Butchers’ Hall London
87, Bartholomew Close, England, EC1A 7EB, United Kingdom
Butchers’ Hall London Events
If you’re on the hunt for an incredibly unique Central London venue for your next event, Butchers’ Hall is a wonderful choice. This historic livery hall has recently been refurbished to offer five versatile event spaces, including the opulent Great Hall and impressive rooftop terrace overlooking Central London. Butchers’ Hall perfectly blends historic architecture with modern first-class facilities like state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment and exceptional catering from the renowned Bovingdons team.
Conveniently located in the heart of the new Barts Square Development, Butchers’ Hall is just a few minutes walk away from Barbican Station. Whether you’re planning an intimate board meeting, a lavish dinner party or an elegant inner-city wedding, Butchers’ Hall will have a stunning space to suit. For larger events, you can hire the entire venue for the exclusive use of all spaces, including the large rooftop garden terrace.
Each of the five function spaces at Butchers’ Hall has been expertly designed to retain the original historical features of the livery hall. Your guests are sure to be impressed by the grand setting of the Great Hall, with its soaring ceilings, stained glass arch windows, and early 19th century chandeliers. If you’re planning a more intimate affair, the Court Room is a flexible space that can be partitioned into smaller rooms to suit your event.
Butchers’ Hall is a Bovingdons Catering venue, which means you can expect impeccable service and decadent menus for your event. With over 30 years of experience, Bovingdons are renowned for their bespoke menus created by talented Michelin trained chefs. No matter your vision, the team will curate every detail to ensure your event is seamless and stress-free.
Highlights of Butchers’ Hall London Events:
- Historic livery hall with five versatile event spaces
- Spectacular Great Hall with opulent interiors
- Impressive rooftop garden terrace overlooking Central London
- Exceptional menus and seamless service from Bovingdons Catering
- Conveniently located near Barbican Station
Capacity
Up to
160
Sitting 
Up to
180
Standing Facilities
Spaces At This Venue
Great Hall
This spectacular room boasts soaring ceilings, opulent chandeliers, elegant arch windows, wood panelling, and an ornately detailed ceiling, with space to accommodate up to 160 seated guests. The Great Hall lends itself to an array of room layout options and is perfect for weddings, corporate events, and lavish parties.
Court Room
Recently refurbished in 2019, the Court Room at Butchers’ Hall offers an elegant setting for ceremonies, receptions, conferences, cocktail parties, and workshops. This versatile space can be partitioned into larger and small rooms to suit your event, with the capacity to accommodate up to 80 seated guests.
Rooftop Garden Terrace
Available to hire as part of your event or independently, the Rooftop Garden at Butchers’ Hall is an impressive outdoor space boasting incredible views of London. The rooftop terrace can comfortably accommodate up to 70 guests.
Ground Floor
The ground floor at Butchers’ Hall is a versatile, multi-purpose space that can be tailored to suit your needs. Whether you use the ground floor as a registration area, partitioned break out areas, or a bar, the choice is yours.
This spectacular room boasts soaring ceilings, opulent chandeliers, elegant arch windows, wood panelling, and an ornately detailed ceiling, with space to accommodate up to 160 seated guests. The Great Hall lends itself to an array of room layout options and is perfect for weddings, corporate events, and lavish parties.
Guest Capacity
Dining: 0 - 160Standing: 0 - 180
Cabaret: 0 - 130
Boardroom: 0 - 60
Features
Wi-FiProjector
Flatscreen TV
Audiovisual (AV) equipment
Natural light
Accessible venue
Smoking area
Dance floor
Recently refurbished in 2019, the Court Room at Butchers’ Hall offers an elegant setting for ceremonies, receptions, conferences, cocktail parties, and workshops. This versatile space can be partitioned into larger and small rooms to suit your event, with the capacity to accommodate up to 80 seated guests.
Guest Capacity
Boardroom: 0 - 30Dining: 0 - 80
Theatre: 0 - 100
Dinner & Dance: 0 - 40
Features
Wi-FiProjector
Audiovisual (AV) equipment
Natural light
Accessible venue
Smoking area
Available to hire as part of your event or independently, the Rooftop Garden at Butchers’ Hall is an impressive outdoor space boasting incredible views of London. The rooftop terrace can comfortably accommodate up to 70 guests.
Guest Capacity
Standing: 0 - 70Features
Natural lightSmoking area
The ground floor at Butchers’ Hall is a versatile, multi-purpose space that can be tailored to suit your needs. Whether you use the ground floor as a registration area, partitioned break out areas, or a bar, the choice is yours.
Guest Capacity
Standing: 0 - 150Features
Wi-FiProjector
Flatscreen TV
Audiovisual (AV) equipment
Accessible venue
Butchers’ Hall London Catering
Butchers’ Hall is a Bovingdons venue, which means you can expect exceptional menus showcasing modern European and British cuisine. The talented Michelin trained chefs from Bovingdons Catering craft bespoke menus for every occasion, focusing on sustainability and locally sourced ingredients. And because no event is complete without an extraordinary selection of drinks, the team will work with you to curate the perfect beverage package for your event at Butchers’ Hall.
Highlights of Catering at Butchers’ Hall London:
- Bespoke event menus from renowned Bovingdons Catering
- Modern European and British dishes featuring sustainable, locally sourced produce
- Impressive beverage packages with exclusive wines and signature cocktails
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Location
Nearby attractions:
- Barbican Water Gardens
- Postman’s Park
- St. Paul’s Cathedral
Hotels nearby:
- Malmaison London, rooms starting from £120 per night
- Premier Inn London Farringdon (Smithfield) Hotel, rooms starting from £80 per night
- Apex Temple Court Hotel, rooms starting from £150 per night
Nearby restaurants:
- Club Gascon
- APULIA
- Balfour St Barts
Venue Testimonials
Fab catering and service for our wedding. Loved every course and the staff treated us so well. They were efficient, kind and had great communication from all the team leading up and during the wedding day itself.
Tamara C. ·
Newly refurbished livery hall. A very well-thought-out blend of traditional and modern. Interesting tapestry in the Guild dining hall. Very friendly and efficient staff. Disabled access to all floors.
Barry L. ·
We went to Butchers' Hall for our office Christmas dinner. Lovely setting in the Hall, room downstairs for dancing or standing to chat. Good food. Recommended.
Adam L. ·
Frequently Asked Questions
The venue hire fee is priced from £1,500 + VAT and includes the use of all spaces, including the newly refurbished rooftop terrace. Butchers’ Hall’s wedding package costs £100 per person + VAT and includes six canapés per guest, a three-course meal, a superior drinks package, a cash or account bar after the meal, event management, a personal wedding planner, and a private menu tasting.
Capacity limits at Butchers’ Hall range from 14 to 180 guests and vary depending on your chosen event space.
Yes. Butcher’s Hall’s wedding package includes a private menu tasting for the couple.
Weddings at Butchers’ Hall must end by 2am.
Weddings at Butchers’ Hall are classic and elegant, taking place in a historic venue in the heart of Central London. Aside from the stunning setting of the Great Hall, exquisite catering menus and seamless service from the renowned Bovingdons Catering team will ensure your wedding at Butchers’ Hall is one to remember.
Yes. Butchers’ Hall offers five flexible event spaces for private meetings and corporate functions in the heart of Central London.
- Malmaison London, rooms starting from £120 per night
- Premier Inn London Farringdon (Smithfield) Hotel, rooms starting from £80 per night
- Apex Temple Court Hotel, rooms starting from £150 per night
There isn’t any parking at Butchers’ Hall, but NCP London Barbican is just a few minutes away from the venue.
Expect exceptional food and seamless service for your event at Butchers’ Hall, delivered by the renowned team at Bovingdons Catering.
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