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Restaurant dining room with red chairs, set tables, wine glasses, pendant lights, exposed timber beams and potted plants at Ara.

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A restaurant dining area with wooden tables, upholstered banquettes, linen privacy screens, potted plants and warm pendant lighting at Ara.

A restaurant dining area with rows of wooden tables, red chairs, table settings, and a raised planter beneath warm wall lighting at Ara.

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A restaurant floor plan for exclusive venue hire showing the Centre, banquette, terrace, bar, kitchen, booths, and private dining layouts with guest capacities at Ara.

Exclusive Venue Hire at Ara

Name: Exclusive Venue Hire at Ara
Address: 1 New Drum Street, London, E1 7AY, GB
Price range: from £3375 minimum spend / per session

Restaurant

Whole venue

About this space

Our venue is available for full private hire, accommodating up to 98 guests seated, including 10 bar seats, or 150 guests standing, depending on the layout.

Perfect for celebrations, corporate events, product launches, and team gatherings, the space combines flexibility with style, offering a welcoming yet elegant atmosphere.

With bespoke layouts, personalised food and drink packages, and a fully stocked bar - we deliver exclusive experiences. Our dedicated events team works closely with you from initial enquiry to the final guest leaving, ensuring every detail is perfectly executed.

Offers and packages

Menus

Event offer

Celebrate Christmas with exclusive hire at Ara and a 2-hour Hosted Reception drinks package including cocktails, wines, beer and softs.

Hosted Reception Package – Exclusive Venue Hire

£49 per person

• Available only with exclusive private hire
• 2-hour hosted drinks package
• Selection of three cocktails
• Two selected wines
• One beer
• Soft drinks
• Still and sparkling water

Prices

Monday

9:00 – 2:00

from £3375 min. spend

Per session

9:00 – 2:00

from £3375

Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Tuesday

9:00 – 2:00

from £3375 min. spend

Per session

9:00 – 2:00

from £3375

Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Wednesday

9:00 – 2:00

from £3375 min. spend

Per session

9:00 – 2:00

from £3375

Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Thursday

9:00 – 2:00

from £3375 min. spend

Per session

9:00 – 2:00

from £3375

Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Friday

9:00 – 2:00

from £3375 min. spend

Per session

9:00 – 2:00

from £3375

Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Saturday

9:00 – 2:00

from £3375 min. spend

Per session

9:00 – 2:00

from £3375

Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Sunday

9:00 – 2:00

from £3375 min. spend

Per session

9:00 – 2:00

from £3375

Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Best price guarantee

Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago

Capacity

Standing

up to 150
Dining

up to 98

Catering and drinks

Venue can organise food and drink

Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice

Space where you can prepare food

Venue can supply alcoholic beverages

A fee is charged if you bring your own alcohol

Facilities

Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Air conditioner
Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Dedicated dance floor area
Soundproofed room for noise control
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Venue allows playing your own music
Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead

Accessibility

Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
Guests can enter without using stairs

Rules of the space

Allowed events

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.