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Hawksmoor Guildhall & The Sublime Society Room, Private Dining Room

Location pin

Basinghall St, London, EC2V - 

  • Credit card

    From
    £1000 min spend

  • Users

    Up to
    24 guests

  • Table with chairs

    Offers
    catering

  • Delivery truck

    Internal Catering
    allowed

Hawksmoor Guildhall, the much-loved steakhouse Hawksmoor can be found on Basinghall Street in what's rumoured to be the world's first steakhouse in The City. The restaurant is 2 minutes away from Bank Station.

The Sublime Society Room

A room dedicated to the actors, artists and songsmiths who founded the Sublime Society of Beefsteaks back in 18th Century London. Part members’ club, part secret society, this boho group met weekly to consume vast quantities of beefsteak and booze – just punch, port or porter, no fancy French wines allowed. Before long, everyone wanted in. Even the Prince Regent (soon-to-be King George IV).

The Private Dining Room in Hawksmoor Guildhall, a short walk from Bank, boasts a 24 person dining table centered in an elegant wooden panelled room which pays tribute to the medieval history of The City of London, making this a unique space for a range of events; from dinner & lunches to large gatherings of friends and family. The discrete audio visual equipment, including a 80” screen also makes the space suitable for meetings and presentations.


Cocktail receptions are available on arrival, there are three specially designed sharing menus to choose from, which offer a chance to sample a range of Hawksmoor classic dishes, our team can also suggest wine pairings that are tailored to your choice of menu.

The Private Dining Room at Hawksmoor Guildhall, located a brief stroll from Bank, is a dedicated space that pays homage to the actors, artists, and songwriters who founded the Sublime Society of Beefsteaks in 18th Century London. This group, which was part members' club and part secret society, convened weekly to indulge in copious amounts of beefsteak and libations – strictly punch, port, or porter, with no fancy French wines allowed. Their popularity soared, with even the Prince Regent (who would later become King George IV) seeking admission.

The Private Dining Room itself features a grand 22-person dining table set within an elegantly paneled room that reflects the medieval history of The City of London. This distinctive space can be adapted for various events, from dinners and lunches to larger gatherings with friends and family. Additionally, discreet audiovisual equipment, including a 40" flat screen, makes it suitable for meetings and presentations.

Capacity & layout

Boardroom

Boardroom

up to 24

Pricing
& opening hours

Weekly schedule
  • monday

    12:00 - 23:00

  • tuesday

    12:00 - 23:00

  • wednesday

    12:00 - 23:00

  • thursday

    12:00 - 23:00

  • friday

    12:00 - 23:00

  • saturday

    17:00 - 23:00

  • sunday

    12:00 - 16:00

Price type: Minimum spend/day
  • from £1000 minimum spend/day

  • from £1000 minimum spend/day

  • from £1000 minimum spend/day

  • from £1000 minimum spend/day

  • from £1000 minimum spend/day

  • from £1000 minimum spend/day

  • from £1000 minimum spend/day

Catering & drinks

Catering arrangements

Catering arrangements

Catering facilities

Catering facilities

Refreshments

Refreshments

Alcohol

Alcohol

Amenities

Cloakroom

Cloakroom

Disabled access

Disabled access

Heating

Heating

Air conditioning

Air conditioning

Lectern

Lectern

Tea

Tea

Public transport

Public transport

Premises parking

Premises parking

Audio & visual

Sound system

Sound system

Microphone

Microphone

Projector & screen

Projector & screen

TV screen

TV screen

Flipchart

Flipchart

WiFi

WiFi

Space rules

Allowed events

alcoholLicense

Licensed for alcohol

Attendee Minimum Age

18

Cancellation policy

100% refundable 14 days before the event

Other rules

Relaxed dress code

Location

Reviews

  • Ivy Lin

    August 2024

    We had bone barrow to start with, and then 500g chateaubriand (medium) with creamed spinach and chips to share. A good amount for two girls, we were full. Nice restaurant and good atmosphere.

  • Colby Goettel

    September 2024

    Maybe the best steak I've ever had in my life. This place rules. It's better than the Burrough location. The English lettuce and herb salad is top notch. Mac and cheese rules. Ribeye is top 3 in the game. Anywhere. Go here.

  • Jonathan Lim

    July 2024

    made reservations online for Sunday roast.. approaching the restaurants it seemed like a ghost town and even looking through the glass door it didn’t even look open but was pleasantly surprised how lively it was in the dinning room. food was delicious and service attentive and friendly. i would highly recommend going. get the Sunday roast + cheese macaroni + sticky toffee pudding sundae - you won’t regret it!

  • 洋シェーン

    July 2024

    Went here on father's day for Sunday roast! It was delicious! So much food and it wasn't too expensive either. Everyone got the roast, but I decided to go with something different. My wife ended up sharing half of her food with me because it was too much. Very busy but they handled it fine.

  • Yasmin Jemmott

    September 2024

    Booked a table just for dessert which was happily accommodated. The staff were all super friendly and warm, which really added to the experience! The sticky toffee pudding was absolutely incredible - one of the best desserts i have ever had. A moist sponge which was not at all stodgy, with the perfect amount of toffee sauce to accommodate it. The flavour was amazing - sweet, as a sticky toffee pudding should be, but not too much. I will be back just for this, but am also keen to try other things on the menu too! Expensive? Yes. Worth it? Absolutely! Update Sept 2024: came by Hawksmoor again for my birthday for this glorious dessert. AGAIN, the staff were so so lovely, and the dessert as glorious as ever. The chocolate written happy birthday and candle was truly the icing on the cake - I cannot wait to come back!