The Lounge at The Ministry
Award winner Named Best One-of-a-Kind Venue (under 500 guests) - Gold 2026 by Christmas Party Awards
Up to 100standing
Up to 100seated
Boroughnearest station
Birthday Partybest for
About this space
Blank-canvas Victorian factory setting
Strong built-in AV
Multiple breakout rooms
Bar and private booths (The Lounge)
Flexible seating layouts
Exclusive evening/weekend hire
With its own bar, plush booths and flexible seating, The Lounge is made for receptions and celebrations of up to 100 standing or 80 seated. The private booths can be curtained off, so smaller groups can catch up away from the busiest spot while still feeling part of the party. Lay it out for a long-table dinner, a cocktail reception with food stations or a relaxed after-party, with catering from our partner caterers. It sits right next to the main bar and The White Space, so guests can move easily between a dinner or presentation and drinks. Available for evening and weekend hire.
Features
Wifi
Private Bar
Plush booth seating that can be curtained off
Evening and weekend hire
Flexible layouts for receptions, dinners and after-parties
Food & Drink
External Catering Allowed
Professional Kitchen
Space
Disabled Access
101m² (1,087ft²)
Ceiling Height 2.4m (8ft)
Licenses
Licensed Until 1am
Extensions Available
Capacities
100 Dining
100 Standing
Guide prices
Indicative pricing based on standard rates. Request an instant quote for your exact brief.
Events
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Venue Hire Per Evening
Mondays to Fridays, 18:00 - 23:00Mons to Fris, 18:00 - 23:00
£2,000 / Venue FeeVenue Hire Per Evening
Saturdays and Sundays, 09:00 - 19:00Sats and Suns, 09:00 - 19:00
£3,500 / Venue FeeWeddings
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Venue Hire Per Evening
Mondays to Fridays, 18:00 - 23:00Mons to Fris, 18:00 - 23:00
£2,000 / Venue FeeVenue Hire Per Evening
Saturdays and Sundays, 09:00 - 19:00Sats and Suns, 09:00 - 19:00
£3,500 / Venue FeeAbout this venue
Set on Borough Road, a few minutes from Borough station, The Ministry pairs exposed brick and natural light with spaces built for very different events. The White Space has its own entrance, a 221-inch 4K LED wall and room for 200 standing or 170 for dinner, while The Bar & Garden and The Lounge bring a more relaxed evening feel, and the meeting rooms suit smaller groups. Spaces are booked individually, with room for up to 400 standing across the venue, and it’s licensed for weddings as well as conferences, launches, filming and Christmas parties.
Great for a...
Bar and booths drive mingling Drinks Reception
- • Dedicated bar area speeds up service
- • Private booths provide intimate gatherings
- • Exclusive hire offers complete privacy
Customisable spaces suit every group Private Party
- • Flexible seating adapts to occasion size
- • Evening hire delivers exclusive atmosphere
- • Curtained booths create VIP experience
Location
/-0.098234,51.4991841,15,0/944x525@2x)
The Ministry 79 Borough RdLondon SE1 1DNUKBorough SE1 1DNLondon
Borough
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Award winner Named Best One-of-a-Kind Venue (under 500 guests) - Gold 2026 by Christmas Party Awards
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