The Great Hall at Saddlers’ Hall - Dining
Capacity: Up to 200 guests (Reception)
Location: 40 Gutter Ln, EC2V 6BR, The City of London, EC2V 6BR, London
Coordinates: 51.5149923, -0.095577
Features
- Wifi
- Musicians gallery
- Natural light
- PA System
- Stain glass windows
Food & Drink
- Professional Kitchen
- Halal Catering
- Kosher Catering
- Recommended Caterering List Available
- Recommended Caterers Only
Space
- Disabled Access
- Outdoor Space
- 154m² (1,658ft²)
- Ceiling Height 6.8m (22ft)
Licenses
- Licensed Until 11pm
- Extensions Available
Capacities
- 80 Cabaret
- 120 Dining
- 200 Reception
- 150 Theatre
Venue Guide Prices
Business
Venue Hire Per Day
| Price | Schedule |
|---|---|
| £1,700 / Venue Fee | Mondays to Fridays, 09:00 - 17:00 |
Delegate packages
| Price | Schedule | Package |
|---|---|---|
| £80 / Per Person | Mondays to Fridays, 09:00 - 17:00 | Day Delegate Package |
Dining
Party packages
| Price | Schedule | Package |
|---|---|---|
| £114 / Per Person | Every day, 09:00 - 17:00 | Dinner Package |
Venue Hire Per Day
| Price | Schedule |
|---|---|
| £1,700 / Venue Fee | Mondays to Fridays, 09:00 - 17:00 |
Venue Hire Per Day
| Price | Schedule |
|---|---|
| £2,400 / Venue Fee | Mondays to Fridays, 09:00 - 17:00 |
Venue Hire Per Day
| Price | Schedule |
|---|---|
| £3,000 / Venue Fee | Saturdays and Sundays, 09:00 - 17:00 |
Events
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the venue hire costs and what's included in the base price?
Venue hire ranges from £2,000-£3,150 excluding VAT depending on timing and duration. Standard evening hire (5:30pm-11pm) costs £2,400 excluding VAT, while extended hours (11:30am-11pm) cost £3,150 excluding VAT. The hire includes exclusive use of the Great Hall with musicians' gallery, stained glass windows, PA system, and natural light, plus use of Front Rooms for pre-dinner drinks reception.
What are the mandatory staff meal costs that must be added to every booking?
Hall staff meals are mandatory for up to 5 staff members on event day. Junior outmess costs £35 excluding VAT per person and senior outmess costs £48-£50 excluding VAT per person. This adds approximately £175-£250 excluding VAT to every booking and covers hall manager and cloakroom staff meals.
What are the dining package options and per-person costs?
Three-course seated dinner with tea, coffee and petit fours costs £79-£81 excluding VAT per person. Christmas seated dinner packages cost £120-£125 excluding VAT per person and include festive menu, sparkling wine reception, half bottle of wine per person, Christmas crackers and themed linen. All dining is provided exclusively by Searcys - external caterers are not permitted.
What drinks packages are available and how much do they cost?
Standard drinks package costs £36-£38 excluding VAT per person and includes 1.5 glasses of prosecco for reception, half bottle of house wine per person, plus soft drinks and water. Extended packages with 4-4.5 hours unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks cost £48 excluding VAT per person. Christmas packages include mulled wine and festive cocktails.
What is the maximum capacity for seated dining events?
The Great Hall accommodates up to 150 guests for conferences but specific seated dining capacity varies by layout. Recent quotes show successful events for 70-120 guests with cabaret-style seating. The venue can handle larger groups up to 200 for standing receptions, but seated dinner capacity should be confirmed based on your specific table arrangement requirements.
How long can I hold the venue provisionally and what confirms the booking?
Provisional holds can be placed for 1 week maximum. Quotes are valid for 2 weeks from issue date. Bookings are only confirmed upon receiving a signed agreement and completed hall application - verbal confirmations or deposits alone do not secure the date.
What are the timing restrictions and access arrangements?
Standard evening events run 5:30pm-11pm, though earlier access from 4:30pm can be arranged for setup. Extended day hire is available from 11:30am-11pm for £3,150 excluding VAT. All timings are strictly enforced and the venue operates under standard terms and conditions that may require adjustments for unforeseen circumstances.
Are there any restrictions on suppliers and what AV equipment is available?
Searcys is the exclusive caterer - no external catering is permitted with full kitchen access not available to outside suppliers. AV equipment is not kept on-site and must be sourced from recommended external suppliers. The venue has a PA system built-in, but projectors, screens, and microphones require external hire through approved vendors.
What additional services and entertainment can be arranged?
DJ and dancefloor packages cost £1,900-£2,000 excluding VAT. Performing rights fees add £20 excluding VAT. The venue can arrange speakers, microphones for £50 excluding VAT, and has a musicians' gallery available. Entertainment must be arranged through the venue's recommended suppliers or approved external providers.
What spaces are included with the Great Hall hire?
Great Hall hire includes exclusive use of the main dining space with five chandeliers, period mouldings, stained glass windows and musicians' gallery. Front Rooms are available for pre-dinner drinks receptions and post-dinner activities. The venue also features a Courtyard perfect for summer events and outdoor receptions when weather permits.
Venue Photos
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Amenities & Features
- Stained glass windows
- Musicians gallery
- Natural light
- PA system
- Five chandeliers
- Period mouldings
- Disabled access
- Exclusive use
- Searcys catering
Event Types
Great for: One of the oldest Livery Halls in the City of London with exclusive use and bespoke seasonal menus crafted by Searcys just moments from St. Paul's Cathedral.
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Additional Information
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Website: https://www.hirespace.com/Spaces/London/193312/Saddlers-Hall/The-Great-Hall/Dining