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Helgi's, Back Room

Location pin

177 Mare St, London, E8 3RG - 

  • Users

    Up to
    70 guests

  • Table with chairs

    Offers
    catering

  • Delivery truck

    External Catering
    allowed

Helgi's is a rock bar and live music venue in the heart of East London, uniquely decorated with a dark and psychedelic atmosphere. The building has been here since the 1800s, a part of old Hackney, as can be seen across several rooms filled with character.

The venue has been used for talks, film screenings, seminars, markets, launch parties, filming, photoshoots, exhibitions, and regularly features live bands and vinyl DJ's to packed rooms. As well as the main bar area at the front, there is a large private back room with its own bar and a maze like route to the toilet and washroom area, which is its own unique experience. Any of the rooms or the entire space can lend itself to whatever event or creative venture you have in mind.

18+ only.

***Bookings available from Sunday to Wednesday***

Full PA system, backline (drums, guitar amps, microphones), film projector, DVD player, vinyl DJ decks and mixer are available for use at extra cost.

The private back room of Helgi's, features it's own bar, sound system, removable furniture and where many varied events have been hosted, such as talks, film screenings, launches, birthday parties, markets, fashion shows and much more. Live music acts often perform in this space, with full PA and backline available.

Capacity & layout

Standing

Standing

up to 70

Theatre

Theatre

up to 50

Boardroom

Boardroom

up to 40

Cabaret

Cabaret

up to 40

Classroom

Classroom

up to 40

Pricing
& opening hours

Weekly schedule
  • monday

    20:00 - 24:00

  • tuesday

    20:00 - 24:00

  • wednesday

    18:00 - 24:00

  • thursday

    Closed

  • friday

    Closed

  • saturday

    Closed

  • sunday

    17:00 - 24:00

Price type: Per day
  • from £800 per day

  • from £800 per day

  • from £800 per day

  • from £800 per day

Catering & drinks

Catering arrangements

Catering arrangements

Refreshments

Refreshments

Alcohol

Alcohol

Amenities

Heating

Heating

Air conditioning

Air conditioning

Table / chairs included

Table / chairs included

Premises parking

Premises parking

Audio & visual

Sound system

Sound system

Microphone

Microphone

Projector & screen

Projector & screen

WiFi

WiFi

Space rules

Allowed events

alcoholLicense

Licensed for alcohol

Attendee Minimum Age

18

Cancellation policy

100% refundable 2 days before the event

Location

Reviews

  • davistheyeti

    March 2025

    A very unique and cool little rock bar. Occult decor, good vibes and heavy music for those who like it. Friendly staff, good prices for London and a generally very welcoming, diverse crowd and atmosphere. The owner was a singer in a touring band, so having a room for gigs is giving back to the music community. Something London needs more of in light of other venue closures and the sanitisation of the capital. Often see other musicians in there relaxing, with DJs spinning a varied selection of popular and obscure bands and some liver smashing tasty cocktails and other assorted drinks. Always had a good time when found myself in the area. I've never had any food there so cannot fairly score it, so please take this into account with my review. I hope Helgi's is with us for generations to come, so others can see and play shows, meet new people and enjoy a slice of different in a city that is slowly becoming a slew of coffee shops and boredom.

  • Bobby Fresco

    March 2025

    The best bar i've ever been in all my entire life. Record playing...cheap food and drinks, and the magic in there is like nothing in life. Thank you very much dough! Hope to come back there. Long life to HELGI's