The Hall at The Inner Temple - Events
Capacity: Up to 400 guests (Reception)
Location: Temple, London, Temple, EC4Y 7HL, London
Coordinates: 51.5126245, -0.1098376
Features
- Wifi
- Crests on walls from Inn’s past treasurers
- Gallery level
- Inn's collection of silver on display
- Licensed for civil ceremonies.
- Marble floor
- Natural Daylight
- Portraits of the Royal Family
- Stained glass windows
Food & Drink
- External Catering Allowed
- Corkage Charge
- Kitchenette
- Catering Equipment Provided
- Professional Kitchen
- Halal Catering
- Kosher Catering
- Recommended Caterering List Available
Space
- Parking Spaces
- Disabled Access
- Outdoor Space
- 281.7m² (3,032ft²)
- Ceiling Height 10.5m (34ft)
Licenses
- Licensed Until 11pm
- Extensions Available
- TENs Available
- Wedding License
Capacities
- 276 Dining
- 400 Reception
- 270 Theatre
- 250 Wedding
Venue Guide Prices
Dining
Venue Hire Per Evening
| Price | Schedule |
|---|---|
| £4,828 / Venue Fee | Every day, 09:00 - 17:00 |
Venue Hire Per Evening
| Price | Schedule |
|---|---|
| £7,160 / Venue Fee | Saturdays and Sundays, 09:00 - 17:00 |
Events
Venue Hire Per Evening
| Price | Schedule |
|---|---|
| £4,828 / Venue Fee | Every day, 09:00 - 17:00 |
Venue Hire Per Evening
| Price | Schedule |
|---|---|
| £7,160 / Venue Fee | Saturdays and Sundays, 09:00 - 17:00 |
Weddings
Venue Hire Per Day
| Price | Schedule |
|---|---|
| £10,000 / Venue Fee | Every day, 16:00 - 00:00 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the exact room hire costs and capacity limits for different event spaces?
The Hall costs £1,960 ex VAT for 8am-4pm hire and seats up to 276 for dining (increased from 240). Rooms 3&4 combined cost £1,960 ex VAT for 8am-4pm and accommodate 62 theatre style or 35 guests. The Parliament Chamber costs £2,094 ex VAT for Christmas events. The Lecture Theatre and Reception Area cost £4,296 ex VAT for 9am-4pm or 6pm-10pm hire with 120 theatre capacity.
What are the specific catering costs and minimum spend requirements?
Catering prices include arrival tea/coffee/pastries from £8.50 ex VAT per person, classic sandwich lunch from £19.30 ex VAT per person, and house wine from £5 ex VAT per person. The Hall dinner package costs £142 ex VAT per person including prosecco, wine, 3-course menu and PA system. Some spaces have minimum catering spends of £2,640 ex VAT.
What are the venue's availability restrictions and operating hours?
The Hall is available Monday-Friday from 6pm onwards and weekends during day and evening. The venue closes for August summer holidays and reopens from 8th September for events. Filming is usually weekends only but exceptions can be made depending on requirements.
What is the dry hire cost for weddings and what does it include?
Wedding dry hire costs £15,000 ex VAT and includes use of all internal event spaces with your own caterers. The venue offers wedding packages with different options detailed in their wedding brochure, and the Hall can accommodate up to 276 guests for wedding dining.
What AV equipment is included and what are additional costs?
Basic AV includes screen and video conferencing facilities in Rooms 3&4, and PA system with 1 microphone in the Hall dinner package and Lecture Theatre. The venue has built-in AV capabilities but specific additional equipment costs are not detailed in standard quotes.
How does the provisional booking system work and what are the deadlines?
The venue operates on first and second option holds - they will contact the first option client for updates before placing your event on second option hold. No dates are provisionally held until specifically requested. For events close to the date, confirmation may be required within specific timeframes (e.g., before 30th April for May events).
What are the marquee hire details and seasonal availability?
The marquee accommodates up to 600 guests and is only available for 4 weeks annually from mid-June to mid-July (2026 season runs 16 June - 9 July). The marquee package for 400 guests costs £152.40 ex VAT per person including hire, garden menu, prosecco reception, drinks package and AV equipment.
What special offers and pricing policies are currently available?
Room hire prices are frozen for 2026 events if booked at current rates, with the offer ending 31st August 2025. Christmas events can accommodate from small intimate dinners to receptions for up to 400 guests, with Christmas lunch starting from £85 ex VAT per person.
What are the venue's capacity limits for different event formats?
The Hall seats 276 for dining or 400 for receptions. Rooms 3&4 combined accommodate 62 theatre style. The Lecture Theatre holds 120 theatre style. The marquee accommodates up to 600 guests. Christmas events can host up to 400 guests for receptions.
What information is required for initial quotes and how long does the process take?
Initial enquiries require start/end time, event type, seating style, catering requirements, AV needs, and budget. The venue requests these details before providing full proposals and offers site visits within a couple of weeks. Response times vary but follow-up occurs if no response is received within reasonable timeframes.
Venue Photos
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Amenities & Features
- Georgian-style Hall with elegant atmosphere
- Capacity for 276 dining guests
- Historic charm with oak-panelled walls
- Parliament Chamber and Luncheon Room available
- Marquee and Gardens for outdoor events
- Three acres of beautifully maintained grounds
- Licensed for civil ceremonies
- Flexible event spaces across multiple floors
- Central London location in legal quarter
- Professional catering team
- Built-in AV systems
- Natural daylight throughout
Event Types
Great for: One of the few remaining Georgian-style venues in the City of London, offering historic elegance with modern facilities in the heart of London's legal quarter.
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Additional Information
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Contact: Available through HireSpace booking platform
Website: https://www.hirespace.com/Spaces/London/189403/The-Inner-Temple/The-Hall/Events