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The Lighterman

Restaurant

#2 of 118 Conference venues in Islington Borough
#12 of 1515 Wedding Reception venues in Central London
  4 reviews  – 
3 Granary Square, London, N1C 4BH –
King's Cross St. Pancras Station (0.3 mi)
From £2000
min. spend
Up to 190
seats
Up to 700
standing
Venue offers catering
British
cuisine
Parking not available
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70 verified clients rated their communication with the venue manager as 4.7. They appreciated the manager's professionalism and quick response times.
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Spaces for hire at The Lighterman

First Floor Dining Room at The Lighterman

First Floor Dining Room
Event Space
·
Private space
60 seats
200 standing
First Floor Dining Room is an Event Space in The Lighterman that occupies an upper level and is defined by full-height glazing and direct access to an outdoor terrace. Design: The room presents a minimalist, modern interior of warm timber ceilings and dark wide-plank floors, emphasised horizontal lines and discreet recessed lighting that create a ...
Alcohol licence until 0:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £8000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
Enquire now
The Canalside Bar & Terrace at The Lighterman

The Canalside Bar & Terrace
Bar
·
Private space
60 seats
200 standing
Another amazing option for you to hire at The Lighterman is our Calanside Bar & Terrace- Waterside Hideaway our intimate, atmospheric space with Regent’s Canal views.
Alcohol licence until 0:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £8000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
Enquire now
Canalside Bar Area at The Lighterman

Canalside Bar Area
Bar
·
Semi-private area
34 seats
45 standing
An indoor section of the Canalside Bar can be booked for casual yet intimate gatherings. The dedicated space within the bar is separated by a stylish dividing wall that offers a semi-private area perfect for your event.
Alcohol licence until 0:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music
from £2000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
Enquire now
Full Venue Hire at The Lighterman

Full Venue Hire
Restaurant
·
Whole venue
190 seats
700 standing
You can always hire our full Lighterman restaurant for your next event! It offers multiple bars, private entrances and exclusive terraces with stunning panoramic views of Granary Square and Regent’s Canal.
Alcohol licence until 0:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £15000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
Enquire now

Event offers

Christmas Party Offers

Festive 2-Course Menu – First Floor Dining Room – First Floor Dining Room

£45 per person

• Two-course festive set menu
• Choose Starter & Main or Main & Pudding
• One dining structure for the whole group
• Available for lunch bookings only
STARTERS
1. Cured atlantic salmon, crushed avocado & toasted soda bread
2. Burrata, pickled apricot chimichurri & toast
3. Carpaccio of prime beef, pickled turnip, black garlic & walnuts, egg yolk
4. Crab on toast, smoked scotch bonnet butter
MAINS
1. Roast bronze turkey, pigs in blankets, duck fat roast potatoes, honey roast parsnips & carrots, brussels sprouts with chestnuts & bacon, pecan & onion stuffing, cranberry sauce & gravy
2. Seasonal truffle risotto, cauliflower, parmesan, chives
3. Wild halibut & king prawns, truffle potatoes, lemon butter, tarragon
4. Shorthorn fillet of beef, crispy potatoes, spinach, black pepper & mushroom sauce
PUDDINGS
1. Fig & cranberry sticky toffee pudding, vanilla ice cream
2. Lemon posset, shortbread biscuit, raspberry sorbet
3. Christmas pudding, brandy custard, red currants
4. Selection of cheese, fruit chutney, grapes & crackers
See full offer

Reviews and ratings

4.8
1 new review from verified user within the last 6 months
1 recent guest highly rated cleanliness, location, service quality and catering
Amenities
4.0
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
5.0
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
4.0
Catering
5.0
Communication
5.0

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

GF
Grace F.
Verified review
Conference · 50 guests · October 2026 · First Floor Dining Room

Great venue, very central and close to station. Great breakfast. The events team were so on it and so helpful, they did a great job. Wouldn't hesitate to host here again.

4.7
ML
Melissa L.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0
CB
Carl B.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0
KK
Krish K.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
9:00 – 23:00
from £2000–£15000 min. spend
First Floor Dining Room
18:00 – 23:00
from £8000 min. spend
Canalside Bar Area
12:00 – 16:00
from £2000 min. spend
The Canalside Bar & Terrace
12:00 – 16:00
from £8000 min. spend
Full Venue Hire
9:00 – 23:00
from £15000 min. spend
Tuesday
9:00 – 23:00
from £2000–£15000 min. spend
First Floor Dining Room
18:00 – 23:00
from £8000 min. spend
Canalside Bar Area
12:00 – 16:00
from £2000 min. spend
The Canalside Bar & Terrace
12:00 – 16:00
from £8000 min. spend
Full Venue Hire
9:00 – 23:00
from £15000 min. spend
Wednesday
9:00 – 23:00
from £2000–£25000 min. spend
First Floor Dining Room
18:00 – 23:00
from £9000 min. spend
Canalside Bar Area
12:00 – 16:00
from £2000 min. spend
The Canalside Bar & Terrace
12:00 – 16:00
from £8000 min. spend
Full Venue Hire
9:00 – 23:00
from £25000 min. spend
Thursday
9:00 – 0:00
from £2000–£25000 min. spend
First Floor Dining Room
18:00 – 0:00
from £12000 min. spend
Canalside Bar Area
12:00 – 23:00
from £2000–£3000 min. spend
The Canalside Bar & Terrace
12:00 – 16:00
from £10000 min. spend
Full Venue Hire
9:00 – 23:00
from £25000 min. spend
Friday
9:00 – 0:00
from £2000–£35000 min. spend
First Floor Dining Room
18:00 – 0:00
from £12000 min. spend
Canalside Bar Area
12:00 – 23:00
from £2000–£3000 min. spend
The Canalside Bar & Terrace
12:00 – 23:30
from £10000–£14000 min. spend
Full Venue Hire
9:00 – 0:00
from £35000 min. spend
Saturday
9:00 – 0:00
from £2000–£35000 min. spend
First Floor Dining Room
18:00 – 0:00
from £12000 min. spend
Canalside Bar Area
12:00 – 23:00
from £2000–£3000 min. spend
The Canalside Bar & Terrace
12:00 – 23:30
from £10000–£14000 min. spend
Full Venue Hire
9:00 – 0:00
from £35000 min. spend
Sunday
9:00 – 23:00
from £2000–£20000 min. spend
First Floor Dining Room
18:00 – 23:00
from £9000 min. spend
Canalside Bar Area
12:00 – 16:00
from £2000 min. spend
The Canalside Bar & Terrace
12:00 – 22:00
from £10000–£11000 min. spend
Full Venue Hire
9:00 – 22:00
from £20000 min. spend
Pricing updated by venue 2 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 700
standing
Up to 190
seats
In-house catering
British
cuisine
Alcohol provided
BYO alcohol
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Parking available
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events

About The Lighterman

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

The Lighterman is a modern British gastropub housed in a minimalist, glass-fronted building that frames canal-side views.

Venue highlights: Floor-to-ceiling windows and a canal-side terrace bring natural light and waterside views into private hires across the restaurant. An open kitchen delivers contemporary British dishes and the catering can accommodate halal, extensive vegan and gluten-free requirements. A full bar and lift access support both seated meals and standing receptions.

Best for: Private dinners and celebratory meals, drinks receptions and networking events, and terrace gatherings in warmer weather.

Location: Granary Square, King's Cross. The square sits beside Regent's Canal and Coal Drops Yard, providing a concentrated cluster of bars and restaurants for afters and easy options for post-event dining.

What guests say: The upstairs dining area provides strong river and Coal Drops Yard views. Attentive, responsive service suits group bookings and the food receives repeated praise for the Sunday roast and desserts.

Usually booked for
Conference

Typically for 45-60 guests and costs about £3,000.

"Great venue, very central and close to station. Great breakfast."

- Grace F. Oct 2026

FAQ

Yes. A bespoke welcome cocktail or drinks on arrival can be arranged and tailored to preferences.

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 3 months from the original date, at no cost.

At The Lighterman, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available
  • Bringing your own alcohol is allowed

The Lighterman does not offer parking facilities.

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

  • First Floor Dining Room hosting 12 guests: £601.73
  • Canalside Bar Area hosting 20 guests: £586.55

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

The Lighterman is located at 3 Granary Square, in King's Cross, London. The nearest metro station is King's Cross St. Pancras Station.

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