Hackney Town Hall

Just moments from London Fields and Hackney Central stations, Hackney Town Hall is an award-winning venue that blends historic charm with modern sophistication. This iconic building offers five distinct spaces for weddings, events, and meetings—each filled with natural light, original period features, and striking architectural details.

A prime example of civic Art Deco design, Hackney Town Hall was originally created by architects Lanchester & Lodge and opened in 1937. Today, as a Grade II listed building, it remains a vibrant part of the local community.

Now in its 82nd year, the fully operational Town Hall continues to impress. Its original Assembly Hall features a private entrance and two elegant curved staircases leading to a grand event space. Recent renovations have seamlessly integrated 21st-century design with the building’s historic fabric, including the addition of two glass-roofed atriums that flood the interior with natural light—creating an outdoor feel regardless of the weather.

For ceremonies, the beautifully preserved wood-panelled Council Chamber and Committee Rooms, complete with dramatic chandeliers, offer a timeless and dignified setting.

Venue Facilities:

• Art Deco landmark (Grade II listed), fully refurbished with chandeliers, large windows and an original sprung dance floor.

• Flagship Assembly Hall with a private entrance & grand staircase; can be split into three rooms via partitions. Capacities (guide): up to ~550 standing / ~420 theatre / ~250 dinner.

• Council Chamber & Committee Rooms – wood-panelled, daylight spaces ideal for ceremonies, meetings and breakouts.

• Two glass-roofed Atria (North & South) – striking, light-filled spaces added in the refurbishment; great for receptions, exhibitions and registrations.

• AV & tech: built-in projectors/screens in the Assembly Hall spaces; free Wi-Fi; venue provides basic audio support—live music/DJs typically bring their own PA (with PLI/PAT).

• Location & transport: moments from Hackney Central and London Fields Overground stations; easy East London access for guests and suppliers.

• Best for: conferences, fashion shows, launches, exhibitions, weddings, dinners and large receptions.

Note: Capacities and AV provisions vary by layout and production—tell us your format and we’ll confirm exact numbers and specs with the venue.

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Room Information

Hackney Town Hall has 7 rooms. The largest, Assembly Rooms, holds up to 500 guests standing or 420 seated.

• Assembly Rooms60-420 seated120-500 standing
• North Atrium100-200 seated200 standing
• South Atrium100-200 seated200 standing
• Committee Rooms28-100 seated
• Council Chamber100 seated
• Council Chamber & Viewing Gallery149 seated
• Lanchester Suite30 seated

Travel Information

Nearest Train Station
Hackney Central (about 4 min walk)

Nearest Train Station
London Fields (about 7 min walk)

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Getting to Hackney Town Hall by public transport

In East London, Hackney Town Hall is about 4 minutes' walk from Hackney Central (train) and about 7 minutes from London Fields (train). Walking times are estimates.

Getting to Hackney Town Hall by car

For sat nav, use the postcode E8 1EA.

Hackney Town Hall is in the London Borough of Hackney. Congestion Charge and Ultra Low Emission Zone rules may apply to vehicles driven in London, so check Transport for London for the latest charges.

Getting to Hackney Town Hall by air

The nearest major airports are London City (about 5.5 miles away) and Heathrow (about 18 miles away). Distances are in a straight line, so the road journey will be longer.

Hackney Town Hall for conferences, awards ceremonies and exhibitions

Opened in 1937 to designs by Lanchester & Lodge, this Art Deco building, listed at Grade II, is a fully operational Town Hall, moments from London Fields and Hackney Central stations.

Chandeliers and a sprung floor

Chandeliers, large windows and an original sprung dance floor give guests period detail in daily use rather than a museum piece.

The Assembly Hall

The flagship hall has a private entrance and a grand staircase, and partitions can split it into three rooms. Guide capacities are about 550 standing, 420 theatre and 250 dinner, so plenaries for several hundred delegates fit comfortably, with built-in projectors and screens in the Assembly Hall spaces.

Atria full of daylight

Two glass-roofed atria, North and South, were added in the refurbishment and give an outdoor feel whatever the weather. Each seats 100 to 200 and holds 200 standing, which suits registrations and exhibitions.

Chamber, committee rooms and ceremonies

The wood-panelled Council Chamber seats 100, rising to 149 with the Viewing Gallery, and the Committee Rooms take 28 to 100. Under dramatic chandeliers, awards and ceremonies gain a landmark backdrop on Mare Street. The Lanchester Suite seats 30, and free Wi-Fi covers the building, so smaller function rooms are covered as well.