Hackney Empire
291 Mare Street Hackney, London, E8 1EJ -
Up to
1635 guests
The world renowned, Grade 2* listed Edwardian music hall designed and built in 1901 by Frank Matcham, recently fully restored, is the jewel in the crown of London's historic East End. The magnificent and ornate auditorium can accommodate up to 1350. With a wide range of versatile spaces including a mirrored foyer, bars, royal boxes, full scale rehearsal studios with breakout rooms and a hospitality suite.
Capacity & layout
Standing
up to 1635
Theatre
up to 1272
Boardroom
up to 60
Cabaret
up to 60
Classroom
up to 60
Catering & drinks
Catering arrangements
Amenities
Tea
Stage
Disabled access
Audio & visual
Other
Full technical specifications and access information available on request.
Location
Reviews
Caboodle Travel
June 2024Hackney Empire is a brilliant place to see music and comedy. This beautiful historic venue has a bar on every level and the gallery isn't allocated seating so get in early. There isn't air con so where light breathable fabrics on hot days. Lots of fantastic places for food and drink a stone's throw from the theatre.
Vaishnudebi Dutta
July 2024Loved it 💯 Their bar is surprisingly cheap ( I got a lemonade and I would highly recommend you to try it if you want something non alcoholic) ! Seats are okayish comfy. I booked seats at the very left end of Stalls row I and I absolutely got the perfect view worth every penny! Overall very nice experience ✨👍
Radhika Krishnan
July 2024Gives you an old theater experience which was amazing! The seating was also perfect as was alternated to avoid blocking the view of the artist due to the audience in front of you and was stepped up. Sound quality was great!
stijn vanelderen
July 2024the atmosphere is incredible! A stunning theater to be in. Went to see Jimmy Carr, had a wonderful night out. Only downpart; the rows of chairs are a bit close, so not that much leg room.
