A function room in a pub with tufted red banquette seating, wooden tables, and vintage framed art at The Horniman at Hays.
A pub function room with a wood-paneled bar, brass pendant lights, decorated shelves, and Christmas garlands at The Horniman at Hays.
A function room in a pub with red tufted banquette seating, wooden tables, and exposed bulb lighting at The Horniman at Hays.
A function room in a pub with red leather booths, wooden tables, hanging pendant lights, and framed wall art at The Horniman at Hays.

Wharfside Bar at The Horniman at Hays

Bar in a Pub
·
Private space
Unit 26 Hays Galleria, London, SE1 2HD –
London Bridge Station (0.2 mi)
Up to 100
seats
Up to 110
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

The Wharfside Bar is a Bar in The Horniman at Hays and is a compact, traditionally styled pub room organised around long wooden communal tables and bench seating.

Design: The Wharfside Bar interior pairs dark timber tables and buttoned leather banquettes with patterned wall finishes, tiled flooring and low, warm lighting, producing a classic English pub appearance.

Features: The space includes an in-room PA and speaker system and venue Wi‑Fi. The space permits own music and external DJs. The space can be arranged around its fixed communal tables for seated dining or cleared for freer circulation and standing socialising.

Ideal for: Groups looking for an intimate, sociable seated dinner or a relaxed, music-led reception in a traditional pub setting.

What sets it apart: The Wharfside Bar has an adjacent private terrace that provides direct views over the River Thames.

What guests say: The space is characterful and warm with a lively atmosphere. The space has friendly, attentive service and straightforward pub hospitality.

Offers and packages

Menus

 Main menu
Main menu
Drinks menu
Drinks menu
Christmas menu
Christmas menu

Event offer

Meeting Offers

£1500 min. spend
Host your corporate social in the private Wharfside Bar with screen and mic, plus our Gold Buffet for hassle-free catering.
Gold Buffet Package – Wharfside Bar (Min. 10 Guests)
£27.50 per person
• Gold Buffet menu for events
• Pre-order required

BUFFET ITEMS
1. Cheeseburger sliders
2. Smoked Scottish salmon & avocado
3. Salt & pepper chicken wings
4. Lightly dusted calamari
5. Chicken & chorizo skewers
6. Goat’s cheese & spinach croquettes (V)
7. Salmon & dill fish cakes*
8. Sweet potato & apricot falafel* (VE)
9. Spiced grain salad (VE)
10. Lamb & mint mini pies

Prices

Monday
10:00 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per session
10:00 – 17:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:30. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
10:00 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per session
10:00 – 17:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:30. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
10:00 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per session
10:00 – 17:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:30. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
10:00 – 23:30
from £1000–£2000 min. spend
Per session
10:00 – 17:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 23:30
from £2000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:30. All prices include VAT.
Friday
10:00 – 23:30
from £1000–£2000 min. spend
Per session
10:00 – 17:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 23:30
from £2000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:30. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
10:00 – 23:30
from £2000 min. spend
Per session
10:00 – 17:00
from £2000 min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 23:30
from £2000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:30. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
10:00 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per session
10:00 – 17:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:30. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 3 weeks ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 110
Dining
up to 100
Theatre
up to 80
Boardroom
up to 30
U-Shaped
up to 20
Classroom
up to 80

Catering and drinks

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

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Quiet space
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Unavailable: Natural light
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site
Unavailable: Parking available

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Unavailable: Accessible toilets
Unavailable: Ground level
Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
Unavailable: Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift
Unavailable: Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

No promoted and ticketed events allowed
No wedding licence
No Temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Host rules

Dog Friendly
Dogs allowed

Cancellation policy: Flexible

Show cancellation details

Reviews and ratings

(21 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
N
Nadia
Verified review
30th Birthday Party · 80 guests · January 2026
The service from start to finish was amazing! They let me view the venue beforehand and Abbi went above and beyond answering my million and one questions leading up to the day. Everything went smoothly, and everyone said how good the night was (especially the food!)
5.0
FJ
Fiona J.
Verified review
Excellent communication
Responded quickly
5.0
N
Nadia
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0
BB
Bipasa B.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

FAQ

Yes, it is acceptable to bring a DJ.

Yes, you can connect to the TVs through an HDMI cable.

No, the venue does not offer in-house entertainment. However, guests are welcome to bring their own entertainment if they let the venue know.

Yes, we can do classroom or theatre style.

About The Horniman at Hays

The Horniman at Hays is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

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