Nicholson's Horniman's At Hays, Mezzanine

About Venue

The Horniman at Hays is a Nicholson's pub inside Hays Galleria on the South Bank, set in a former brew-house and tea warehouse dating back to the 17th century, with two private hire spaces and one of the most characterful pub interiors in London Bridge.

The building has a genuine sense of history. The pub sits on the site of the warehouse once owned by Frederick Horniman, a famous Victorian tea dealer, and the interior friezes depicting his travels to Africa, India, and the Americas still line the walls. A glorious centrepiece staircase, marble countertops, antique wall clock, tufted leather chairs, and stained glass panels give it a warmth and detail that feels like it has been there for a very long time. The Mezzanine sits elevated above the main bar, looking down into the pub below, while the Wharfside Bar downstairs is a self-contained, fully private space with its own entrance, its own bar, and its own bathrooms. Views of the Thames, HMS Belfast, and the City skyline are visible from both spaces.

HMS Belfast is directly opposite, London Bridge and Borough Market are a short walk away, and Tower Bridge is nearby. The venue is a five-minute walk from London Bridge station. No on-site parking. Please note that neither hire space has lift access and both are only accessible via stairs.

About this space:

The Mezzanine is a semi-private hire space elevated above the main bar at The Horniman at Hays in Hays Galleria on the South Bank, with capacity for up to 64 seated or 120 standing guests.

The space looks out across the main bar below while maintaining its own character above it, with tufted leather chairs, wooden floors, stained glass panels, and views of the Thames, HMS Belfast, and the City skyline visible from the windows. It has its own bar and its own separate bathrooms. Tables can be moved or removed to make room for dancing. A bar tab can be set up as an alternative to pre-ordering a drinks package, giving guests flexibility across the evening. The full Nicholson's food menu is available, including buffets, set menus, and afternoon tea. Please note there is no PA system in this space and music is venue-controlled.

- Capacity: 64 seated / 120 standing (semi-private elevated area)
- Own bar and separate bathrooms
- Views of the Thames, HMS Belfast, and City skyline
- Tufted leather chairs, wooden floors, stained glass panels
- Tables moveable for dancing
- Bar tab available as alternative to drinks packages
- Full food menu available (buffets, set menus, afternoon tea)
- No PA system, no play-your-own-music
- No lift access (stairs only)
- Children welcome (must be supervised)
- Alcohol licence until 23:30 (no extension)
- No external catering, no BYO alcohol
- No on-site parking
- From £1,000 minimum spend (from £2,000 Thursday to Saturday, all prices include VAT)

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