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Celebrity Speakers. Exceptional Wine. The City's Best-Kept Secret.

Corporate dining and entertainment in the heart of the City since 2006

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Who's Graced Our Stage

The Names That Keep the City Talking

From Olympic champions to Premier League icons, over forty legendary names.

Daley Thompson
Jeff Stelling
John Barnes
Ricky Hatton
Alan Brazil
Ali McCoist
Chris Waddle
Eddie Jones
Michael Vaughan
Paul Merson
Peter Beardsley
Jason Leonard
David Gower
Joe Marler
Ellen White
Daley Thompson
Jeff Stelling
John Barnes
Ricky Hatton
Alan Brazil
Ali McCoist
Chris Waddle
Eddie Jones
Michael Vaughan
Paul Merson
Peter Beardsley
Jason Leonard
David Gower
Joe Marler
Ellen White
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Rugby

Joe Marler

England prop. Podcast star. One of rugby's biggest personalities, on and off the pitch.

Corporate dinner event with audience seated at long tables

Football / Broadcasting

Jeff Stelling

The voice of Saturday afternoon football. 25 years on our screens.

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Football

John Barnes

Liverpool and England legend. One of the most gifted players of his generation.

Twenty years of renowned speakers.

What We Do

Three Reasons the City Keeps Coming Back

Speaker lunches, private events, and the City's most competitive quiz night.

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Speaker Lunches and Dinners

Sporting legends and household names. Intimate City lunches your clients will talk about for months.

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Private Hire and Corporate Events

Up to 175 guests standing or 80 seated. Three distinct spaces, each with its own character.

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Quiz Nights and Entertainment

The City's favourite quiz night. Teams of up to 132. Comedy, music, and themed evenings.

The team at Steam made the whole process effortless. Our clients loved every minute. We have already booked three more events this year.

PA, City Insurance Firm Verified booking, January 2026

We have been coming back for years. The speaker events are genuinely world class.

Events Manager, Financial Services Verified booking, November 2025

From booking to the day itself, faultless. Already planning our next one.

Director, City Law Firm Verified booking, February 2026

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The Venue

A City Institution Since 2006

Steps from Monument station and a stone's throw from Lloyd's of London, Steam has hosted everything from intimate client dinners to sporting lunches with household names. Three distinct spaces, one unmistakable atmosphere.

175 standing, 80 seated

8 HD screens with Sky Sports

Professional sound system

Full AV for presentations

Steps from Monument and Bank stations

Accessibility: Steam Wine Bar is a basement venue. Please contact us to discuss accessibility requirements and we will do everything we can to accommodate.

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Coming Up

Upcoming Events

Secure your table before they sell out.

Thursday 15 May 2026

Paul Merson: An Evening with the Legend

Stories from Arsenal, Aston Villa, and England. Candid, funny, and genuinely moving.

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Friday 20 June 2026

Summer Wine Tasting

An exclusive tasting of English sparkling wines, hosted in partnership with a leading independent merchant.

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Thursday 10 July 2026

The Steam Summer Quiz

Teams of up to 12. Prizes, forfeits, and the most competitive quiz night in EC3.

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Pricing

No Hidden Costs. No Surprise Invoices.

From £40 per head

Set Menu Dining

From £85

Drinks Packages

From £4 per head

Canapes and Finger Food

Every quote is tailored to your event. Tell us what you need and we will come back to you within 24 hours.

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