A pub interior featuring a long wooden bar with stools, shelves of bottles, high tables, and pendant lighting at Shaws Booksellers.
An event space with wooden floors, mismatched wooden tables and chairs, vintage posters on the walls, and a staircase at Shaws Booksellers.
A pub interior featuring a wooden bar lined with taps and spirits, pendant lighting, chalkboard menus, and a mix of wooden tables and chairs at Shaws Booksellers.
A pub interior featuring a long wooden bar lined with beer taps, tall and low tables with chairs, large front windows, and pendant lighting at Shaws Booksellers.

Full Venue Hire at Shaws Booksellers

Pub
·
Whole venue
31-34 Saint Andrew's Hill, London, EC4V 5DE –
Blackfriars Station (0.1 mi)
Up to 100
seats
Up to 150
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Shaws Booksellers is a small pub-style venue centred on an open, uncomplicated internal layout.

Design: The interior has wide timber floorboards, white-painted tongue-and-groove panelling and dark wood seating around freestanding tables. The room contains exposed joists, pendant lighting, a narrow staircase and slim cast-iron columns, and high windows supply natural daylight.

Features: Shaws Booksellers includes an installed PA and speaker system and permits external DJs and own music. The venue also provides Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a clear ground-floor area suitable for dancing, step-free access and accessible toilets.

Ideal for: Community groups and friend circles seeking an informal, mixed seated-and-standing gathering.

Prices

Monday
12:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 16:00
from £500 min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
12:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 16:00
from £500 min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
12:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 16:00
from £500 min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
12:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 16:00
from £500 min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
12:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 16:00
from £500 min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
10:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Per session
10:00 – 17:00
from £500 min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
10:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Per session
10:00 – 17:00
from £500 min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 150
Dining
up to 70
Theatre
up to 100
Cabaret
up to 50

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
British cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
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
Dance floor Dedicated dance floor area
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
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: 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
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
Unavailable: Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
Temporary event notices available
No wedding licence

Host rules

• We follow a 'challenge 25' policy for serving alcohol.
• No smoking in the building.
• Damage to the space will result in extra charges.

Cancellation policy: Flexible

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Reviews and ratings

(1 review and rating - )

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EH
Ellen H.
Verified review
Pleasant communication
3.0

FAQ

Yes, a playlist can be played through the venue’s speakers.

A playlist can be played through the venue’s speakers.

A DJ can be arranged through one of the venue’s partners. Live music is licensed for up to two performers; more than two requires an additional licence.

About Shaws Booksellers

Shaws Booksellers is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

Location

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Aurora Cenci
Member of Tagvenue since July 2026
1 Review
3 Rating
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