Nicholson's Horniman's At Hays, Wharfside Bar

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 Wharfside Bar is a fully private downstairs hire space at The Horniman at Hays in Hays Galleria on the South Bank, with capacity for up to 100 seated or 110 standing guests.
This is the more self-contained of the two spaces, with its own private entrance from Hays Galleria, its own bar, and its own separate bathrooms, the group has full use of its own floor. Long wooden tables, red leather banquettes, an exposed brick wall, and a map mural give it a warm, distinctive character. Bluetooth speakers are built in so guests can connect their own playlist, and a wireless microphone and flat-screen TV are also available. Tables can be moved or removed to create a dance floor. The in-house kitchen handles all catering, from buffets and set menus through to afternoon tea and working lunches, with all dietary requirements catered for.

- Capacity: 100 seated / 110 standing
- Fully private space with own entrance from Hays Galleria
- Own bar and separate bathrooms
- Long wooden tables and red leather banquettes
- Bluetooth speakers, play your own music
- Wireless microphone
- Flat-screen TV (can connect external device)
- Tables moveable for dancing
- Bar tab available as alternative to drinks packages
- Full food menu available (buffets, set menus, afternoon tea, working lunches)
- No lift access (stairs only)
- Children welcome (must be supervised)
- Alcohol licence until 23:30 Thursday to Saturday (until 23:00 Sunday to Wednesday, 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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