An event space in a pub with wooden floors, booth seating, and large windows at Horse and Groom.
An event space in a pub with a wooden bar, high stools, pendant lights, and large windows at Horse and Groom.
An event space in a pub with wooden booths, large windows, and a curved bar at Horse and Groom.
An event space in a pub with high wooden tables and stools, large windows, and a stocked bar at Horse and Groom.

1st floor private hire at Horse and Groom

Event Space in a Pub
·
Private space
28 Curtain Road, The Horse and Groom, London, EC2A 3NZ –
Old Street Station (0.4 mi)
Up to 65
seats
Up to 120
standing
Venue doesn’t offer catering
External catering allowed

About this space

The 1st floor is a cosy space with warm wooden accents, vintage booths, a wooden bar, and large windows that fill the room with natural light.

1st floor of Horse and Groom Shoreditch access by stairs only.

The event space features a full sound system, DJ booth, private bar, projection screens, dining tables, and buffet setup. Mixed-gender restrooms are available at the entrance.

Usually booked for

PR Event

Typically for 70-95 guests and costs about £1,500.

"The perfect location for our pub quiz. We'll be booking again!"

- Neville W. May 2025

Offers and packages

Menu

 Main menu
Main menu

Prices

Monday
9:00 – 0:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per session
9:00 – 16:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per session
16:00 – 0:00
from £1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
9:00 – 0:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per session
9:00 – 16:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per session
16:00 – 0:00
from £1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
9:00 – 0:00
from £1000–£1500 min. spend
Per session
9:00 – 16:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per session
16:00 – 0:00
from £1500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
9:00 – 0:00
from £1000–£2500 min. spend
Per session
9:00 – 16:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per session
16:00 – 0:00
from £2500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
9:00 – 1:00
from £1000–£2000 min. spend
Per session
9:00 – 16:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per session
16:00 – 1:00
from £2000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
9:00 – 1:00
from £1500–£2500 min. spend
Per session
9:00 – 16:00
from £1500 min. spend
Per session
16:00 – 1:00
from £2500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
9:00 – 1:00
from £1500–£2000 min. spend
Per session
9:00 – 16:00
from £1500 min. spend
Per session
16:00 – 1:00
from £2000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee

Capacity

Standing
up to 120
Dining
up to 65
Theatre
up to 40
Boardroom
up to 30
Cabaret
up to 60
Classroom
up to 65

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering available
External catering allowed Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice
Unavailable: Buyout fee for external catering
Unavailable: Kitchen facilities available for guests
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
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
Quiet space
Free on-street parking
Paid parking facilities available nearby
DJ Equiopment
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

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
Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
Accessible parking spot available
Unavailable: Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift
Unavailable: Wheelchair accessible

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

Age policy

Guests under 18 are not allowed after 21:00

Host rules

No Smoking In the building,
Outside catering is allowed
Dog Friendly
Dogs allowed

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day

Show cancellation details

Reviews and ratings

(26 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
GB
George B.
Verified review
Pub · 80 guests · August 2026
music set-up, bar service speed, size of room.
the gig they had downstairs was very very loud so there was some noise pollution
4.5
TB
Tallulah B.
Verified review
Pub · 70 guests · February 2026
It was a great experience! Neil was so responsive and helpful. The venue was the perfect size and the bar staff and security were extremely attentive and helpful. The lighting is adjusted as the night continues which is perfect! Overall, cannot recommend this place enough for hosting a party!!!
5.0
LF
Laura F.
Verified review
Event Space · 70 guests · February 2026
The team were lovely and super helpful! Really great venue to celebrate my 40th! Had such a brilliant night, would 💯 recommend!
5.0
EP
Emily P.
Verified review
Party · 75 guests · October 2025
The venue and staff were amazing and the area was perfect for the party we were holding
4.7

FAQ

Yes, we can run a playlist.

Yes, there is a full DJ set-up, but it does not support Bluetooth; devices can connect to the DJ mixer.

Yes. The DJ booth includes two XDJ-700 CDJs and one Pioneer 800 mixer; DJs need to bring headphones and USBs.

The first-floor room can host 60 seated guests. Projectors and microphones are also available.

Yes, the space has mirrorballs and spotlights as well.

Horse and Groom is a #Supervenue

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Customers rated communication with this venue and their event experience as Superb
Response time: within a couple of hours
Response rate: 98%

About Horse and Groom

Horse and Groom is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

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26 Reviews
4.6 Rating
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