Dining Room

Clissold House

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Elegant dining room in Clissold House, ideal for formal dinners and upscale events.
  • From £235 per hour
  • 50 Standing
  • Stoke Newington Overground Station
  • From £235 per hour
  • 50 Standing
  • Stoke Newington Overground Station
First-floor Georgian dining room with exceptional park views through large ornate windows in a Grade II* listed mansion.
Bonnie Gunter
Bonnie Gunter

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Outdoor terrace access
  • Complimentary furniture included
  • Dry hire basis with accredited caterers
  • Drinks reception add-ons available
  • Natural daylight from large ornate windows
  • Wooden floors throughout
  • First-floor location with park views
  • Grade II* listed Georgian architecture

The Dining Room is located on the first floor of Clissold House with large ornate windows that flood the space with natural light and offer guests exceptional views of the park. The space is ideal for a seated dinner or a standing drinks reception.




Frequently asked questions

Wedding ceremony hire at Clissold House costs £480 including VAT. This includes complimentary use of furniture and covers a 50-minute ceremony slot. Additional costs apply for security (mandatory for most bookings), registrar fees (paid separately to Hackney Registrar Team), and any catering or bar services.

Wedding ceremonies are 50-minute bookings that include 15 minutes before the ceremony for guest arrival and room setup, followed by the ceremony itself, then time for confetti and photographs outside. A typical schedule runs: 13:45 guests arrive, 14:00 ceremony starts, 14:20 ceremony ends, 14:25 confetti/photos, 14:35 venue clear.

Clissold House operates as a 'dry hire' venue, meaning all food and beverages must be provided through accredited caterers from their approved list. If you prefer to bring your own caterer, there's a buyout fee of £535-£550 + VAT (conflicting amounts mentioned) plus an accreditation process that must be completed before approval.

Security is mandatory for most bookings at Clissold House. The venue states that security requirements and costs can be found in their staff charges and extras documentation, but specific hourly rates and minimum requirements are not detailed in the available information.

The venue offers a 5-day provisional hold while you confirm registrar availability. Once confirmed, you'll receive a contract to sign (pages 2 and 12), and after returning the signed contract, you'll receive a payment link that expires after 10 business days. Full payment is required before the event.

For seated meals with furniture, the maximum capacity is 80 guests when combining both available rooms. For standing events with just a bar and DJ, capacity can be pushed to 100 guests. Individual room capacities vary, with some accommodating 50-60 guests each.

Clissold House offers exclusive drink reception add-ons that allow you to extend your ceremony hire with drinks service in their spaces. They also provide comprehensive bar services and in-house bar-only options. These services are only available for select spaces, and specific pricing details are provided separately.

Wedding ceremonies start on the hour, with the latest Saturday ceremony slot at 1pm. The venue has full availability on some dates but limited availability on others. Children's birthday parties are not conducted on Saturdays at any venue, and some dates may have restricted time slots (e.g., availability only from 7pm onwards on certain dates).

Yes, you must separately book the Hackney Registrar Team to conduct your ceremony by visiting hackney.gov.uk/approved-premises and completing their booking form. The registrar's fee is separate from the venue hire cost and paid directly to the registrar team. The venue will hold a provisional slot for 5 days while you confirm registrar availability.

The venue hire includes complimentary use of furniture. The spaces feature natural daylight, wooden floors, and ornate windows with park views. The Dining Room is located on the first floor and is suitable for both seated dinners and standing drinks receptions.




More about Clissold House

Clissold House is a stunning Grade II* listed space set in the tranquil surroundings of Clissold Park and is available for a range private events and weddings. This eighteenth-century former mansion house offers expertly restored architecture, beautiful interiors and a stunning outdoor terrace.