Large venue hire in Blackfriars
61 large venues in Blackfriars for conferences, weddings, performances and large events
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Large venue hire in Blackfriars
61 large venues in Blackfriars for conferences, weddings, performances and large events
61 spaces
Main Nave (with side chapels)
from £179/ hour
Holy Sepulchre, The National Musicians' Church
· EC1A 2DQ500 guests
Kitchen
Free cancellation
A historic building featuring a main nave with side chapels, step-free access, 325 chairs, and 15 tables available on request. Facilities include a kitchen with a fridge, microwave, and tea urn, plus adjoining outside space and heaters or radiators.
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This historic Crypt features vaulted ceilings, parquet flooring, exposed brickwork, and eight large windows. Hire includes use of The Well room, and a staff member remains on site during bookings.
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The downstairs Club Room is a private space featuring its own bar, private toilets and karaoke, accommodating up to 150 standing or 60 seated guests. You can bring your own DJ, though bringing your own food and drinks is not permitted.
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A spacious pub between Waterloo and Blackfriars featuring indoor and outdoor areas, including a beer garden, 14 tables, 50 chairs, 11 outdoor tables, and 62 outdoor chairs. It offers fully accessible facilities with a disabled toilet, plus a great selection of beers, spirits, and cocktails.
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A subterranean cocktail bar featuring a compact layout, plush velvet armchairs, banquette seating, and a small dance floor. It includes a staffed bar, an on-site kitchen producing pizzas and bar food, a built-in PA, air conditioning, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Guests must bring rubbish bags and take rubbish away.
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The Main Bar is a colourful and original space featuring neons, glittery walls, and its own private bar, offering 200 chairs and a seated capacity of 60. External food and drinks are not permitted.
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This top floor area features its own private bar and wine cellar, accommodating up to 150 standing guests or 100 seated for a meal. Bringing your own food, drinks, or external catering is not permitted.
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The whole venue can be hired on a minimum spend basis, featuring a seated capacity of 100 and overall capacity of 250. It comprises three spaces across two floors and a club room, each with its own bar, alongside two sound systems and WiFi.
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The Dugout is a fully equipped private venue featuring its own entrance, HD screens, projectors, private bar, and DJ booth. Flexible layouts accommodate up to 100 seated or 250 standing guests, supplemented by three lounge zones with sofas.
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Situated in Theatreland, this late-night venue accommodates up to 600 guests with 250 seated. It features a resident pianist, singing waiters, a house band, and a late-night DJ, with all food and drinks provided. Bringing your own food or drinks, as well as external catering, is not allowed.
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Located moments from St Paul’s Cathedral, this stylish space features a Shoreditch-inspired DJ bar and a cocktail lounge. It offers a sound system, stage, Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a games room, and an in-house photo booth.
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The Brix Basement bar offers a spacious speakeasy-style setting with vibrant New York jazz bar vibes, featuring a sunken bar, dedicated sound system, and comfortable banquet seating. Guests must leave promptly after the event, leave the space as found, and take their rubbish with them.
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Spread across two levels with three fully stocked bars, this flexible venue features HD screens, projectors, and full DJ capabilities, accommodating up to 750 standing or 300 seated guests.
The Great Nave is an open, light-filled space featuring marble floors, a decorative ceiling, and exceptional acoustics. It offers step-free access, a kitchenette, and can accommodate up to 300 standing. Adjoining rooms are available on request, and staff remain on site during bookings.
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This lower-floor function room accommodates up to 200 guests and features a private bar, a disco ball-style DJ booth, karaoke, and private toilets. Facilities include a standalone sound system, projector screen, and air conditioning, with external catering available and kitchen access not included.
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A Victorian listed warehouse basement featuring three bars, a stage, and full audiovisual equipment including TVs and projector screens. Exclusive hire is subject to rules requiring guests to leave promptly, tidy up after themselves, and refrain from bringing their own food or drinks.
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This Pan-Asian restaurant and bar features interactive touch-sensitive tabletops for projected games and ordering, alongside the Onyx Room with large TVs, consoles, and karaoke. An in-house bar and kitchen provide food and drinks, as your own food and drinks are not permitted. Facilities include air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and music options.
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The Nave provides a main space featuring elegant architecture, stained glass windows and flexible seating configurations where pews can be rearranged or removed. A member of staff remains on site during bookings, and visitors must bring their own bags to dispose of rubbish on site.
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The Side Hustle is a design-led sports bar featuring three semi-exclusive areas and breakout space within a 400-capacity venue. Guests must bring their own bags for rubbish and leave promptly after the event, and external catering or own food and drinks are not allowed.
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The whole venue accommodates up to 300 standing or 120 seated guests, featuring a sound system, air conditioning, and a large projector screen. Venue-supplied catering packages and AV equipment are available, while external food, drinks, and confetti are not permitted.
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The whole venue accommodates large-scale events with options to hire floors individually or together. The space can be dressed for any theme or corporate brand identity, noting that guests must leave promptly afterwards and no smoking or vaping is permitted.
Located in Covent Garden, this newly refurbished venue offers flexible space for up to 150 standing or 70 seated guests, featuring step-free access, air conditioning, and comprehensive audiovisual equipment. It includes a professional kitchen, 20 tables, and 80 chairs.
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The venue offers flexible spaces accommodating up to 150 guests for standing receptions or 70 for seated meals, complete with 70 adult chairs. Guests must bring their own bags to take rubbish with them and leave the space as found.
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Bluebird City Bar features a contemporary cocktail aesthetic centered on a long marble-topped counter, offering a private cocktail area with natural daylight and air conditioning. It includes step-free access, accessible toilets, Wi‑Fi, and a dedicated PA system. Outside food, drinks, and confetti are not permitted.
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A Michelin-starred seafood restaurant on the top floor of South Place Hotel in the City, offering complete privacy and bespoke menus for exclusive hire. WiFi is included, but external food and drinks are not allowed.
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This whole venue features a bustling restaurant and a covered outdoor terrace with step-free access and an accessible toilet. It accommodates 250 standing or 100 seated, with up to 130 seated if additional furniture is hired in.
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Two versatile interconnecting rooms featuring floor-to-ceiling windows and full AV equipment, providing a blank canvas with neutral decor that seats up to 100 for dining or 150 for receptions.
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Take over our funfair exclusively for up to 800 guests, featuring 12 unique games, air conditioning, WiFi, a sound system, stage lights, and furniture including 400 chairs and 100 tables.
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Simmons Bank is a lively two-floor cocktail and party venue near Bank Station, featuring retro interiors, two bars, and a private mezzanine. The full venue offers exclusive use for up to 300 standing or 130 seated guests, with the option to bring your own DJ.
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A multi-level bar featuring abundant natural light, pale timber and exposed metal with high ceilings and an uncluttered layout. It includes a PA system, venue-wide Wi-Fi, air conditioning and step-free accessibility with accessible toilets.
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Our stylish and versatile city-centre venue offers flexible event packages for up to 150 seated or 250 standing guests. The space features a sound system, WiFi and 150 chairs, alongside a selection of over 120 wines.
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Whole venue hire featuring a private events space, a 40ft bar, and 69 motion simulators providing unlimited racing, with stunning views of St Pauls. Facilities include 250 chairs, a sound system, TV, microphone, and air conditioning, alongside step-free access and accessible parking.
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Spread across three floors, this venue features a top-floor bar and restaurant with a private bar and wine cellar, alongside the versatile Copper Bar. It includes 150 chairs, while guests must bring their own bags and take rubbish away.
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Saint James Church is a Grade 2* listed historic building featuring modern Tom Dixon designer lights and furniture, an adjoining outside space, and a kitchenette. Hire arrangements include an on-site staff member and optional AV equipment.
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The Crown & Anchor is a private pub garden featuring its own private bar, DJ setup, and a mix of covered and open-air areas with overhead heating. Facilities include step-free access, an accessible toilet, and a built-in sound system.
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A spacious dining room featuring high ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, and banquette seating, equipped with a DJ booth and sound system. Own food and drinks are not allowed, and guests must bring their own bags to remove rubbish.
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This private pub garden features its own private bar, DJ, photobooth, and a mix of open-air and covered spaces. Facilities include WiFi, a stage, and a sound system, with step-free access and an accessible toilet. Bringing your own food and drinks is not allowed.
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“Nice venue with a nice heritage feel... Organisation was good, with the team on site being responsive to pre-event questions. All of the hired equipment was in place and AV system worked well.”
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The lower ground bar features curved leather booths and offers seasonal British food menus alongside WiFi access.
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This stylish central London venue offers a versatile open-plan space featuring a fully-stocked bar and an outdoor terrace opening onto an open square. Air conditioning and a sound system are included, though external catering, your own food and drinks, and open flames are not permitted.
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The Terrace is a semi-private outdoor space with a casual deckchair layout, planted seating, and level wheelchair access. Guests must bring their own bags for rubbish and leave promptly.
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Featuring iconic neon signs and glittery walls, this vibrant space provides 200 chairs. You must leave promptly after your event, leave the space as you found it, and bring your own bags to take rubbish with you.
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A unique open-plan space featuring a mezzanine, outdoor terrace and air conditioning, complete with a sound system and 236 adult chairs. Bookers must bring their own bags, take rubbish with them, and leave the space as found.
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A fully self-contained winter event space featuring a dedicated private entrance, exclusive bar, outdoor terrace with overhead heating, and built-in features including a stage, LED screen, and DJ booth. Bookers must bring their own rubbish bags and take rubbish with them.
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This stylish London venue features a bar, karaoke and a pool table, offering space for up to 150 guests with 100 chairs provided, WiFi and air conditioning. Food and drinks are supplied by the venue, and external catering, own food and drinks are not permitted.
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The Ground Floor features an open-plan layout with floor-to-ceiling windows, movable tables and chairs, air conditioning, and a sound system for your own music. External catering, own food and drinks, confetti, and candles are not permitted.
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The Fable is a restaurant featuring multi-level event areas, a marble-topped bar, and timber flooring with pendant lighting. It includes a PA system, Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and a dance area, with a staffed bar and kitchen supplying food and drinks.
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Located just minutes from Blackfriars, Chancery Lane, and Farringdon, The Refinery features a modern, flexible open-plan space with air conditioning, a sound system, and WiFi, accommodating up to 250 guests. Bookers must bring their own bags and take rubbish with them, and leave promptly after the event.
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Top Floor is a contemporary top-level semi-private space featuring an open plan with pale timber floors and a flexible mix of high and low seating. It includes Wi-Fi, air conditioning, an integrated sound system, and a plant-filled shelving unit. Guests must bring their own bags and take rubbish with them.
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Exclusive hire includes access to four versatile event spaces, six fully stocked bars, and seven street food vendors. The venue features dedicated heating, Wi-Fi, step-free access, and a lift, with your own food and drinks not allowed.
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Ground Floor is a botanical-themed dining room featuring patterned high-backed armchairs, a long communal dining table and natural daylight. Facilities include Wi‑Fi, air conditioning and a PA system for playlists.
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This space blends refinement with a welcoming allure, offering five tables and five chairs. Guests must leave promptly after the event, leave the space as found, and adhere to no smoking or vaping rules.
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Whole Venue offers bespoke drink and canapé packages, ranging from champagne receptions to celebratory cakes, with WiFi included. Guests must leave promptly after events, take rubbish, and are not permitted to bring their own food, drinks, external catering, confetti, or open flames.
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A compact, split-level cocktail bar featuring relaxed lounge seating, an intimate downstairs bar area, and a small dancefloor. Facilities include a PA system, house speakers, Wi‑Fi, and air conditioning, alongside 100 chairs. Note that own food and drinks are not allowed.
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A flexible multi-room venue spread across two floors, featuring a DJ bar, cocktail lounge, and dining spaces. It offers AV equipment, a stage, air conditioning, and an accessible lift, with tailored catering packages available.
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A self-contained event space featuring a dedicated private entrance, indoor areas and private outdoor decking. It includes exclusive access to a fully stocked bar, outdoor terrace, bathrooms, stage, LED screen, DJ booth, photo booth and private food vendors, alongside professional AV equipment and a dedicated support team.
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Spread over two floors with air conditioning, each floor featuring its own bar and available to hire independently or together. Located right next to Holborn Tube Station, featuring a stage, speakers, microphone and five adult toilets.
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The Main Bar features a continuous counter, industrial-height ceilings and abundant natural light, equipped with a sound system, WiFi and air conditioning. External food, drinks and catering are not permitted, and guests must bring their own rubbish bags.
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This restaurant seats up to 220 guests and provides 236 adult-chairs, WiFi, a sound system, and air conditioning. External catering and bringing your own food or drinks are not allowed. Guests must bring their own bags and take rubbish with them, and leave the space as found.
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Organise a standing drinks reception for up to 750 people or a fully seated event for 230 with exclusive hire of the space. Custom drink and canapé packages are available, alongside WiFi, though guests must bring their own bags for rubbish and leave promptly.
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Exclusive hire includes four versatile event spaces with a maximum standing capacity of 2,000 guests, six fully stocked bars, and seven street food vendors. The venue features step-free access, lift, accessible toilets, WiFi, breakout spaces, and a stage.
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| Available venues | 61 listings |
|---|---|
| Capacity range | 150 to 2,000 guests |
| Typical hourly price | £234/hour |
| Hourly price range | £163 to £918/hour |
| Minimum spend | £500 to £60,000 |
| Popular venues | Holy Sepulchre, The National Musicians' Church, Crypt on the Green and Simmons - Monument |
| Postcodes covered | EC1A, EC1R, EC3M, SE1, WC2B and more |
| Reviewed venues | 1 venue, 2 reviews |
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