Once upon a time, Hackney was a neglected corner of East London which few self-respecting Londoners would be caught dead in, but in the last few decades, the area has undergone some serious redevelopment and is now one of London’s hippest, most diverse neighbourhoods.
Largely thanks to the arrival of the Olympics in 2012, Hackney and its surrounding areas have welcomed a deluge of trendy coffee shops, swish apartments and lively bars, while still maintaining much of that edgy, creative grit which gave the area its appeal in the first place. The area is also well known for its wide open green spaces, including Hackney Marshes which houses an incredible 88 football pitches and London Fields, home to one of the capital’s last remaining heated lido swimming pools.
When it comes to party planning in Hackney, there are a whole host of venues to choose from, ranging from contemporary restaurants and bars to dedicated event spaces that can host the likes of art exhibitions, pop ups or product launches. Hackney venues are particularly popular with the art, fashion and creative sets and many exciting events are held in the area throughout the year.
Planning an event in Hackney makes sense for a number of reasons. Firstly, the area has built-in cool credentials which will let guests know that your company has its finger on the pulse of London culture. East London is also well equipped with accessible transport links and home to a number of rather lovely hotels, particularly useful if you have delegates travelling from across the country or abroad.
If you are looking to hire a venue in Hackney, take a look at our list of local venues below, the majority of which can accommodate various personal or corporate events and have options for multiple styles, tastes and budgets.