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Exclusive hire of Level 38

Searcys at the Gherkin

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Sophisticated event space at Searcys, Gherkin with city views for corporate dinners.
  • From £90 per person
  • 130 Standing
  • Liverpool Street
  • From £90 per person
  • 130 Standing
  • Liverpool Street
Located at the top of London's iconic Gherkin with exclusive 360-degree panoramic city views from levels 38-40.
Sam Cotton
Sam Cotton

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Natural daylight
  • Flexible room configurations
  • Professional catering team
  • Late licence until 03:00
  • 3D virtual tour available
  • 360-degree panoramic London views
  • Iconic Gherkin landmark location
  • Private dining rooms on level 38
  • Exclusive hire of Helix and Iris floors
  • Built-in speakers for background music

The private dining rooms situated on level 38 of the iconic Gherkin building offer unforgettable views of the London skyline. Designed with flexibility in mind, whole floor bookings are ideal for networking and celebratory events for up to 130 guests.

Events at The Gherkin are lavishly catered for with bespoke breakfast, lunch and dinner menus that bring to life Searcys' passion for British produce and seasonality.

Frequently asked questions

Single private dining rooms on level 38 have a room hire fee of £500 + VAT with minimum spends of £2,000 + VAT for afternoon packages (12:00-16:00) and £2,500 + VAT for evening packages (18:30-23:00). Double private dining rooms cost £2,500 + VAT room hire with a £4,500 + VAT minimum spend for evening events (18:30-23:00).

Exclusive hire of Helix & Iris (levels 39 and 40) costs £11,000 + VAT room hire for evening packages (18:30-23:00) with a £12,000 + VAT minimum spend on food and beverage. The space accommodates up to 300 guests for standing receptions across both floors, with capacity for 150 guests for brand launches or conferences.

Organisers and vendors can access venues 30-60 minutes before guest arrival times. For afternoon events (12:00-16:00), access is from 11:30. For evening events (18:30-23:00), access is from 17:30-18:00. Day conferences (08:30-16:30) allow access from 07:30.

A discretionary 12.5% service charge applies to food and beverage items and is included in contracts by default, though clients can request it be presented at the end of the function instead. A 100% deposit is required to confirm bookings, with the remaining balance due 3 months prior to the event.

Three-course lunch menus start from £90 + VAT per person, while working lunches are £40 + VAT per person. Continental breakfast with baps costs £81.75 + VAT per person. All catering orders including special dietary requirements must be pre-ordered 10 working days prior, with final numbers required 5 working days before the event.

Built-in speakers for background music are included in all rooms. Additional AV requirements are provided by preferred supplier Prelude Entertainment, or clients can bring their own AV for a supplement of £350 + VAT. Full AV setups for presentations and conferences are available through the preferred supplier.

Events can be extended until 03:00 with the venue's late license. Extensions between 23:00 and 03:00 cost an additional £1,500 + VAT per hour. Standard evening events run until 23:00, with most packages ending at this time unless extended.

Dry hire is available for £18,000 + VAT with 4 hours of kitchen access. Venue hire runs from 2pm until 10pm, and external caterers must be approved in advance. Guest entry is pre-booked only and ID is required upon arrival.

Bookings operate on a first-come, first-served basis. To proceed, clients must provide: name and contact details of contract signatory, event name and date, billing address including company name, and preferred payment method (bank transfer or credit card, with AMEX surcharges applying).

Single private dining rooms accommodate up to 18 people with oval table setups or maximum 2 round tables of 10 each. Double private dining rooms suit 60 guests standing. Levels 39 and 40 can be configured with poseur tables for arrivals, theatre-style seating for up to 60, or cabaret-style setups for conferences.

More about Searcys at the Gherkin

There are few spots on the London landscape as striking as Searcys at The Gherkin. Pair high-end design with vintage cuvees and contemporary cooking all while enjoying panoramic views from the top of one of London's most iconic landmarks.

Exclusive hire of Helix and Bar at the top of The Gherkin provide a stunning backdrop for an unforgettable event. Offering 360-degree views across London, the space is suitable for up to 260 guests.

For more intimate business meetings and celebratory gatherings, the sky-high private dining rooms on level 38 are ideal events from 18 to 60 guests.