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Ye Olde Watling

Pub

#41 of 369 Party venues in City of London
#62 of 320 30th Birthday Party venues in City of London
  3 reviews  – 
29 Watling Street, London, EC4M 9BR –
Mansion House Station (0.1 mi)
From £500
min. spend
Up to 45
seats
Up to 70
standing
Venue offers catering
British
cuisine
Parking not available
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Spaces for hire at Ye Olde Watling

Restaurant at Ye Olde Watling
Restaurant
Dining Room
·
Private space
45 seats
70 standing
Ye Olde Watling is located in a prime location just a short walk away from Cheapside, Mansion House, Cannon Street, and Bank. The dining room upstairs boasts natural light and overlooks the busy Watling Street below. Available for private hire including sit down dining, buffet, corporate events, private events and meetings.
Alcohol licence until 23:30
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £500 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 11 months ago
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Event offers

Christmas Party Offers

Gold Buffet – Restaurant (Min. 10 Guests) – Restaurant

£25 per person

• Gold Buffet menu (pre-order only; parties of 10+)
• Optional pre-order drinks packages available
GOLD BUFFET
1. Cheeseburger sliders
2. Smoked Scottish salmon & avocado
3. Salt & pepper chicken wings
4. Lightly dusted calamari
5. Chicken & chorizo skewers
6. Goat’s cheese & spinach croquettes (V)
7. Salmon & dill fish cakes
8. Sweet potato & apricot falafel (VE)
9. Spiced grain salad (VE)
10. Lamb & mint mini pies
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Reviews and ratings

4.4
1 recent guest highly rated location and service quality
Amenities
4.0
Cleanliness
4.0
Location
5.0
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Catering
2.0
Communication
5.0
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PW
Phil W.
Verified review
Christmas Dinner · 30 guests · December 2025 · Restaurant
Great space and great service.
4.3
A
Anonymous
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0
PW
Phil W.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
11:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Restaurant
11:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Tuesday
11:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Restaurant
11:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Wednesday
11:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Restaurant
11:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Thursday
11:00 – 23:00
from £750–£1000 min. spend
Restaurant
11:00 – 23:00
from £750–£1000 min. spend
Friday
11:00 – 23:00
from £750 min. spend
Restaurant
11:00 – 23:00
from £750 min. spend
Saturday
11:00 – 23:00
from £500–£1500 min. spend
Restaurant
11:00 – 23:00
from £500–£1500 min. spend
Sunday
11:00 – 23:00
from £500–£1500 min. spend
Restaurant
11:00 – 23:00
from £500–£1500 min. spend
Pricing updated by venue 11 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 45
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 Ye Olde Watling

Ye Olde Watling is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

Ye Olde Watling is a 17th-century public house that preserves traditional interiors and serves real ales alongside classic British dishes.

Venue highlights: A mix of bar and dining areas allows events to combine lively drinks and quieter seated meals. The venue provides in-house catering and a menu that includes extensive vegetarian and vegan options alongside a wide real-ale selection. The front-of-house team has experience handling busy service and supports private hires with organised on-site coordination.

Best for: After-work social gatherings, private seated dinners, and beer or real-ale tastings.

Location: The City of London places the pub on Watling Street, a Roman road whose historic setting adds interest for guests. The surrounding streets provide a dense cluster of bars and restaurants for guests to continue their evening.

What guests say: The service is attentive and organised for group dining. The kitchen produces reliable, traditional British dishes such as pies, steak-and-ale and sausage-and-mash.

FAQ

Yes, the private room offers a fully stocked private bar, with the option to run a bar tab or pay as you go for drinks.

Yes, a microphone is available in the function room.

Cancellations 30 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 30 days to 7 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 7 days are non-refundable.

At Ye Olde Watling, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available

Ye Olde Watling does not offer parking facilities.

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at Ye Olde Watling:

  • Restaurant hosting 50 guests: £1230.08

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

Ye Olde Watling is located at 29 Watling Street, in Bank, London. The nearest metro station is Mansion House Station.

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