Sir Herbert Baker Room

Church House Westminster

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Sir Herbert Baker Room, Church House Westminster, modern meeting space with large screen.
  • From £935
  • 25 Theatre
  • Westminster/ St James Park Underground Station
  • From £935
  • 25 Theatre
  • Westminster/ St James Park Underground Station
The only dining space in Westminster offering direct views of Westminster Abbey and Dean's Yard through large leaded windows in a Grade II listed building.
Aidan De Forest-Brown
Aidan De Forest-Brown

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Adjacent to Westminster and Abbey Rooms
  • Private and quiet corridor setting
  • Grade II listed historic building
  • Natural daylight from large leaded windows
  • Views of Westminster Abbey and Dean's Yard
  • 64-inch plasma screen
  • Ground floor location
Named after the architect of the building, the Sir Herbert Baker Room is a flexible and elegant event space located on the ground floor. With its large leaded windows, it benefits from natural daylight and offers superb views of Westminster Abbey and Dean's Yard. The room is situated adjacent to the Westminster and Abbey Rooms to create a suite of three rooms in a private and quiet corridor of the Grade II listed building. The event space is ideal for breakfast meetings, working lunches and private dinners. It is also often used as a breakout room for larger events.



Frequently asked questions

There is a minimum venue hire of £8,000 ex VAT for weekend bookings. Catering has a minimum spend requirement, with examples showing £4,150 ex VAT for smaller events and higher minimums for larger groups. The minimum catering spend per person is £41.50, with some events requiring a minimum of 100-280 guests depending on the space configuration.

For dining events, multiple spaces are commonly combined: the Assembly Hall serves as the main dining space, while the Hoare Memorial Hall and Bishops Partridge Hall are used for catering and drinks receptions. The Harvey Goodwin Suite is often used as an additional catering space or breakout area, and the Robert Runcie Room serves as a catering space for smaller events.

Standard AV packages start from £4,495 ex VAT. The Assembly Hall AV package (£3,995 ex VAT) includes projection screen, 4K laser projector, sound system, microphones, stage lighting, and engineers. Smaller spaces like the Harvey Goodwin Suite have AV packages from £2,330 ex VAT including screen, projector, sound system, and lighting.

Events typically run from 08:30-17:00 for day events, with evening events extending to 18:00-22:00. Setup access the evening prior can be arranged from 18:30-21:30 for an additional £11,940 ex VAT, with the venue needing to be cleared by 22:00pm.

The venue experiences high demand with frequent full bookings. Multiple dates in 2025 are already fully booked including September 23rd, October 21st, June 26th, and July 12th. It's advisable to have flexible dates and book well in advance, as the venue regularly suggests alternative dates when first choices are unavailable.

Catering is provided by Searcys with various options including Day Delegate Rates (DDR), fork buffets, and formal dining. DDR packages include arrival refreshments, mid-morning and afternoon breaks, and lunch. Minimum catering spends range from £69.50 per person for larger events to £41.50 per person for smaller groups, with minimum guest requirements typically between 100-280 people.

Yes, weekend bookings have higher minimum spends. There is a minimum venue hire of £8,000 ex VAT specifically mentioned for weekend bookings, and AV packages incur an extra £500 per package for weekend events. The venue appears to have different pricing tiers based on the day of the week.

The venue uses a proposal-based system where detailed quotes are provided after initial enquiry. Multiple events show budget discussions where proposals exceed client budgets (one example showed a proposal exceeding a £5,000-£6,000 budget). The venue works with clients on budget flexibility and can suggest alternative configurations to meet budget requirements.

Yes, the venue regularly hosts awards ceremonies, conferences, and special events. The Assembly Hall can be configured for cabaret style dining with stage setups, and the venue has experience with events requiring staging, theatrical productions, and formal presentations. AV packages include stage lighting, projection screens, and professional sound systems suitable for formal presentations.

Capacity varies significantly by space and configuration. The Assembly Hall can accommodate large groups (examples show 250-350+ for dining events), while smaller spaces like the Harvey Goodwin Suite work for more intimate dining experiences. The venue can accommodate up to 600 guests across multiple spaces when used together, with specific room combinations recommended based on guest numbers.




More about Church House Westminster

Grade II listed, historic multi-purpose events venue, situated in the heart of Westminster, with stunning views of Dean's Yard and Westminster Abbey. Leading in-situ technology facilitates creative event production supported by an award-winning expert team of event coordinators, caterers, and production technicians. With a range of versatile event spaces available and can host up to 600 guests in a single space. Our catering partner, Searcys, provides delicious menus created using fresh, seasonal and sustainable ingredients. We achieved carbon-neutral status 6 years ahead of target.