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Great Hall at 8½ London

Hall in a Historic Building
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Private space
8½ Dowgate Hill, London, EC4R 2SP –
Cannon Street Station (0.1 mi)
Up to 180
seats
Up to 200
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering allowed

About this space

Great Hall, a Hall in 8½ London, is a double-height formal dining chamber defined by its imposing scale and proportions.

Design: The room features carved dark wood panelling, tall arched windows and a high ceiling. The floor is covered in patterned red carpeting and the proportions suit a formal table layout.

Features: A built-in PA system and speakers provide in-house audio, and the venue permits own music and external DJs. Air conditioning and venue Wi‑Fi support comfort and connectivity. Step-free guest entrance, wheelchair access and accessible toilets are available.

Ideal for: Groups seeking a formal, seated dinner or a polished standing reception in a grand, architectural setting.

What sets it apart: Floor-to-ceiling painted mural panels run along the upper walls, providing a striking historic backdrop to events.

What guests say: The space is supported by attentive, accommodating event staff who help deliver smooth, organised events.

Offers and packages

Menu

 Main menu

Prices

Monday
8:00 – 23:00
from £11500 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 23:00
from £11500 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
8:00 – 23:00
from £11500 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 23:00
from £11500 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
8:00 – 23:00
from £11500 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 23:00
from £11500 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
8:00 – 23:00
from £11500 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 23:00
from £11500 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
8:00 – 23:00
from £11500 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 23:00
from £11500 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
8:00 – 23:00
from £11500 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 23:00
from £11500 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
8:00 – 23:00
from £11500 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 23:00
from £11500 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
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Pricing updated by venue 7 months ago

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 200
  • Dining
    up to 170
  • Theatre
    up to 180
  • Boardroom
    up to 54
  • Cabaret
    up to 80

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Halal menu
Kosher menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
British cuisine
External catering allowed Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice
Buyout fee for external catering
Unavailable: Kitchen facilities available for guests
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
BYO alcohol allowed A fee is charged if you bring your own alcohol
Corkage fee for BYO alcohol

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Projector
  • Flatscreen TV
  • Flipchart
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Air conditioner
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
  • Quiet space
  • Soundproof Soundproofed room for noise control
  • Mirrors Full-length mirrors available
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Photo equipment
  • Unavailable: Video equipment
  • Unavailable: Lighting equipment
  • Unavailable: Greenscreen
  • Unavailable: Backdrops
  • Unavailable: Dance floor
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site
  • Unavailable: Parking available

Music & sound equipment

  • Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
  • Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
  • No noise restrictions

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
  • Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
  • Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
  • Lift to all floors
  • Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • No promoted and ticketed events allowed
  • Wedding licence available Venue is licensed to host wedding ceremonies and receptions
  • Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available

Host rules

Red wine must be consumed while seated.
Clients are responsible for any damage to furniture or property; costs for repair or cleaning will be invoiced accordingly.

Cancellation policy: Custom

Show cancellation details

About 8½ London

8½ London is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

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Location

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