Apothecaries’ Hall
- From £68 per person
- 200 people
- Blackfriars
- 200m² (2153ft²)
Spaces in Apothecaries’ Hall
Great Hall
Few venues can boast a history like Great Hall, with its high ceiling and stain glass windows, it transports guests back in time. The space is ideal for larger dinners, conferences and receptions. The beautifully furnished Great Hall remains as it was in 1670 with a carved screen at the south end of the room and a minstrels’ gallery at the north end. The room is full of life sized portraits and stunning stained glass containing Coats of Arms of Past Masters and former Officers of the Society.
Court Room
For more intimate events, the Court Room is a perfect choice. The oak panelled Court Room is reminiscent of the Great Hall in look and dates from the same period. The room is dominated by two large stained glass windows, one depicting the Society’s Coat of Arms, the other the Stuart Royal Arms. Portraits adorn the walls, and the painting which hangs over the fireplace is that of Gideon de Laune, Royal Apothecary to Queen Anne and founder of the Society. It was presented to the Society of Apothecaries in 1641. The Court Room and adjacent Parlour are connected via oak doors. Please note that th
See venueParlour
Charming Parlour is a carpeted, brightly-lit and air-conditioned room containing a large, wall-to-wall showcase in which many of the Society’s apothecaries’ drug jars and pill tiles are displayed. The space adjoins with the Court Room, there is a connecting door between them. Ideal space for pre-dinner drinks or smaller meetings. Please note that the Parlour can be let on an individual basis.
See venueCourtyard
Walking through the new entrance and ‘The Shop’ you will pass the Halls best secret, the secluded courtyard. Accessed through French doors, it is the perfect place for summer receptions. This paved space was recently refurbished and is now available for hire, with the historic Great Hall available for use as a wet weather alternative. Please note the Courtyard is included in the Hall hire and is not available as an individual space.
See venueAbout Apothecaries’ Hall
Apothecaries’ Hall is one of the oldest Livery Halls in the City of London, nestled in the back streets behind St Paul’s Cathedral. With the first-floor rooms remaining as they were in 1672, the Grade I listed Hall is a portal into another time.
Apothecaries’ Hall comprises four historic spaces with a most magical atmosphere and is filled with fascinating artefacts, perfect for dinners, receptions, conferences, and other special occasions.