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Full Venue at The Happenstance – Paternoster Square

Name: Full Venue at The Happenstance – Paternoster Square
Address: 10 Paternoster Sq, London, EC4M 7DX, GB
Price range: from £15000 minimum spend / per session
Rating: 4.5

Bar in a Restaurant

Whole venue

About this space

The Happenstance is an all-day Modern European bar and restaurant defined by an industrial-chic interior and flexible dining areas.

Design: The interior pairs polished concrete floors and warm timber tables with mixed seating and low pendant lights; large windows and glazed doors bring bright, even daylight across the room.

Features: The venue contains a full service bar, a private dining room and covered outdoor seating. The venue includes a PA system and speakers, Wi‑Fi, air conditioning and allowance for playing your own music. The venue is wheelchair accessible.

Ideal for: Casual social groups seeking relaxed standing drinks or informal seated dining in a bright, accessible setting.

What sets it apart: An on-site deli and florist are integrated into the public areas, adding an uncommon practical and visual element to the space.

What guests say: The space combines a modern, relaxed atmosphere with generally accommodating service during busy evenings.

Offers and packages

Event offer

In the shadow of St Paul’s Cathedral sits The Happenstance at Paternoster Square, a stunning venue in the heart of London complete with a license for civil ceremonies and weddings. After saying your vows, head out onto the terrace to raise a toast with your nearest and dearest whilst taking in the picturesque view of London landmark St. Paul’s Cathedral, then enjoy your first meal together as a married couple in our glamorous wine bar space.

Capacities:

ALL
Standing - 350
Seated - 130
Ceremony - 80

P R I V A T E DINING
Standing - 30
Seated - 14

Nearest stations:
Blackfriars / St. Paul’s / City Thameslink

ASSCHER package

£120 per person

Crisps & olives
A glass of prosecco or bottle of beer on arrival
Seasonal three-course menu
Half a bottle of house wine during dinner
Half a bottle of mineral water
A glass of prosecco during the toasts
Filter coffee or English Breakfast tea

MARQUISE Package

£145 per person

Two glasses of prosecco, cocktails
or beer on arrival
Three canapés on arrival
Seasonal three-course menu
Half of bottle of selected red or
white wine during dinner
Half a bottle of mineral water
A glass of prosecco during the toasts
Filter coffee or English Breakfast tea

RADIANT Package

£165 per person

Crisps & olives
A cocktail and canapés reception for 1 hour
Seasonal three-course menu
Half a bottle of premium red
or white wine during dinner
Half bottle of mineral water
A glass of champagne during toasts
Filter coffee, English Breakfast
tea or Mint tea

The Radiant also includes:
Sparklers
20 x flip flops

Prices

Monday

8:00 – 23:00

from £15000 min. spend

Per session

8:00 – 23:00

from £15000

Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Tuesday

8:00 – 23:00

from £15000 min. spend

Per session

8:00 – 23:00

from £15000

Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Wednesday

8:00 – 23:00

from £15000 min. spend

Per session

8:00 – 23:00

from £15000

Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Thursday

8:00 – 23:00

from £15000 min. spend

Per session

8:00 – 23:00

from £15000

Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Friday

8:00 – 23:00

from £15000 min. spend

Per session

8:00 – 23:00

from £15000

Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Saturday

8:00 – 23:00

from £15000 min. spend

Per session

8:00 – 23:00

from £15000

Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Sunday

8:00 – 23:00

from £15000 min. spend

Per session

8:00 – 23:00

from £15000

Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Best price guarantee

Capacity

Standing

up to 350
Dining

up to 250
Theatre

up to 150

Catering and drinks

Venue can organise food and drink

Complimentary refreshments (such as water, tea, or coffee) for guests at no extra cost

Venue can supply alcoholic beverages

Facilities

Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Air conditioner
Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Full-length mirrors available
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site
Unavailable: Parking available

Music & sound equipment

Venue allows playing your own music

Accessibility

Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Venue is licensed to host wedding ceremonies and receptions

Reviews and ratings

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