About Us

history

8½, originally a Copped Hall, was leased in 1295 and occupied a historic site on Dowgate Hill, with the main hall accessed via a courtyard. Destroyed in the Great Fire of 1666, the hall was rebuilt and completed in 1672. Today, it is a Grade 1 listed building, with scheduled ancient monument status.

Sustainability

8½ is Grade 1 Listed and a scheduled ancient monument; it has been renovated to the highest standard and equipped to meet the City’s 2040 emission targets.

Accessibility

All rooms are fully accessible; unique in a scheduled ancient monument at the heart of the City.

A beautifully renovated Grade I listed building with ancient monument status; its forebear, the original ‘Copped Hall’ was leased in 1295. The building was rebuilt after the Great Fire of 1666 and has been used to host events, dinners and gathering for centuries. With such a rich history, 8½ London offers a harmonious blend of old and new with unique, accessible event spaces. The art and artifacts on display reflect its history.
Supported by a professional and experienced events team and an exceptional caterer, 8½ London provides an impressive setting for your event.

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The renovation has been utterly transformational, a remarkably difficult act to pull off in such a sensitive location … a scheduled monument, and an exceptional building recognised by the government as being nationally important. Any works … have to be entirely necessary, thoroughly researched, and carried out to the very highest standards of craftsmanship. The presentation throughout is exceptional, with remarkable attention to detail. The high-profile rooms are beautifully presented … a building fit for the 21st century.