The Great Nave Hire, St Mary-le-Bow
The Great Nave is an open, light-filled space in the heart of the City on Cheapside. Its marble floors, decorative ceiling and exceptional acoustics provide a distinctive setting for presentations, AGMs, receptions, dining and concerts.
The space can accommodate up to 300 standing or 250 in theatre layout. The adjoining Vestibule can be requested for guest arrival and registration, and the Wren Vestry for meetings or event preparation. Please tell us about catering, furniture and technical requirements when enquiring so we can discuss the right arrangement for your event.
Pricing
Standard opening hours shown — check the calendar for live availability.
What this space offers
Popular amenities
- 5 tables — available on request
- 250 chairs
- Adjoining outside space
- Piano (request at checkout)
- Toilets
- A/V Equipment
Kitchenette
- Kettle
- Fridge
- Sink
- Dishwasher
Capacity
- 300 guests
Dimensions
- Width: 19
- Length: 21.8
What's allowed
We welcome
- Weddings
- Wedding receptions
- Christmas parties
- Baby showers
- Engagement parties
- Anniversary parties
- Garden parties
- Wakes and remembrance gatherings
- Corporate events
- Networking
We don't welcome
- Events with loud music
You can bring
- Additional tables and chairs
- Alcohol
- Bouncy castles
- Musical instruments
- Soft play
Venue policies
House rules
- Please arrive no more than 15 minutes before the start time
- Wait in reception for a member of staff
- A member of staff will remain on site during the booking and will be available to help
- No smoking
- No vaping
- Alcohol must be approved by venue
- 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 1 parking spaces on site
- There is on-street parking but some restrictions apply on weekdays and weekends
- There is a designated space for unloading on site
- directions via venue
Accessibility
- Step-free access (please tell the host about your specific needs in checkout)
Safety & security
- Fire alarms
- Smoke alarms
- Fire exit signs
- Fire extinguishers
Location
Important terms
Cancellations
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.