The Lookout at 8 Bishopsgate

Bishopsgate, Central London, EC3V 4QT

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At The Lookout you can enjoy uninterrupted views of the City’s iconic landmarks, impressive skyscrapers, and historic architecture.

The Lookout is a unique blank canvas with unlimited possibilities for all events from brand launches and conferences to private dining and standing receptions. (The Lookout is only available from 5,30pm each day). Our Executive Suites boast stunning panoramic views and flexible seating arrangements, perfect for private dining, meetings or small cocktail receptions. The “Think Tank” is a state-of-the-art auditorium, perfect for everything from large-scale meetings or seminars to theatrical performances.

Floor	Event Space	Boardroom	Cabaret	Rounds	Theatre	Standing Reception
Level 2	Think Tank		72 (9 tables 8 guests)	90 (9 Tables 10 guests)	150	130
Level 50	Summit	16			24	20
	Horizon	12			12	15
	Peak	6			9	10
	Spire	16			24	20
	Two Suites Combined	25	32 (x4 tables of 8)	40 (x4 tables of 10)	40	40
	Three Suites Combined	40	40 (x5 tables of 8)	50 (x5 tables of 10)	65	80
	The Lookout	90 (Banquet Private Dining)	88	130 (Rounds Private Dining)	100	250

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Room Information

The Lookout at 8 Bishopsgate has 8 rooms. The largest, The Lookout, holds up to 250 guests standing or 130 seated.

Think Tank72-150 seated130 standing
Summit16-24 seated20 standing
Horizon12 seated15 standing
Peak6-9 seated10 standing
Level 50 - Spire16-24 seated20 standing
Level 50 - 2 suites25-40 seated40 standing
Level 50 - 3 suites40-65 seated80 standing
The Lookout90-130 seated250 standing

Travel Information

Nearest Train Station
London Fenchurch Street (about 6 min walk)

Nearest Metro Station
Bank (about 6 min walk)

Nearest Tube Station
Monument (about 6 min walk)

Nearest Tube Station
Bank (about 7 min walk)

Nearest Train Station
Liverpool Street (about 8 min walk)

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Getting to The Lookout at 8 Bishopsgate by public transport

In Central London, The Lookout at 8 Bishopsgate is about 6 minutes' walk from London Fenchurch Street (train) and about 6 minutes from Bank (metro). Walking times are estimates.

Getting to The Lookout at 8 Bishopsgate by car

For sat nav, use the postcode EC3V 4QT.

The Lookout at 8 Bishopsgate 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 Lookout at 8 Bishopsgate by air

The nearest major airports are London City (about 6 miles away) and Heathrow (about 16 miles away). Distances are in a straight line, so the road journey will be longer.

The Lookout at 8 Bishopsgate for brand launches, conferences and private dining

At The Lookout, guests take in uninterrupted views of the City's iconic landmarks, impressive skyscrapers and historic architecture. The room is available from 5.30pm each day.

Think Tank on Level 2

The Think Tank is an auditorium on Level 2, seating 72 to 150 and taking 130 standing. It handles large-scale meetings, seminars and theatrical performances.

Executive Suites on Level 50

Panoramic views and flexible seating define the Executive Suites. Summit and Spire each seat 16 to 24, Horizon seats 12 and Peak 6 to 9; two suites combined seat 25 to 40 and three suites combined 40 to 65. For private dining, meetings or small cocktail receptions, the outlook gives conferences with a skyline backdrop a memorable break-out setting.

A blank canvas after 5.30pm

The Lookout seats 90 to 130 for private dining and takes up to 250 standing. As a blank canvas it offers unlimited possibilities for launches, conferences and dining.

Evenings with a view

Corporate receptions and brand evenings can be built around City views, with standing capacity of 250 in The Lookout itself.

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