Club Room at Forge

A self-contained basement venue beneath 24 Cornhill with its own private bar, private toilets, raised DJ area, and a licence extending to 3am on Thursdays through Saturdays. The Club Room at Forge operates as a complete party space independent of the floors above — book it alone for focused celebrations, or combine it with the adjacent Cocktail Lounge for expanded capacity.

Inside Forge’s Club Room

The aesthetic is modern industrial with genuine character — exposed pipes, raw feature lighting, stripped-back warehouse ceilings, and fixtures that lean into a New York loft atmosphere. Two VIP areas provide defined spaces within the room for hosts, sponsors, or key guests. The Cage takes exclusivity further: six leather booths enclosed by exposed brick walls, accommodating around 70 standing or 40 seated — an ideal space-within-a-space for VIP groups during larger bookings. Standing capacity reaches 350 to 450 depending on configuration, with seated dining for around 150 and cabaret at 100. The blank-canvas design means the room adapts readily to theming and branding — there’s enough architectural character to feel interesting without imposing a style that clashes with event dressing. The overall feel is slick, contemporary, and party-ready without trying too hard.

Events in the Club Room at Forge

Corporate parties, Christmas events, product launches, networking evenings, awards ceremonies, birthday celebrations, and engagement parties all work in this space. The self-contained facilities make the difference — your event runs independently, with its own bar service, its own toilets, and a DJ setup that’s permanently installed rather than wheeled in. Cocktail masterclasses and quiz nights suit the booth layout and intimate VIP zones. The state-of-the-art sound and lighting system handles everything from background atmosphere to full club-level production. For events that need to run late, the 3am licence on Thursday through Saturday means the Club Room genuinely functions as a late-night venue, not a bar that reluctantly extends its hours. This matters for Christmas parties especially, where the difference between a midnight close and a 3am licence can define whether the evening feels complete.

Combining the Club Room with Forge’s Other Spaces

The Cocktail Lounge sits adjacent on the same level — a separate space with its own 360-degree island bar, DJ booth, and leather booth seating accommodating around 260 standing. Exclusive basement hire combines both spaces for events that need the Club Room’s energy with additional capacity and a different atmosphere next door. For events that need the full building, the Club Room integrates into Forge’s three-floor format reaching 850-plus across all levels. In-house catering covers bowl food, set dining menus, and day delegate packages. Bank station sits directly opposite the building on Cornhill, EC3 — making late departures straightforward for guests heading anywhere in London.