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Meeting offer

First Floor Dining Room at The Lighterman

Event Space in a Restaurant
·
Private space
3 Granary Square, London, N1C 4BH –
King's Cross St. Pancras Station (0.3 mi)
Up to 60
seats
Up to 200
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

First Floor Dining Room is an Event Space in The Lighterman that occupies an upper level and is defined by full-height glazing and direct access to an outdoor terrace.

Design: The room presents a minimalist, modern interior of warm timber ceilings and dark wide-plank floors, emphasised horizontal lines and discreet recessed lighting that create a clean, uncluttered look.

Features: A long service counter runs along one wall and can operate as a staffed bar. A built-in PA system and speaker points support in-house music or a host’s own DJ. A clear open area functions as a dancefloor, and the space includes Wi‑Fi, step-free access and accessible toilets.

Ideal for: Groups seeking a relaxed, social seated dinner or an informal standing reception with space for music and dancing.

What guests say: The space has a buzzing atmosphere and attentive, friendly service. The staff accommodate seating requests and handle service smoothly.

Usually booked for

Conference

Typically for 55-65 guests and costs about £3,000.

"Great venue, very central and close to station. Great breakfast."

- Grace F. Oct 2026

Offers and packages

Menus

 Main menu
Drinks menu

Event offers

Christmas Party Offers

Celebrate Christmas in the First Floor Dining Room — canal views and a festive 2-course set menu; add drinks from the full bar.

Festive 2-Course Menu – First Floor Dining Room
£45 per person

• Two-course festive set menu
• Choose Starter & Main or Main & Pudding
• One dining structure for the whole group
• Available for lunch bookings only

STARTERS
1. Cured atlantic salmon, crushed avocado & toasted soda bread
2. Burrata, pickled apricot chimichurri & toast
3. Carpaccio of prime beef, pickled turnip, black garlic & walnuts, egg yolk
4. Crab on toast, smoked scotch bonnet butter

MAINS
1. Roast bronze turkey, pigs in blankets, duck fat roast potatoes, honey roast parsnips & carrots, brussels sprouts with chestnuts & bacon, pecan & onion stuffing, cranberry sauce & gravy
2. Seasonal truffle risotto, cauliflower, parmesan, chives
3. Wild halibut & king prawns, truffle potatoes, lemon butter, tarragon
4. Shorthorn fillet of beef, crispy potatoes, spinach, black pepper & mushroom sauce

PUDDINGS
1. Fig & cranberry sticky toffee pudding, vanilla ice cream
2. Lemon posset, shortbread biscuit, raspberry sorbet
3. Christmas pudding, brandy custard, red currants
4. Selection of cheese, fruit chutney, grapes & crackers

Wedding Offers

Host your wedding on the First Floor with canal views, exclusive use and a three-course set menu, plus a private bar.

Wedding Set Menu – First Floor Dining Room
£60 per person

• Exclusive use of the First Floor dining room from 12:00–4:00 PM or 6:00 PM–close (minimum catering spend applies)
• Three-course wedding set menu (one set for the group)
• Private bar; wraparound terrace for receptions (weather dependent)
• Built-in sound system; DJ or live band permitted
• Cloakroom and step-free access

Meeting Offers

£3500 min. spend

Run your morning meeting on the First Floor with canal views, plus our continental breakfast buffet.

Meeting Breakfast Package – First Floor
£25 per person

• Continental breakfast buffet, served buffet style
• Booking window 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
• All pre-ordered and on-the-day food and drink count toward the spend

BREAKFAST
1. Granola with fresh berries and Greek yoghurt
2. Chia pot with coconut and blueberries
3. Fruit salad
4. Smoked salmon platter
5. Charcuterie board
6. Selection of cheese
7. Mixed pastries and muffins
8. Selection of bread

Prices

Monday
18:00 – 23:00
from £8000 min. spend
Per session
18:00 – 23:00
from £8000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
18:00 – 23:00
from £8000 min. spend
Per session
18:00 – 23:00
from £8000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
18:00 – 23:00
from £9000 min. spend
Per session
18:00 – 23:00
from £9000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
18:00 – 0:00
from £12000 min. spend
Per session
18:00 – 0:00
from £12000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
18:00 – 0:00
from £12000 min. spend
Per session
18:00 – 0:00
from £12000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
18:00 – 0:00
from £12000 min. spend
Per session
18:00 – 0:00
from £12000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
18:00 – 23:00
from £9000 min. spend
Per session
18:00 – 23:00
from £9000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 200
  • Dining
    up to 60
  • Theatre
    up to 60

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Halal menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
British cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
BYO alcohol allowed A fee is charged if you bring your own alcohol
Corkage fee for BYO alcohol

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Flatscreen TV
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Conference call facilities Equipment for video or phone conferencing during your event
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Quiet space
  • Dance floor Dedicated dance floor area
  • Soundproof Soundproofed room for noise control
  • Mirrors Full-length mirrors available
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: Air conditioner
  • Unavailable: Photo equipment
  • Unavailable: Video equipment
  • Unavailable: Lighting equipment
  • Unavailable: Greenscreen
  • Unavailable: Backdrops
  • Unavailable: Storage 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
  • Space has noise restriction after 22:00

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
  • Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: 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

Host rules

Terrace doors must be closed by 10pm due to noise restrictions.

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day

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Reviews and ratings

(4 reviews and ratings - )

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

GF
Grace F.
Verified review
Conference · 50 guests · October 2026

Great venue, very central and close to station. Great breakfast. The events team were so on it and so helpful, they did a great job. Wouldn't hesitate to host here again.

4.7
ML
Melissa L.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0
KK
Krish K.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

FAQ

Yes. Although the venue would love to host events, it operates on a minimum-spend basis and cannot accommodate ticketed events.

Yes, the Canalside Bar Terrace is available to hire.

Yes. Where possible, branding can be accommodated provided the space is hired exclusively.

Yes, the venue has AV and sound equipment, a private playlist option and DJ access.

Yes, the venue has a microphone and TV for presentations.

About The Lighterman

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

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4 Reviews
4.8 Rating
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