An outdoor courtyard decorated with lit Christmas trees, wreaths, and arched walkways at 8½ London.
A banqueting hall with round tables set with china and gold chairs, high wood-paneled walls, and large murals at 8½ London.
A vaulted dining room with long banquet tables, candles, and exposed stone arches at 8½ London.
An event venue with wood-paneled walls, a grand chandelier, central round table and mezzanine at 8½ London.

8½ London

Historic Building

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 4 months ago
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Great Hall at 8½ London
Great Hall
Hall
·
Private space
180 seats
200 standing
The venue’s main event space and one of the most distinctive rooms in the building. It dates back to around 1670 and still features original architectural details, along with large murals by Sir Frank Brangwyn. The space is flexible and can be set up in a few different ways depending on the event. It can host around 200 guests for standing recepti...
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 4 months ago
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The Vaults at 8½ London
The Vaults
Banqueting Hall
·
Private space
86 seats
120 standing
The Vaults at 8½ London are located on the lower ground floor beneath the main building. The space has its own entrance from College Street, which makes it easy for guests to arrive directly without going through the main venue. It’s an atmospheric room that works well for a range of events. The Vaults can host up to 120 guests standing, around 86...
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 4 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 4 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 4 months ago
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Dowgate at 8½ London
Dowgate
Dining Room
·
Private space
35 seats
60 standing
The Dowgate Dining Room is an intimate and versatile space ideal for private dining, meetings, and smaller celebrations, with its own dedicated kitchen and integrated suite of facilities. It accommodates around 18 seated for a central table or up to 35 in theatre style, and can host receptions for up to 30 guests (or 60 when combined with the adjoi...
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 4 months ago
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Court Room at 8½ London
Court Room
Event Space
·
Private space
50 seats
70 standing
The room opens directly onto the roof terrace. Suitable for meetings, private dinners, and receptions. The Court Room can host up to 50 guests seated or 70 standing. Built-in audio-visual facilities available.
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
Storage space
Play your own music
from £5500 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 4 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 4 months ago
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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 4 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

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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