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Modern event space at Convene Sancroft, St Pauls, perfect for meetings and gatherings.
  • From £100 per person
  • 1,200 Standing
  • St. Paul
  • From £100 per person
  • 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.
Joana Seguí Rubio
Joana Seguí Rubio

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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.