We have 9 fabulous rooms in the heart of the City of London. From a medieval banqueting hall to our exquisite courtyard garden, we have a variety of rooms that suit a vast range of events. From Gala dinners, summer parties, product launches and large scale conferences we have the space here. Moreover, we have the oldest working kitchens in the City and can offer silver service style to street food inspired market stalls. We are passionate about our heritage and yet embrace the new food trends we see, taste and serve!
Soft pastel colours complement the beautiful, hand-painted Chinese silk floral wallpaper. Natural daylight streams into this exquisite, spacious room which comfortably accommodates up to forty-eight people in a cabaret seating arrangement making it ideal for smaller wedding receptions and breakfasts. An ever popular choice by wedding couples, the delicate palette in this space sets a romantic tone for photographs.
Whether you're hosting a reunion, roadshow or a reception, your guests should feel instantly at home and welcomed in the Drawing Room. It's as bright and beautiful as it is clear and up-lifting. The room is decorated with stunning, silk hand-painted Chinese wallpaper creating a delicate and impressive ambiance to impress and inspire your guests.
Forming the heart of the Merchant Taylors' experience is your very own private stone-flagged, fragrant, sunny garden making it hard to believe that you've not suddenly walked out onto the lawn of a gorgeous English stately home. A wonderful space for guests to relax, mingle and enjoy themselves in the sunshine, the garden has the ideal ambiance for barbeques, informal gatherings as well as receptions and corporate events.
Perfect for business and board meetings, elegant dinners, lunches and breakfasts, this handsome room is complemented by our signature period feel with carved wooden panelling, mullioned windows and period features and paintings.
The Court Room has a tremendous presence. By day, the natural daylight flooding in through the mullioned windows give the room a stately home feel. By night, the room can be transformed into a charming and distinguished event space accommodating up to 50 people for a seated dinner. Gentle up-lighting creates a warm and relaxed atmosphere for your gusts who can enjoy surroundings that really do justice to excellent food and company.
The King's Gallery adds a delightfully welcoming setting to your day, perfectly complementing the adjoining Drawing Room space. It's ideal for up to fifty guests for a buffet arrangement in a luxurious surrounding, or more intimate seating arrangements can be organised for private dining. For guests who enjoy a story to tell, engage them in a conversation about how James I dined in this very room in 1607. Today, light pastels give them room a fresh, contemporary poise. Floor to ceiling windows add an extra dimension by overlooking the Great Hall below.
The Cloisters is a bright and airy reception space that is ideal when used in conjunction with other spaces at Merchant Taylors' as a breakout space for larger events or ideal when used as a standalone space for drinks receptions or networking events. Pair with the neighbouring outdoor space of the Courtyard Garden for a great combination of a luxurious outdoor space with a casual and refreshing and relaxing outside reception.
The key linking space at Merchant Taylors' works perfectly as a reception area, for drinks and canapes, an exhibition space, or somewhere congenial to circulate and talk. When The Cloisters are occupied the whole building is brought to life. With its colonnade and windows enjoying views out to the Courtyard Garden, the Cloisters is an excellent space to build anticipation for your guests about the next part of your event.
The Library accommodates twenty-five in theatre style or up to twenty in a boardroom set-up. This meeting room is perfect for smaller business meetings. The characterful Library is the heart of Merchant Taylors' Hall. A sentiment reflected in its collection of first editions and books which document the history of the building.
The atmosphere, mood and ambiance add immeasurable inspiration for this event space making it a truly wonderful choice for celebration events. With its glass panelled bookcases and a cosy fire, the library perfectly marries intimacy with formality. Use the library for formal social gatherings, anniversaries, private dining, birthdays as well as corporate events.
An impressively unique period space, with luxurious charm and allure, allow the elegance of The Library to work its magic on your event, guests and clients. Ideal for meetings, business briefings or client events with a versatile array of layouts to suit many capacities and arrangements.
The Parlour is one of our most distinctive spaces and our Events Team will work closely with you to make sure its traditional charms complement and enhance the atmosphere you're hoping to capture. Previously used in film, most notably the Library in Mrs Henderson Presents, we welcome film and photography enquiries for The Library.
Accommodating up to 80 people in a seated dinner, this space is perfect for private dinners, lunches and breakfasts. Parties of over 175 people in the Great Hall are invited to use the Parlous too. An inspiring, yet, comfortable space that is elegant and breath-taking with its chandelier and hand-carved oak panelling.
The Great Hall is an incredibly versatile space, able to accommodate any kind of event you could imagine! The massive floor space makes it an ideal choice for large corporate events such as conferences, award ceremonies, launches or other business events. The high ceilings in this space ensure that guests never feel cramped and is flooded with natural daylight or can be backlit to by night. Our Organ Gallery is accessible for AV crews, theming and photography. Adjoining rooms such as the Cloisters, the Parlour and Courtyard Garden are ideal breakout spaces for conferences.
The Great Hall offers you all the versatility you could wish for, for your event. There's very little we can't do with this, our most adaptable, space and our team thrives on the challenges that new ideas bring to the table! Once you've booked your event with us, your dedicated event coordinator will be there to take you through every step of the journey, from conception to execution, taking away the stress of the logistics so you can focus on the bigger picture. This huge space is ideal for corporate events, parties, celebrations, weddings or any event needing a large, luxurious space!
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