A restaurant with a curved brass bar, yellow barstools, and colorful hanging ornaments at Guinness Open Gate Brewery.
A restaurant with a long brass-accented bar, high stools, and dining tables beside large windows at Guinness Open Gate Brewery.
A restaurant space with a brass bar, leather bar stools, tufted banquette seating, and pendant lighting at Guinness Open Gate Brewery.
A restaurant space with a brass-topped bar, leather bar stools, and gold Guinness signage at Guinness Open Gate Brewery.

Gilroy's Loft at Guinness Open Gate Brewery

Restaurant in an Event Venue
·
Private space
Shelton Street, London, WC2H 9JQ –
Covent Garden Station (0.1 mi)
Up to 30
seats
Up to 60
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

This bright and beautiful space is a hidden gem in the middle of Covent Garden. Situation on the 4th floor this space boasts lots of natural light, with beautiful views and a intimate terrace restaurant.

Gilroy's Loft can host up to 60 people for a standing event or up to 30 people for a seated meal whether this be a company event, special occasion or any celebration!

Event offers and packages

Christmas Party Offers

Celebrate Christmas in the Guinness Vaults with exclusive hire, 3 hours of unlimited drinks, and festive canapés and bowl food.
Christmas Party Package – Guinness Vaults
£113 per person
• Exclusive hire from 6:00 PM–11:00 PM (access from 5:00 PM)
• 6 Christmas canapés per person
• 3 hours of unlimited Guinness, wine, beer and soft drinks
• 3 Christmas bowl foods per person
• Event equipment
• Event staff, host and cloakroom

Pricing: £113 per person + VAT

Prices

Monday
10:00 – 23:00
from £1000–£2500 min. spend
Per morning
10:00 – 12:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per afternoon
12:00 – 17:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 23:00
from £2500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
10:00 – 23:00
from £1000–£2500 min. spend
Per morning
10:00 – 12:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per afternoon
12:00 – 17:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 23:00
from £2500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
10:00 – 23:00
from £1000–£2500 min. spend
Per morning
10:00 – 12:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per afternoon
12:00 – 17:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 23:00
from £2500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
10:00 – 23:00
from £1000–£2500 min. spend
Per morning
10:00 – 12:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per afternoon
12:00 – 17:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 23:00
from £2500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
10:00 – 23:00
from £1000–£2500 min. spend
Per morning
10:00 – 12:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per afternoon
12:00 – 17:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 23:00
from £2500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
10:00 – 23:00
from £1000–£2500 min. spend
Per morning
10:00 – 12:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per afternoon
12:00 – 17:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 23:00
from £2500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
10:00 – 23:00
from £1000–£2500 min. spend
Per morning
10:00 – 12:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per afternoon
12:00 – 17:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 23:00
from £2500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
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Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 60
Dining
up to 30

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Irish cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Flatscreen TV
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
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
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

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
Space has noise restriction after 23:00

Accessibility

Unavailable: Accessible toilets
Unavailable: Ground level
Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift
Unavailable: Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

No promoted and ticketed events allowed
Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available
No wedding licence

Host rules

- No smoking in the building.
- Damage to the space will result in extra charge.
- No alcohol allowed after 11pm unless late license agreed.
- No alcohol served to guests under the age of 18, attendance must be agreed with venue prior.
- Deposit is required in order to secure the booking.

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day

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FAQ

Yes, clients are welcome to bring a DJ.

Yes, background music is available, and you can hire a DJ or plug in a phone.

Yes, both spaces offer some flexibility with the layout. Tables can be rearranged to create more standing space, but certain elements of the existing layout must remain in place.

About Guinness Open Gate Brewery

Guinness Open Gate Brewery is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

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Location

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