A restaurant dining room with tables set with glassware and plates, red chairs, pendant lights, exposed beams, and potted greenery at Ara.
A restaurant dining area with a set wooden table, red chairs, upholstered bench seating, and a tall potted tree against a warm plaster wall at Ara.
A restaurant dining area with wood tables, white place settings, red chairs, a long banquette, and a bar in the background at Ara.
A restaurant dining area with red wooden chairs, set tables, wine glasses, folding screens, and tall plants under warm lighting at Ara.

The Corner Room at Ara

Event Space in a Restaurant
·
Semi-private area
1 New Drum Street, London, E1 7AY –
Aldgate East Station (0.1 mi)
Up to 32
seats
Up to 42
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering allowed

About this space

Private dining up to 32 seated & 42 standing. Tucked just off the main dining space and separated by elegant room dividers, The Corner Room offers privacy while remaining connected to the atmosphere of the restaurant.

Ideal for meetings, celebrations and special gatherings, creating a setting that feels both intimate and lively.

Prices

Monday
12:00 – 22:00
from £49 per person
Per session
12:00 – 22:00
from £1125 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 22:00
from £49 per person
Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
12:00 – 22:00
from £49 per person
Per session
12:00 – 22:00
from £1125 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 22:00
from £49 per person
Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
12:00 – 22:00
from £49 per person
Per session
12:00 – 22:00
from £1125 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 22:00
from £49 per person
Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
12:00 – 22:00
from £49 per person
Per session
12:00 – 22:00
from £1125 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 22:00
from £49 per person
Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
12:00 – 22:00
from £49 per person
Per session
12:00 – 22:00
from £1125 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 22:00
from £49 per person
Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
9:00 – 22:00
from £49 per person
Per session
9:00 – 22:00
from £1125 min. spend
Per session
9:00 – 22:00
from £49 per person
Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
9:00 – 22:00
from £49 per person
Per session
9:00 – 22:00
from £1125 min. spend
Per session
9:00 – 22:00
from £49 per person
Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
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Capacity

Standing
up to 42
Dining
up to 32

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Mediterranean cuisine
External catering allowed Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice
Buyout fee for external catering
Kitchen facilities available for guests Space where you can prepare food
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
Whiteboard
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
Quiet space
Soundproof Soundproofed room for noise control
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Lighting equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Backdrops
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Dance floor
Unavailable: Mirrors
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Own music not allowed
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
Unavailable: Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

No promoted and ticketed events allowed
Temporary event notices available
No wedding licence

Host rules

• No smoking or vaping inside the venue - private terrace available for guest use.
• Guests must respect the venue, furniture, fixtures and equipment. Any damage caused during an event may incur an additional charge.
• External food and beverages are not permitted unless agreed with Ara in advance.
• All food and beverages must be supplied and served by Ara unless otherwise agreed.
• External entertainment, DJs, performers, AV equipment or production must be approved by the Ara Events Team in advance.
• Any decorations, signage or installations must be approved in advance and must not damage the venue.
• Confetti, glitter, silly string, candles or similar items are not permitted unless specifically approved by the venue.
• Guests must remain within their allocated event space and follow any instructions from the Ara team.
• The agreed guest capacity for the space must not be exceeded.
• Events must finish at the agreed time. Additional charges may apply for extended use of the space.
• Guests are expected to behave respectfully towards Ara staff and other guests. The venue reserves the right to refuse service or end an event where behaviour is inappropriate or unsafe.
• Children must be supervised by a responsible adult at all times.
• Any specific event requirements, including entertainment, decorations, branding or production, must be agreed with the Ara Events Team prior to the event.
• For private and exclusive events, the client is responsible for ensuring that all guests are aware of and adhere to these rules.

Cancellation policy: Custom

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About Ara

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

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