Venue Address: 66 West Smithfield, London EC1A 9DY ; Contact 0870 608 2777
Nearest tube station: Farringdon / Barbican
Google Map: click here
Opening times:
8am to midnight
Capacity: 450
Venue Description:
Luxurious decadence combined with the traditional is the feel of the distillers
With a ground floor for up to 300 people and a mezzanine for another 150 and areas for parties of ten upwards we try and accommodate all tastes.
Canapé and finger buffet food along with our daily menu and breakfast menus are entwined with a hand picked wine list, traditional cask ales and international lagers, toped off with a small but refined cocktail menu.
We can accommodate almost all requests and have a large resource of live music at our disposal for all tastes.
Outside area: No
Entertainment:
Any entertainment can be arranged.
DJs every Friday from 8:30pm - 1am - playing bar culture and pop
Live music every Tuesday night: 7pm - 10:30pm and last Sunday of every month from 3pm - 8pm
Closet DJ night and Quiz night - contact us for more details.
Own Catering: Yes but only for whole venue hire
Days the whole venue can be booked for exclusive hire, what are the costs and min spends for each day?
Area Monday Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Upstairs Bar & Balcony Area £500 £500 £500 £1000 £1000 £500 Main Bar n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a £1000 Whole Venue £5000 £5000 £8000 £10000 £10000 £2000
Late licence: 1 am Friday and Saturday or we can apply for a later license
Upcoming events: Live music every Tuesday and Sunday night
Age restrictions: 18
Do you allow children: Yes
Music policy: Eclectic not too much dance music
Any booking conditions: min 2 weeks in advance please
Children allowed on weekends and weekdays till 6pm
Venue Capacity:
|
Room |
Capacity |
Seated |
Standing |
Cost |
|
Whole venue |
450 |
260 |
450 |
£2k min spend on a Saturday. Week days vary. |
|
Function rooms |
50 |
40 |
50 |
£500 min spend |
|
Mezzanine |
150 |
70 |
150 |
£1000 min spend |
APRIL OFFER: 2 course set-menu + glass of wine/pint for £14.95
Cocktail Special:
2-4-1 on all cocktails ALL night Mondays, all day Saturday/Sunday and 5pm-7pm Tuesday - Thursday
Customer Feedback:
“The Distillers Smithfield last night was great, everyone really liked it and we were VERY well looked after. They also did a great job with our food budget, there was a lot more than I thought there would be, which was undoubtedly a good thing considering the amount that was drunk… All in all it was perfect for us and I scored massive brownie points from my boss for finding it – so thank you very much for that!
Thanks again for your help.”
Thames & Hudson Ltd
“It was a really great bar and fab little room! The staff and management were exceptionally nice! Would definitely go there again!’’
Thriller Jill Productions
“I already called and spoke to Scott yesterday however to put in writing just how thrilled, successful and enjoyable the evening was at the Distiller's and it would not have been possible to this standard without such high customer service from each and every one of the members of staff. They were accommodating, friendly, professional and nothing was a problem whilst helping and solving where a hand was required. (At one point the manager was even up a ladder!). A glowing 5 star review. A gorgeous perfect sized venue which is affordable, flexible and professionally run. An outstanding success for our society bash and a place whereby we will be sure to visit again. Thanks again for your help in finding this venue.”
Rebecca
“Our evening at The Distillers was fab thank you. The guy who was looking after us was very friendly. Would come back for sure. Thanks”
Dexter Moren
“Thanks for recommending this venue for us, we had a great time at the Distillers. Everybody who came commented on what a great location it was; and a fantastic space for that kind of party. The food was excellent and the staff on the night were really helpful. Having the extra private room as a cloakroom/kids room really made it easier for us as well. I'd definitely recommend the Distillers to anyone.”
Wedding Reception
“The Distillers is a lovely pub and I'd recommend the private room to anyone hosting a smaller event. The 2-for-1 cocktails until 9pm also went down a storm. Thank you!”
Networking Event- Distillers private room
“We had a great evening at The Distillers, it was a great success and everyone commented on how good the venue was, including the food! We will definitely be using them again. Thanks and kind regards.”
Balfour Beatty Management
“Our event at The Distillers last Thursday was a great success. Scott was fantastic and threw himself into the arrangements. As did all his staff. Thank you for all your help.”
VisitBritain
“The Christmas party at Distillers was fantastic – Scott had everything organized with staff checking off a guest list & wristbands for anyone drinking off our tab. Drinks- Staff were amazing at making sure beer and wine were constantly replenished – also let both me and my CFO know what the spend was up to throughout the night. Great selection of beers & wines.
Food- Absolutely everyone raved about the food – great selection, brought out at the perfect time and just the right amount. Really impressed with the venue, staff and quality of package offered! The staff even stayed later then usual so we could have a few more drinks! Thanks so much for the follow up”
myOE UK Ltd- Christmas Party
“It was a really lovely evening - everyone was very accommodating - specifically as I underestimated the beer drinkers vs wine drinkers and the staff were great at the bar. Very pleased with the portion size and quality of the food, will definitely bear in mind the Distillers for other events - the Velvet room is great. If you have a mailing list for new openings etc please put me on it! Thank you very much for your help in arranging it.”
JPM Chase- corporate event
“We had a wonderful party thank you. The staff at the Distillers did a great job of looking after everything and I shall certainly be using your service again. Many thanks for your help”
Talk 21
“The event went really well at the Distillers. We were slightly down on numbers, but still comfortably made the minimum spend. The bar donated £1 from every special cocktail designed for the event, and around a 100 of these were drunk! The staff were really great and everyone loved the venue. Once again thanks for your help - we made over £600 in the end for Stella's Appeal.”
Charity Event
“We all had a great time at the Christmas party, the venue looked fantastic and the staff were efficient. The night overall was a huge success and i thank yourself, Scott and all else involved in the execution of a great event! Thank you for a lovely night- I’m sure we will bear you in mind for the future!”
Double-take UK Christmas Party
