Unusual venues for hire in East London
31 unusual venues in East London for distinctive parties, launches and memorable events
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Unusual venues for hire in East London
31 unusual venues in East London for distinctive parties, launches and memorable events
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“We had a lovely afternoon! The tent was better than anticipated, staff were lovely and chilled- Sam was super helpful.”
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The Main Hall at St Mary's Centre is a bright, spacious open-plan community hall with flexible layouts, free Wi-Fi, step-free access, and a shared kitchen. Bookings include access to 9 tables and 75 chairs, with a front courtyard available as an optional add-on.
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Bonkers Bar is an immersive cocktail bar featuring theatrical, whimsical decor divided into distinct themed zones, including booth niches, an open lower dancing area, and a staffed bar counter. The venue offers Wi-Fi, air conditioning, step-free access, an accessible toilet, a piano, and a kitchen with an oven, microwave, fridge, kettle, and sink.
A professional, light-filled dance studio in Hackney featuring a Harlequin sprung floor with Marley surface, full-length mirrors and natural daylight. It offers flexible self-service access, a Sonos sound system, Wi-Fi and step-free loading.
A dramatic space wrapped in rich velvet textures, featuring an intimate stage, 5.6x2.7m bar area and back-of-house storage. Includes step-free access and optional independent side-gate entry.
Housed in a plant-filled Victorian stable within an historic tram depot, this studio features white brick interiors, skylights, and an adjoining outside space. It includes a sound system, kitchen facilities, and basic furniture, with staff remaining on site during bookings. Alcohol must be approved by the venue.
Skylight Gallery in Bethnal Green offers a versatile space with distinctive interiors, modular layouts, and full AV capabilities including a projector, screen, and microphone. Step-free access, an accessible toilet, and accessible parking are also available.
This 1908 cultural heritage site offers a 2,500sqft blank canvas featuring a stage, breakout space, cloakroom and WiFi. Sound systems are available to request, and alcohol must be approved by the venue.
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An eclectic space featuring a disco kitchen, games room with a pool table and beer pong table, and a snug bedroom. Includes a sound system and microphone, seating for 85 with a total capacity of 160. External catering and your own food are permitted, but bringing your own drinks is not allowed.
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Featuring professional recording studios and a private area, this venue is equipped with a sound system, TV, projector and screen, and air conditioning. Additional options include cocktail bar access and catering.
A calm, versatile studio space in Hackney featuring solid wood flooring, natural light and a kitchenette, available to hire by the hour or day. It offers step-free access and is suited to wellness, meetings and creative projects.
Hanbury Hall is a beautifully renovated 300-year-old Huguenot chapel offering exclusive ground floor use, including a main hall, café and sofa areas, kitchenette, and a stage with AV equipment.
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Whole Venue at Yuu Kitchen in Spitalfields accommodates up to 120 standing or 66 seated guests with bold Manga-style decor and an open-plan kitchen. The space provides a microphone, projector, AV system, and air conditioning, with food and drinks provided by the venue.
“Beautiful space the garden was in full summer bloom, lots of veg ready to harvest - it looked absolutely lovely.”
A fully kitted space for aerial arts and creative conditioning, featuring five rigging points, gym mats, and equipment packages. It includes plug and play speakers, a breakout space, an adjoining outside space, and sauna and cold plunge pools.
Luxury yacht venue in Canary Wharf featuring a breakout space, adjoining outside space, WiFi, and a kitchen equipped with an oven, microwave, and tableware. Please note there is no staff on site during bookings, and guests must bring their own bags for rubbish disposal.
The Whole Farm provides a unique natural environment featuring farm gardens and animals, complete with step-free access and an adjoining outside space. A member of staff remains on site during your booking to help, and bookers report to the onsite farm office upon arrival.
The HAC Church Hall
from £204/ hour
The Heritage & Arts Centre
· E3 5AT400 guests
Kitchen
Free cancellation
The HAC Church Hall is a historic, flexible dry hire space with limited electrics, heating, and lighting, featuring a fully fitted industrial kitchen and WiFi. Situated near Mile End Underground with limited parking, it includes six adult toilets.
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This unique jazz bar boat on the water features a sound system and soft lighting, with a capacity for 25 people. Guests must leave promptly after the event, take their rubbish with them, and refrain from using candles or open flames.
Three Victorian railway arches in Shoreditch offering flexible event spaces with a garden, terrace, full commercial kitchen, and Martin Audio sound. Arches can be hired individually or together.
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The Main Bar is a semi-private space featuring a dedicated bar counter, clustered high communal tables, and clear sightlines to the gaming floor. Amenities include on-site Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and step-free access with accessible toilets.
An attractive outside space featuring two outdoor tables, fifteen outdoor chairs, and an outdoor bench, with step-free access. A member of staff remains on site during bookings, and out-of-hours hire beyond 4pm can be requested.
A multi-purpose hall in Hackney Wick featuring step-free access, a full Martin Audio sound system, projector, screens, and lighting. It offers an on-site cafe, a garden with its own bar, and an experienced team on site to help.
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Carousel Bar offers a semi-private setting with standing space for up to 80 people and terrace access for additional outdoor space. Facilities include a fully-stocked bar, air conditioning, WiFi, a sound system, 15 tables and 30 chairs.
A dedicated sauna and cold plunge circuit offering exclusive access for small groups in a private setting. Facilities include a sound system, WiFi, and two adult toilets, alongside optional instructors, food and beverages.
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The Big Top features a fairground-inspired interior with bright colours, booth-like seating, and a raised private gallery overlooking an arcade floor. It is equipped with venue Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and a sound system.
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This versatile indoor space spans the bar, restaurant, and distillery, featuring air conditioning, step-free access, and a stage. External catering is allowed, though own food and drinks are not permitted.
This immersive wellness space offers complete privacy for up to 24 guests, featuring a private studio, sauna and cold plunge circuits, and soft lights. Studio instructors and food and beverage are available as optional add-ons, and external catering, own food and drinks, candles, and confetti are not permitted.
This distinctive, production-ready wellness venue offers a complete 4 to 6 hour takeover with custom floorplan support and a dedicated onsite event lead. You can bring your own catering, drinks, and external production teams, though you must take your rubbish with you and leave the space as you found it.
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An indoor fairground-style entertainment venue featuring tech-updated games, open-plan circulation between game lanes, and seating clusters. Facilities include Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and a staffed bar alongside onsite street-food vendors.
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Holy Duck Lounge is a semi-private lounge featuring a playful fairground-themed design anchored by a full-height wall of yellow rubber ducks. It offers banquette and loose seating, Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and a sound system for up to 35 guests.
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| Available venues | 31 listings |
|---|---|
| Capacity range | 12 to 600 guests |
| Typical hourly price | £153/hour |
| Hourly price range | £11 to £734/hour |
| Minimum spend | £500 to £20,000 |
| Popular venues | Spitalfields City Farm, St Mary's Centre N16 and Bonkers Bar |
| Postcodes covered | E1, N16, E8, E2, E5 and more |
| Reviewed venues | 2 venues, 18 reviews |
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