A pub with a patterned wooden bar, hanging pendant lights, and wooden tables with red chairs at The Hydrant.
A pub with a chevron-patterned bar front, high stools, wooden tables, and a backlit liquor display at The Hydrant.
A pub with large front windows, hanging pendant lights, and a visible bar area at The Hydrant.
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Whole Venue at The Hydrant

Pub
·
Whole venue
Equitable House, 1 Monument Street, London, EC3R 8BG –
Cannon Street Station (0.2 mi)
Up to 150
seats
Up to 350
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

The Hydrant is a contemporary pub defined by a bright, open-plan interior that balances a service bar and flexible seating.

Design: The interior pairs stripped wooden floors and painted brick with a tiled back bar and a chevron-front counter; mixed-height seating and warm downlights keep sightlines open.

Features: The venue has a long staffed bar with multiple taps and a kitchen serving a compact menu that includes seafood and vegan options. The venue provides Wi‑Fi, air conditioning, a PA system with speaker connections, permission for own music or an external DJ, outdoor seating, step‑free access and accessible toilets.

Ideal for: Small social groups seeking relaxed, casual seated meals or standing drinks in an informal, split-level interior.

What sets it apart: A clear view of the Monument to the Fire of London is visible from the venue's windows.

What guests say: The venue has bright, spacious interiors, friendly and efficient service, and a compact menu that is well regarded, though some dishes may be unavailable at times.

Offers and packages

Menus

 Main menu
Main menu
Drinks menu
Drinks menu

Prices

Monday
17:00 – 23:00
from £7000 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 23:00
from £7000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
17:00 – 23:00
from £7000 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 23:00
from £7000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
17:00 – 23:00
from £7000 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 23:00
from £7000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee

Capacity

Standing
up to 350
Dining
up to 150

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
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
Flatscreen TV
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
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Quiet 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

Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
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

Host rules

No smoking in the building
Dog Friendly
Dogs allowed

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day

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Reviews and ratings

(82 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
DW
Diana W.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

About The Hydrant

The Hydrant 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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The Hydrant
Member of Tagvenue since November 2017
82 Reviews
4.7 Rating
2h Response time
97% Response rate

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