A traditional pub with large multi-pane windows, ornate signage, and hanging flower baskets at The Castle EC1.
A pub lounge with teal paneled walls, wooden floors, large windows, and floral upholstered chairs at The Castle EC1.
A lounge in a pub with green walls, floral upholstered chairs, wooden floors, and large windows at The Castle EC1.
A lounge in a pub with floral upholstered chairs, wooden floors, and teal paneled walls at The Castle EC1.

The Castle EC1

Pub

#90 of 3858 Birthday Party venues in London
#26 of 215 Engagement Party venues in Islington Borough
  15 reviews  – 
34-35 Cowcross Street, Farringdon, London, EC1M 6DB –
Farringdon Station (0.1 mi)
From £500
min. spend
Up to 30
seats
Up to 50
standing
Venue offers catering
British
cuisine
Parking not available
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Spaces for hire at The Castle EC1

The Lounge at The Castle EC1
The Lounge
Lounge
·
Private space
30 seats
50 standing
The Lounge is our First floor Function room which can be hired out for day time events or evening events. It comes fully equipped with its own bar, TV screen, sound system and natural lighting. It's the perfect space for meetings, dining, quiz nights, corporate events, birthdays, celebrations, classes, you name it we can do it!
Alcohol licence until 23:30
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £500 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 5 months ago
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Reviews and ratings

4.8
1 new review from verified user within the last 6 months
11 recent guests highly rated location and service quality
Amenities
4.6
Cleanliness
4.7
Location
4.9
Service quality
4.8
Value for money
4.7
Catering
4.7
Communication
5.0
Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
BY
Brian Y.
Verified review
Birthday Party · 50 guests · June 2026 · The Lounge
Nice and convenient venue. Great selection of food and drink packages
Lack of an option to AirPlay or stream a phone screen to the TV.
4.9
BL
Bruno L.
Verified review
Birthday Party · 25 guests · January 2026 · The Lounge
Great service, comfortable place, great location and amazing price!
5.0
AC
Ariane C.
Verified review
Afternoon Tea · 30 guests · February 2020 · The Lounge
Jason and the team made my Birthday party such a special event. I met with Jason and visited the place where he answered all my questions in details. The food ordered on the night and in advance was really good and many of my guests commented on the great quality of the food. The night was great as we had our own barman and he was really friendly. We were able to put up our own decoration and move the furniture around. The 30 people who showed up had a wonderful time and the pub was easily to see directly out of the tube station. The staff were really helpful and really attentive. I greatly recommend this venue for a party!
There were no negatives! We had a great time!
5.0
LC
Louis C.
Verified review
Pub · 50 guests · November 2019 · The Lounge
Recently relaxed on the setup of the event, our bartender was very helpful when needed and the location of the venue... perfect. Hope to be back!
5.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
12:00 – 23:00
from £500–£1000 min. spend
The Lounge
12:00 – 23:00
from £500–£1000 min. spend
Tuesday
12:00 – 17:00
from £750 min. spend
The Lounge
12:00 – 17:00
from £750 min. spend
Wednesday
12:00 – 23:00
from £750–£1200 min. spend
The Lounge
12:00 – 23:00
from £750–£1200 min. spend
Thursday
12:00 – 23:00
from £1000–£1500 min. spend
The Lounge
12:00 – 23:00
from £1000–£1500 min. spend
Friday
12:00 – 23:00
from £750–£1500 min. spend
The Lounge
12:00 – 23:00
from £750–£1500 min. spend
Saturday
12:00 – 23:00
from £750–£1500 min. spend
The Lounge
12:00 – 23:00
from £750–£1500 min. spend
Sunday
12:00 – 19:00
from £1000 min. spend
The Lounge
12:00 – 19:00
from £1000 min. spend
Pricing updated by venue 5 months ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 1 verified user

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 50
standing
Up to 30
seats
In-house catering
British
cuisine
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Parking available
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About The Castle EC1

The Castle EC1 is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

The Castle EC1 is a Victorian corner pub occupying a classic 19th-century frontage and traditional barroom layout.

Venue highlights: The pub has a full bar serving a broad range of draught beers alongside cocktails and wines. An in-house catering team provides seasonal British dishes for private bookings. The layout separates a ground-floor bar from an upstairs dining area, which supports both standing receptions and seated meals.

Best for: After-work drinks and cocktail receptions, informal corporate gatherings and team socials, private lunches and dinners.

Location: Farringdon sits amid a cluster of restaurants, markets and bars that provide plenty of options for pre- or post-event dining.

What guests say: The staff are welcoming and helpful during bookings and at the bar. The in-house catering produces well prepared seasonal British dishes that arrive promptly for group meals.

FAQ

Yes, guests can either run a tab or pay as they go at the bar for drinks and food orders.

Yes, prams will have to be taken upstairs because there is no space to store them downstairs.

Yes, children are welcome in The Lounge, but if at any point of the evening the environment is considered unsafe for them, they will be asked to leave with their parents. Under-18s are not allowed elsewhere in the pub and must remain in the room at all times.

Yes, guests can bring their own cake.

Yes, the venue is entirely private with its own bar.

At The Castle EC1, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available

The Castle EC1 does not offer parking facilities.

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at The Castle EC1:

  • The Lounge hosting 50 guests: £1728.80

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

The Castle EC1 is located at 34-35 Cowcross Street, in Farringdon, London. The nearest metro station is Farringdon Station.

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

  • Brian Y. rated it 4.9/5 stars
    'Nice and convenient venue. Great selection of food and drink packages'
  • Bruno L. rated it 5/5 stars
    'Great service, comfortable place, great location and amazing price!'
  • Elodie S. rated it 5/5 stars
    'Lovely venue & staff. The booking process was quick and straightforward. Food was amazing and everything went really smoothly on the day. Highly recommends'

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