Dining

Events

Weddings

What are the room hire fees and minimum spend requirements for private dining rooms on level 38?

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).

What are the pricing and capacity options for exclusive hire of levels 39 and 40?

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.

What are the setup times and access arrangements for events?

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.

What is the service charge policy and payment structure?

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.

What are the catering minimums and menu pricing?

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.

What AV equipment is included and what are the costs for additional requirements?

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.

What are the late license options and extension costs?

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.

What is the dry hire option and what does it include?

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.

How does the booking process work and what information is required?

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).

What room configurations are available for different group sizes?

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.