House of Louie

Ground Floor Restaurant accommodates 85 seated or 100 standing with £14,000 minimum spend and £2,000 hire fee. First Floor Restaurant holds 88 seated or 120 standing with £15,000 minimum spend and £2,000 hire fee. Alligator Bar & Terrace accommodates 120 standing only with £15,000-£20,000 minimum spend depending on date and £2,000 hire fee. All minimum spends are inclusive of VAT but exclusive of 15% service charge.

A mandatory 15% service charge applies to the food and beverage minimum spend only, not to hire fees. For example, on a £15,000 minimum spend, the service charge would be £2,250, bringing your total food and beverage cost to £17,250. This charge is added automatically and is separate from the room hire fee.

Standard event hours vary by space and event type, with most events running 6:00pm-10:00pm or 6:00pm-11:00pm. Late licenses are available on request for events extending beyond standard hours, such as until 2:00am. Access for setup may be available from earlier in the day depending on requirements and venue availability.

Yes, spaces can be combined for larger events. Ground Floor and First Floor restaurants together accommodate up to 180 seated guests with a combined minimum spend of £10,000 for certain events. For events requiring both dining and bar areas, combinations like Ground Floor + Alligator Bar are available with adjusted pricing structures.

The Alligator Bar features a built-in DJ booth, piano, and fireplace, making it ideal for events with live music or DJs. DJ hire is available for £650 for 4 hours across all spaces. The venue regularly hosts live music and can accommodate bands, DJs, and entertainment requirements with their experienced events team.

Yes, minimum spends vary by date, particularly during peak periods. For example, December dates show different pricing: December 2nd requires £12,000 minimum spend while December 3rd requires £14,000 for the same space. Some December dates may become unavailable, so early booking is essential for Christmas events.

The Alligator Bar & Terrace includes an outdoor terrace area for smokers, though it is not heated. The terrace features a glass retractable roof and is directly connected to the main venue space, allowing guests to move freely between indoor and outdoor areas during events.

Dates are only held upon specific request and are not automatically reserved during the inquiry process. To secure your preferred date, you must explicitly ask for it to be placed on hold. The venue provides sample menus during the inquiry process, and their experienced events team can assist with entertainment and production requirements.

The venue offers various catering styles including seated three-course meals, sharing menus, canapés and bowl food for standing receptions, and drinks packages. Pricing typically ranges from £95-£100 per person for set menus with half a bottle of house wine. All menus are inclusive of VAT with the 15% service charge applied separately.

The venue has an experienced in-house events team for entertainment and production requirements, and they provide their own catering with carefully curated French menus with New Orleans twist. While the source material doesn't explicitly state policies on external suppliers, the venue appears to offer comprehensive in-house services for most event needs.