A restaurant dining room with rows of set wooden tables, woven chairs, planter beds and sheer curtains under warm ambient lighting at Ara.
A restaurant dining room with a long banquette, neatly set wooden tables, potted plants, sheer windows, and warm wall lighting at Ara.
A restaurant dining room with tables set with glassware and plates, red chairs, pendant lights, exposed beams, and potted greenery at Ara.
A restaurant dining room with round tables, red chairs, wood furnishings, pendant lights and tall sheer-draped windows at Ara.

Ara

Restaurant

1 New Drum Street, London, E1 7AY –
Aldgate East Station (0.1 mi)
From £49
per person
Up to 98
seats
Up to 150
standing
Venue offers catering
Mediterranean
cuisine
Parking available
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Spaces for hire at Ara

Exclusive Venue Hire at Ara
Exclusive Venue Hire
Restaurant
·
Whole venue
98 seats
150 standing
Our venue is available for full private hire, accommodating up to 98 guests seated, including 10 bar seats, or 150 guests standing, depending on the layout. Perfect for celebrations, corporate events, product launches, and team gatherings, the space combines flexibility with style, offering a welcoming yet elegant atmosphere. With bespoke layou...
Alcohol licence until 2:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £3375 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 2 days ago
Enquire now
The Banquette at Ara
The Banquette
Event Space
·
Semi-private area
24 seats
Located in the heart of the main dining room, The Banquette places you at the centre of the restaurant’s energy, with views across the bar and open kitchen. With direct access to the outside terrace, it is the perfect setting for celebrations, group dinners or lunches, and lively gatherings where you want to soak up the atmosphere.
Alcohol licence until 2:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music
from £49 per person
Pricing updated by venue 2 days ago
Enquire now
The Corner Room at Ara
The Corner Room
Event Space
·
Semi-private area
32 seats
42 standing
Private dining up to 32 seated & 42 standing. Tucked just off the main dining space and separated by elegant room dividers, The Corner Room offers privacy while remaining connected to the atmosphere of the restaurant. Ideal for meetings, celebrations and special gatherings, creating a setting that feels both intimate and lively.
Alcohol licence until 2:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music
from £1125 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 2 days ago
Enquire now

Prices and opening hours

Monday
9:00 – 2:00
from £49 per person
The Corner Room
12:00 – 22:00
from £49 per person
The Banquette
9:00 – 22:00
from £49 per person
Exclusive Venue Hire
9:00 – 2:00
from £3375 min. spend
Tuesday
9:00 – 2:00
from £49 per person
The Corner Room
12:00 – 22:00
from £49 per person
The Banquette
9:00 – 22:00
from £49 per person
Exclusive Venue Hire
9:00 – 2:00
from £3375 min. spend
Wednesday
9:00 – 2:00
from £49 per person
The Corner Room
12:00 – 22:00
from £49 per person
The Banquette
9:00 – 22:00
from £49 per person
Exclusive Venue Hire
9:00 – 2:00
from £3375 min. spend
Thursday
9:00 – 2:00
from £49 per person
The Corner Room
12:00 – 22:00
from £49 per person
The Banquette
9:00 – 22:00
from £49 per person
Exclusive Venue Hire
9:00 – 2:00
from £3375 min. spend
Friday
9:00 – 2:00
from £49 per person
The Corner Room
12:00 – 22:00
from £49 per person
The Banquette
9:00 – 22:00
from £49 per person
Exclusive Venue Hire
9:00 – 2:00
from £3375 min. spend
Saturday
9:00 – 2:00
from £49 per person
The Corner Room
9:00 – 22:00
from £49 per person
The Banquette
9:00 – 22:00
from £49 per person
Exclusive Venue Hire
9:00 – 2:00
from £3375 min. spend
Sunday
9:00 – 2:00
from £49 per person
The Corner Room
9:00 – 22:00
from £49 per person
The Banquette
9:00 – 22:00
from £49 per person
Exclusive Venue Hire
9:00 – 2:00
from £3375 min. spend
Pricing updated by venue 2 days 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 150
standing
Up to 98
seats
In-house catering
Mediterranean
cuisine
External catering allowed
Parking available
Alcohol provided
BYO alcohol
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events

About Ara

Ara is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

Ara is a chef-led restaurant and versatile event space in the heart of Aldgate, created by Chef Murat Kilic. With globally influenced cuisine, contemporary interiors and a warm, energetic atmosphere, Ara offers a distinctive setting for memorable events in the City.

Whether you're planning a corporate dinner, private celebration, networking event, drinks reception, product launch, birthday, Christmas party or exclusive venue hire, Ara can be adapted to suit your occasion.

Our spaces are designed to work across a range of event formats, from intimate dinners and relaxed gatherings to larger celebrations and full venue takeovers. We can accommodate seated dining, sharing-style experiences, standing receptions and bespoke event setups, with menus and drinks packages designed specifically for groups.

Our dedicated events team works with you from initial enquiry through to the day itself, helping with everything from menu planning and drinks packages to timings, entertainment, styling and event logistics.

Located moments from Aldgate, Liverpool Street and Fenchurch Street, Ara is an ideal choice for both corporate and social events - offering something more considered and characterful than a traditional City event space. Bring your people. We'll take care of the rest.

FAQ

At Ara, 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

  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Ara is located at 1 New Drum Street, in Tower Hill, London. The nearest metro station is Aldgate East Station.

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