The Hydrant

Sitting directly opposite the Monument on the north side of London Bridge, The Hydrant is a Fuller's pub that works equally well as a neighbourhood City bar and as a private event venue for up to 350 guests. The fire station-themed interior and floor-to-ceiling windows give it more character than most pubs in the EC3 postcode — and the views of the Monument framed through that glass frontage provide a ready-made talking point for any event.

A City Pub with Event Credentials

What sets The Hydrant apart from the cluster of City pubs around Bank and Monument is the mezzanine. A dedicated first floor with its own bar and washroom facilities, it functions as a genuinely private space rather than a roped-off corner of the main bar. The option to split it into two independent halves adds flexibility that corporate bookers particularly appreciate — one half for a presentation, the other for post-meeting drinks, or both combined for a single larger event.

Food, Drink and the Ground Floor

The ground floor bar trades on craft beer credentials, seasonal cocktails, and a kitchen turning out both diner-style plates and more refined seasonal British dishes. It is not a venue that treats food as an afterthought to the hire fee. For events that span from afternoon into evening — team away days, client entertainment, Friday celebrations — the all-day food and drink operation keeps things running without awkward breaks in service.

The Hydrant's City Location

Monument station sits at the doorstep. Bank, Cannon Street, and London Bridge are all within a few minutes' walk, connecting virtually every tube line and rail service into the City. For corporate events where attendance hinges on convenience — after-work drinks, team celebrations, client gatherings — the address works harder than most. The City quietens around the venue on evenings and weekends, giving private hire events a sense of occasion that daytime foot traffic doesn't suggest.