The Laughing Yak offers colourful, characterful venue hire in Hackney, bringing bold flavours, vibrant interiors and warm hospitality together in a setting suited to everything from birthday parties and anniversary celebrations to corporate events, drinks receptions and baby showers. Available for exclusive hire for up to 80 seated guests, the restaurant combines contemporary Nepalese-inspired cooking with a lively social atmosphere in the heart of East London.
The venue is centred around sharing food, conversation and celebration, with menus designed to showcase the flavours and hospitality of Nepal. Guests hiring The Laughing Yak can choose from the full a la carte menu or opt for curated set menus for larger groups, making it easy to tailor events around different budgets and occasions.
Dishes range from smaller sharing plates such as chicken tikka masala arancini, grilled octopus sekuwa and hand-rolled momos, through to larger curries, chatamari and traditional thalis. Tasting menus are also available for groups wanting a more immersive dining experience, while desserts include the restaurant’s playful gulab jamun doughnut with clotted cream ice cream and pistachio candy floss.
Inside, the restaurant feels eclectic, colourful and full of personality. Dark blue walls contrast with pink booth seating, embroidered textiles and draped fabrics suspended across the ceiling, while wooden masks, origami-style lighting and a gold bar lined with wines works as a focal point. Large windows flood the dining room with daylight during daytime events, while the covered outdoor terrace offers a vibrant setting for al fresco gatherings during warmer months.
Alongside exclusive venue hire, smaller groups can reserve large tables for semi-private dining experiences within the restaurant. Drinks include wines from around the world, Japanese sake, cocktails, spirits, beers and soft drinks, allowing guests to build everything from relaxed dinners to larger celebratory events around the food and bar offering.