An event venue with dark wood paneling, ornate ceiling, crystal chandelier, and large windows at 8½ London Court Room.
An event space with dark wood paneling, ornate chandelier, and rows of chairs on patterned carpet at 8½ London Court Room.
An event venue with dark wood paneling, large windows, and a crystal chandelier at 8½ London Court Room.
Gourmet plated lamb with carrots, broccolini, and potato on a white dish at 8½ London.

Court Room at 8½ London

Event Space in a Historic Building
·
Private space
8½ Dowgate Hill, London, EC4R 2SP –
Cannon Street Station (0.1 mi)
Up to 50
seats
Up to 70
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering allowed

About this space

The Court Room is a private event space at 8½ London that presents as a formal, wood‑panelled boardroom with a classic clubroom character.

Design: The room pairs dark, polished wood panelling and a long varnished table with tall sash windows that admit natural light and a patterned carpet underfoot.

Features: The room provides Wi‑Fi and air conditioning, permits own music and brought‑in DJs, and includes a cleared area suitable for a dancefloor. The room also has step‑free guest access and accessible toilets.

Ideal for: Executive teams and committees seeking a formal, seated meeting environment or a polished sit‑down dinner.

What sets it apart: A central crystal chandelier and ornate plaster ceiling provide a distinctive historical focal point.

What guests say: The room is managed by attentive, accommodating organisers. The space is presented professionally and runs smoothly for private events.

Offers and packages

Menu

 Main menu
Main menu

Prices

Monday
8:00 – 23:00
from £5500 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 23:00
from £5500 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
8:00 – 23:00
from £5500 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 23:00
from £5500 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
8:00 – 23:00
from £5500 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 23:00
from £5500 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
8:00 – 23:00
from £5500 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 23:00
from £5500 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
8:00 – 23:00
from £5500 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 23:00
from £5500 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
8:00 – 23:00
from £5500 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 23:00
from £5500 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
8:00 – 23:00
from £5500 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 23:00
from £5500 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 6 months ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 70
Dining
up to 50
Theatre
up to 50
U-Shaped
up to 35

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
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
Dance floor Dedicated dance floor area
Soundproof Soundproofed room for noise control
Mirrors Full-length mirrors available
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: PA system / speakers
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Lighting equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Backdrops
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
Temporary event notices available
No wedding licence

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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