An event venue lounge with sage green walls, framed artwork, a decorative fireplace, and lounge seating at 8½ London.
A function room with a long polished wood table, globe pendant lights, large windows, and decorative plates at 8½ London.
Gourmet plated lamb with carrots, broccolini, and potato on a white dish at 8½ London.
A catering presentation with a bite-sized appetizer wrapped in greens and garnished, displayed on a stone at 8½ London.

Dowgate at 8½ London

Dining Room in a Historic Building
·
Private space
8½ Dowgate Hill, London, EC4R 2SP –
Cannon Street Station (0.1 mi)
Up to 35
seats
Up to 60
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering allowed

About this space

Dowgate is a Dining Room in 8½ London with a library-like interior centred on a fireplace and classical portraiture.

Design: The interior has high ceilings and tall sash windows that allow daylight to reach deep into the room. The decoration pairs muted green painted panelling with wide-plank wooden floors and a mix of dining and lounge furniture.

Features: The room includes Wi‑Fi and air conditioning and a built-in PA system with speakers, allowing hosts to play their own music or run announcements. The space benefits from natural daylight and has step-free guest access, wheelchair-accessible circulation and accessible toilets.

Ideal for: Small groups seeking a relaxed, seated private-dining or meeting setting that combines formal dining and informal lounge conversation.

What guests say: The space has attentive, thoughtful service and accommodating organisers. The space presents a polished, well-maintained and welcoming environment.

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.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 6 months ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 60
Dining
up to 18
Theatre
up to 35
Boardroom
up to 18

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
PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Conference call facilities Equipment for video or phone conferencing during your event
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
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Lighting equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Backdrops
Unavailable: Dance floor
Unavailable: Mirrors
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 not allowed
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.

Other spaces and event packages at this venue

Great Hall at
from £11500
hire fee / per day
Hall in a Historic Building
Private space
180
200
Great Hall
Inner Courtyard at
from £3500
hire fee / per day
Outdoor Space at a Historic Building
Semi-private area
180
150
Inner Courtyard
The Vaults at
from £5000
hire fee / per day
Banqueting Hall in a Historic Building
Private space
86
120
The Vaults
Outer Hall at
from £3000
hire fee / per day
Hall in a Historic Building
Private space
90
90
Outer Hall
Roof Terrace and Pavilion at
from £7500
hire fee / per day
Terrace at a Historic Building
Private space
156
250
Roof Terrace and Pavilion
Court Room at
from £5500
hire fee / per day
Event Space in a Historic Building
Private space
50
70
Court Room
Old Court Room at
from £4000
hire fee / per day
Function Room in a Historic Building
Private space
80
120
Old Court Room

Location

Location map

Meet your host

Lydia Newbold
Member of Tagvenue since March 2026
3h Response time
97% Response rate

Contact venue managers directly on Tagvenue. Keep all event communication on the platform for a secure, seamless booking.

UK > London > Central London > Bank > 8½ London > Dowgate

Similar spaces

The Fondue Bar
from £1200
minimum spend / per session
Outdoor Space at a Restaurant
Semi-private area
36
60
Fire & Fromage
Embankment Station
Waterloo, London
Intimate Café
from £500
hire fee / per evening
Cafe
Whole venue
27
50
De Beauvoir Wines
Haggerston Station
Islington Borough, London
Tiger Venue
from £1079
minimum spend / per day
Event Space in an Entertainment Centre
Whole venue
75
75
Hertfordshire Zoo
Brickendon Liberty
Parlour
from £2225
hire fee / per day
Dining Room in a Hall
Private space
40
60
Apothecaries' Hall
(1)
Blackfriars Station
Blackfriars, London
The Vault
from £2200
minimum spend / per afternoon
Dining Room in a Restaurant
Private space
50
60
Vyta Covent Garden
Covent Garden Station
Covent Garden, London
The Drawing Room
from £3500
minimum spend / per evening
Dining Room in a Hotel
Private space
22
50
The Zetter Bloomsbury
Russell Square Station
Bloomsbury, London
The Glassy Junction Room
from £1250
minimum spend / per afternoon
Function Room in a Restaurant
Private space
50
60
East West
Old Street Station
Hackney Borough, London
Arch 64
from £250
hire fee / per hour
Cafe
Whole venue
40
60
Jack & Beyond
Battersea, London
Mezzanine and Ground Floor
from £500
hire fee / per session
Restaurant
Whole venue
50
60
D'COCINA Holloway
(1)
Holloway Road Station
Holloway, London
Mondo Taproom
from £1000
minimum spend / per day
Bar in a Winery / Brewery
Private space
50
60
Mondo Brewery and Taproom
Wandsworth Road Station
Battersea, London