The Bar & Garden at The Ministry
Award winner Named Best One-of-a-Kind Venue (under 500 guests) - Gold 2026 by Christmas Party Awards
Up to 200standing
Boroughnearest station
Evening Partybest for
Borougharea
About this space
11-metre bar
Bespoke art and furnishings
Flexible configurations
Private garden with fireplace and covered seating
Optional DJ booth and dancefloor
Blank-canvas Victorian factory space
Strong built-in AV
Multiple breakout rooms
The Bar & Garden works however you want your wedding to run, whether that’s the whole day in one space or just part of it. Host your drinks reception here, keep it relaxed with canapés and bowl food, or turn it into the evening party. The bar at the back keeps the drinks flowing, plush Italian furniture and custom art fill the room, and the heated garden, with fire pits and covers, works for winter weddings and soaks up the sun in summer. It’s also exactly where you’ll find your uncle telling the same story for the third time. Available for weekend weddings.
Features
Wifi
Heated Garden
DJ Equipment
In-House Tech Team
Close Proximity to Tube Stops
Private Bar
Food & Drink
External Catering Allowed
Professional Kitchen
Space
Disabled Access
Outdoor Space
105m² (1,130ft²)
Ceiling Height 2.4m (8ft)
Licenses
Licensed Until 1am
Extensions Available
Wedding License
Capacities
200 Standing
200 Reception
Guide prices
Indicative pricing based on standard rates. Request an instant quote for your exact brief.
Events
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Venue Hire Per Day
Saturdays and Sundays, 09:00 - 17:00Sats and Suns, 09:00 - 17:00
£3,000 / Venue FeeFilm and Photo
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Venue Hire Per Day
Saturdays and Sundays, 09:00 - 17:00Sats and Suns, 09:00 - 17:00
£4,500 / Venue FeeWeddings
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Venue Hire & Minimum Spend Per Day
Every day, 18:00 - 23:00Every day, 18:00 - 23:00
£15,000 / Venue Fee & Min SpendAbout 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...
Bespoke bar, indoor–outdoor flow Wedding Reception
- • 11-metre copper bar enables seamless drinks service
- • Private garden with fireplace creates memorable outdoor moments
- • Flexible layouts adapt to both seated dining and dancing
DJ booth, dancefloor, garden access Evening Party
- • Optional DJ booth and dedicated dancefloor energise festivities
- • Covered garden with heaters extends the celebration outdoors
- • Wall-to-wall bespoke furnishings enhance guest experience
Signature bar, breakout spaces Drinks Party
- • 11-metre bar expedites cocktail service
- • Multiple breakout rooms support mingling and private chats
- • Built-in AV supports music and speeches with ease
Location
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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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