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Guildhall, City of London Corporation

A stunning venue in the heart of the City of London, Guildhall offers an array of enchanting event spaces in which to host corporate events.

Home to the City of London Corporation and still the centre of government in the City of London, the impressive interiors of this Grade I-listed landmark provide the perfect setting for a memorable occasion across eleven versatile spaces. 

Guildhall has been central to the City’s development since the Romans founded Londinium 2,000 years ago. Originally the site of London’s amphitheatre Guildhall was home to the City Corporation and hub of City life by the Middle Ages - an era when the Lord Mayor of London rivalled the monarch for influence and prestige.   Throughout the ages Guildhall has remained central in the development of London.  The Lord Mayor, an elected position held on an annual basis, acts as an international ambassador for the UK’s financial and professional services sector.

The wealth of history, heritage and prestige is evident across Guildhall’s event spaces.  Each space represents a different period of time in the history of Guildhall; from the 2,000 year old Roman Amphitheatre which signals the start of this area becoming central to civic life, the Crypts dating back to the 14th century, and to the Great Hall built in 1411.  Guildhall’s Art Gallery offers a reflective and educational experience, with the Old Library, Print Room and Chief Commoner’s Parlour celebrating the introduction of the printing press to London.

Guildhall beautifully brings together the history and heritage of the City of London and invites guests to create memorable experiences and to connect with other people through the enjoyment and power of commercial events.

Guildhall Events are thrilled to have been awarded a Gold Award from Green Meetings.  This formally recognises Guildhall’s sustainable and responsible practices from a globally recognised scheme as an indicator of strong environmentally-friendly practices and as a hallmark of ‘green quality’.  

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Events and Capacities

Dinner
24 - 704
Dinner Dance
0 - 550
Exhibition space (m2)
N/A
Lunch
24 - 704
Marquee
N/A
Meeting / Conference
50 - 100
Outside space
N/A
Reception
20 - 1500
Wedding Licence
N/A
Wedding Reception
N/A

Events Spaces

Image of Great Hall

Great Hall

Cabaret 0 - 320
Classroom 0 - 210
Dining long tables 0 - 704
Dining round tables 0 - 628
Standing 0 - 900
Theatre 0 - 760
Image of Old Library

Old Library

Cabaret 0 - 192
Classroom 0 - 209
Dining long tables 0 - 350
Dining round tables 0 - 408
Standing 0 - 550
Theatre 0 - 410
Image of Crypts (East and West) Image Credit: Matt Chung Photography

Crypts (East and West)

Boardroom 0 - 78
Cabaret 0 - 80
Classroom 0 - 165
Dining long tables 0 - 377
Dining round tables 0 - 384
Standing 0 - 500
Theatre 0 - 250
Image of Livery Hall Image Credit: Matt Chung Photography

Livery Hall

Cabaret 0 - 112
Classroom 0 - 90
Dining long tables 0 - 256
Dining round tables 0 - 276
Standing 0 - 300
Theatre 0 - 250
Image of Art Gallery

Art Gallery

Standing 0 - 330
Image of Undercroft Gallery

Undercroft Gallery

Standing 0 - 110
Image of Basinghall Suite

Basinghall Suite

Boardroom 0 - 48
Cabaret 0 - 32
Classroom 0 - 40
Dining long tables 0 - 81
Dining round tables 0 - 80
Standing 0 - 100
Theatre 0 - 80
Image of Print Room

Print Room

Boardroom 0 - 40
Cabaret 0 - 32
Classroom 0 - 36
Dining long tables 0 - 36
Dining round tables 0 - 80
Standing 0 - 100
Theatre 0 - 100
Image of Chief Commoner's Parlour

Chief Commoner's Parlour

Boardroom 0 - 24
Dining round tables 0 - 24
Image of Roman Amphitheatre Image Credit: Matt Chung Photography

Roman Amphitheatre

Dining long tables 0 - 110
Dining round tables 0 - 100
Standing 0 - 170

Room Capacities

Auditorium N/A
Boardroom 0 - 24
Cabaret 0 - 320
Classroom 36 - 210
Dining long tables 36 - 704
Dining round tables 24 - 628
Standing 110 - 900
Theatre 80 - 900
U-shaped N/A

How to find us

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Guildhall, City of London Corporation

Gresham Street
London
EC2V 7HH

Tel: 0207 332 1313

https://www.guildhall.cityoflondon.gov.uk/

Suppliers

Audio & Visual Production

Caterers

Entertainment & Speakers

Euphonica
Guildhall School of Music and Drama
Prelude Entertainment
Private Drama Events
Sternberg Clarke

Florists

Hayford & Rhodes
Lavender Green Pinstripes & Peonies
Tuff The Urban Flower Firm
Your London Florist

Other Suppliers

David Collins Toastmaster
Givergy Events
Matt Chung Photography
Options Great Hire
St John Ambulance
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