As we all know, summer in London can often be all too brief (or, on the flip-side, quite long and way too hot - you really never know these days) so finding the best summer party venues for hire is serious business. Luckily for you, regardless of whether you’re looking for a rooftop venue, booking something for an office summer party, or in need of a terrace or garden or just your standard gazebo, Hackney (not to mention nearby Shoreditch) might be the place for you.
While Hackney is something of a vibrant artistic hub, what exactly makes it great for summer parties? Well, a walk down Old Street, Kingsland Road or Westgate Street will make one thing clear, Hackney is filled with everything from traditional pubs, lakes, skateparks, rooftop bars, music halls, restaurants, craft breweries and everything in between. Take a walk up to Stoke Newington if you want to hire a space with tons of options for global cuisine or mosey over to Hackney Queen’s Yard (known for the always awesome Queen’s Yard Summer Party) for warehouses, taprooms, terraces, boats, brewery facilities, cafes, and theatres that are all available for private hire. There is always a lot on the go in Hackney, so check it out and see which of their many venues are right for your summer party needs!
If you’re looking for a venue for your summer party in Hackney, consider choosing a venue that offers a minimum spend option. To explain it briefly, minimum spend means you are obligated to spend a specific amount of money on food and drinks during your event. In Hackney, minimum spend usually ranges from £330 to £6,000 with some more costly exceptions. Another popular option in this borough is the straight hire fee, which tends to vary between £55 and £220 per hour or £250 and £10,000 per session or per day. You can also check out some of the summer party packages that are on offer in the area, which generally start around £32 per person. (All data from Tagvenue.)
We have to say it, not all parties in the summer are truly summer parties! There are a few factors that make the summer element really pop and ensure the party is a success, so we’re listing them for you:
While summer parties are an exciting topic, the same old terraces and beer gardens can get boring pretty quickly. But don’t worry, we have some out-of-the-box venues that are perfect for summer festivities in Hackney! Here are a few of our favourites: