If you’re after a cookie-cutter wedding venue with white tablecloths, hotel carpets and a swan ice sculpture, Renegade Urban Winery probably isn’t for you. But if you’re dreaming of a London wedding that’s bold, unusual and full of personality, this Walthamstow winery might just be your perfect match. Tucked away in a converted industrial unit near Blackhorse Road, Renegade is a fully working urban winery - a place where grapes from all over Europe and the UK are pressed, fermented and bottled on site. It’s gritty, it’s atmospheric, and it’s got barrels of charm - literally.
What makes it especially appealing for weddings is its raw, urban aesthetic. Think concrete floors, steel tanks, and the smell of fermentation in the air - not to mention candlelight, fairy lights, and plenty of creative potential. It’s a blank canvas, but with bags of character, meaning couples can really make the space their own. Whether you’re planning a casual reception with sharing plates and natural wine on tap, or a more polished affair with long tables and speeches between the tanks, the venue is incredibly adaptable. You can hire half the space for up to 75 guests or take over the whole place for 150. And if you want to start the celebrations early, there’s also the option to host a private wine tasting as part of your weekend.
There’s also a sense of purpose and inclusivity baked into everything Renegade does. Each wine label features the eyes of a real person who lives in the UK - regardless of background, job title or postcode. They’re students, plumbers, teachers, editors, retirees. Some are local, some aren’t. But they all represent the rich, diverse patchwork that makes up modern Britain. It’s a beautiful message to raise a glass to on your wedding day.
Add to that the fact that Renegade cherry-picks its grapes from the best growers across Europe and England, and you’ve got wine that’s every bit as memorable as the occasion. No set menus. No set formulas. Just good people, great wine, and a venue that doesn’t try to be anything other than unapologetically itself. Which, if we’re honest, sounds like a pretty great way to start a marriage.