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The Honourable Society of the Middle Temple

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  • From £10000
  • 750 Reception
  • Temple, Blackfriars, Chancery Lane
  • From £10000
  • 750 Reception
  • Temple, Blackfriars, Chancery Lane
Historic Elizabethan Hall combined with award-winning gardens creates London's most distinguished venue offering both grand indoor spaces and peaceful outdoor settings in the heart of the city.
Beth French
Beth French

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Central London location near River Thames
  • Wet weather alternatives and marquee options
  • Music and entertainment permitted
  • Professional event management and staffing
  • Historic Elizabethan Hall seating up to 260 guests
  • Award-winning gardens with fountain and peaceful courtyards
  • Multiple event spaces including Queen's Room and Parliament Chamber
  • In-house catering with three-course meals and drinks packages
The beautifully manicured gardens at Middle Temple are the perfect location for corporate summer parties and family fun days. We always offer an indoor space as a wet weather alternative or a marquee can be hired from one of our approved suppliers.



Frequently asked questions

Queen's Room hire costs £1,250 for 09:00-17:00 usage. Evening packages start from £138 + VAT per person (minimum 160 guests) including exclusive hall hire 18:00-23:00, drinks package, and staffing. Christmas packages are £150-£188 + VAT per person including venue hire, three-course meal, drinks, and decorations.

Maximum seated dining capacity is 260 guests using long tables. Queen's Room accommodates up to 22 people in boardroom style. For standing receptions, the venue can handle larger numbers but specific limits aren't detailed in available information.

Staff taxi fees of £250 + VAT apply for events ending after 22:30. Event security is required at £42 + VAT per hour per staff member (one per 100 guests). Cloakroom staff costs £25 + VAT per hour per staff member with 4-hour minimum if manned service is required.

External caterers are not permitted at Middle Temple. All catering must be provided in-house. If you require Asian catering, specific approved Asian caterers are permitted but a kitchen buyout fee of £5,000 + VAT (£6,000 including VAT) applies.

Hall Lunches take place Tuesday-Friday, which may limit availability on these days. Weddings are only offered on Saturday or Sunday with venue hire at £12,000 + VAT (£14,400 including VAT). Some dates may be unavailable due to large events requiring all rooms.

Queen's Room has no built-in AV equipment, so all audio-visual needs must be hired from accredited suppliers. Basic PA system with handheld microphone is available for some packages. The venue provides a list of approved AV suppliers for additional equipment.

Extensions beyond 17:00 for daytime events cost £670 + VAT per hour. Evening extensions beyond 23:00 cost £1,000-£1,200 + VAT per hour. Early guest arrival before 18:00 costs £1,000 + VAT per hour, though early organizer access from 16:00 may be complimentary.

Clothed poseur tables cost £25 + VAT each. Manned cloakroom service is £25 + VAT per staff hour (4-hour minimum). Additional decorations and entertainment can be arranged through approved suppliers, with the venue providing an accredited supplier list.

Dates can be pencil held while you consider the proposal. Specific payment timelines and deposit requirements are not detailed in available information, but the venue requests confirmation if you wish to hold a date.

A 20% discount on room hire is offered for bookings taking place between August 1st and September 14th. Charity rates may be available but specific details are not provided in available information.




More about The Honourable Society of the Middle Temple

On a quiet cobbled street in central London by the banks of the River Thames, the grand, historic rooms of Middle Temple are one of London's hidden gems available for corporate and private hire. Surrounded by peaceful gardens (perfect for summer parties), and shady trees overhanging a fountain, it's hard to believe the busy London streets are just a few minutes walk away. Boasting one of the finest Elizabethan Halls in the country seating up to 260 for dinners, Middle Temple is a venue that is sure to impress.