Mayor's Parlour

Shoreditch Town Hall

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Mayor's Parlour in Shoreditch Town Hall, bright event space for meetings and workshops.
  • From £100 per hour
  • 60 Reception
  • Old Street
  • From £100 per hour
  • 60 Reception
  • Old Street
Historic Mayor's Parlour with stunning stained glass windows that interconnects seamlessly with the Council Chamber for scalable events.
Joana Seguí Rubio
Joana Seguí Rubio

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Flexible dry hire basis
  • Central Shoreditch location
  • Grade II listed building character
  • Bright natural light from stained glass windows
  • Historic fireplace creates atmosphere
  • Interconnects with Council Chamber

The Mayor's Parlour is a bright and airy space with stunning stained glass windows and a fireplace, which is a favourite for smaller events, board meetings, presentations and workshops.

Interconnecting doors allow this space to be used in conjunction with the Council Chamber, and it is regularly used as an extension or breakout space larger events and conferences.




Frequently asked questions

The venue is completely unavailable from late June through July, August, and September due to large rehearsals that occupy the entire venue. Additionally, from 24th November to 17th December, the venue hosts KIN London's Christmas Social and is not available for other bookings outside of that partnership.

Due to the listed status of the building and the nature of their cultural programme, club nights are not permitted. Sporting events are also not allowed, despite the venue's historical use as a boxing venue.

No agreement exists until a contract and full terms & conditions are signed by both parties and all hire fees and charges are paid in full. Any enquiry, discussion or correspondence should never be taken as confirmation, and the venue reserves the right to vary or cancel hires without liability.

Dates can be held as first option (provisional hold), second option, or third option. If you're second or third option, you'll be contacted if the higher priority booking falls through. The venue will keep you updated on the status of your position.

Folding chairs and trestle tables are available on-site. For larger events, up to 500 Matrix seats can be installed in the Assembly Hall with an additional 250 seats available in the balcony. You can also source external furniture and décor from suppliers.

The venue operates primarily on a dry hire basis, allowing you to source external caterers of your choice. They have featured catering suppliers who have previously worked at the venue. An in-house bar service is available, and the Old Servery space adjoining the Assembly Hall can be used by caterers to set up equipment as there are no permanent kitchens on-site.

Full production services are available in-house including audio, video, lighting, speakers, projectors and monitors. A bespoke production quote will be provided based on your specific requirements, with details available in their Production Guide.

It is the hirer's responsibility to set up and clear down the space unless discussed with the venue in advance. If the venue assists with setup, this time will be factored into the hire period.

The venue runs a fully curated cultural programme where all shows are developed in consultation with the venue. For cultural programming, you must email their Cultural Programme team, though it's a small department with potentially long response times. Your work must align with their programming vision.

The Assembly Hall can accommodate up to 500 people in theatre style with Matrix seating, plus an additional 250 seats in the balcony. For events requiring 650-700 people in theatre style, the space is suitable with appropriate seating arrangements.




More about Shoreditch Town Hall

Shoreditch Town Hall is a Grade II listed building in the heart of East London and one of the city's most vibrant areas. Once a civic building, it is now an arts space and a flagship venue for the community, as well as offering its spaces for event hire.

With eight stunning and unique spaces to choose from, the Town Hall offers a range of flexible dry-hire spaces for any event.

The grandeur of the Assembly Hall is a beautiful backdrop for large-scale dinners and conferences. Or surprise your guests with a reception in The Ditch, an intimate warren of untouched basement spaces.