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Dowgate at 8½ London

Dining Room in a Historic Building
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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

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 7 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 (TENs) 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

Meet your host

Lydia Newbold
Member of Tagvenue since March 2026
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