Possible Clues:

• Spider's web — one claimed, invitingly
• Front room
• The spider had one, so he said
• Legislative assembly restricted our part of house
• Living room, in London
• Lounge where ice cream is served?
• Fly enough not to accept the invitation to walk in there
• Old-fashioned living room
• Start and finish off early, coming in to serve drinks in reception
• Mean to look dangerous, given room