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Private Hire of Venue at The Butcher's Hook & Cleaver

Pub
·
Whole venue
60-63 West Smithfield, London, EC1A 9DY –
Barbican Station (0.2 mi)
Up to 140
seats
Up to 300
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

The Butcher's Hook & Cleaver is a roomy pub housed in a converted bank and butcher's shop. The open ground-floor plan provides flexible circulation and clear sightlines across the main bar area.

Design: The main bar presents a long copper-topped counter framed by polished brass taps and a patterned tiled floor. Deep teal-painted walls hold a varied gallery of framed prints, producing a layered, traditional pub aesthetic.

Features: The ground floor includes a full-service bar fitted with multiple draught taps and a commercial coffee machine. The venue provides Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a PA system with speakers and permission to use own music or bring a DJ. The building has step-free access and accessible toilets, and the main rooms receive abundant natural light.

Ideal for: Small-to-medium social groups wanting a relaxed, sociable pub setting that supports mixed standing and seated layouts.

What sets it apart: Original wall frescoes and decorative chandeliers remain throughout the interior, creating a distinctive historic character.

Prices

Monday
11:00 – 22:00
from £10000 min. spend
Per day
11:00 – 22:00
from £10000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
11:00 – 23:00
from £10000 min. spend
Per day
11:00 – 23:00
from £10000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
11:00 – 23:00
from £10000 min. spend
Per day
11:00 – 23:00
from £10000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
11:00 – 23:00
from £10000 min. spend
Per day
11:00 – 23:00
from £10000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
11:00 – 23:00
from £10000 min. spend
Per day
11:00 – 23:00
from £10000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
12:00 – 20:00
from £10000 min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 20:00
from £10000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 5 months ago

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 300
  • Dining
    up to 140

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
British cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Projector
  • Flatscreen TV
  • 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
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • 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: Mirrors
  • 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
  • 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
  • Unavailable: Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • No promoted and ticketed events allowed
  • No wedding licence
  • No Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available

Host rules

• Smoking on premises not allowed.

About The Butcher's Hook & Cleaver

The Butcher's Hook & Cleaver is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

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