8 Bishopsgate

The Executive Suites can accommodate up to 150 guests for a conference followed by a canape reception. For private dining events, the space offers flexible seating arrangements with round tables or long table setups, though specific dining capacity limits are not explicitly stated in available information.

The minimum spend is £5,100 for food and beverage only, plus a mandatory £500 + VAT security and cleaning fee (£600 total). The minimum spend is in addition to any venue hire charges and applies specifically to catering costs.

Premium Breakfast Meeting packages start at £32.99 + VAT per person, including baps, mini Danishes, yoghurts, fruit, juices, and tea/coffee. Finger buffet lunch is £38.50 + VAT per person with sandwiches, salads, quiches, fresh fruit, and beverages. Full day meeting packages are £90.20 + VAT per person combining breakfast, lunch, and afternoon refreshments.

Yes, there is a mandatory security and cleaning fee of £500 + VAT (£600 total) for all events. Additionally, a 13.5% discretionary service charge is added post-event to all catering bills.

Access times vary by event type and production level. For evening events, setup access typically begins at 5:30pm with minimum event start times of 6:30pm based on production requirements. Morning events can start as early as 8:30am.

Yes, the venue offers combined Executive Suites for larger events. Three Executive Suites can be combined with venue hire starting at £5,000 + VAT for day events (12:00-18:00). The space can be configured flexibly depending on guest count and event requirements.

The venue offers dates on 1st option (confirmed hold) and 2nd option (provisional hold). For events more than 8 weeks out, the venue cannot offer 1st option status until within 8 weeks of the event date. Specific hold periods for provisional bookings are not detailed.

The Executive Suites include basic AV capabilities, though specific equipment details are limited. For events requiring microphones, screens, or presentation equipment, additional arrangements may be needed. The venue can accommodate requests for stages and basic AV setups.

The venue operates with varying access restrictions depending on the space and event type. The Lookout space has specific timing restrictions due to public access, but Executive Suites appear to have more flexible timing options for private dining events throughout the day.

For certain events, City of London approval may be required for venue closure. This process is handled by the venue team, and approval confirmation is provided once obtained. The approval requirement appears to depend on the specific space and event scale.