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

Pub
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Whole venue
60-63 West Smithfield, London, EC1A 9DY
Barbican Station (0.2 mi)

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.
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Pricing updated by venue 4 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 Notice (TENs) available

Host rules

• Smoking on premises not allowed.


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