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8½ London

Historic Building

#37 of 230 Wedding Reception venues in City of London
8½ Dowgate Hill, London, EC4R 2SP –
Cannon Street Station (0.1 mi)
From £3000
hire fee
Up to 180
seats
Up to 250
standing
Venue offers catering
British
cuisine
Parking not available
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Spaces for hire at 8½ London

Inner Courtyard at 8½ London

Inner Courtyard
Outdoor Space
·
Semi-private area
180 seats
150 standing
Often described as a “surprising oasis,” the courtyard is a space away from the usual city noise. The courtyard can host 150 guests for standing events and is fully accessible.
Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
from £3500 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 7 months ago
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Great Hall at 8½ London

Great Hall
Hall
·
Private space
180 seats
200 standing
Great Hall, a Hall in 8½ London, is a double-height formal dining chamber defined by its imposing scale and proportions. Design: The room features carved dark wood panelling, tall arched windows and a high ceiling. The floor is covered in patterned red carpeting and the proportions suit a formal table layout. Features: A built-in PA system and sp...
Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Storage space
Play your own music
from £11500 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 7 months ago
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Outer Hall at 8½ London

Outer Hall
Hall
·
Private space
90 seats
90 standing
The Outer Hall at 8½ London is a flexible ground-floor space that connects directly to the Great Hall. It works well as a standalone room or as an extension of the main hall, depending on how you want to set up your event. The space can host up to 90 guests for standing receptions. It’s equipped with sound, microphones, and presentation screens, a...
Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Storage space
Play your own music
from £3000 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 7 months ago
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The Vaults at 8½ London

The Vaults
Banqueting Hall
·
Private space
86 seats
120 standing
The Vaults is a Banqueting Hall in 8½ London, a stone-lined underground dining room whose character comes from its cellar setting. Design: The interior pairs simple timber tables and chairs with restrained table settings to keep sightlines along the room clear. The lighting uses linear fixtures that cast warm, even illumination down the room's len...
Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Storage space
Play your own music
from £5000 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 7 months ago
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Dowgate at 8½ London

Dowgate
Dining Room
·
Private space
35 seats
60 standing
Dowgate is a Dining Room in 8½ London with a library-like interior centred on a fireplace and classical portraiture. Design: The interior has high ceilings and tall sash windows that allow daylight to reach deep into the room. The decoration pairs muted green painted panelling with wide-plank wooden floors and a mix of dining and lounge furniture....
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Conference call facilities
Storage space
Play your own music
from £3500 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 7 months ago
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Roof Terrace and Pavilion at 8½ London

Roof Terrace and Pavilion
Terrace
·
Private space
156 seats
250 standing
The Roof Terrace and Pavilion at 8½ London is a rare open-air event space in the heart of the City, offering a stylish rooftop setting for receptions, networking events, and celebrations. The terrace provides a spacious outdoor environment complemented by the covered pavilion, allowing events to continue comfortably regardless of the weather. With ...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £7500 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 7 months ago
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Court Room at 8½ London

Court Room
Event Space
·
Private space
50 seats
70 standing
The Court Room is a private event space at 8½ London that presents as a formal, wood‑panelled boardroom with a classic clubroom character. Design: The room pairs dark, polished wood panelling and a long varnished table with tall sash windows that admit natural light and a patterned carpet underfoot. Features: The room provides Wi‑Fi and air condi...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
Storage space
Play your own music
from £5500 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 7 months ago
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Old Court Room at 8½ London

Old Court Room
Function Room
·
Private space
80 seats
120 standing
The Old Court Room at 8½ London is a characterful event space with a bit of history behind it. It sits on the site of Dick Whittington’s former college and features classic wall panelling along with a long table that was once used for board meetings by the East India Company. The room works well for both seated gatherings and standing receptions. ...
Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Storage space
Play your own music
from £4000 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 7 months ago
Enquire now

Prices and opening hours

Monday
8:00 – 23:00
from £3000–£11500 hire fee per day
Great Hall
8:00 – 23:00
from £11500 hire fee per day
Outer Hall
8:00 – 23:00
from £3000 hire fee per day
Inner Courtyard
8:00 – 23:00
from £3500 hire fee per day
Old Court Room
8:00 – 23:00
from £4000 hire fee per day
The Vaults
8:00 – 23:00
from £5000 hire fee per day
Court Room
8:00 – 23:00
from £5500 hire fee per day
Roof Terrace and Pavilion
8:00 – 23:00
from £7500 hire fee per day
Dowgate
8:00 – 23:00
from £3500 hire fee per day
Tuesday
8:00 – 23:00
from £3000–£11500 hire fee per day
Great Hall
8:00 – 23:00
from £11500 hire fee per day
Outer Hall
8:00 – 23:00
from £3000 hire fee per day
Inner Courtyard
8:00 – 23:00
from £3500 hire fee per day
Old Court Room
8:00 – 23:00
from £4000 hire fee per day
The Vaults
8:00 – 23:00
from £5000 hire fee per day
Court Room
8:00 – 23:00
from £5500 hire fee per day
Roof Terrace and Pavilion
8:00 – 23:00
from £7500 hire fee per day
Dowgate
8:00 – 23:00
from £3500 hire fee per day
Wednesday
8:00 – 23:00
from £3000–£11500 hire fee per day
Great Hall
8:00 – 23:00
from £11500 hire fee per day
Outer Hall
8:00 – 23:00
from £3000 hire fee per day
Inner Courtyard
8:00 – 23:00
from £3500 hire fee per day
Old Court Room
8:00 – 23:00
from £4000 hire fee per day
The Vaults
8:00 – 23:00
from £5000 hire fee per day
Court Room
8:00 – 23:00
from £5500 hire fee per day
Roof Terrace and Pavilion
8:00 – 23:00
from £7500 hire fee per day
Dowgate
8:00 – 23:00
from £3500 hire fee per day
Thursday
8:00 – 23:00
from £3000–£11500 hire fee per day
Great Hall
8:00 – 23:00
from £11500 hire fee per day
Outer Hall
8:00 – 23:00
from £3000 hire fee per day
Inner Courtyard
8:00 – 23:00
from £3500 hire fee per day
Old Court Room
8:00 – 23:00
from £4000 hire fee per day
The Vaults
8:00 – 23:00
from £5000 hire fee per day
Court Room
8:00 – 23:00
from £5500 hire fee per day
Roof Terrace and Pavilion
8:00 – 23:00
from £7500 hire fee per day
Dowgate
8:00 – 23:00
from £3500 hire fee per day
Friday
8:00 – 23:00
from £3000–£11500 hire fee per day
Great Hall
8:00 – 23:00
from £11500 hire fee per day
Outer Hall
8:00 – 23:00
from £3000 hire fee per day
Inner Courtyard
8:00 – 23:00
from £3500 hire fee per day
Old Court Room
8:00 – 23:00
from £4000 hire fee per day
The Vaults
8:00 – 23:00
from £5000 hire fee per day
Court Room
8:00 – 23:00
from £5500 hire fee per day
Roof Terrace and Pavilion
8:00 – 23:00
from £7500 hire fee per day
Dowgate
8:00 – 23:00
from £3500 hire fee per day
Saturday
8:00 – 23:00
from £3000–£11500 hire fee per day
Great Hall
8:00 – 23:00
from £11500 hire fee per day
Outer Hall
8:00 – 23:00
from £3000 hire fee per day
Inner Courtyard
8:00 – 23:00
from £3500 hire fee per day
Old Court Room
8:00 – 23:00
from £4000 hire fee per day
The Vaults
8:00 – 23:00
from £5000 hire fee per day
Court Room
8:00 – 23:00
from £5500 hire fee per day
Roof Terrace and Pavilion
8:00 – 23:00
from £7500 hire fee per day
Dowgate
8:00 – 23:00
from £3500 hire fee per day
Sunday
8:00 – 23:00
from £3000–£11500 hire fee per day
Great Hall
8:00 – 23:00
from £11500 hire fee per day
Outer Hall
8:00 – 23:00
from £3000 hire fee per day
Inner Courtyard
8:00 – 23:00
from £3500 hire fee per day
Old Court Room
8:00 – 23:00
from £4000 hire fee per day
The Vaults
8:00 – 23:00
from £5000 hire fee per day
Court Room
8:00 – 23:00
from £5500 hire fee per day
Roof Terrace and Pavilion
8:00 – 23:00
from £7500 hire fee per day
Dowgate
8:00 – 23:00
from £3500 hire fee per day
Pricing updated by venue 7 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 250
standing
Up to 180
seats
In-house catering
British
cuisine
External catering allowed
Alcohol provided
BYO alcohol
Unavailable: Parking available
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events

About 8½ London

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

8½ London is a historic Grade I listed venue in the City of London. The building was originally known as Copped Hall and was rebuilt after the Great Fire of London. Today it keeps a lot of that historic character, but the spaces have been updated through a recent renovation so they work well for modern events.

Inside, there are several halls and meeting rooms that can be used in different ways. In total the venue can accommodate up to around 500 guests across the various spaces.

FAQ

Yes, the caterer can accommodate all dietary requirements.

Yes, the venue has plenty of indoor space, including the Vaults, Great Hall, Outer Hall and Old Court Room as wet-weather options.

At 8½ London, the following catering options are available:

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

8½ London does not offer parking facilities.

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at 8½ London:

  • Great Hall hosting 100 guests: £24943.60

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

8½ London is located at 8½ Dowgate Hill, in Bank, London. The nearest metro station is Cannon Street Station.

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