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The Old Bank of England

Pub

#47 of 382 Birthday Party venues in West End
#47 of 376 Drinks Reception venues in West End
  11 reviews  – 
194 Fleet Street, London, EC4A 2LT –
Temple Station (0.2 mi)
From £10
per person
Up to 100
seats
Up to 450
standing
Venue offers catering
British
cuisine
Parking not available
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Response rate: 82%
Response time: Within a few hours
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Excellent communication - 4.8/5
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Spaces for hire at The Old Bank of England

The Parlour room at The Old Bank of England

The Parlour room
Function Room
·
Private space
16 seats
20 standing
The Parlour room is one of two of our function rooms – which can be merged with our other room (Billiard room) to create a bigger space. It is used for sit down meals, buffets, meeting room. It has a TV, which can be used for meetings and presentations. It is used for smaller, more intimate parties.
Alcohol licence until 0:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music
from £10 per person
Enquire now
Routemaster bus at The Old Bank of England

Routemaster bus
Event Space
·
Private space
50 seats
50 standing
Routemaster bus is a private Event Space in The Old Bank of England that places guests inside a compact, retro double-decker-style cabin with fixed booth seating along a central aisle. Design: The space presents a narrow, linear cabin of opposing booth seats covered in red check upholstery, stainless-topped tables and a curved pale ceiling. The vi...
Alcohol licence until 0:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music
from £100 minimum spend
Enquire now
Mezzanine at The Old Bank of England

Mezzanine
Event Space
·
Semi-private area
16 seats
35 standing
The mezzanine overlooks the whole of the bar - so it has one of the best views in the place. This is great for more casual gatherings such as drinks or buffets. The mezzanine the area up the stairs as you walk into the pub. It's its own private space, but without the closed doors and walls - so still gives you the full ambiance of the pub. It has...
Alcohol licence until 0:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music
from £100 minimum spend
Enquire now
Billiard Room at The Old Bank of England

Billiard Room
Function Room
·
Private space
36 seats
50 standing
Book 2 hr. minimum
The Billiard room is one of two of our function rooms - which can be merged with our other room (parlour room) to create a bigger space. It is used for sit down meals, buffets, meeting room. It has a TV, which can be used for meetings and presentations. The table layout can be done as an empty space, individual tables, boardroom style, a u-shap...
Alcohol licence until 0:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music
from £100 hire fee
Enquire now
Entire venue at The Old Bank of England

Entire venue
Pub
·
Whole venue
100 seats
450 standing
Book 2 hr. minimum
A pub housed in a grand former bank hall where preserved 19th-century architectural features define the space. Design: The interior pairs dark wood panelling and patterned wallpapers with framed artworks, period-style furnishings and ornate chandeliers for a richly detailed, traditional look. Features: The venue has a full gastro-pub kitchen serv...
Alcohol licence until 0:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £3000 hire fee
Enquire now

Event offers

Christmas Party Offers

Festive Menu – Entire venue – Entire venue

£48 per person

Venue / Event Offer
• Three-course festive menu
Menu
STARTERS
1. Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
2. King Prawn & Smoked Salmon Salad
3. Smoky Aubergine & Goat's Cheese Tart
4. Chicken Liver & Truffle Parfait
5. Maple-Roasted Old English Pigs in Blankets
MAINS
1. Traditional Roast Turkey
2. Slow-Cooked Pressed Lamb & Confit Onion
3. Pan-Seared Salmon Fillet
4. Sweet Potato & Cranberry Nut Loaf
5. Turkey & Creamed Leek Pie
DESSERTS
1. Stronghart Christmas Pudding
2. Giant Profiterole
3. New York Cheesecake
4. Trillionaire Tart
5. Chocolate Fondant
6. Deep-Filled Viennese Mince Pie & Coffee
See full offer

Reviews and ratings

4.6
Amenities
4.5
Cleanliness
4.3
Location
5.0
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
4.5
Catering
4.5
Communication
4.6

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

TO
Tommy O.
Verified review
Birthday Party · 25 guests · March 2025 · Billiard Room

The room is just as advertised and the staff were super friendly and allowed us to move tables and “do whatever we like”! No one breathing down our necks or paying too much attention.

Only downside is that the TV remote was missing so we couldn’t play anything with sound. Very minor though and everything else worked perfectly!

4.8
SC
Sandrine C.
Verified review
Pleasant communication
4.0
KP
Katherine P.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0
SK
Sandra K.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
9:00 – 1:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Entire venue
9:00 – 1:00
from £3000 hire fee per hour
Billiard Room
11:00 – 22:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Routemaster bus
12:00 – 21:00
from £100 min. spend
Mezzanine
12:00 – 21:00
from £100 min. spend
The Parlour room
12:00 – 21:00
from £10 per person
Tuesday
9:00 – 1:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Entire venue
9:00 – 1:00
from £3000 hire fee per hour
Billiard Room
11:00 – 22:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Routemaster bus
12:00 – 21:00
from £100 min. spend
Mezzanine
12:00 – 21:00
from £100 min. spend
The Parlour room
12:00 – 21:00
from £10 per person
Wednesday
9:00 – 1:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Entire venue
9:00 – 1:00
from £3000 hire fee per hour
Billiard Room
11:00 – 22:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Routemaster bus
12:00 – 21:00
from £100 min. spend
Mezzanine
12:00 – 21:00
from £100 min. spend
The Parlour room
12:00 – 21:00
from £10 per person
Thursday
9:00 – 1:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Entire venue
9:00 – 1:00
from £3000 hire fee per hour
Billiard Room
11:00 – 23:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Routemaster bus
12:00 – 21:00
from £100 min. spend
Mezzanine
12:00 – 21:00
from £100 min. spend
The Parlour room
12:00 – 21:00
from £10 per person
Friday
9:00 – 1:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Entire venue
9:00 – 1:00
from £3000 hire fee per hour
Billiard Room
11:00 – 23:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Routemaster bus
12:00 – 21:00
from £100 min. spend
Mezzanine
12:00 – 21:00
from £100 min. spend
The Parlour room
12:00 – 21:00
from £10 per person
Saturday
9:00 – 1:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Entire venue
9:00 – 1:00
from £3000 hire fee per hour
Billiard Room
11:00 – 22:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Routemaster bus
12:00 – 21:00
from £100 min. spend
Mezzanine
12:00 – 21:00
from £100 min. spend
The Parlour room
12:00 – 21:00
from £10 per person
Sunday
9:00 – 1:00
from £3000 hire fee per hour
Entire venue
9:00 – 1:00
from £3000 hire fee per hour
Routemaster bus
12:00 – 21:00
from £100 min. spend
Mezzanine
12:00 – 21:00
from £100 min. spend
The Parlour room
12:00 – 21:00
from £10 per person

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 450
standing
Up to 100
seats
In-house catering
British
cuisine
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Parking available
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About The Old Bank of England

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

The Old Bank of England is a pub set inside a preserved 19th-century banking hall, where high ceilings, marble columns and chandeliers form the building’s defining character.

Venue highlights: The pub offers a central bar and flexible seating areas that can be arranged for receptions or seated dining. In-house catering and a full drinks list support menu-led events. An outdoor courtyard and a raised balcony provide distinct areas for guests to circulate.

Best for: Private dinners, corporate receptions and drinks receptions.

Location: Fleet Street sits in the historic legal and media quarter and provides a compact cluster of bars, theatres and restaurants for post-event options.

What guests say: The service is attentive and well organised for group bookings. The kitchen produces reliable, classic British dishes that suit seated meals or in-house catering.

Usually booked for
Birthday Party

Typically for 25-35 guests and costs about £200.

"No one breathing down our necks or paying too much attention."

- Tommy O. Mar 2025

FAQ

Yes, there is a bottle bar on the bus.

Cancellations 7 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 7 days to 24 hours in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 24 hours are non-refundable.

Event date of a confirmed booking can be changed to another date within 3 months from the original date, at no cost.

At The Old Bank of England, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available

The Old Bank of England does not offer parking facilities.

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at The Old Bank of England:

  • The Parlour room hosting 15 guests: £368.56
  • Mezzanine hosting 25 guests: £402.48
  • Routemaster bus hosting 35 guests: £450.08
  • Billiard Room hosting 25 guests: £475.04

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

The Old Bank of England is located at 194 Fleet Street, in Holborn, London. The nearest metro station is Temple Station.

Yes! Here's what guests who have hosted their birthdays at this venue say:

  • Tommy O. rated it 4.8/5 stars
    'The room is just as advertised and the staff were super friendly and allowed us to move tables and “do whatever we like”! No one breathing down our necks or paying too much attention.'

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