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The Astronomer

Pub

#7 of 635 Pub venues in East London
#23 of 888 Corporate Event venues in East London
  12 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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Excellent communication - 4.8/5
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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 months ago
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Bar: The Lunar Lounge at The Astronomer

Bar: The Lunar Lounge
Bar
·
Semi-private area
30 seats
70 standing
The Lunar Lounge is a semi-private lounge in The Astronomer bar characterised by curated astronomy-themed décor and a street-facing bay window that brings natural light into an enclosed seating area. Design: Dark timber panelling and leather-upholstered booth seating create a compact, intimate layout while low brass pendant lights and striped wall...
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 months ago
Enquire now
Bar: Cosmic Corner at The Astronomer

Bar: Cosmic Corner
Bar
·
Semi-private area
14 seats
25 standing
Bar: Cosmic Corner is a semi-private area in a Bar at The Astronomer, centred on an intimate fixed banquette corner that provides a tucked-away spot inside the pub. Design: The corner pairs dark wood panelling and vertical ribbed wall detailing with solid wood tables and dark trim. The space is compact and vertically proportioned, lit by a woven p...
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 months ago
Enquire now

Event offers

Christmas Party Offers

Christmas Buffet Package – Bar: The Lunar Lounge – Bar: Cosmic Corner

£32 per person

• Buffet menu selection; choose six items
FISH
1. Battered fish goujons
2. Prawn cups
3. Tempura prawns
4. Smoked salmon & dill parcel
MEAT
1. Pigs in blanket sausage roll
2. Honey & mustard pork sausages
3. Mini beef, mushroom & London Pride pie
4. Turkey tenders
5. Beef burger slider
6. Duck bon bons
VEG & PLANT-BASED
1. Mini spiced vegetable curry pie
2. Crispy brie bites
3. Grilled flatbreads, houmous & harissa
4. Grilled halloumi
5. Mac & cheese bites
6. Wild mushroom, black garlic & orzo arancini
7. Butternut squash & sage arancini
8. Spicy edamame beans
9. Tofu & mushroom skewers
SWEET
1. Chocolate yule log
2. Mince pie crumble tart
3. Apple & cinnamon parcel
4. Warm chocolate brownie
See full offer

Reviews and ratings

4.9
3 new reviews from verified users within the last 6 months
7 recent guests highly rated amenities, cleanliness, location and service quality
Amenities
5.0
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
5.0
Service quality
4.9
Value for money
4.9
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.

LA
Lucía A.
Verified review
Pub · 30 guests · October 2026 · Bar: The Lunar Lounge

Great experience - very smooth communication throughout, clear explanation of conditions and facilities. Guests were very pleased with the venue, exceeded expectations!

N/A

5.0
RM
Rachel M.
Verified review
Event Space · 50 guests · October 2026 · The Rocket Room

The venue was very well located and the team were welcoming when we arrived. The food was plentiful, and the drinks we pre ordered were ready for the guests upon arrival

I would have liked more variety in the food selection. We opted for the chefs selection, and half of the table was taken up with 2 varieties of burgers. The options for guests with dietary requirements was very limited as a result. It also lead to a lot of wastage, as me variety would have encouraged people to consume more of the available options

4.4
MT
Miriam T.
Verified review
30th Birthday Party · 40 guests · July 2026 · The Rocket Room

The food was excellent and the service first class.

Nothing

5.0
S
Stephanie
Verified review
Birthday Party · 60 guests · February 2026 · The Rocket Room

Everything, great venue, great service, great food.

Nil

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 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 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.

Usually booked for
30th Birthday Party

Typically for 30-40 guests and costs about £3,600.

"The food was excellent and the service first class."

- Miriam T. Jul 2026

FAQ

No, the space would be completely yours.

Coeliac guests can be fully catered for, and a range of vegetarian dishes is available. Halal options can be provided, although suppliers are not currently halal-certified; this is something the venue is actively working on.

Yes, the Astronomer would be delighted to host parties here.

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.

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.'

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