The Crypt Hire, Bleeding Heart Bistro
The magical medieval Crypt in Ely Place, adjoining Bleeding Heart Yard, is the perfect central London venue for a special Private Event for 50 to 200 guests – be it a Wedding Reception or a City Banquet. With its History of Celebration and Celebration of History, the 600 year–old Crypt beneath the ancient church of St Etheldreda’s has been hosting celebrity parties in the heart of London ever since King Henry VIII hosted a three-day wedding feast there in 1531, dining on Swans, Stuffed with Larks , stuffed with Sparrows.
Today The Crypt offers food, wine and service from the iconic Bleeding Heart French Restaurant next door - though sadly Swans are no longer on the menu.
Couples marrying in St Etheldreda’s Church can avail themselves of a special package combining their wedding service with a Wedding Reception below in the Crypt and the opportunity the use the Crypt’s Cloister Garden for their photographs.
Adjoining The Bleeding Heart Yard.
The Crypt seats up to 126 people or 200 standing
The Cloister Garden seats up to 40 people or 80 standing.
Pricing
Standard opening hours shown — check the calendar for live availability.
How minimum spend works
- Food and drink ordered by you and your guests during the event counts towards the minimum spend.
- No separate hire fee applies.
Final pricing can depend on your event details. Enquire to get a tailored quote from the venue.
What this space offers
Kitchen
- French cuisine
Capacity
- 126 guests
What's allowed
We welcome
- Parties
- Birthday parties
- Private parties
- Graduation parties
- Christmas parties
- Engagement parties
- Anniversary parties
- Corporate events
- Private dining
Venue policies
House rules
- Please arrive no more than 15 minutes before the start time
- Wait at the front entrance or gates, for a member of staff
- A member of staff will remain on site during the booking and will be available to help Ask venue staff for bags and dispose of rubbish on site
- Leave promptly after your event
- Leave the space as you found it
Parking and loading
- There are no parking spaces on site
- There is no on-street parking directly outside the venue
- There are no designated loading bays. Please unload from where you park.
Safety & security
- Fire alarms
- Smoke alarms
- Fire exit signs
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV
Location
Important terms
Property damage
In the event of any damage to the space or any other part of the venue property, Sharesy reserves the right to make deductions from the payment method used.
We'll make sure to notify you in advance of making any deductions and will, whenever possible, provide you with photographic or other documentary evidence of the damage.