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Dr Johnson's House

17 Gough Square, The City of London, London, EC4A 3DE · Show map
Up to 80 capacity
Blackfriars nearest station
4 spaces available
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Dr Johnson's House, a restored 17th-century townhouse at 17 Gough Square, features period artefacts and a notable library. It offers a distraction-free environment for various events, including meetings, seminars, and workshops. The elegant first-floor Withdrawing Room accommodates up to 35 people, with additional spaces for smaller groups. Equipped with modern amenities like Wi-Fi and projectors, catering options are available, and the venue is easily accessible by public transport. Hire is based on the entire house, not by individual room. Prices are for dry hire.
The City of London

Spaces at Dr Johnson's House

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Parlour

Up to 30
From £1,500 / Minimum Spend
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Withdrawing Room

Up to 80
From £1,400 / Venue Fee
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Garret

Up to 45
From £1,400 / Venue Fee
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Library and Exhibition Room

Up to 12
From £1,400 / Venue Fee

Location

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Dr Johnson's House 17 Gough SquareThe City of London EC4A 3DELondon
Blackfriars
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Dr Johnson's House is a unique venue in the heart of the historic City of London with a long history of entertaining, providing a charming and atmospheric setting for hosting a variety of different corporate and private events. Client get-togethers, product launches, birthday parties, formal dinners, drinks receptions and cheese and wine tasting events can all be accommodated in our Grade I listed building. (see attachments to the left for more details).We have a rating of 5 stars for hygiene.

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