Because the little celebrations deserve to feel extraordinary, too.
Your wedding day may be the main event, but it’s not the only one worth celebrating. At The Hackney, we believe in marking all of life’s beautiful chapters - from intimate bridal brunches and stylish baby showers, to birthday dinners, engagement parties, and modern micro-weddings.
Set within our historic 1860s venue, each celebration is effortlessly elevated. Warm lighting, exposed brick, curated tablescapes and seasonal florals - all styled to feel personal, elegant, and unforgettable.
🥂 Bridal Brunches & Engagement Evenings
Whether you’re gathering your bridesmaids for one last toast before the big day, or planning a low-key, candlelit celebration to mark your engagement - The Hackney offers the perfect backdrop.
- Private hire of our candlelit lounge & terrace
- Optional prosecco or cremant welcome drinks
- Stunning in-house tableware, linens, and florals
- Ideal for 20-60 guests seated, or 80 for standing cocktails
It’s everything you love about our weddings - just on a smaller, more intimate scale.
🌸 Baby Showers & Naming Ceremonies
Our botanical-filled Winter Garden and soft lighting create the perfect atmosphere for modern, stylish baby showers or naming days.
We provide the setting - timeless, feminine, and photo-ready - with optional upgrades for:
- Pastel-toned florals & table styling
- In-house seasonal food, cakes & sharing feasts
- Soft drinks packages & curated mocktails
- Easy access for all guests
The result? A celebration that feels calm, elegant, and entirely joyful.
✨ Birthday Dinners & Private Suppers
Our space transforms beautifully into a candlelit dinner setting for those milestone birthday moments - think 30th, 40th, 60th and beyond.
Expect:
- Seasonal sharing-style menus crafted by our in-house kitchen
- A beautifully laid table with our curated linen and tableware options
- Intimate lighting, soft playlists and perfect mood
- Options to add cocktails, cremant or wine pairing packages
For something more lively, we also host stylish standing receptions and post-dinner DJ nights - always in line with our music guidelines.
💍 Micro-Weddings & Sequel Ceremonies
Not every couple wants a guestlist of 100. For those opting for a refined, intimate celebration, The Hackney is ideal for:
- Weekday or Sunday micro-weddings
- Vow renewals or sequel ceremonies
- Late-season elopement-style receptions
Smaller in scale. No less stylish. Every detail thoughtfully designed.
📖 Explore More
You’ll find more details in our Birthday & Celebrations Brochure, or take a peek at our Real Events Gallery to see how other couples and families have made the space their own.
📍 Planning Something Special?
Whether it’s a long-awaited baby shower, a 40th birthday with your closest friends, or a candlelit micro-wedding with a handful of guests - we’d love to host it.
Book your private venue tour and let’s celebrate the beautiful, in-between moments - with big style and personal charm.
The Hackney - for weddings, yes. But for so much more, too.