Affectionately known as “The Gherkin”, this iconic building is one of London’s most unique and prestigious landmarks. Since its opening in May 2004, 40/30, 30 St Mary Axe has established itself as one of the city’s premier event venues.

Although reserved for tenants and members of the building during the daytime, the top two floors are available to external guests for exclusive hire for dinners and receptions, from Monday to Thursday from 18.30hrs, and on weekends from 12pm.

The venue also provides an inspiring space to hold wedding ceremonies , or to celebrate a special birthday or anniversary.

Unique, elegant, luxurious, and with views to die to for, 40/30, 30 St Mary Axe is truly a venue of distinction!

Some words which describe our venue:

• Exclusive
• Urban
• Elegant
• Vibrant
• Modern
• Unusual
• Inspiring

Available For

• All day parties
• Parties
• Wedding Ceremonies
• Wedding Breakfasts
• Wedding Receptions
• Partnership Ceremonies
• Celebration Breakfasts
• Receptions
• Evening parties

Overnight Accommodation

We do not have any overnight accommodation facilities.

Pricing and Availability

The main event space is available Monday to Thursday evenings, 6pm to 11pm and on weekends. Mid-week room hire is £9,000, plus a minimum food and beverage spend. Weekend hire starts from £4,000 plus catering.

Five smaller private dining rooms (for up to 16 guests) are available for breakfast, lunch. dinner or all day hire, Monday to Friday. Room hire starts from £195 plus catering, depending on numbers and timings.

Catering Facilities

• Catering can be provided by our venue staff
• Catering can be provided by our contracted supplier

Disabled Facilities?

Yes, throughout venue

Environmental Credentials

30 St Mary Axe is widely recognised as the most “environmentally friendly” building in the City. The building incorporates innovative environmental technology to minimise energy use and carbon emissions.

The building’s numerous environmental considerations include:

• Lightwells with opening windows to act as ‘lungs’ allowing the building to use natural ventilation for up to 40% of the year

• Its aerodynamic shape causes wind pressure differentials to assist natural ventilation through the lightwells, reducing the need for conventional air conditioning

• A ventilated double skin façade that reduces heating and cooling requirements

• De-centralised on-floor plant systems with the flexibility to supply and control mechanical ventilation on a floor-by-floor basis