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Modern event space at Convene Sancroft, St Pauls, perfect for meetings and gatherings.
  • From £100
  • 1,200 Standing
  • St. Paul
  • From £100
  • 1,200 Standing
  • St. Paul
Home to the largest single above-ground meeting room in the City of London with capacity for 900 delegates in theatre style.
Beth French
Beth French

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  • Built-in AV technology
  • Exclusive venue hire available
  • Central City location in Paternoster Square
  • Cloakroom services
  • On-site catering team
  • 45,000 square feet across two floors
  • 900-person Grand Hall plenary room
  • Seven unique meeting rooms
  • Floor-to-ceiling windows with natural light
  • Custom branding opportunities
Apart from the impressive scale and design, this property is one of the largest meeting and event spaces within the city limits. With a max capacity of 1,200 and 7 large meeting rooms, this property’s intentional architecture and purpose-built design make it the perfect backdrop for large meetings, trainings or seminars, and conferences that include panel or speaker sessions.

Frequently asked questions

The venue requires a minimum spend of £3,000 + VAT for smaller events. For exclusive venue hire, pricing starts at £25,000 + VAT for the most cost-effective option, which includes mandatory catering and AV. The venue is primarily sold as a full buyout for events with 350+ delegates.

The venue accommodates up to 700 delegates for exclusive use and up to 1,200 guests total across all spaces. It is mainly sold as a full buyout for events starting at 350+ delegates, not individual room bookings. Events under this threshold may be redirected to alternative venues in their portfolio.

The Grand Hall accommodates up to 850 theatre style (can be split into two plenaries), Doddington Forum holds 340 theatre style, Hardwick Hub seats 240 theatre style, and Tradition Library accommodates 96 standing. The Grand Hall Gallery serves as the main catering and exhibition space for up to 900 standing.

The London Standard Meeting Package is £154.80 per person + VAT and includes breakfast, AM break, lunch, PM break, and unlimited access to coffee, teas, water, soft drinks, and snacks at Nourish stations. For events bringing no catering, mandatory tea and coffee service costs £30 per person + VAT due to self-served stations throughout the venue.

Exclusive venue hire costs £30,000 + VAT per day and includes all meeting rooms (Grand Hall, Doddington Forum, Hardwick Hub, Tradition Library, and Grand Hall Gallery). Setup day hire is £7,200 + VAT (£6,000 + VAT for evening setup). This includes basic AV, displays, projectors, unlimited WiFi, and in-room audio.

Cloakroom service is mandatory at £1,080 + VAT (£900 + VAT) per day. There are minimum food and beverage spends that vary by event size - for example, £30,000 + VAT daytime minimum for larger events. All pricing excludes VAT at 20%.

Meeting rooms are available from 08:00-22:00 for exclusive hire. Events typically require setup the day before, with evening setup options available. Access timing for setup must be confirmed 10 days prior to the event.

The venue does not accommodate boxing events or other sporting activities. Events under 350 delegates are typically redirected to alternative venues in their portfolio as this space is designed for large-scale conferences and meetings.

Basic AV is included with exclusive rental: displays, projectors, unlimited WiFi, in-room audio, and powered classroom tables. Additional AV capabilities are available through pre-curated Room Technology Bundles or à la carte upgrades, with costs varying by requirements.

The venue can hold space for potential bookings while clients confirm budgets and requirements. The booking process involves confirming event details including dates, times, attendee numbers, setup requirements, and food and beverage needs before receiving detailed quotations.

More about Convene Sancroft, St Pauls

Located in Paternoster Square, Convene Sancroft, St. Paul's is a on-of-a-kind venue spanning 45,000 square-feet across two floors, featuring seven unique meeting rooms - including a 900 person plenary room, the largest single above-ground meetings room in the City of London. The full venue can accommodate up to 1,200 guests. As a nod to the Elizabethan Era, the design includes vibrant pops of rich color, textured wall paneling, and intricate ceilings. The location is flooded with natural light from the nine foot floor-to-ceiling windows and has multiple opportunities for custom branding.

Whole Venue at Convene Sancroft, St Pauls - Business

Capacity: Up to 1200 guests (Standing)
Location: Rose Street, Paternoster Sq., City of London, EC4M 7DQ, London
Coordinates: 51.5149926, -0.0995808

Features

  • Wifi
  • WiFi

Food & Drink

  • Professional Kitchen
  • Halal Catering
  • Kosher Catering

Space

  • Disabled Access
  • Storage Space
  • 4,181m² (45,000ft²)
  • Ceiling Height 3m (9ft)

Capacities

  • 16 Boardroom
  • 444 Cabaret
  • 543 Classroom
  • 900 Reception
  • 1,200 Standing
  • 850 Theatre
  • 450 U-Shaped

Venue Guide Prices

Business

Delegate packages

PriceSchedulePackage
£100 / Per PersonEvery day, 09:00 - 17:00DDR

Events

Film and Photo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the minimum cost for booking Convene Sancroft, St Pauls?

The venue requires a minimum spend of £3,000 + VAT for smaller events. For exclusive venue hire, pricing starts at £25,000 + VAT for the most cost-effective option, which includes mandatory catering and AV. The venue is primarily sold as a full buyout for events with 350+ delegates.

What is the maximum capacity and how is the venue typically sold?

The venue accommodates up to 700 delegates for exclusive use and up to 1,200 guests total across all spaces. It is mainly sold as a full buyout for events starting at 350+ delegates, not individual room bookings. Events under this threshold may be redirected to alternative venues in their portfolio.

What are the room capacities and configurations available?

The Grand Hall accommodates up to 850 theatre style (can be split into two plenaries), Doddington Forum holds 340 theatre style, Hardwick Hub seats 240 theatre style, and Tradition Library accommodates 96 standing. The Grand Hall Gallery serves as the main catering and exhibition space for up to 900 standing.

What catering packages are mandatory and what do they cost?

The London Standard Meeting Package is £154.80 per person + VAT and includes breakfast, AM break, lunch, PM break, and unlimited access to coffee, teas, water, soft drinks, and snacks at Nourish stations. For events bringing no catering, mandatory tea and coffee service costs £30 per person + VAT due to self-served stations throughout the venue.

What are the exclusive venue hire rates and what's included?

Exclusive venue hire costs £30,000 + VAT per day and includes all meeting rooms (Grand Hall, Doddington Forum, Hardwick Hub, Tradition Library, and Grand Hall Gallery). Setup day hire is £7,200 + VAT (£6,000 + VAT for evening setup). This includes basic AV, displays, projectors, unlimited WiFi, and in-room audio.

What additional mandatory services and costs should I budget for?

Cloakroom service is mandatory at £1,080 + VAT (£900 + VAT) per day. There are minimum food and beverage spends that vary by event size - for example, £30,000 + VAT daytime minimum for larger events. All pricing excludes VAT at 20%.

What are the operating hours and setup requirements?

Meeting rooms are available from 08:00-22:00 for exclusive hire. Events typically require setup the day before, with evening setup options available. Access timing for setup must be confirmed 10 days prior to the event.

What types of events are not suitable for this venue?

The venue does not accommodate boxing events or other sporting activities. Events under 350 delegates are typically redirected to alternative venues in their portfolio as this space is designed for large-scale conferences and meetings.

What AV and technology is included versus additional costs?

Basic AV is included with exclusive rental: displays, projectors, unlimited WiFi, in-room audio, and powered classroom tables. Additional AV capabilities are available through pre-curated Room Technology Bundles or à la carte upgrades, with costs varying by requirements.

How far in advance should I book and what is the booking process?

The venue can hold space for potential bookings while clients confirm budgets and requirements. The booking process involves confirming event details including dates, times, attendee numbers, setup requirements, and food and beverage needs before receiving detailed quotations.

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Amenities & Features

  • 45,000 square feet across two floors
  • 900-person Grand Hall plenary room
  • Seven unique meeting rooms
  • Floor-to-ceiling windows with natural light
  • Custom branding opportunities
  • Built-in AV technology
  • Exclusive venue hire available
  • Central City location in Paternoster Square
  • Cloakroom services
  • On-site catering team

Event Types

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Additional Information

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Contact: Available through HireSpace booking platform

Website: https://www.hirespace.com/Spaces/London/197561/Convene-Sancroft-St-Pauls/Whole-Venue/Business