The Reading Room

113 Chancery Lane

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  • From £1600
  • 210 Reception
  • Chancery Lane, Temple, City Thameslink
  • From £1600
  • 210 Reception
  • Chancery Lane, Temple, City Thameslink
Grade II* listed Georgian building with wedding licence and dramatic gilded gallery creates an unmatched blend of legal heritage and romantic elegance.
Aidan De Forest-Brown
Aidan De Forest-Brown

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • High vaulted ceiling with abundant natural light
  • Gilded wooden gallery and leather-bound books
  • Flexible seating arrangements
  • Central London location between West End and City
  • Grade II* listed Georgian architecture
  • Wedding licence for ceremonies up to 120 guests
  • In-house catering by Graysons
  • Built-in PA system and fixed speakers

Licensed for ceremonies of up to 120 guests or can be used as your reception or dining space, The Reading Room offers a stunning backdrop for your dream wedding. With flexible seating arrangements and an abundance of natural light, the space can be tailored to suit your unique vision. Celebrate your love story in a prestigious setting that combines history with modern elegance, making your special day unforgettable.




Frequently asked questions

Weekend venue hire is £4,000 + VAT with a minimum catering spend of £6,000 + VAT required. The Reading Room features a wedding license, fixed speakers, and built-in PA system. All pricing is subject to VAT at 20%.

The Reading Room is licensed for ceremonies of up to 120 guests. For receptions, it can accommodate various layouts with flexible seating arrangements, though specific capacity numbers for different reception setups are not detailed in available information.

Graysons provides in-house catering with various menu options available. A dinner package at £140.50 + VAT per person (minimum 60 guests) includes exclusive room hire 18:00-23:00, 3-course meal, ½ bottle house wine, 30 minutes sparkling wine reception, DJ & dance floor, uplighters, and dedicated team. Additional menu options and pricing details require direct consultation.

The Reading Room features fixed speakers and a built-in PA system as standard. Wedding packages can include DJ & dance floor, uplighters for ambience, and digital signage. Additional AV equipment may be available but specific options and costs require confirmation.

Standard evening hire runs 18:00-23:00 with early organiser access from 17:00. Weekend events have different minimum spend requirements (£10,000 + VAT mentioned for some weekend events), and the building is typically closed on weekends allowing for more exclusive use.

The Reading Room offers flexible seating arrangements and can host both ceremonies (up to 120 guests) and receptions. A ceremony package at £52.50 + VAT per person (minimum 300 guests) includes exclusive hire of Common & Reading Room 12:00-17:00, though this appears to be for a different room combination.

Wedding services include dedicated team on the day, security, cloakroom facilities, complimentary Wi-Fi, digital signage, and personalised digital welcome signs. The venue can assist with decorations, suppliers, and entertainment options, working with various external providers for additional services.

The venue works with different suppliers and can assist with decorations, DJs and entertainment. Specific restrictions on external suppliers, decoration policies, or setup timing limitations are not detailed in available information and would require direct confirmation with the venue.

Located on the ground floor of a Grade II* listed building, the Reading Room features abundant natural light, high vaulted ceilings, rich colour scheme, beautiful gilded wooden gallery, and leather-bound books creating dramatic grandeur. The space combines traditional elegance with contemporary facilities in a prestigious Law Society setting.

The venue offers provisional holds (7-day holds mentioned for some events) and arranges viewing visits to discuss requirements in detail. Specific booking timelines, deposit requirements, and payment schedules are not detailed in available information and require direct consultation with the events team.




More about 113 Chancery Lane

Behind the doors of this magnificent Grade II listed building lies a majestic sweeping entrance and an undiscovered wealth of stunning, elegant event spaces. Since 1832 the Law Society has been at the centre of the legal world and today you and your guests can enjoy a truly incredible event at this prestigious venue. Superbly located between the West End and the city, the Law Society is an excellent choice for you.

We have 9 beautiful and versatile areas available for private hire and suitable for weddings, dinners, celebrations, meetings, conferences and parties up to 300 guests.