Events

What are the minimum spend requirements for different areas of The Rooftop?

The Rooftop has several areas with different minimum spends: Full Rooftop hire starts from £25,000-£30,000 including VAT, Deck area from £14,000 including VAT (up to 100 guests), Gallery area from £12,000-£16,000 including VAT (up to 60 guests), The Room from £3,000 including VAT (up to 25 guests), and Half Deck from £7,000-£10,000 including VAT (up to 50 guests). All minimum spends are on food and beverage services, plus a mandatory 13% discretionary service charge.

What are the capacity limits for each Rooftop area?

The Full Rooftop can accommodate up to 180 attendees in a reception layout, the Deck area up to 100 guests, the Gallery area up to 60 guests, The Room up to 25 guests, and the Half Deck up to 50 guests. All capacities are for standing reception format.

What are the operating hours and music restrictions for events?

Events are available from 15:00 to 24:00, with music permitted until 24:00. The venue has retractable canopies and heaters for adverse weather conditions.

Are there any day-of-week restrictions for bookings?

On Wednesdays and Thursdays, only full exclusive hires of The Rooftop are available - partial area bookings are not offered on these days. Other days of the week allow for both full and partial area bookings.

How far in advance can I book and what are the booking limitations?

The venue cannot provide quotes for bookings beyond January 2025, and their event sales strategy for October 2025 onwards is under review. For groups of 60 guests or less, they will only provide quotes a maximum of 30 days prior to the event date.

What happens if I don't meet the minimum spend requirement?

If the agreed minimum spend on food and beverage is not met, the remaining amount will be charged as room hire. The 13% discretionary service charge is applied to the final food and beverage total.

What catering options are available and how much do they cost?

Canapé selections start from £14.00-£15.00 per person including VAT for 3 items, with premium options at £21.00 per person. Bowl and Buns options range from £27.00-£38.00 per person for 3 selections, and sweet selections start from £12.00 per person for 3 items. All catering costs count towards your minimum spend.

Can I book just a table for smaller groups instead of private hire?

For bookings of fewer than 25 guests that do not require a private space, you can contact the Rooftop team directly 30 days prior to your event, or the events team can forward your inquiry to them. This is for regular table bookings rather than private event space.

What AV equipment and entertainment options are available?

The venue allows both DJs and live bands, with music permitted until 24:00. They can provide access to digital screens for presentations or demos, and offer background music/playlist services suitable for conversation during networking events.

Is there outdoor space and weather protection available?

Yes, The Rooftop features outdoor terrace space with retractable canopies for adverse weather conditions and heaters for comfort. The venue offers both indoor and outdoor options with views over Trafalgar Square from the Gallery area.