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The Astronomer

Pub

#38 of 4327 Event Space venues in London
#17 of 843 Corporate Event venues in East London
  9 reviews  – 
125-129 Middlesex Street, London, E1 7JF –
Liverpool Street Station (0.2 mi)
From £100
min. spend
Up to 50
seats
Up to 70
standing
Venue offers catering
British
cuisine
Parking not available
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Spaces for hire at The Astronomer

The Rocket Room at The Astronomer
The Rocket Room
Function Room
·
Private space
50 seats
70 standing
With its own bar and the option to host live music or DJ entertainment, The Rocket Room is a superb space, ideal for birthdays, business meetings, corporate events and Christmas parties. Accommodating up to 60 guests seated or 70 standing, you can enjoy a sit-down meal, drinks and dancing or even a business meeting here - just give us a call today...
Alcohol licence until 23:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £500 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 3 weeks ago
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Bar: The Lunar Lounge at The Astronomer
Bar: The Lunar Lounge
Bar
·
Semi-private area
30 seats
70 standing
A semi-private setup in the main bar with flexible booking options. The area holds up to 50 guests, used for larger celebrations.
Alcohol licence until 23:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music
from £100 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 3 weeks ago
Enquire now
Bar: Cosmic Corner at The Astronomer
Bar: Cosmic Corner
Bar
·
Semi-private area
14 seats
25 standing
Enjoy a lively yet semi-exclusive experience in our main bar with flexible booking options. A space for groups of 20-25, perfect for intimate gatherings.
Alcohol licence until 23:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music
from £100 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 3 weeks ago
Enquire now

Reviews and ratings

5.0
2 new reviews from verified users within the last 6 months
5 recent guests 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
Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
MT
Miriam T.
Verified review
30th Birthday Party · 40 guests · July 2026
The food was excellent and the service first class.
Nothing
5.0
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Stephanie
Verified review
Birthday Party · 60 guests · February 2026
Everything, great venue, great service, great food.
Nil
5.0
RK
Rachel K.
Verified review
Pub · 30 guests · November 2025
Fantastic private hire venue. Very classy and beautiful decor. The room was beautifully set out on our arrival with welcome drinks and our own private bar. The communications between us an the events manager Alvaro were excellent and he understood our requirements exactly and assisted with everything leading up to the event. We had a fabulous time and would thoroughly recommend this for your private functions. The catering was spot on and everything was perfect. Thank you to the Astronomer Team.
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5.0
HO
Hannah O.
Verified review
Corporate Event · 50 guests · September 2025
Fantastic staff who were really attentive and helpful. The space is well lit and the food was great, bar service was fast and easy to access. Great location, perfect for an intimate event.
Not a criticism, but a note for anyone thinking of booking that I would consider 70 as really the absolute maximum capacity when you have food/drink as well.
5.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
11:00 – 23:00
from £100–£500 min. spend
The Rocket Room
12:00 – 17:00
from £500 min. spend
Bar: Cosmic Corner
11:00 – 23:00
from £100 min. spend
Bar: The Lunar Lounge
11:00 – 23:00
from £100 min. spend
Tuesday
11:00 – 23:00
from £100–£1300 min. spend
The Rocket Room
12:00 – 23:00
from £500–£1300 min. spend
Bar: Cosmic Corner
11:00 – 23:00
from £100 min. spend
Bar: The Lunar Lounge
11:00 – 23:00
from £100 min. spend
Wednesday
11:00 – 23:00
from £100–£1700 min. spend
The Rocket Room
12:00 – 23:00
from £500–£1700 min. spend
Bar: Cosmic Corner
11:00 – 23:00
from £100 min. spend
Bar: The Lunar Lounge
11:00 – 23:00
from £100 min. spend
Thursday
11:00 – 23:00
from £100–£2600 min. spend
The Rocket Room
12:00 – 23:00
from £500–£2600 min. spend
Bar: Cosmic Corner
11:00 – 23:00
from £100 min. spend
Bar: The Lunar Lounge
11:00 – 23:00
from £100 min. spend
Friday
11:00 – 23:00
from £100–£1900 min. spend
The Rocket Room
12:00 – 23:00
from £500–£1900 min. spend
Bar: Cosmic Corner
11:00 – 23:00
from £100 min. spend
Bar: The Lunar Lounge
11:00 – 23:00
from £100 min. spend
Saturday
11:00 – 23:00
from £100–£1300 min. spend
The Rocket Room
12:00 – 23:00
from £1300 min. spend
Bar: Cosmic Corner
11:00 – 23:00
from £100 min. spend
Bar: The Lunar Lounge
11:00 – 23:00
from £100 min. spend
Sunday
11:00 – 18:00
from £100–£1000 min. spend
The Rocket Room
12:00 – 17:00
from £1000 min. spend
Bar: Cosmic Corner
11:00 – 18:00
from £100 min. spend
Bar: The Lunar Lounge
11:00 – 18:00
from £100 min. spend
Pricing updated by venue 3 weeks 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 70
standing
Up to 50
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 Astronomer

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

Located in one of London’s most vibrant areas and drawing style inspiration from the night sky, The Astronomer is one pub that never lacks for atmosphere.

Formerly The Shooting Star, The Astronomer - taking it's name from The Astral House - never lacks atmosphere. Discover fresh, hand-crafted pies, well-kept cask ales, craft beers and cocktails in this stellar spot near Shoreditch.

FAQ

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

  • Miriam T. rated it 5/5 stars
    'The food was excellent and the service first class.'
  • Stephanie rated it 5/5 stars
    'Everything, great venue, great service, great food.'

Yes, the venue can put you in touch with DJs and live music options.

Yes, the venue has a built-in audio system, a high-definition TV, speaker and microphone available.

No, the space would be completely yours.

At The Astronomer, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available

The Astronomer does not offer parking facilities.

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

  • The Rocket Room hosting 30 guests: £268.96

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

The Astronomer is located at 125-129 Middlesex Street, in Spitalfields, London. The nearest metro station is Liverpool Street Station.

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