The Courtroom Bar

Knotel Workclub at Old Sessions House

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Stylish Courtroom Bar venue with large windows for meetings and events in Old Sessions House.
  • From £1500 per hour
  • 60 Standing
  • Farrington
  • From £1500 per hour
  • 60 Standing
  • Farrington
A transformed Victorian courtroom where guests drink and celebrate in the same space that once delivered justice, creating an unforgettable atmosphere steeped in legal history.
Caitlin McCavitt
Caitlin McCavitt

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Standing capacity for 60 guests
  • Central London location
  • In-house catering team Blue Strawberry
  • Historic courtroom setting
  • DJ decks
  • Full bar

Welcome to the Bar at Old Sessions House, where the echoes of history mingle with the beats of celebration. Step into the very room that once echoed with stern justice, now transformed into a vibrant hub of hospitality. As you sip on your favourite drinks, imagine the stories that this Court room holds - from severe sentences to daring escapes. But tonight, we're here to create our own stories and memories. With space for up to 60 guests standing, our Bar sets the stage for unforgettable cocktail parties and lively happy hours.




Frequently asked questions

A 50% deposit is required upon signing the contract, with the remaining 50% due 30 days before your event. All catering costs for food and beverages must be pre-ordered and settled before the event to cover staffing costs.

The venue prefers all catering to be provided by their in-house team, Blue Strawberry. If you want to bring an outside caterer, there is a £3,000 kitchen buyout fee, which may not be cost-effective for smaller events.

The Great Room costs £5,000 plus VAT for a 4-hour period, with additional hours at £1,250 plus VAT per hour. Meeting rooms like the Chairman's Room are £200 per hour plus VAT, and the Court of Quarter is £150 per hour plus VAT.

You'll need to budget for security (costs vary by event), furniture removal if required (£670-£915 plus VAT), and cleaning fees (£250-£450 plus VAT). These are mandatory add-ons depending on your event requirements.

Yes, the venue has lift access from street level that takes you directly to the Dining Room, and there are accessible toilets available. This ensures the venue can accommodate guests with mobility requirements.

Yes, the venue can host multiple events concurrently in different spaces. They provide security, signage, and guest check-in services to direct attendees to the correct event spaces and manage any potential overlap.

Events typically run until around 9-11:30pm depending on the space and type of event. The venue can accommodate various timing requirements, but specific end times should be confirmed during booking based on your event type and space.

Meeting room bookings for smaller groups (up to 22 people) can be made via the Knotel app at app.knotel.com. For larger event spaces like the Great Room or Bar, you'll need to work directly with the venue management team who will prepare a contract.

Blue Strawberry provides all in-house catering including welcome drinks, canapes, food stations, and beverages. Pricing varies by group size - for example, catering ranges from £266 per person for 15 guests down to £150 per person for 120+ guests.

Meeting rooms include AV equipment, screens, and projectors. The venue can provide microphones for presentations and has DJ decks available in the Bar area. Internet connection is available, and they can accommodate additional technical requirements.




More about Knotel Workclub at Old Sessions House

The world wants to work differently, and the office as we know it has changed for good. Our flagship Workclub at Old Sessions House embodies that change.

No team's working style is uniform, and as experts in 'flex' for enterprises, we are excited to introduce our workspace hub, designed to accommodate the nuances of each individual's day-to-day.

Because whether it's the job, the client, or the mood - no single work day is the same.

Our collection of rooms have everything you could need for your next meeting.

Make it a Session at the Knotel Workclub at Old Sessions House.