The Happenstance
immerse yourself in a world of curiously good times & happy coincidences at the happenstance. it’s sure to be a welcome addition to your little black book. floor-to-ceiling windows frame views of london’s most iconic landmark, st paul’s, whilst our sophisticated interior encompasses a striking bar & restaurant, bountiful deli, mixology table & florist. our glamorous subterranean private dining room or hidden speak easy “the curious treasury” awaits.
we work closely with fantastic local suppliers to provide you with fresh, seasonal, delicious & beautifully presented meals throughout the day. take for example our meat from the highly regarded butchers, allen’s of mayfair or our freshly baked bread & pastries from award winning artisan bakery, the flour station in borough market.
open from 7.30am there’s no better way to start the day than with our “fully loaded” breakfast, a great cup of coffee & freshly pressed juice. or if you’re on the way to the office grab a quick breakfast on-the-go.
our lunch & dinner menu is jam-packed with options to suit every taste, from imaginative flatbreads & antipasto boards for sharing to gourmet sandwiches & burgers, classic mains, punchy salads, fresh seafood & perfectly cooked steaks.
& if you have space, we’ve got some wickedly indulgent puddings & liquid dessert cocktails to ensure you finish your meal on the right note.
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Get my Free Venue Shortlistwhether it’s a business meeting, photo-shoot, intimate dinner or glamorous cocktail party, our opulent & adaptable private dining room, the curious treasury, is the ideal place to wow your guests.
available for everything from breakfast, brunch & lunch to dinner & cocktails, & fully equipped with wifi, plasma tv, state-of-the-art av equipment, flipcharts & it’s own music system, the space is ideal for meetings, conferences & celebrations.
the beautifully designed room, complete with anglepoise lights, parquet panelled walls & a 1950’s kitchen, which doubles as a private bar is available for up to 60 guests standing or 32 seated. glamorous, golden mosaic tiled vaults can also be booked for smaller parties & the main dining table can also be split into three separate tables, creating a flexible space for any event.
organising team drinks or just looking for something different to do? why not hire one of our skilled mixologists to shake & stir up a range of delicious cocktails for you & your guests? or if you have a taste for the dramatic, then experience all the culinary theatre of our fiery flambé menu.
dishes are cooked tableside by a dedicated chef while you sit back & enjoy the spectacle. butchery classes are also available to book for £25 per person – you’ll be taught all the tricks of the trade & get to sample your cuts, which we’ll cook for you after.
Room Information
The Happenstance has one room, Private Dining Room, which holds up to 50 guests standing or 32 seated. The whole venue holds up to 225 guests standing or 100 seated.
- Private Dining Room10-32 seated, 10-50 standing
Travel Information
St. Paul’s
City Thameslink (about 3 min walk)
Getting to The Happenstance by public transport
In St Paul's, Central London, The Happenstance is served by St. Paul’s (Tube) and City Thameslink (train).
Getting to The Happenstance by car
For sat nav, use the postcode EC4M 7AA.
The Happenstance is in the City of London. Congestion Charge and Ultra Low Emission Zone rules may apply to vehicles driven in London, so check Transport for London for the latest charges.
Getting to The Happenstance by air
The nearest major airports are London City (about 6.8 miles away) and Heathrow (about 16 miles away). Distances are in a straight line, so the road journey will be longer.
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