Single Private Dining Rooms at Searcys at The Gherkin

  77 reviews  – 
30 St Mary Axe, City of London, London, EC3A 8EP
Aldgate Station (400 yd)

About this space

From board meeting buffets and wedding parties to five-course feasts and birthday dinners our adaptable private dining spaces – named after clouds – can be hired as single rooms, or combined and shaped to fit your occasion. These private dining rooms are situated on level 38 offering stunning views of the city with one entire glass wall from floor to ceiling. Here, the private dining is both refined and secluded, offering a privileged perspective to impress your guests.


Event offers and packages

Package per person

BREAKFAST PACKAGE
A package of £75.00 per person plus VAT (minimum number of 25 guests apply)
• Exclusive hire of a private dining room from 7:30am-11:00am
• Continental or Full English Breakfast
• 3 hours of unlimited tea coffee, orange juice
Still and Sparkling water

SEARCYS SUMMER PACKAGES 2023
JUNE – SEPTEMBER

THE BELOW PACKAGES CAN BE USED TOWARDS THE MINIMUM SPEND

PRIVATE DINING ROOM

SILVER PACKAGE– PRIVATE DINING ROOMS
£ 99.00 + VAT PER PERSON
Unlimited wine, beer and soft drinks for two hours
3 x Selection of canapes
2 x Selection of bowl food

GOLD PACKAGE – PRIVATE DINING ROOMS
£ 130 + VAT PER PERSON
Unlimited wine, beer and soft drinks for three hours
Glass of Sparkling Wine
Nibbles
4 x Selection of canapes
2 x Selection of bowl food

PLATINIUM PACKAGE – PRIVATE DINING ROOMS
£ 150 + VAT PER PERSON
Unlimited wine, beer and soft drinks for three hours
Glass of Searcys Selected Cuvée, Brut, NV or Cocktail
Nibbles
4 x Selection of canapes
2 x Selection of bowl food
2 x Dessert canapes


ROOM HIRE FOR PRIVATE DINING IS CHARGE SEPERATLY TO PACKAGE

Christmas Party Offers

Make the sparkling lights of London the backdrop to your Christmas party as you celebrate at the very top of The Gherkin.

Please kindly note our prices do not include VAT. Room hire for all packages is quoted separately.
Do not hesitate to reach out for more details and we will be happy to assist in organizing a magical event for you during upcoming festive season!
Christmas Reception Packages
£99 per person
Options to choose from:

SILVER £99 + VAT
-Unlimited wine, beer and soft drinks for two hours
- Selection of canapes (3 per guest)
- Selection of bowl food (2 per guest)
- Dedicated Event Manager
- Staff, security and cloakroom facilities

GOLD £130 + VAT
- Unlimited wine, beer and soft drinks for three hours
- Glass of English Sparkling Wine
- Nibbles
- Selection of canapes (4 per guest)
- Selection of bowl food (3 per guest)
- Dedicated Event Manager
- Staff, security and cloakroom facilities

PLATINUM £150 + VAT
- Unlimited wine, beer and soft drinks for three hours
- Glass of Searcys Selected Cuvée Champagne or festive cocktail
- Nibbles
- Selection of canapes (6 per guest including 1 sweet)
- Selection of bowl food (3 per guest)
- Selection of dessert canapes
- Dedicated Event Manager
- Staff, security and cloakroom facilities
Christmas Dinning Packages
£125 per person
Minimum numbers 20 guests.
Maximum numbers 50 guests.

Options to choose from:

SILVER £125 + VAT
- Searcys English Sparkling Wine reception
- Selection of canapes (2 per guest)
- Three-course festive meal
- Tea, coffee, petit fours
- Half a bottle of sommelier selected wine per guest
- Half a bottle of water per guest
- Christmas crackers
- Dedicated Event Manager
- Staff, security and cloakroom facilities

GOLD £145 + VAT
- Festive cocktail
- Selection of canapes (3 per guest)
- Glass of Searcys Selected Cuvée Champagne
- Three-course festive meal
- Tea, coffee, petit fours
- Cheese course
- Half a bottle of sommelier selected wine per guest
- Half a bottle of water per guest
- Christmas crackers
- Dedicated Event Manager
- Staff, security and cloakroom facilities

PLATINUM £175 + VAT
- One hour Searcys Selected Cuvée Champagne and nibbles reception
- Selection of canapes (4 per guest)
- Three-course festive meal
- Tea, coffee, mince pies
- Cheese course with digestif
- Half a bottle of sommelier selected premium wine per guest
- Half a bottle of water per guest
- Christmas crackers
- Dedicated Event Manager
- Staff, security and cloakroom facilities

Birthday Party Offers

Where better to celebrate your birthday than in The Gherkin's sky-high private dining rooms, a unique setting for the ultimate birthday experience. Whether you're looking for a Champagne brunch or a free-flowing drinks reception, we have got something to suit everyone.

Our specialist event planners are also on hand to help you with the finishing touches, including birthday cakes, party decorations and photography.
Drinks Reception
£90 per person
The package includes:
Private hire of your own room on level 38 of The Gherkin
Two hours of unlimited house wine, bottled beer and soft drinks
A selection of canapes
A selection of bowl food

*Price excludes VAT
*Minimum numbers apply
Lunch Package
£99 per person
The package includes:
Arrival cocktail or glass of prosecco
Three-course lunch
Half a bottle of wine per person
Private hire of your own room on level 38 of The Gherkin
Beautiful table centerpieces

*Price excludes VAT
*Minimum numbers apply
Dinner Party
£140 per person
Private hire of your own room on level 38 of The Gherkin
Arrival cocktail or glass of prosecco
Nibbles
Three-course seated dinner with a cheeseboard
Coffee, tea and petit fours
Half a bottle of wine per guest

*Price excludes VAT
*Minimum numbers apply

Prices

Monday
18:30 – 23:00
from £1000 hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
18:30 – 23:00
from £1000 + £3000 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Minimum numbers apply. Send me a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.
Mentioning your budget will help me propose the best option for your needs.
Tuesday
18:30 – 23:00
from £1000 hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
18:30 – 23:00
from £1000 + £3000 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Minimum numbers apply. Send me a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.
Mentioning your budget will help me propose the best option for your needs.
Wednesday
18:30 – 23:00
from £1500 hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
18:30 – 23:00
from £1500 + £3500 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Minimum numbers apply. Send me a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.
Mentioning your budget will help me propose the best option for your needs.
Thursday
18:30 – 23:00
from £1500 hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
18:30 – 23:00
from £1500 + £3500 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Minimum numbers apply. Send me a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.
Mentioning your budget will help me propose the best option for your needs.
Friday
18:30 – 23:00
from £2000 hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
18:30 – 23:00
from £2000 + £4000 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Minimum numbers apply. Send me a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.
Mentioning your budget will help me propose the best option for your needs.
Saturday
18:30 – 23:00
from £2000 hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
18:30 – 23:00
from £2000 + £4000 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Minimum numbers apply. Send me a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.
Mentioning your budget will help me propose the best option for your needs.
Sunday
18:30 – 23:00
from £1500 hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
18:30 – 23:00
from £1500 + £3500 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Minimum numbers apply. Send me a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.
Mentioning your budget will help me propose the best option for your needs.

Capacity

Standing
up to 30
Dining
up to 30
Theatre
up to 35
Boardroom
up to 20
Cabaret
up to 24

Catering and drinks

In-house catering
Approved caterers only
External catering not allowed
Venue provides alcohol
BYO alcohol not allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi
Flatscreen TV
PA system / speakers
Air conditioning
Natural light
Storage space
Projector
Whiteboard
Flipchart
Conference call facilities
Quiet space
Accommodation available
Parking available

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restrictions

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Lift to all floors

Rules of the space

Allowed events

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

Host rules

We suggest working from our recommended suppliers list which includes a fantastic range of entertainment, photographers, AV and technical equipment suppliers and production. External suppliers (ie florists/ av/ musicians) are subject to a supplier fee.

External catering is not permitted.

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day

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Reviews and ratings

(77 reviews and ratings - )

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Kirsty C.
December 2019

Great staff, incredible views and a lovely private room perfect for our event

Could have done with a bit more space around the table - a buffet breakfast was offered but wasn't really much room for people to walk around

A
Anna
September 2019

Great service and delicious food.

Wall partition blocks part of the room so tables need to be arranged to avoid this causing an obstruction.

O
Oladipo E.
September 2019

The view, the staff and the food were all great. Thoroughly enjoyed my afternoon/evening.

Some guy I paid at the bar probably a manager at the iris bar at the top, almost double charged me for the bottle of champagnes I purchased and already paid for that evening without even checking. I also found him a bit condescending, as he kept insisting that I hadn’t paid and prior to that was constantly looking over at the area reserved for me that day.

T
Tolu K.
September 2018

The communication was always amazing, clear & thorough. There was never any confusion as to what to expect. The room in itself was absolutely beautiful and was a hit with all guests! The viewing platform was perfect for pictures and getting to the room was very easy with a very kind staff facilitating this process! The staff who attended to us on the day were also very helpful and understanding!

Booking Contract is extremely strict and leaves no room for flexibility especially when dealing with large numbers who are prone to last minute changes. These changes would not be reflected and would still result in a high fee regardless. Food orders were also mixed up on the actual day.


There are few spots on the London landscape as striking as our special venue. Pair high-end design with vintage cuvees and contemporary cooking, all while enjoying panoramic views from the top three levels of one of London's most iconic skyscrapers.

The top two floors of this breathtaking venue can be hired exclusively for breakfast conferences, celebratory dining and evening receptions. The exclusive hire of Helix and Iris is ideal for events up to 260 guests.

For smaller and more intimate events, the five private dining rooms on level 38 offer unforgettable views of the London skyline. Designed with flexibility in mind, the cloud-inspired rooms can be booked individually or can be combined to fit your occasion. The private dining rooms are ideal for targetted conferences, meetings, networking and dinners for up to 60, whilst whole floor bookings allow for events up to 130 guests.

Events at the venue are lavishly catered for with bespoke breakfast, lunch and dinner menus that bring to life passion for British produce and seasonality.


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