Whole Ground Floor at The Ministry
Award winner Named Best One-of-a-Kind Venue (under 500 guests) - Gold 2026 by Christmas Party Awards
Up to 400standing
Up to 150seated
Boroughnearest station
Retirement Partybest for
About this space
Available on selected dates, the Ground Floor brings The White Space, The Bar & Garden, The Lounge and the meeting rooms together for one event. Start in The White Space, with up to 150 theatre-style or 170 for dinner in front of the 221-inch 4K LED wall, using the meeting rooms as breakouts. Then head through to The Bar & Garden for drinks inside or out in the heated garden, with The Lounge’s curtained booths next door for somewhere quieter. Up to 400 standing across the floor, with food from our in-house team or partner caterers.
Features
Wifi
Multiple Spaces
Breakout Spaces
Evening and Weekend Hire
Heated Outdoor Garden
Natural Light
Food & Drink
External Catering Allowed
Professional Kitchen
Space
Disabled Access
Outdoor Space
Licenses
Licensed Until 12am
Extensions Available
Wedding License
Capacities
400 Reception
400 Standing
150 Theatre
Guide prices
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Venue Hire Per Day
Saturdays and Sundays, 09:00 - 17:00Sats and Suns, 09:00 - 17:00
£5,000 / Venue FeeVenue Hire Per Day
Saturdays and Sundays, 18:30 - 23:00Sats and Suns, 18:30 - 23:00
£5,000 / 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.
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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