Drapers' Hall - London
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Throgmorton Avenue
London
Greater London
EC2N 2DQ
020 7448 1324
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Drapers' Hall description
Historic Venue
Extra Large (300+)
Drapers’ Hall boasts magnificent interiors creating a stunning backdrop to every occasion. While steeped in history, the Hall is instantly recognisable from modern films such as The King’s Speech and Goldeneye. Their exquisite in-house catering, and the service provided by their experienced and dedicated team, will ensure that your event is perfect in every way.
The venue can comfortably hold up to 700 guests for a standing reception when using all rooms, 276 for a seated dinner and 300-350 for theatre style presentations or concerts. This makes Drapers’ Hall the perfect location for all types of events.
Central location
The Drapers' Company is in the heart of the financial district of the City of London and close to the Bank of England. Public transport links are excellent, with nearby tube services running from Bank, Liverpool Street and Moorgate stations.
There are two NCP car parks close by in Finsbury Square and London Wall, as well as parking meters in Finsbury Circus.
Venue suitability
This venue is suitable for the following uses:
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Venue facilities
Within 965 metres
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25 round tables
276 chairs
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Other venue facilities
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Explore the rooms this venue has for hire by expanding the sections below.
Having been used in fi lms as a double for Buckingham
Palace, the room displays the Drapers’ Company’s
collection of royal portraits and some of the larger pieces
from its silver collection.
The Livery Hall provides a breath-taking and versatile
space for every type of occasion from banquets, fashion
shows, concerts, and opera recitals, through to meetings,
presentations and cocktail parties.
Capacity
For dining:
276
As theatre:
350
For a reception:
450
23m x 12m
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With Sergei Pavlenko’s portrait of Her Majesty The
Queen facing the magnifi cent Gobelin tapestries created
for the French King in the 18th century, the room is the
ideal backdrop for fi ne dining, meetings and conferences.
It also has the added benefi t of overlooking the delightful
Drapers’ garden.
Capacity
For dining:
96
As theatre:
100
For a reception:
120
12m x 10m
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Adorned with beautiful Victorian crystal chandeliers and
Herbert Draper’s striking painting ‘The Gates of Dawn’,
the room is a fi lm-maker’s paradise. The wonderful decor
creates a relaxed atmosphere and sets the scene for any
occasion. Due to the decor, we regret that dark drinks
and food are not permitted in this room.
Capacity
As theatre:
100
For dancing:
100
For a reception:
120
13m x 8m
This room, connecting as it does directly to the Livery
Hall, also makes it a popular choice for dancing, using the
venue’s own dance fl oor and stage.
Capacity
For dining:
60
As theatre:
80
For dancing:
100
For a reception:
100
15m x 7m
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Following a successful re-landscaping
project, The Drapers’ Garden reopened in
2016, featuring a wonderful contemporary
design that echoes Thomas Cromwell’s
original garden from the 16th century.
The Courtyard provides another separate
outdoor space for evening receptions at
Drapers’ Hall, completely independent
from the beautiful Drapers’ Garden.
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The Courtyard is a captivating location,
surrounded by Portland stone arches that
feature 19th century carvings representing
the themes of commerce, the continents,
religion and science.
The Courtyard can be used either
as a standalone outdoor space or in
conjunction with the garden for larger
events and can accommodate up to 150
guests for a drinks reception.
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