The Holden

113 Chancery Lane

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  • From £250
  • 40 Standing
  • Chancery Lane, Temple, City Thameslink
  • From £250
  • 40 Standing
  • Chancery Lane, Temple, City Thameslink
Historic Grade II* listed Law Society building offering prestigious Georgian dining rooms with flexible interconnected spaces and professional in-house catering in the heart of legal London.
Caitlin McCavitt
Caitlin McCavitt

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Built-in PA systems and AV equipment
  • Wedding license available
  • On-site restaurant facilities
  • Grade II* listed Georgian architecture
  • In-house catering by Graysons
  • Central London location between West End and City
  • Multiple interconnected dining spaces
The Holden Room is suitable for smaller celebrations, intimate dinners and drinks receptions. We can also accommodate birthday celebrations, engagement parties, retirement events or networking standing receptions.



Frequently asked questions

The Common Room has three pricing options: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM costs £3,600 + VAT with £3,000 minimum spend on food and drinks; 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM costs £2,300 + VAT with £1,500 minimum spend; and 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM costs £2,750 + VAT with £5,000 minimum spend. All prices exclude VAT and the minimum spend is mandatory.

The Common Room can accommodate up to 96 guests cabaret style with catering served in the room, 144 guests cabaret style with catering in a different room, 150 theatre style with catering in the room, 180 guests seated on round tables with stage setup, or up to 244 theatre style with catering and breaks in an adjacent space. Maximum capacity with stage is 244 guests theatre style.

All catering is provided exclusively by Graysons, the in-house caterer. A two-course dinner costs £57 + VAT per person, and various package options are available including DDR packages starting from £60 + VAT per person for conferences and ceremony packages at £52.50 + VAT per person (minimum 300 guests). External catering is not permitted.

Standard AV package costs £400 + VAT and includes stage, screen/projector, two repeater screens, lectern with lectern microphone, and handheld microphone. Basic AV with screen, projector, and one handheld microphone costs £300 + VAT. All AV equipment must be hired through the venue and external AV providers are not mentioned.

The venue offers provisional holds for 7 days at no cost while clients make their decision. Specific payment terms and deposit requirements are not detailed in the available information, but bookings require confirmation within the hold period to secure the date.

Weekend bookings have significantly higher minimum spends starting from £10,000 + VAT, as the building is usually closed on weekends. The venue is more flexible with pricing and minimum spends for weekday events, making weekday bookings more cost-effective for smaller events.

Standard time slots include 9:00-17:00, 13:00-17:00, and 18:00-23:00, with some evening events extending to midnight. Early access for organizers is typically provided 1 hour before the event start time (e.g., 17:00 access for 18:00 events, 08:00 access for 09:00 events) at no additional charge.

Most packages include dedicated event team, security, complimentary Wi-Fi, digital and directional signage, personalized welcome digital signs, cloakroom facilities (usually unmanned), filtered water throughout the event, and registration table setup. Uplighters for ambience are included in dinner packages.

The on-site restaurant does not serve food throughout the month of August, which may affect catering options during this period. Christmas-themed events are available with special decorations, theming options, and festive menus, with packages starting from £147-£172 + VAT per person depending on requirements.

The venue provides Christmas decorations and theming for seasonal events, and works with external suppliers for additional entertainment, DJs, and decorations. Photo booths are available from £950 + VAT. Specific policies on bringing external decorations or entertainment suppliers are not detailed in the available information.




More about 113 Chancery Lane

Behind the doors of this magnificent Grade II listed building lies a majestic sweeping entrance and an undiscovered wealth of stunning, elegant event spaces. Since 1832 the Law Society has been at the centre of the legal world and today you and your guests can enjoy a truly incredible event at this prestigious venue. Superbly located between the West End and the city, the Law Society is an excellent choice for you. We have 9 beautiful and versatile areas available for private hire and suitable for weddings, dinners, celebrations, meetings, conferences and parties up to 300 guests.