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Parliament Chamber

The Inner Temple

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  • From £2904
  • 96 Dining
  • Blackfriars, Temple
  • From £2904
  • 96 Dining
  • Blackfriars, Temple
One of the few remaining Georgian style venues in the City of London with authentic historic charm and oak-panelled dining spaces.
Edward Poland
Edward Poland

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Elegant atmosphere and historic details
  • In-house catering with bespoke menus
  • Central London location in legal quarter
  • PA system with microphone included
  • Georgian style Hall with 276 dining capacity
  • Oak-panelled walls with historic charm
  • Parliament Chamber accommodates up to 96 guests
  • Natural light with garden views

The Parliament Chamber is a distinguished private dining room within a private venue, ideal for banqueting, lunches and afternoon tea. Accommodating up to 96 guests, this elegant space features rick oak panelling, intricate Grinling Gibbons carvings and natural light with views over the estate and garden. Offering the ambience of a City banqueting hall, it provides a refined setting for formal dining, celebratory gatherings and exclusive private events, making it an exception choice for a truly memorable experience.

Frequently asked questions

The Hall can accommodate up to 276 guests for dining and is available Monday to Friday from 6:00pm onwards, and on weekends during both day and evening. Room hire pricing varies by event type - for example, a dinner package for 90 guests costs £142 ex VAT per person which includes room hire with a 10% discount from 6pm-11pm.

The dinner package at £142 ex VAT per person includes hire of The Hall from 6pm-11pm (with 10% discount), 1 glass of house Prosecco on arrival, half a bottle of house wine, half a bottle of still/sparkling water per person, 3-course menu with coffee and chocolates, and PA system with 1 microphone. Additional catering options include arrival tea/coffee/pastries from £8.50 per person and classic sandwich lunch from £19.30 per person.

The Hall is available for hire Monday to Friday from 6:00pm onwards, and on weekends during both day and evening. The venue closes for August summer holidays and also closes from September 4th until September 8th for holidays, reopening for events from September 8th onwards.

The venue offers in-house catering with options including 3-course dinners from £71.50 per person, arrival drinks from £5.96 per person, and wine packages from £22 per person. For weddings, dry hire is available at £15,000 ex VAT which allows you to use your own caterers with access to all internal event spaces.

Basic AV equipment including a PA system with 1 microphone is included in dinner packages. The venue also offers screen and video conferencing facilities, though specific additional AV costs are not detailed in standard packages.

Booking timelines vary by event proximity - for events not far away, confirmation is requested before specific deadlines (e.g., confirm before April 30th for a May event). The venue operates on a provisional hold system where they contact clients holding first option before placing your event on second option hold.

Yes, there is a room hire price freeze offer for 2026 events, allowing you to book 2026 events at current 2025 rates. This offer ends August 31st, 2025, and terms and conditions apply.

The venue offers Christmas dining from small intimate dinners to lively receptions for up to 400 guests. The Parliament Chamber and Luncheon Room work well for themed celebrations like 1920s Prohibition style events with feathers, jazz, and vintage flair, while traditional Christmas themes with twinkling lights and baubles suit The Hall perfectly.

Wedding dry hire costs £15,000 ex VAT and includes use of all internal event spaces with your own caterers. The Hall, along with the rest of the first floor, is particularly suitable for weddings and other events requiring additional space.

Specific minimum catering spends vary by event type and space. For example, some events have minimum catering spends of £2,640 ex VAT. All prices quoted are exclusive of VAT, which is charged at 20% on top of the base prices.

More about The Inner Temple

The Inner Temple is one of the few remaining Georgian style event venues in the City of London suitable for hosting a variety of events from banquets to small meetings.

Located in the heart of London's legal quarter, conveniently situated in the "Midtown" district between the City and West End and in close proximity to the Strand, Fleet Street and Embankment - Inner Temple is an impressive, unique and accessible venue for entertaining in style.

After an extensive three year refurbishment, two new floors have been added, offering a Lecture Theatre and eight versatile meeting rooms.