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Whole Venue at Balfour St Bart's

Restaurant in a Pub
·
Whole venue
66 West Smithfield, London, EC1A 9DY –
Barbican Station (0.2 mi)
Up to 130
seats
Up to 150
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Balfour St Bart's is a restaurant set in a traditional pub interior whose defining quality is a classic pub layout combining communal and private seating.

Design: The interior pairs high ceilings and chandeliers with polished wooden floors and a long service bar, forming a roomy, traditional-pub setting. The seating mixes long communal tables and smaller individual tables beneath tall windows and pendant lights that admit abundant natural light.

Features: The venue operates a smokehouse-style kitchen producing smoked meats and burgers alongside a full cocktail and spirits bar. The venue includes a PA system and speakers, a raised area suitable for live performance, a cleared dancefloor, allowance for own music, plus Wi‑Fi, air conditioning and wheelchair access.

Ideal for: Groups seeking a lively, social evening that combines seated dining, a full bar and live music are best suited to this venue.

What sets it apart: The venue offers seasonal English wine tasting flights drawn from its own Balfour Winery.

What guests say: The venue presents a characterful, well presented event space where the food receives repeated praise and where event planning support is described as smooth and helpful.

Offers and packages

Menus

 Main menu
Main menu
Christmas menu
Christmas menu

Prices

Monday
12:00 – 23:00
from £5000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 23:00
from £5000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
12:00 – 23:00
from £6000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 23:00
from £6000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
12:00 – 23:00
from £8000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 23:00
from £8000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
12:00 – 1:00
from £8000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 1:00
from £8000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
12:00 – 1:00
from £8000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 1:00
from £8000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
12:00 – 1:00
from £15000 min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 1:00
from £15000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
11:00 – 23:00
from £5000 min. spend
Per day
11:00 – 23:00
from £5000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 3 months ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 150
Dining
up to 130
Theatre
up to 50
Boardroom
up to 30
Cabaret
up to 50
U-Shaped
up to 50
Classroom
up to 50

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Halal menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
Complimentary water Complimentary refreshments (such as water, tea, or coffee) for guests at no extra cost
American cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
Flatscreen TV
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
Dance floor Dedicated dance floor area
Soundproof Soundproofed room for noise control
Mirrors Full-length mirrors available
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Raised Stage
Microphone
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Lighting equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Backdrops
Unavailable: Quiet space
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

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
Unavailable: Accessible toilets
Unavailable: Ground level
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

Reviews and ratings

(28 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
DV
Danny V.
Verified review
Wedding Reception · 100 guests · October 2024
Balfour helped make our wedding day magical. The entire staff was lovely and helpful. Ella was exceptional to work with.
5.0
TH
Toby H.
Verified review
Wedding · 175 guests · September 2021
The food was amazing, staff fantastic and everyone had a brilliant day. The park across the street and the neighbouring Smithfield Market were good for those people that wanted fresh air. We LOVED the beef main course and the English sparkling wines, and we felt so well looked after by the staff - they really made us feel special.
Haste to turnaround the room after the meal resulted in 1 or 2 cards that we'd received being binned rather than saved. :(
5.0
AW
Amy W.
Verified review
Wedding · 85 guests · October 2019
The staff at St Bart's Brewery were incredible. They could not do enough for us to ensure that our day went without a hitch. Everyone said how much they loved the venue, the food and the atmosphere.
That the day had to end.
5.0
TH
Toby H.
Verified review
Excellent communication
The team at Balfour St. Bart's were exceptional from start to finish in communicating with us to coordinate our special day. They covered every detail required and we had a fantastic day as a result.
5.0

FAQ

Yes, the venue has a recommended supplier list and can assist with organising DJs, photobooths and other entertainment.

Yes, photo booths are permitted and have worked well at private events.

The venue can be used until midnight. A late-night licence can be applied for from the council if a later finish is required.

About Balfour St Bart's

Balfour St Bart's is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

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Location

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Balfour St Barts Team
Member of Tagvenue since June 2016
28 Reviews
4.7 Rating
5h Response time
87% Response rate

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