The Games Room at The Zetter Clerkenwell

  41 reviews  – 
49-50 St John's Square, London, EC1V 4JJ
Farringdon Station (350 yd)

About this space

A favourite for cocktail parties, private dinner, sit down wedding brunches, or an afternoon of baby showers or bridal showers.
It's perfect for a sit down dinner for up to 22 guests in one long table, or a standing reception for 50 guests, or a more formal seated meal for up to 36 in banqueting Style. The room also benefits from a small courtyard those in need of "fresh air". The Games Room is also ideal for professional meetings in a more quirky environment, witch has now also been updated with a new video conferencing AV system.


Event offers and packages

Package per person

£58 DDR Package
Full day DDR at £58.00 per person
• Two servings of Tea and Coffee, one with pastries and one with cookies
• Sandwish lunch
• Flipchart
• Plasma screen (HDMI cable and Mac adaptor)
• Wi-Fi
• Note pads
• Office stationery
• Service charge
(Minimum numbers of 10 apply)

£68 Full day DDR Package
• Two servings of Tea and Coffee, one with pastries and one with cookies
• 2 course Hot lunch
• Flipchart
• Plasma screen (HDMI cable and Mac adaptor)
• Wi-Fi
• Note pads
• Office stationery
• Service charge
(Minimum numbers of 10 apply)

Christmas Party Offers

£1200 hire fee
+ £3000 min. spend
For slightly larger occasions our elegant yet playfully decorated Games Room, located downstairs in the townhouse offers privacy and the large windows and direct access onto a small outdoor courtyard for a little fresh winter air allow an exclusive feel. The Games Room allows 24 to dine together on one long table, or up to 36 to spread out across 4 round tables. Perfect for sophisticated festive dining. Or why not go the whole hog and throw a party for up to 50 guests? We a offer festive canapes, small plates and bowl food and can recommend some jazz musicians for the perfect Christmas soiree.
Private Dining Menu 1
£68 per person
STARTER
Gazpacho soup, focaccia
Seared octopus, fennel & blood orange salad
Duck rillettes, pickled cauliflower & beetroot

MAINS
Fillet of seabream, polenta, chard leeks & peas à la française
Roast corn-fed chicken, Jersey royals & tarragon jus
Wild mushroom gnocchi, truffle & pecorino crisps

DESSERTS
Lemon & gin tart, Raspberry sorbet
Zetter mess, confit strawberries, vanilla yoghurt & meringue
Chocolate delice, salted caramel

CHEESE COURSE
British cheeseboard at £65.00
(Each board serves approximately 8 guests)

TEA & COFFEE
With a selection of petit fours at £6.50 (per person)
Private Dining Menu 2
£80 per person
STARTER
Gazpacho soup, focaccia
Seared octopus, fennel & blood orange salad
Burrata, cucumber salad & zaatar
Duck rillettes, pickled cauliflower & beetroot

MAINS
Fillet of seabream, polenta, chard leeks & peas à la française
Roast corn-fed chicken, Jersey royals & tarragon jus
New season Lamb rump, peas, broad beans & mint, potato terrine
Wild mushroom gnocchi, truffle & pecorino crisps
Aubergine millefeuille, smoked aubergine & pomegranate

DESSERTS
Lemon & gin tart, Raspberry sorbet
Zetter mess, confit strawberries, vanilla yoghurt & meringue
Chocolate delice, salted caramel

Conference Offers

£950 hire fee
+ £580 min. spend
Plan unforgettable events with style, quirk and bags of personality in our event rooms. Our unique Games Room can accommodate up to 50 guests for theatre style conference & presentations.
Continental Breakfast Buffet
£25.50 per person
Cereals, Nuts & fruit
Homemade Granola, Bricher Muesli, Dried fruits
Vanilla Greek yoghurt, Honey
Fresh fruit & berries

Pastries, Toast & cheese
Croissant
Pain au Chocolat
Selection of toast (gluten free available on request)
Selection of Fruit preserves, marmalades & butter
Selection of meats & cheeses

Tea, coffee & fresh Juice
The Working Lunch Menu (buffet style)
£58 per person
Selection of Finger Sandwiches
St Ewes Egg, Cress & truffle
Coronation corn-fed chicken,
Smoked salmon, candy beetroot & dill crème fraiche
Summerset brie, fig jam & wild rocket

Zetter Tart
Goats cheese & fig

Zetter Salad
Yorkshire fettle niçoise

Desserts
Plum & Orange tart, Blood orange sorbet

Hot drinks
Coffee & Tea (with pastries & chocolate bite)

Corporate Hospitality Offers

£850 hire fee
Filled with antiques, collectibles, and quirky taxidermy, The Zetter Clerkenwell has a unique charm, perfect for those looking to spoil they team in a truly original way!
Canapes Menu
£55 per person
Canapes

Cold Canapes
Smoked salmon cornet, spiced avocado, caviar
Ceviche of scallops, citrus dressing
Black leg chicken rillette, radish pickle, baguette crouton
Steak tartar, thyme sourdough crisp
Goats, caramelised onions, walnuts

Hot Canapes
Tempura prawn, hazelnut & ginger dressing.
Sweet n’ sour crispy chicken
Ox cheek croquette, parsley aioli
Caponata, kalamata olives tart
Comté vole vent.
Mini fish & chips
Wild mushroom, goat’s cheese tart
Wild mushroom tartar wasabi & yuzu (vegan)
Butternut squash & Tofu crostini (vegan)

Sweet Canapes
Profiteroles, Chantilly cream.
Lemon curd & basil tart
Mixed berry Eton mess
Chocolate brownie bites
Signature cocktails
£14 per person
MEDITERRANEAN NEGRONI
Rosemary & Thyme infused East London Gin, Sweet Vermouth, Campari
CHOCOLATE COFFEE MARTINI
Vodka, Cold brew Coffee, Cacao Blanc, Amer Picon
RASPBERRY COLLINS
Beefeater Gin, Lemon, Raspberry, Soda
PINACOLADA ROYALE
Coconut and Pineapple infused Rhum, Champagne
PASSION FRUIT MARTINI
Vodka, Fair Passion Fruit, Lime
BANANA OLD FASHIONED
Banana Rum, Bourbon, Angostura, Coconut
ELDERFLOWER FIZZ
Elderflower Cordial, Lemon, Soda

Wedding Offers

£1000 hire fee
+ £1600 min. spend
Plan unforgettable events with style, quirk and bags of personality in our event rooms. Our Clerkenwell house offers some of the best private dining in London. You can enjoy an intimate dinner in the quirky opulence of The Dining Room, host a private meeting in The Games Room, or hire the whole house including our 13 bedrooms for a fabulous celebration. The Zetter Clerkenwell is also one of the most unique wedding venues in London, whether it be for a small but perfectly formed lunch, a ceremony to remember or an exclusive hire for a very special party.
Seasonal Set Menu I
£68 per person
Starters
Marinated Artichokes, toasted pumpkin seeds & sumac (pb)
Pressed smoked chicken, celeriac remoulade & fennel
Smoked Cornish mackerel pate, pickled cucumber & crème fraiche
Mains
Fillet of seabream, herb crushed jersey royals, cucumber & pea fricassee
Corn-fed Chicken breast, sautéed wild mushrooms, summer green & tarragon
Gnocchi, artichokes, rocket & salsa rojo (pb)
Desserts
Passion fruit tart, raspberry sorbet
Chocolate delice, salted caramel
Cherry & Chocolate torte (pb)
Seasonal Set Menu II
£80 per person
Starters
Wye valley Asparagus (pb)
Zetter smoked salmon, potato cake, fromage blanc & caviar
Ham hock & pea croquettes, gooseberry jam
Burrata, Heritage tomatoes & basil
Mains
Roast Corn-fed chicken, Jersey royals, broad beans & truffle jus.
New season Lamb rump, aubergine caponata & oregano
Grilled fillet of salmon, Pak choi, yuzu & toasted cashew
Gnocchi, artichokes, rocket & salsa rojo (pb)
Desserts
Passion fruit tart, raspberry sorbet
Chocolate delice, salted caramel
Cherry & Chocolate torte (pb)

Engagement Drinks Offers

£950 hire fee
+ £1000 min. spend
Plan unforgettable events with style, quirk and bags of personality in our event rooms. Our Clerkenwell house offers some of the best private dining in London. You can enjoy a private party in The Games Room, or hire the whole house including our 13 bedrooms for a fabulous celebration.
The Zetter Clerkenwell is also one of the most unique wedding venues in London, whether it be for a small but perfectly formed lunch, a ceremony to remember or an exclusive hire for a very special party.
Canapes
£55 per person
Cold Canapes
Smoked salmon cornet, spiced avocado, caviar
Ceviche of scallops, citrus dressing
Black leg chicken rillette, radish pickle, baguette crouton
Steak tartar, thyme sourdough crisp
Goats, caramelised onions, walnuts

Hot Canapes
Tempura prawn, hazelnut & ginger dressing.
Sweet n’ sour crispy chicken
Ox cheek croquette, parsley aioli
Caponata, kalamata olives tart
Comté vole vent.
Mini fish & chips
Wild mushroom, goat’s cheese tart
Wild mushroom tartar wasabi & yuzu (vegan)
Butternut squash & Tofu crostini (vegan)

Sweet Canapes
Profiteroles, Chantilly cream.
Lemon curd & basil tart
Mixed berry Eton mess
Chocolate brownie bites
Signature Cocktails
£14 per person
MEDITERRANEAN NEGRONI
Rosemary & Thyme infused East London Gin, Sweet Vermouth, Campari
CHOCOLATE COFFEE MARTINI
Vodka, Cold brew Coffee, Cacao Blanc, Amer Picon
RASPBERRY COLLINS
Beefeater Gin, Lemon, Raspberry, Soda
PINACOLADA ROYALE
Coconut and Pineapple infused Rhum, Champagne
PASSION FRUIT MARTINI
Vodka, Fair Passion Fruit, Lime
BANANA OLD FASHIONED
Banana Rum, Bourbon, Angostura, Coconut
ELDERFLOWER FIZZ
Elderflower Cordial, Lemon, Soda

Baby Shower Offers

£450 hire fee
+ £360 min. spend
Afternoon tea is a weekend ritual here in Clerkenwell. Enjoy all the British classics, from freshly-made scones with jam & clotted cream to a selection of sandwiches, delicious pastries and homemade cakes. And not forgetting the Champagne and tea, of course.
Traditional Afternoon Tea with Finger Sandwiches
£45 per person
A selection of finger sandwiches
St Ewes Egg, tarragon dressing
Smoked Salmon, chive whipped cheese
Summerset Brie & apricots
Smoked Chicken, celeriac remoulade
Scones
Plain & raisin spiced scones
served with Cornish clotted cream
& strawberry preserve
Sweet Treats
Lavender & blood orange macaron
Matcha cake, pistachio butter cream
Chocolate delice, candied hazelnuts & crumb
Lemon & vanilla posset
Savoury Afternoon Tea
£45 per person
A selection of savoury treats:
Toastie, Montgomery Cheddar, whole grain mustard
Smoked beef brisket croquette, rosemary
Warm smoked salmon on rye, crème fraiche & toasted pumpkin seeds
Truffle Kilverock Sausage roll
Scones
Plain & raisin spiced scones
served with Cornish clotted cream
& strawberry preserve
Sweet Treats
Lavender & blood orange macaron
Matcha cake, pistachio butter cream
Chocolate delice, candied hazelnuts & crumb
Lemon & vanilla posset

Bridal Shower Offers

£950 hire fee
+ £450 min. spend
Afternoon tea is a weekend ritual here in Clerkenwell. Enjoy all the British classics, from freshly-made scones with jam & clotted cream to a selection of sandwiches, delicious pastries and homemade cakes. And not forgetting the Champagne and tea, of course.
Traditional Afternoon Tea
£45 per person
Finger Sandwiches
St Ewes Egg, tarragon dressing
Smoked Salmon, chive whipped cheese
Summerset Brie & apricots
Smoked Chicken, celeriac remoulade

Scones
Plain & raisin spiced scones
served with Cornish clotted cream
& strawberry preserve

Sweet Treats
Lavender & blood orange macaron
Matcha cake, pistachio butter cream
Chocolate delice, candied hazelnuts & crumb
Lemon & vanilla posset
Savoury Afternoon Tea
£45 per person
Selection of savoury
Toastie, Montgomery Cheddar, whole grain mustard
Smoked beef brisket croquette, rosemary
Warm smoked salmon on rye, crème fraiche & toasted pumpkin seeds
Truffle Kilverock Sausage roll

Scones
Plain & raisin spiced scones
served with Cornish clotted cream
& strawberry preserve

Sweet Treats
Lavender & blood orange macaron
Matcha cake, pistachio butter cream
Chocolate delice, candied hazelnuts & crumb
Lemon & vanilla posset

Birthday Party Offers

£950 hire fee
+ £1000 min. spend
Plan unforgettable events with style, quirk and bags of personality in our Game Room. Spoil yourself with Great Gatsby inspired Birthday Party.
Menu I
£68 per person
STARTER
Marinated Artichokes, toasted pumpkin seeds & sumac (pb)
Pressed smoked chicken, celeriac remoulade & fennel
Smoked Cornish mackerel pate, pickled cucumber & crème fraiche
MAINS
Fillet of seabream, herb crushed jersey royals, cucumber & pea fricassee
Corn-fed Chicken breast, sautéed wild mushrooms, summer green & tarragon
Gnocchi, artichokes, rocket & salsa rojo (pb)
DESSERTS
Passion fruit tart, raspberry sorbet
Chocolate delice, salted caramel
Cherry & Chocolate torte (pb)

CHEESE COURSE
British cheeseboard at £65.00

TEA & COFFEE
With a selection of petit fours at £6.50 (per person)
Menu II
£80 per person
STARTER
Wye valley Asparagus (pb)
Zetter smoked salmon, potato cake, fromage blanc & caviar
Ham hock & pea croquettes, gooseberry jam
Burrata, Heritage tomatoes & basil
MAINS
Roast Corn-fed chicken, Jersey royals, broad beans & truffle jus.
New season Lamb rump, aubergine caponata & oregano
Grilled fillet of salmon, Pak choi, yuzu & toasted cashew
Gnocchi, artichokes, rocket & salsa rojo (pb)
DESSERTS
Passion fruit tart, raspberry sorbet
Chocolate delice, salted caramel
Cherry & Chocolate torte (pb)

CHEESE COURSE
British cheeseboard at £65.00

TEA & COFFEE
With a selection of petit fours at £6.50 (per person)

Meeting Offers

£800 hire fee
For slightly larger occasions, our elegant yet playfully decorated Games Room, located downstairs, offers privacy and an exclusive feel, with large windows and direct access onto a modest courtyard for a little fresh air. It can accommodate up to 22 guests for a meeting or to dine together on one long table, or up to 36 spread out across 4 round tables. For large presentations or a party, the spacious room can also sit up up to 50 in a theatre style and is ideal for sophisticated cocktail receptions, sure to impress. We offer canapes, small plates and bowl food, and can recommend suitable musicians to accompany the event.
Half Day Delegate Rate
£48 per person
• One servings of Tea and Coffee with either pastries or chocolate bite
• Working Lunch
• Flipchart
• Plasma screen (HDMI cable and Mac adaptor)
• Wi-Fi
• Note pads
• Office stationery
• service charge
Full Day Delegate Rate
£58 per person
• Two servings of Tea and Coffee, one with pastries and one with chocolate bite
• Working lunch
• Flipchart
• Plasma screen (HDMI cable and Mac adaptor)
• Wi-Fi
• Note pads
• Office stationery
• Service charge
Full Day Delegate Rate with Hot lunch
£68 per person
• Two servings of Tea and Coffee, one with pastries and one with chocolate bite
• 2 course hot lunch
• Flipchart
• Plasma screen (HDMI cable and Mac adaptor)
• Wi-Fi
• Note pads
• Office stationery
• Service charge

Prices

Monday
7:00 – 0:00
from £850 hire fee per day
Per day
7:00 – 0:00
from £850 hire fee per day
Per session
9:00 – 17:00
from £1200 + £58 hire fee + per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Hire Fee only applies for Dry hire
Hire Fee + Package per Person applies for Catering booking, Minimum Spend may be required.

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Tuesday
7:00 – 0:00
from £850 hire fee per day
Per day
7:00 – 0:00
from £850 hire fee per day
Per session
9:00 – 17:00
from £1200 + £58 hire fee + per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Hire Fee only applies for Dry hire
Hire Fee + Package per Person applies for Catering booking, Minimum Spend may be required.

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Wednesday
7:00 – 0:00
from £850 hire fee per day
Per day
7:00 – 0:00
from £850 hire fee per day
Per session
9:00 – 17:00
from £1200 + £58 hire fee + per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Hire Fee only applies for Dry hire
Hire Fee + Package per Person applies for Catering booking, Minimum Spend may be required.

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Thursday
7:00 – 0:00
from £850 hire fee per day
Per day
7:00 – 0:00
from £850 hire fee per day
Per session
9:00 – 17:00
from £1200 + £58 hire fee + per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Hire Fee only applies for Dry hire
Hire Fee + Package per Person applies for Catering booking, Minimum Spend may be required.

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Friday
7:00 – 0:00
from £850 hire fee per day
Per day
7:00 – 0:00
from £850 hire fee per day
Per session
9:00 – 17:00
from £1200 + £58 hire fee + per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Hire Fee only applies for Dry hire
Hire Fee + Package per Person applies for Catering booking, Minimum Spend may be required.

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Saturday
7:00 – 0:00
from £850 hire fee per day
Per day
7:00 – 0:00
from £850 hire fee per day
Per session
9:00 – 17:00
from £1200 + £58 hire fee + per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Hire Fee only applies for Dry hire
Hire Fee + Package per Person applies for Catering booking, Minimum Spend may be required.

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Sunday
7:00 – 0:00
from £850 hire fee per day
Per day
7:00 – 0:00
from £850 hire fee per day
Per session
9:00 – 17:00
from £1200 + £58 hire fee + per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Hire Fee only applies for Dry hire
Hire Fee + Package per Person applies for Catering booking, Minimum Spend may be required.

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Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
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Capacity

Standing
up to 50
Dining
up to 36
Theatre
up to 50
Boardroom
up to 22
Cabaret
up to 20

Catering and drinks

In-house catering
External catering not allowed
Venue provides alcohol
BYO alcohol not allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
PA system / speakers
Conference call facilities
Air conditioning
Natural light
Storage space
Accommodation available
Free parking is available on-site
Private bar
Bartender
Video Conferencing
Quiet space

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restriction

Accessibility

Lift to all floors
Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Wedding licence
Temporary event notices (TENs) available

Host rules

No smoking in the building

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day

Show cancellation details

Reviews and ratings

(41 reviews and ratings - )

I
Isabelle M.
November 2018

Wonderful venue - used it for a 50th birthday dinner and loved it. Highly recommended.

D
Daisy W.
June 2018

Incredible Food Drinks Atmosphere

Drinks not served quick enough Glass frequently empty Had to order cocktails for my guests because lots of people had been forgotten

R
Rob I.
November 2017

Great eccentric and memorable venue, brilliant service from the custom bar and relatively good value too.

M
Maria
March 2022

Very good !


A 13-bedroom Georgian townhouse with an award-winning cocktail lounge located just on the historic St John's Square, this unique property feels like the private residence of an eccentric (and fabulous!) Great Aunt.

At the Clerkenwell townhouse you can enjoy a private dinner in the quirky opulence of The Dining Room, throw a cocktail party in The Games Room, or hire the whole house for a fabulous celebration!

Our event spaces are ideal for board meetings up to 22 people or in banquet style up to 36 people. The Games room is fully equipment with the latest video conferncing tecnology.


Other spaces and event packages at this venue

from £550
hire fee / per morning
from £11500
minimum spend / per day

FAQ

Cancellations 60 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 60 days to 30 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 30 days are non-refundable.

Event date of a confirmed booking can be changed to another date within 1 months from the original date, at no cost.

At The Zetter Clerkenwell, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available
  • Free parking is available on-site
At The Games Room, you can host various events such as Drinks Receptions, Conference / Seminar, Banquet, Corporate Events, Meetings, Art Spaces, Performances / Exhibitions, Social Parties, Dining, Baby Shower / Tea Party, Filming and Photography, Christmas Parties, Weddings, Drinks and Dining, Studio / Production.

Here are the recent pricing details for various rooms at The Zetter Clerkenwell:

  • The Games Room hosting 20 guests: £1152
  • The Dining Room hosting 13 guests: £1485.60
  • The Whole House hosting 50 guests: £14961.60

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

The Zetter Clerkenwell is located at 49-50 St John's Square, in the Finsbury district of London. The nearest metro station is Farringdon Station.


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