A bar area with long wooden tables set for dining, brown leather benches, potted plants, and large windows overlooking the canal at The Lighterman.
A bar in a restaurant with wooden tables, bench seating, and shelves of bottles at The Lighterman.
A bar in a restaurant with wood plank tables, bench seating, and hanging pendant lights at The Lighterman.
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A bar in a restaurant with metal stools, a long counter, and shelves stocked with bottles at The Lighterman.

Canalside Bar Area at The Lighterman

Bar in a Restaurant
·
Semi-private area
3 Granary Square, London, N1C 4BH –
King's Cross St. Pancras Station (0.3 mi)
Up to 34
seats
Up to 45
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

An indoor section of the Canalside Bar can be booked for casual yet intimate gatherings. The dedicated space within the bar is separated by a stylish dividing wall that offers a semi-private area perfect for your event.

Offers and packages

Menus

 Main menu
Main menu
Drinks menu
Drinks menu

Event offer

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

Prices

Monday
12:00 – 16:00
from £2000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 16:00
from £2000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
12:00 – 16:00
from £2000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 16:00
from £2000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
12:00 – 16:00
from £2000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 16:00
from £2000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
12:00 – 23:00
from £2000–£3000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 16:00
from £2000 min. spend
Per session
18:00 – 23:00
from £3000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
12:00 – 23:00
from £2000–£3000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 16:00
from £2000 min. spend
Per session
18:00 – 23:00
from £3000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
12:00 – 23:00
from £2000–£3000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 16:00
from £2000 min. spend
Per session
18:00 – 23:00
from £3000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
12:00 – 16:00
from £2000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 16:00
from £2000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
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Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 45
Dining
up to 34

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
Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Mirrors Full-length mirrors available
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Lighting equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Backdrops
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Quiet space
Unavailable: Dance floor
Unavailable: Soundproof
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site
Unavailable: Parking available

Music & sound equipment

Own music not allowed
Bring your own DJ not allowed
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
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

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Excellent communication
5.0

About The Lighterman

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