Drawing Room

The Inner Temple

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Elegant dining room in The Inner Temple, perfect for corporate dinners and celebrations.
  • From £1731
  • 60 Reception
  • Blackfriars, Temple
  • From £1731
  • 60 Reception
  • Blackfriars, Temple
One of the few remaining Georgian-style dining venues in the City of London, offering crystal chandeliers and award-winning garden views in the heart of the legal quarter.
Mike Williams
Mike Williams

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Temperature controlled environment
  • Removable furniture for flexible layouts
  • Cosy lounge atmosphere
  • Historic paintings throughout
  • Georgian-style architecture with crystal chandeliers
  • Natural daylight with garden views
  • Built-in PA system with hearing loop
  • Licensed for civil ceremonies
The Drawing Room allows guests to meet and dine under glistening chandeliers, creating an elegant atmosphere perfect for any occasion. This versatile space can be effortlessly transformed with soft furnishings, providing a cosy yet sophisticated setting for intimate dinners. The Drawing Room boasts an abundance of natural daylight and stunning views of the award-winning three-acre garden. The Drawing Room is not just a dining space; it’s an experience steeped in history and elegance, making it the perfect choice for your next event in London.



Frequently asked questions

The Hall (dining capacity 276) costs £142 ex VAT per person for dinner packages including hire from 6pm-11pm with 10% discount, prosecco on arrival, half bottle of house wine, water, 3-course menu with coffee, and PA system with microphone. The Drawing Room hire costs £1,731 ex VAT for 6pm-11pm. Room hire prices are frozen at current rates for 2026 events if booked before 31 August 2025.

The Hall can accommodate up to 276 guests for dining (recently increased from 240). The Drawing Room capacity is not specified in available information. Christmas events can accommodate from small intimate dinners up to 400 guests for receptions across various spaces.

The Hall is available Monday to Friday from 6pm onwards, and on weekends during both day and evening. The venue closes for August summer holidays and reopens from 8 September for events. Filming is usually weekends only but exceptions can be made depending on requirements.

Sample pricing includes arrival tea/coffee/pastries from £8.50 ex VAT per person, classic sandwich lunch from £19.30 ex VAT per person, house wine from £5 ex VAT per glass, and afternoon tea/coffee/biscuits from £7.15 ex VAT per person. Christmas lunch events start from £85 ex VAT per person. All catering is provided in-house.

Events require provisional holds which are not automatically placed - you must request this specifically. For events close to the date, confirmation is required quickly (example given was confirming before 30 April for a May event). The venue contacts first option holders for updates when placing second option holds.

The Hall includes a PA system with 1 microphone as standard. The Drawing Room has a built-in discreet PA system. Screen and video conferencing facilities are available in some spaces. Additional AV requirements would need to be specified and may incur extra costs.

All prices quoted are exclusive of VAT (20% must be added). Wedding dry hire of the venue with own caterers costs £15,000 ex VAT. Some spaces may have minimum catering spends, though specific amounts are not detailed in available information.

The venue offers site visits which are recommended before booking. Events typically include setup time within the hire period. The Drawing Room features removable furniture for flexible arrangements. Access times for setup would need to be confirmed based on specific event requirements.

The venue accommodates various themes including traditional Christmas celebrations and 1920s Prohibition style events which work well in the Parliament Chamber and Luncheon Room. The spaces can be transformed with soft furnishings and decorations to match event themes.

The Drawing Room is licensed for civil ceremonies. The venue can host everything from intimate private gatherings to large gala dinners, charity events, and seasonal celebrations. Wedding packages are available with different options detailed in their wedding brochure.




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.