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The Punch Tavern

Pub

#2 of 243 Function Room venues in City of London
#36 of 266 Minimum Spend venues in City of London
  3 reviews  – 
99 Fleet Street, London, EC4Y 1DE –
Blackfriars Station (0.2 mi)
From £600
min. spend
Up to 100
seats
Up to 200
standing
Venue offers catering
British
cuisine
Parking available
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Venue overview

Historic pub on London's Fleet Street with ornate Victorian decor, dark oak paneling, and a rich gin selection. Ideal for casual celebrations or trivia nights in a cozy, vintage setting.

This is an AI-generated summary based on client reviews and venue profile

Spaces for hire at The Punch Tavern

The Editors Room at The Punch Tavern

The Editors Room
Dining Room
·
Private space
40 seats
60 standing
The Editors Room is a private dining room in The Punch Tavern centred on a long, narrow layout that keeps groups seated together for a single continuous table arrangement. Design: The room's exposed brick walls, dark-stained wood floor and leather banquette present a traditional pub interior, punctuated by framed prints, low pendant lights and a m...
Alcohol licence until 0:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music
from £600 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 5 months ago
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Whole Venue Hire at The Punch Tavern

Whole Venue Hire
Pub
·
Whole venue
100 seats
200 standing
This is a former 19th century Gin Palace, this historic site was named in the 1840s in homage to the regular drinkers from nearby Punch magazine. In the heart of The City of London, just a stone's throw away from St.Pauls Catherdal, the perfect venue for corporate events, wedding receptions, or parties.
Alcohol licence until 0:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music
from £3000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 5 months ago
Enquire now

Event offers

Christmas Party Offers

Christmas Party Set Menu – Whole Venue Hire – The Editors Room

£50 per person

• Three-course festive set menu
• Vegetarian and vegan options available
STARTERS
1. Crown Prince squash & carrot soup, spiced caramelised seeds (vg)
2. Avocado & prawn cocktail
3. Chicken, pancetta & apricot terrine, house pickles, toast
4. Roast beetroot, chicory, whipped feta, cranberry & Granny Smith salad (vg)
MAINS
1. Roast crown of Norfolk turkey, pigs in blankets, chestnut & thyme stuffing, roasted roots, sprouts, roast potatoes, gravy
2. Baked North Sea cod fillet, soft herb crust, kale, pink fir potatoes, saffron velouté
3. Butternut squash & chestnut wellington, roasted roots, Brussels sprouts, roast potatoes, vegan gravy (vg)
4. 28-day Himalayan salt aged sirloin steak, triple cooked chips, watercress, peppercorn sauce
DESSERTS
1. Sticky toffee pudding, butterscotch sauce, vanilla ice cream (v)
2. Christmas pudding & Cornish clotted cream (v)
3. Belgian chocolate torte, caramelised pecan, stem ginger (vg)
4. Clementine sorbet, mulled berries, oat crumble (vg)
See full offer

Reviews and ratings

5.0
1 new review from verified user within the last 6 months
1 recent guest highly rated amenities, cleanliness, location, service quality and catering
Amenities
5.0
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
5.0
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Catering
5.0
Communication
5.0

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HM
Holly M.
Verified review
Company Fun Day · 30 guests · August 2026 · The Editors Room

Really great space and staff couldn't have been more helpful. Great for a smaller company gathering.

No complaints

5.0
HM
Holly M.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0
ZM
Zsofia M.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
12:00 – 23:00
from £600–£6000 min. spend
The Editors Room
12:00 – 23:00
from £600–£1500 min. spend
Whole Venue Hire
12:00 – 23:00
from £3000–£6000 min. spend
Tuesday
12:00 – 23:00
from £600–£6000 min. spend
The Editors Room
12:00 – 23:00
from £600–£1500 min. spend
Whole Venue Hire
12:00 – 23:00
from £3000–£6000 min. spend
Wednesday
12:00 – 23:00
from £600–£7500 min. spend
The Editors Room
12:00 – 23:00
from £600–£2000 min. spend
Whole Venue Hire
12:00 – 23:00
from £3500–£7500 min. spend
Thursday
12:00 – 23:00
from £600–£7500 min. spend
The Editors Room
12:00 – 23:00
from £600–£2000 min. spend
Whole Venue Hire
12:00 – 23:00
from £3500–£7500 min. spend
Friday
12:00 – 23:00
from £600–£6000 min. spend
The Editors Room
12:00 – 23:00
from £600–£1000 min. spend
Whole Venue Hire
12:00 – 23:00
from £3000–£6000 min. spend
Saturday
12:00 – 23:00
from £600–£7500 min. spend
The Editors Room
12:00 – 23:00
from £600–£2000 min. spend
Whole Venue Hire
12:00 – 23:00
from £3500–£7500 min. spend
Sunday
12:00 – 23:00
from £600–£6000 min. spend
The Editors Room
12:00 – 23:00
from £600–£1500 min. spend
Whole Venue Hire
12:00 – 23:00
from £3000–£6000 min. spend
Pricing updated by venue 5 months ago

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 200
standing
Up to 100
seats
In-house catering
British
cuisine
Parking available
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About The Punch Tavern

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

The Punch Tavern is a Victorian gin‑palace–style pub that retains original dark oak panelling and ornate period decor, giving the whole venue a historic, traditional character.

Venue highlights: The interior's period fittings and tiled details provide a distinctive backdrop for private hires. The venue has a dedicated private function room for events and a full-service bar capable of running drink-led receptions featuring gin, craft beer and cocktails. The Punch Tavern offers in-house catering to support seated meals or bar-service events.

Best for: After-work drinks and networking, private dining and celebratory meals, gin tastings and drink-led receptions.

Location: Fleet Street in the City of London, close to St Paul’s Cathedral and the Thames, an area that offers easy options for guests to continue to dinner or drinks after an event.

What guests say: The Punch Tavern's service is courteous and efficient for group bookings. The pub's food is consistently generous and well executed, and the bar's gin selection is regularly highlighted for events.

Usually booked for
Company Fun Day

Typically for about 30 guests and costs about £1,200.

"Really great space and staff couldn't have been more helpful. Great for a smaller company gathering."

- Holly M. Aug 2026

FAQ

Yes, guests can play their own music via a standard 3.5mm jack (iPhone 7 and above will require a lightning adapter).

Cancellations 30 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 30 days to 7 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 7 days are non-refundable.

Event date of a confirmed booking can be changed to another date within 1 months from the original date, at no cost.

At The Punch Tavern, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available

  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at The Punch Tavern:

  • The Editors Room hosting 30 guests: £931.12
  • Whole Venue Hire hosting 100 guests: £9777.68

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

The Punch Tavern is located at 99 Fleet Street, in Blackfriars, London. The nearest metro station is Blackfriars Station.

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