

Hawksmoor Guildhall & The Sublime Society Room, Semi Private Group Dining
Basinghall St, London, EC2V -
Up to
44 guestsOffers
cateringInternal 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.
Our dining space is available for large groups, various parties and gatherings, where you can enjoy some of London’s best group dining and event options.
The menu revolves around the best British produce the country has to offer with grass-fed dry-aged ethically reared beef, sustainable seafood from the South coast and some of the biggest hits from the Hawksmoor New York menu. Group Dining is available at Hawksmoor for all group sizes, our set menus start from £65.
The capacity of the semi-private area is minimum 30, maximum 44.
Semi Private Group Dining
Capacity & layout
Standing
up to 44
Dining
up to 44
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: Per guest
from £67 per guest
from £67 per guest
from £67 per guest
from £67 per guest
from £67 per guest
from £67 per guest
from £67 per guest
Catering & drinks
Catering arrangements
Catering facilities
Refreshments
Alcohol
Amenities
Cloakroom
Disabled access
Air conditioning
Table / chairs included
Public transport
Premises parking
Audio & visual
Sound system
WiFi
Space rules
Allowed events
Licensed for alcohol
Attendee Minimum Age
18
Cancellation policy
100% refundable 14 days before the event
Other rules
Relaxed dress code
Location
Reviews
Lisa Carrington
February 2025The food is absolutely exquisite here and the service was equally fantastic. Highly recommend! I would say that the atmosphere/ decor is not as fancy as the price tag on the food but it depends what you go to a restaurant for! We found the main dining area to be a bit like a dining hall but as mentioned we were blown away by the food
Pardeep Bhakar
February 2025UPDATED review.... To the world at large, I have updated my initial review from two stars in mid-November 2024 to a five-star rating following my second visit on February 8, 2025 and for good reason. Hawksmoor Guildhall truly cares. They were genuinely concerned about my previous experience and made every effort to set things right and they absolutely did. Vallie Perret, Assistant Reservations Manager, was exceptional in our communication. Her kind and thoughtful offer of a complimentary meal set the stage for an unforgettable evening. My wife and I visited for an early Valentine’s Day dinner, and the experience was flawless. Every member of staff was warm, welcoming, and attentive. The service was nothing short of exceptional, and the wine recommendation — Hartenberg Cabernet Sauvignon was spot on. The food was simply outstanding. I won’t list each dish, because every single bite was perfection. Overall, I wholeheartedly recommend Hawksmoor Guildhall. Bring your family, bring your friends as this was the best customer service I have ever received in a restaurant, and I can’t wait to return!
Madalena Machado de Lima
January 2025Absolutely Awful - Avoid at All Costs! If I could give zero stars, I would. This was, without a doubt, one of the worst dining experiences I’ve ever had. For £140+, I expected at least decent food and service, but instead, I got a complete disaster from start to finish. • The staff’s body odor was unbearable - completely unacceptable in a restaurant. • The chips were still frozen inside, which says everything about the care (or lack of) that goes into the food. • The steak was small, chewy, and absolutely not worth the ridiculous price (£78) • The bread was ice-cold, like it had just come out of the fridge. We had to ask for it to be toasted, which should have been basic common sense. • The waiter was rude, spoke back to us, and had an attitude like we were bothering him. • We ordered wine, and they completely forgot about it - our steak arrived, and we had to remind them to bring it. • The service was a chaotic mess, with a different waiter coming to our table every time, making it impossible to have any consistency or proper communication. • Even the staff at the entrance seemed lazy and unprofessional, standing around like they didn’t care. This place is an overpriced joke with terrible service and low-quality food. I wouldn’t come back if it were free. Do yourself a favor and go somewhere else.
Semi Private Group Dining