative twist. Tucked away from the lively ground floor, this upstairs area feels like a hidden gem - perfect for hosting your own event. With a private bar, two TV screens, ability to...
Alcohol licence until 23:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £1000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 4 months ago
Enquire now
The Veranda at Commercial Tavern
The Veranda
Event Space
·
Private space
40 standing
The Veranda makes up half of the 1st floor - with it's own private bar, TV and ability to play your own music. High ceilings and large windows allow for plenty of natural daylight, and is a favourite spot for summer.
Alcohol licence until 23:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £500 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 4 months ago
Enquire now

Reviews and ratings

5.0
1 new review from verified user within the last 6 months
1 recent guest highly rated amenities, cleanliness, location, service quality and catering
Amenities
5.0
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
5.0
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Catering
5.0
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Mariana M.
Verified review
Drinks Reception · 90 guests · June 2026 · The 1st Floor
Great communication and EXCELLENT service on site. Will 100% come back and host more events here. Perfectly ready for big groups and food was also excellent too.
5.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
17:00 – 23:00
from £500–£1200 min. spend
The 1st Floor
17:00 – 23:00
from £1200 min. spend
The Veranda
17:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Tuesday
17:00 – 23:00
from £500–£1200 min. spend
The 1st Floor
17:00 – 23:00
from £1200 min. spend
The Veranda
17:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Wednesday
17:00 – 23:00
from £1000–£1500 min. spend
The 1st Floor
17:00 – 23:00
from £1500 min. spend
The Veranda
17:00 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
Thursday
17:00 – 23:00
from £1200–£2000 min. spend
The 1st Floor
17:00 – 23:00
from £2000 min. spend
The Veranda
17:00 – 23:00
from £1200 min. spend
Friday
17:00 – 23:00
from £1200–£2000 min. spend
The 1st Floor
17:00 – 23:00
from £2000 min. spend
The Veranda
17:00 – 23:00
from £1200 min. spend
Saturday
17:00 – 23:00
from £1200–£2000 min. spend
The 1st Floor
17:00 – 23:00
from £2000 min. spend
The Veranda
17:00 – 23:00
from £1200 min. spend
Sunday
17:00 – 23:00
from £500–£1000 min. spend
The 1st Floor
17:00 – 22:30
from £1000 min. spend
The Veranda
17:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Pricing updated by venue 4 months 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 90
standing
Up to 40
seats
In-house catering
British
cuisine
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Parking available
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About Commercial Tavern

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

Commercial Tavern is a traditional British pub defined by its vintage, memorabilia-filled interior and intact period fittings, including tufted leather bar fronts, wooden floorboards and decorative mirrors.

Venue highlights: The bar area centres on a long, serviced counter and a flexible mix of high and low tables that can be rearranged for standing receptions or seated dining. The venue retains original wooden floorboards, decorative mirrors and pendant lighting that frame the event space. The in-house catering provides British menus coordinated through the venue.

Best for: After-work drinks receptions, informal networking events and relaxed private dinners.

Location: Spitalfields lies adjacent to markets, independent restaurants and a dense bar scene, giving guests easy options to continue an event into the evening.

FAQ

Yes, beer bottles can be served in buckets.

Cancellations 7 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 7 days to 24 hours in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 24 hours are non-refundable.

At Commercial Tavern, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available

Commercial Tavern does not offer parking facilities.

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

  • The 1st Floor hosting 90 guests: £4388.16
  • The Veranda hosting 40 guests: £1283.60

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

Commercial Tavern is located at 142 Commercial Street, in Spitalfields, London. The nearest metro station is Liverpool Street Station.

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