Full Venue Hire at The Anthologist

The Anthologist is a Drake & Morgan bar and restaurant on Gresham Street near Bank station — industrial-chic interiors across multiple interconnected zones, with full venue hire accommodating 750 standing or 230 seated for dining. The breadth of spaces under one roof is what sets it apart: chef’s table, two cocktail lounges, a deli, a basement wine cellar, an outdoor terrace, and a mezzanine-level private dining room, each available individually or as part of a full takeover. For corporate event planners in the City, The Anthologist offers genuine scale with variety — the kind of venue where 750 guests can circulate through distinct zones without the event feeling like one enormous room, and where 14-person chef’s table dinners feel equally at home.

Spaces at The Anthologist

The Panel Room seats up to 55 along milk chocolate banquettes, set back from the main bar to provide privacy while retaining the venue’s atmosphere — ideal for standing receptions of 70, drinks and canapés, or seated corporate dinners. The Snug is a cocktail lounge partitioned by laser-cut metal screens to create semi-private space, with an intimate atmosphere suited to smaller client meetings or drinks events. The Private Dining Room on the mezzanine level seats 35 for dinner or holds 60 for a standing reception. It comes with a distinctive 1950s kitchen that doubles as a private bar — a quirky feature that adds character to corporate dinners and private celebrations. PA system, TV, and WiFi are built in, making the space equally useful for presentations and meetings. The Deli space works well for product launches and drinks receptions, with a laid-back, earthy aesthetic. The outdoor terrace offers covered seating for events wanting fresh air in the City. The chef’s table provides intimate dining for smaller groups, and the basement wine cellar and mezzanine tasting table are available for wine tastings and specialist dining events.

Dry Hire and Catering Options

Unusually for a bar-restaurant venue, The Anthologist offers dry hire with kitchen access — external caterers can use the well-equipped kitchen, which opens up the venue for events with specific catering requirements or preferred suppliers. For in-house catering, Executive Chef Robert Mitchell’s menu focuses on modern European cooking with seasonal and locally sourced ingredients, ranging from canapé packages through to full banquet service. Bespoke food and drink packages are standard for events. Mixology masterclasses are available as add-ons — a practical team building option that uses the venue’s cocktail credentials rather than bolting on an unrelated activity.

Corporate Events at The Anthologist

The venue opens at 7:30am Monday to Friday, which means breakfast meetings and morning conferences are options alongside the more typical evening events. Theatre-style presentations for up to 450 can be arranged in the main venue, and the full AV setup across the private dining room and main spaces handles screen presentations, audio, and microphone work. The alcohol licence extends to late Thursday and Friday evenings, giving end-of-week celebrations room to develop. Weekend full venue hires are available by request, extending the venue beyond its standard Monday–Friday operation. Gospel Motown brunch runs on Sundays, adding a specific weekend format for those seeking something with built-in entertainment.

Location

Gresham Street places The Anthologist in the heart of the City, with Bank station, Monument station, and St Paul’s Cathedral all within a short walk. Moorgate and Liverpool Street are nearby, giving the venue access from Northern, Central, Circle, Metropolitan, Hammersmith & City, and Waterloo & City lines.