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The Fable

Restaurant

#53 of 3934 Corporate Party venues in London
#1 of 109 Drinks Reception venues in Holborn
  30 reviews  – 
52 Holborn Viaduct, London, EC1A 2FD –
Farringdon Station (0.2 mi)
From £1000
min. spend
Up to 300
seats
Up to 900
standing
Venue offers catering
British
cuisine
Parking not available
Manager's avatar
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Your Personal Event Manager from Drake & Morgan Ltd
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Excellent communication - 4.8/5
212 verified clients rated their communication with the venue manager as 4.8. They appreciated the manager's professionalism and quick response times.
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Spaces for hire at The Fable

Top Floor at The Fable

Top Floor
Event Space
·
Semi-private area
120 seats
300 standing
Top Floor is a semi-private Event Space in The Fable, a top-level room defined by a flexible mix of high and low seating that supports both mingling and seated dining. Design: The room has pale timber floors, neutral walls and woven pendant lighting that provides even overhead illumination. The plan is open and uncluttered, with understated fixtur...
Alcohol licence until 1:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £5000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 5 months ago
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Mezzanine Floor at The Fable

Mezzanine Floor
Event Space
·
Private space
80 seats
120 standing
This space is to host an array of events, including standing drink receptions & networking events, sit-down lunches, or dinners of up to 80 guests. The Mezzanine Floor comes with a bar and floor-to-ceiling windows that fill it with natural light. The interior is bright, colorful and modern.
Alcohol licence until 1:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £4000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 5 months ago
Enquire now
Whole venue at The Fable

Whole venue
Restaurant
·
Whole venue
300 seats
900 standing
The Fable is a restaurant characterised by vivid fairy‑tale décor that gives the interiors a theatrical, storybook character. Design: The interior centres on a long marble‑topped bar, timber flooring and rows of pendant lamps that provide even, low‑glare lighting. The back wall uses mirrored shelving and wine displays to reflect light and add visu...
Alcohol licence until 1:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £10000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 5 months ago
Enquire now
Ground Floor at The Fable

Ground Floor
Event Space
·
Shared space
220 seats
300 standing
The Ground Floor is an Event Space in The Fable centred on floor-to-ceiling picture windows that flood the open-plan dining area with daylight. Design: The space pairs exposed industrial ceilings and visible services with warm reclaimed-wood flooring, metal decorative screens and curated plant displays for an informal, contemporary look. Features...
Alcohol licence until 1:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £7200 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 5 months ago
Enquire now
Mixology area at The Fable

Mixology area
Event Space
·
Semi-private area
40 seats
40 standing
Why not to hire our Mixology area with the capacity of up to 40 people nd have a great hen party there? Master a mean martini or conquer a classic cosmo with the guidance of our master mixologist – then taste what you have created! Enjoy a selection of nibbles & sharing boards laden with fresh, seasonal British ingredients.
Alcohol licence until 1:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £1000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 5 months ago
Enquire now

Event offers

Christmas Party Offers

Festive Bowls Package – Mezzanine Floor – Mezzanine Floor

£67.95 total

• Pre-order festive bowl food for standing events
• Each bowl serves 10 guests
SAVOURY BOWLS
1. Roast turkey & all the trimmings
See full offer

Reviews and ratings

4.8
1 new review from verified user within the last 6 months
8 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
4.8
Catering
4.3
Communication
5.0

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.

ER
Ellie R.
Verified review
Christmas Party · 160 guests · December 2025 · Ground Floor

Our company Christmas lunch at The Fable went amazingly, many thanks to Charlotte and the team for facilitating us! All the prep and preorder admin was handled well and Charlotte and Ivo we're very helpful with my many questions! On the day the Christmas décor and vibe in the space were great, and the food really impressed too. The bar staff and food servers were efficient and handled our very large group well.

5.0
YC
Yasmin C.
Verified review
Party · 35 guests · October 2026 · Ground Floor

Diane who was helping us, was so lovely and made sure that the event ran smoothly and all the guests had a great time. She was the best! The catering was delicious as well.

5.0
EC
Eva C.
Verified review
Drinks Reception · 70 guests · July 2025 · Ground Floor

Booking process was so easy. On the day everything was taken care of, service was impeccable. No complaints here!

Everything was perfect and exceeded my expectations.

5.0
SL
Sydney L.
Verified review
Restaurant · 20 guests · June 2025 · Mixology area

Amazing private mezzanine area, great and prompt communication with the team, perfect for work events as they have a screen, microphones etc.

No waiter service (ie get your own drinks which was difficult with the long table) and some difficulty to understand what plate was what

4.7

Prices and opening hours

Monday
7:00 – 0:00
from £1000–£10000 min. spend
Top Floor
7:00 – 0:00
from £5000 min. spend
Mezzanine Floor
7:00 – 23:00
from £4000 min. spend
Ground Floor
7:00 – 23:00
from £7200 min. spend
Mixology area
7:00 – 0:00
from £1000 min. spend
Whole venue
7:00 – 23:00
from £10000 min. spend
Tuesday
7:00 – 0:00
from £1000–£10000 min. spend
Top Floor
7:00 – 0:00
from £5000 min. spend
Mezzanine Floor
7:00 – 23:00
from £4000 min. spend
Ground Floor
7:00 – 23:00
from £7200 min. spend
Mixology area
7:00 – 0:00
from £1000 min. spend
Whole venue
7:00 – 23:00
from £10000 min. spend
Wednesday
7:00 – 0:00
from £1000–£10000 min. spend
Top Floor
7:00 – 0:00
from £5000 min. spend
Mezzanine Floor
7:00 – 23:00
from £4000 min. spend
Ground Floor
7:00 – 23:00
from £7200 min. spend
Mixology area
7:00 – 0:00
from £1000 min. spend
Whole venue
7:00 – 23:00
from £10000 min. spend
Thursday
7:00 – 1:00
from £1000–£12000 min. spend
Top Floor
7:00 – 23:00
from £6500 min. spend
Mezzanine Floor
7:00 – 23:00
from £4000 min. spend
Ground Floor
7:00 – 23:00
from £12000 min. spend
Mixology area
7:00 – 1:00
from £1000 min. spend
Whole venue
7:00 – 23:00
from £10000 min. spend
Friday
7:00 – 1:00
from £1000–£20000 min. spend
Top Floor
7:00 – 23:00
from £6500 min. spend
Mezzanine Floor
11:00 – 23:00
from £12000 min. spend
Ground Floor
7:00 – 23:00
from £12000 min. spend
Mixology area
7:00 – 1:00
from £1000 min. spend
Whole venue
7:00 – 23:00
from £20000 min. spend
Saturday
11:00 – 1:00
from £1000–£12000 min. spend
Top Floor
11:00 – 23:00
from £8000 min. spend
Mezzanine Floor
11:00 – 23:00
from £12000 min. spend
Ground Floor
11:00 – 23:00
from £9600 min. spend
Mixology area
11:00 – 1:00
from £1000 min. spend
Whole venue
11:00 – 23:00
from £12000 min. spend
Sunday
11:00 – 18:00
from £1000–£12000 min. spend
Top Floor
11:00 – 18:00
from £8000 min. spend
Mezzanine Floor
11:00 – 18:00
from £4800 min. spend
Ground Floor
11:00 – 18:00
from £7200 min. spend
Mixology area
11:00 – 18:00
from £1000 min. spend
Whole venue
11:00 – 18:00
from £12000 min. spend
Pricing updated by venue 5 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 900
standing
Up to 300
seats
In-house catering
British
cuisine
External catering allowed
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: Parking available
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About The Fable

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

Once upon a time in a land far, far away The Fable was created for the Drake & Morgan collection. Inspired by the fantasy world of fairy tales, the fabulous fables of Aesop & influences from around the globe, it is a bar & restaurant out of the ordinary, where every detail tells a story. A veritable jewel box brimming with unexpected surprises, The Fable offers seasonal food & sensational cocktails alongside bespoke events, fascinating masterclasses & unique customised experiences.

From a writing desk complete with vintage typewriter to the wine shop & florist, ‘Bottles & Blooms’ & the library lined with leather bound story books sourced from vintage markets across the country, expect to be entranced & enthralled.

Open from 7am, The Fable is the perfect choice for early morning meetings, weekend brunches, leisurely lunches, afternoon tea, post-work cocktails, late-night suppers, corporate events & private parties.

Usually booked for
Drinks Reception

Typically for 50-85 guests and costs about £3,700.

"Booking process was so easy. On the day everything was taken care of, service was impeccable."

- Eva C. Jul 2025

Usually booked for
Christmas Party

Typically for 100-150 guests and costs about £4,000.

"On the day the Christmas décor and vibe in the space were great, and the food really impressed too."

- Ellie R. Dec 2025

Usually booked for
Party

Typically for 110-300 guests and costs about £2,000.

"She was the best! The catering was delicious as well."

- Yasmin C. Oct 2026

FAQ

No, the bathrooms are shared on the middle floor.

No, the venue uses its evening playlist on the mezzanine rather than guests providing their own music, but guests can control the speaker volume.

At The Fable, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available
  • The venue works with an approved list of external caterers

The Fable does not offer parking facilities.

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

  • Mezzanine Floor hosting 120 guests: £4050.08
  • Mixology area hosting 20 guests: £1125.04
  • Top Floor hosting 100 guests: £5401.04
  • Ground Floor hosting 35 guests: £1551.76
  • Whole venue hosting 300 guests: £30059.60

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

The Fable is located at 52 Holborn Viaduct, in Farringdon, London. The nearest metro station is Farringdon Station.

It is! Here's what guests who have hosted holiday celebrations there are saying:

  • Ellie R. rated it 5/5 stars
    'Our company Christmas lunch at The Fable went amazingly, many thanks to Charlotte and the team for facilitating us! All the prep and preorder admin was handled well and Charlotte and Ivo we're very helpful with my many questions! On the day the Christmas décor and vibe in the space were great, and the food really impressed too. The bar staff and food servers were efficient and handled our very large group well.'

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