Medal Room at The HAC (Honourable Artillery Company)

The HAC does not host Christmas parties for groups under 80 people. This minimum applies specifically to Christmas events and may not apply to other types of dining events throughout the year.

You can reach the sales team at 020 7382 1533 (main sales office) or contact Sales Executive Isalyn Elie directly at 020 7920 3310. The events website is www.hac.org.uk/events for additional information.

The venue experiences high volumes of inquiries and many dates show limited availability well in advance. Based on the correspondence, popular dates in December 2025 were already unavailable when inquiries were made months prior, suggesting booking 6-12 months ahead is advisable.

The Long Room is available for private dining events with venue hire from £4,500 + VAT and a minimum catering spend of £3,500 + VAT. The Medal Room is specifically mentioned as perfect for private dining, providing an intimate experience surrounded by military medals, though specific capacity details weren't provided in the available information.

The Long Room can be hired from 18:00-00:00 (6pm to midnight). Some events show venue hire from 08:00-17:00 for day events, suggesting flexible timing options depending on the space and event type.

The venue indicated they could not accommodate events with budgets of £1,000-£2,000, suggesting minimum spend requirements are significantly higher. For the Long Room, there's a £4,500 + VAT venue hire fee plus £3,500 + VAT minimum catering spend, totaling £8,000 + VAT minimum.

The venue offers various catering packages including three-course festive dining menus, working lunch menus, and arrival refreshments. The Long Room has a minimum catering spend of £3,500 + VAT that can be used for all food and drinks throughout your event.

The venue appears to work with Searcys as their catering partner, as evidenced by staff signatures showing "Searcys at The Honourable Artillery Company." External catering arrangements weren't specifically mentioned in the available correspondence.

The sales team actively offers alternative dates when initial requests are unavailable and can help find alternative venues if no suitable dates exist at The HAC. They maintain flexibility in working with clients to find suitable solutions.

The Medal Room is situated on the first floor of the 18th Century Armoury House and features light colored walls, high ceilings, large windows, and natural daylight. It provides an intimate dining experience surrounded by a moving collection of military medals awarded to HAC members, creating a unique historical atmosphere.