A function room in a restaurant with green velvet banquettes, round tables, and large windows at Cottons Shoreditch.
A function room in a restaurant with a colorful botanical mural, green velvet seating, and round tables at Cottons Shoreditch.
A function room in a restaurant with colorful mural walls, large windows, and tables set with glassware at Cottons Shoreditch.
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Behind the Curtains at Cottons Shoreditch

Function Room in a Restaurant
·
Private space
321 Old Street, London, EC1V 9LE –
Old Street Station (0.3 mi)
Up to 21
seats
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Specialising in Caribbean cuisine, Behind the Curtains at Cottons Shoreditch features Caribbean-themed decor, authentic dishes, and house-made cocktails, perfect for birthdays or corporate events.

Our cornered off private area "behind the curtain" can be completely separated from the rest of the venue for a private birthday celebration, corporate lunch or dinner or any small event you can think of.

Located near Old Street station, the space features Caribbean themed decor, a huge collection of rums and delicious cocktails.

Usually booked for

Private Dining

Typically for 15-20 guests and costs about £1,000.

"The event managers accommodated to my needs and replied timely."

- Abigail D. Jul 2025

Offers and packages

Menus

 Main menu
Drinks menu

Prices

Monday
12:00 – 22:00
from £350–£400 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 15:00
from £350 min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 22:00
from £400 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
12:00 – 22:00
from £350–£400 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 15:00
from £350 min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 22:00
from £400 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
12:00 – 22:00
from £350–£400 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 15:00
from £350 min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 22:00
from £400 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
12:00 – 22:00
from £350–£400 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 15:00
from £350 min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 22:00
from £400 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
12:00 – 23:30
from £350–£1000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 15:00
from £350 min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 20:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per session
20:30 – 23:30
from £650 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
12:00 – 23:30
from £750–£1000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 15:00
from £750 min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 20:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per session
20:30 – 23:30
from £1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
12:00 – 23:30
from £650–£1000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 15:00
from £750 min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 20:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per session
20:30 – 23:30
from £650 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
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Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago
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Capacity

  • Dining
    up to 21

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Halal menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
Latin American cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Air conditioner
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
  • Quiet space
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: PA system / speakers
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Photo equipment
  • Unavailable: Video equipment
  • Unavailable: Lighting equipment
  • Unavailable: Greenscreen
  • Unavailable: Backdrops
  • Unavailable: Dance floor
  • Unavailable: Soundproof
  • Unavailable: Mirrors
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

  • Space has noise restriction after 23:30
  • Own music not allowed
  • Bring your own DJ not allowed

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

  • Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
  • Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available
  • No wedding licence

Host rules

No smoking in the building
Dogs allowed outside

Cancellation policy: Custom

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Reviews and ratings

(84 reviews and ratings - )

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

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Abigail D.
Verified review
Private Dining · 20 guests · July 2025

The event managers accommodated to my needs and replied timely.

I wish I could set up in the day time, but I understand that the section needs to be in used in the daytime also.

4.7
NL
Natalee L.
Verified review
Excellent communication

Clear and consistent communication has been evident throughout this process, and I truly appreciate how promptly all follow-up questions have been addressed. Additionally, alternative options were provided to accommodate my request, which is especially helpful when planning an event.

5.0
AD
Abigail D.
Verified review
Excellent communication

Great communication and ensured my requests were met.

5.0
MO
Michael O.
Verified review
Private Dining · 22 guests · November 2024
4.6

FAQ

Yes, additional decorations are welcome, but confetti and decorations requiring tape on the walls are not permitted.

Yes, music is played through the restaurant, including behind the curtains, but it cannot be controlled.

Cottons Shoreditch is a #Supervenue

#Supervenue program is based on our customers' feedback and highlights venues that are most dedicated to providing outstanding hospitality, customer service and event experience. Read more
Customers rated communication with this venue and their event experience as Superb
Response time: within a couple of hours
Response rate: 100%

About Cottons Shoreditch

Cottons Shoreditch is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

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