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Whole Venue at The Sterling

Restaurant
·
Whole venue
St Mary Axe, 30, London, EC3A 8BF –
Aldgate Station (0.2 mi)
Up to 180
seats
Up to 500
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Located in the iconic Gherkin building, The Sterling Bar offers a sophisticated yet relaxed setting in the heart of the City. With a light-filled interior, tall ceilings and a lively atmosphere, it’s a versatile space for everything from casual drinks and dinners to corporate events and large Christmas parties.

The fully stocked bar offers an extensive selection of wines and cocktails, while our catering options can be tailored to suit a range of tastes and requirements. The venue also features an integrated PA system and speakers, with a dedicated area that can be cleared for dancing. Guests are welcome to bring their own music or external DJs, with Wi-Fi and air conditioning available throughout.

A generous outdoor terrace extends directly from the ground-floor dining area, providing additional space for guests and making The Sterling a flexible choice for larger events.

With a team on hand to help plan and deliver your event, we’ll work with you to make sure every detail is taken care of from start to finish.

Prices

Monday
12:00 – 0:00
from £6000 min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 0:00
from £6000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:30. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
9:00 – 15:30
from £10000 min. spend
Per session
9:00 – 15:30
from £10000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:30. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
9:00 – 23:30
from £8000–£17000 min. spend
Per session
9:00 – 16:00
from £8000 min. spend
Per session
16:00 – 23:30
from £17000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:30. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
9:00 – 0:00
from £8000–£24000 min. spend
Per session
9:00 – 16:00
from £8000 min. spend
Per session
16:00 – 0:00
from £24000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:30. All prices include VAT.
Friday
9:00 – 23:30
from £6000–£16000 min. spend
Per session
9:00 – 15:00
from £6000 min. spend
Per session
16:00 – 23:30
from £16000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:30. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
12:00 – 0:00
from £6000 min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 0:00
from £6000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:30. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 0:30. All prices include VAT.
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Pricing updated by venue 2 weeks ago

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 500
  • Dining
    up to 180

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Extensive vegan 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
  • Projector
  • Flatscreen TV
  • Whiteboard
  • Flipchart
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Air conditioner
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Dance floor Dedicated dance floor area
  • Mirrors Full-length mirrors available
  • Flashing lights
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Photo equipment
  • Unavailable: Video equipment
  • Unavailable: Lighting equipment
  • Unavailable: Greenscreen
  • Unavailable: Backdrops
  • Unavailable: Storage space
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • Unavailable: Soundproof
  • 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

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Unavailable: Accessible toilets
  • Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
  • Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
  • Lift to all floors
  • Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • No promoted and ticketed events allowed
  • Wedding licence available Venue is licensed to host wedding ceremonies and receptions
  • Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available

Age policy

Guests under 18 are not allowed

Reviews and ratings

(49 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.

HC
Helena C.
Verified review
Wedding Reception · 100 guests · February 2026

We had our wedding reception at the Sterling and it was an absolutely perfect day. Tamam and Katie went above and beyond and were incredibly assiduous in checking our preferences with us ahead of time and making sure everything was organised. The food was incredible, the staff were so lovely to us, the venue is beautiful-- we had the most perfect day. We're so grateful to everyone at the Sterling and can't recommend it highly enough as an event venue.

5.0
MB
MJ B.
Verified review
Gala Dinner · 170 guests · February 2025

We had an amazing evening with The Sterling! The service was great and the evening ran smoothly. Service at the bar was prompt and the food was served as quickly as possible for the 160+ guests that attended. As the evening progressed the space was cleared to provide a dance floor - our guests really enjoyed this part of the evening. The venue communicated clearly with us both before the event and during to make sure everything ran nicely. This is a great space for corporate events and social gatherings!

5.0
OS
Orsi S.
Verified review
Christmas Party · 400 guests · December 2023

Thank you Selma and the Team for welcoming us and creating such an amazing experience! We really had a great time!

5.0
CC
Cian C.
Verified review
Drinks Reception · 180 guests · September 2021

Amazing service. Really faultless. Massively recommended.

5.0

FAQ

Yes, guests are welcome to bring their own DJ.

Yes, the venue can accommodate full AV requirements.

Yes, guests can bring their own decorations.

About The Sterling

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Meet your host

Tamam A
Member of Tagvenue since November 2016
49 Reviews
4.9 Rating
1h Response time
94% Response rate

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