The Astronomer, a Fuller's pub at 125-129 Middlesex Street in London E1, hosts meetings, corporate events, receptions and private dinners. Groups of 14 can use a semi-private room, 60 guests can sit in the private basement, and exclusive hire of the ground floor with the basement holds up to 140 seated or 250 standing. The pub is minutes from Liverpool Street.
Seminars and company events
For a team meeting or a training session, the exclusive hire option is the one with meeting layouts. It lists classroom for 30, conference for 22, theatre for 35 and U-shape for 20, with audio, internet, a private bar and a screen. The Rocket Room, in the basement, has its own AV setup, dimmable lighting and adjustable air conditioning, which suits a presentation followed by a drinks reception. The two semi-private rooms work as breakout spaces during a larger booking, or on their own for a short client meeting.
Weddings and receptions
The pub lists weddings and cocktail receptions among the events it hosts. The Rocket Room can host a sit-down meal, drinks and dancing, and children are allowed. Exclusive hire brings in the ground-floor pub and restaurant too, for the largest groups.
Rooms and capacities
The Rocket Room is a basement room for private hire: 60 seated or 70 standing, with its own bar. The Lunar Lounge is a semi-private ground-floor room for 20 seated or 45 standing, with natural light and step-free access. The Cosmic Corner is a semi-private room for 14 seated or 25 standing, also with natural light and step-free access. Exclusive hire of the whole venue covers the ground-floor pub and restaurant plus the Rocket Room, for 140 seated or 250 standing.
Catering
The pub kitchen supplies food and the bars supply drinks. The events page does not give menu details and points to a separate menu page. Ask the team about group menus when you request a date. A common format is a morning meeting in the exclusive-hire layout followed by lunch in the same room, or an evening in the Rocket Room with the bar open to the group. Because the two semi-private rooms are on the ground floor beside the pub, they suit smaller teams who want to stay close to the main bar while keeping their own space.
Getting there
The address is 125-129 Middlesex Street, London E1 7JF, just minutes from Liverpool Street station, which serves the Underground, the Elizabeth line and national rail. Enquiries go to astronomer@fullers.co.uk or 0207 768 4996.
