Hire Space
The Long Room

The HAC (Honourable Artillery Company)

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Elegant banquet hall with red walls, ideal for corporate dinners and upscale events.
  • From £4050
  • 250 Reception
  • Old Street
  • From £4050
  • 250 Reception
  • Old Street
Georgian oak panelled Long Room offers exclusive evening hire in a historic 18th century mansion setting just minutes from central London transport links.
Benjamin Edmonds
Benjamin Edmonds

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Exclusive evening hire availability
  • Central London location minutes from tube
  • Historic 18th century setting
  • Georgian oak panelled walls
  • Natural daylight from first floor position
  • PA system with induction loop

The Long Room is frequently used by corporates and members of the HAC. Available for exclusive hires in the evening, The Long Room is ideal for banquets, private receptions, gala dinners and exclusive parties.

Frequently asked questions

The HAC requires a minimum of 80 guests for Christmas parties. Groups under 80 are not accommodated for Christmas events, as stated in their booking policy for the festive season.

The Long Room venue hire is £4,500 + VAT for evening events (18:00-00:00). There is also a minimum catering spend of £3,500 + VAT that can be used for all food and drinks throughout your event.

The Prince Consort Rooms can accommodate up to 700 guests for standing events and up to 400 guests theatre-style for ceremonies. The Bronze DDR Package is priced at £160 + VAT per person with a minimum of 164 delegates, totaling approximately £26,240 + VAT including evening drinks minimum spend.

Wedding venue hire for the Prince Consort Rooms is £10,000 + VAT, with an additional Kitchen Buyout Fee of £1,000 + VAT. Sunday events are only licensed until 3:00 PM, though extensions may be possible through Islington Council, and no outdoor drinks receptions can be hosted after 9:00 PM or sunset.

A Caterer Damage Deposit of £1,500 + VAT must be paid directly to The HAC by your chosen caterer. This deposit is refundable after a satisfactory post-event inspection by senior management.

Venue hire runs from 09:00 AM to 11:30 PM, which includes supplier access times, and all guests must vacate by midnight. Suppliers have a maximum of 90 minutes to clear down and vacate the venue after the event ends.

The HAC cannot accommodate events with budgets of £1,000-£2,000. Based on their responses, events typically require significantly higher budgets, with examples showing minimum spends around £8,000+ for smaller events and £20,000+ for larger celebrations.

The HAC experiences high demand and frequently has no availability for requested dates, particularly for popular periods like December. They recommend booking well in advance and being flexible with dates, as they often need to suggest alternative venues when fully booked.

Contact the sales office at 020 7382 1533 or direct line 020 7920 3310. The venue experiences high inquiry volumes and works to respond as quickly as possible, though there may be delays during busy periods.

More about The HAC (Honourable Artillery Company)

Home to the Honourable Artillery Company, The HAC Estate provides a versatile Central London venue, ideal for conferences, meetings, outdoor and indoor parties, gala dinners, sporting events and weddings. The Armoury House is an 18th Century mansion with long and rich history. The Prince Consort Rooms, in comparison, is a stylish and modern space. Our stunning, five acre Artillery Garden is a wonderful location for summer parties, weddings and also frequently utilised as a sporting ground.