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The Common Room

113 Chancery Lane

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Elegant staircase with red carpet in The Common Room, ideal for formal events.
  • From £2750
  • 300 Reception
  • Chancery Lane, Temple, City Thameslink
  • From £2750
  • 300 Reception
  • Chancery Lane, Temple, City Thameslink
Home to the prestigious Law Society since 1832, offering unmatched Georgian grandeur with modern facilities in the heart of legal London.
Benjamin Edmonds
Benjamin Edmonds

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Wedding licence
  • Natural daylight
  • Air conditioning
  • Chandeliers and marble pillars
  • 3D virtual tour available
  • Grade II* listed Georgian architecture
  • Sweeping marble staircase entrance
  • Movable stage with built-in sound system
  • Multiple interconnecting rooms
  • In-house catering by Graysons

Approached via a sweeping marble staircase, the Common Room is our largest and most prestigious of all room. With glimmering chandeliers, beautiful marble pillars and inviting alcoves, here is a majestic space for those very special events. A prestigious setting for glamorous award ceremonies, elegant banqueting, engagement parties, wedding receptions, beautiful birthday parties, fashion shows, photo shoots.

The Common Room is spacious, versatile and superbly equipped with stage, screen and sound system.

Frequently asked questions

The Common Room costs £3,600 + VAT for 9:00am-5:00pm with £3,000 minimum spend, £2,300 + VAT for 1:00pm-5:00pm with £1,500 minimum spend, or £2,750 + VAT for 6:00pm-11:00pm with £5,000 minimum spend. Weekend events require a minimum spend of £10,000 + VAT.

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

Standard AV package costs £400 + VAT and includes stage, screen/projector, two repeater screens, lectern with lectern mic, and handheld mic. An AV technician is provided to assist with setup for conference packages.

Two-course dinner costs £57 + VAT per person. Ceremony packages start at £52.50 + VAT per person (minimum 300 guests) including prosecco on arrival and 4 bowl food options. Christmas packages are £172 + VAT per person (minimum 50 guests) including 3-course dinner, drinks, and entertainment.

Events typically run 18:30-23:00 for evening events or 9:00-17:00 for day events. Organizers receive early access one hour before the event start time. The venue is closed to the public on weekends, making it fully private for events.

DDR packages start from £60 + VAT per person (minimum 100 guests) and include room hire 9:00-17:00, arrival refreshments, executive lunch, AV equipment, filtered water, dedicated team, cloakroom facilities, Wi-Fi, and digital signage. Conference DDR is £103.50 + VAT per person with additional AV and staging.

The venue provides Christmas decorations and theming for seasonal events including Great Gatsby, Starry Nights, and Candy Cane Lane themes. They work with external suppliers for additional entertainment, photo booths (from £950 + VAT), and can accommodate DJs and dance floors.

Security is included in all evening packages and DDR rates. A dedicated team is provided on the day for all events. Reception security team welcomes guests on arrival and notifies the events team.

The venue offers provisional holds for 7 days while clients consider options. Site visits can be arranged between 09:30-16:30 on weekdays. All pricing is quoted plus VAT, and the venue requires confirmation of final guest numbers for accurate costing.

All packages include complimentary Wi-Fi, cloakroom facilities (unmanned), digital and directional signage, personalised welcome digital signs, filtered water throughout events, and standard linen, tableware and glassware for catered events.

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.

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