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Inner Courtyard at 8½ London

Outdoor Space at a Historic Building
·
Semi-private area
8½ Dowgate Hill, London, EC4R 2SP –
Cannon Street Station (0.1 mi)
Up to 180
seats
Up to 150
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering allowed

About this space

Often described as a “surprising oasis,” the courtyard is a space away from the usual city noise. The courtyard can host 150 guests for standing events and is fully accessible.

Offers and packages

Menu

 Main menu
Main menu

Prices

Monday
8:00 – 23:00
from £3500 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 23:00
from £3500 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
8:00 – 23:00
from £3500 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 23:00
from £3500 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
8:00 – 23:00
from £3500 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 23:00
from £3500 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
8:00 – 23:00
from £3500 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 23:00
from £3500 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
8:00 – 23:00
from £3500 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 23:00
from £3500 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
8:00 – 23:00
from £3500 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 23:00
from £3500 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
8:00 – 23:00
from £3500 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 23:00
from £3500 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
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Pricing updated by venue 6 months ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 150
Theatre
up to 180

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
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: PA system / speakers
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Lighting equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Backdrops
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Quiet space
Unavailable: Dance floor
Unavailable: Soundproof
Unavailable: Mirrors
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site
Unavailable: Parking available

Music & sound equipment

Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
Space has noise restriction after 22:00
Own music not allowed

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 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

Location map

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