Drapers’ Hall London Events
Drapers’ Hall is a traditional events venue in central London, located near the Bank of England. Surrounded by London’s historic financial district, the venue’s past traces back to the 1530s when it was once the site of Thomas Cromwell’s Tudor palace.
Drapers’ Hall is a preserved relic of yesteryear that’s richly decorated in its original style. No wonder it makes a mesmerising setting for corporate events, social gatherings, and traditional London weddings.
The venue has a selection of heritage function spaces that make it feel like a stately home. It also has a beautiful stone courtyard, which is a rare find in central London. So, as you might imagine, couples, clients and party planners are always drawn to Drapers’ Hall for its indoor and outdoor versatility.
With the exclusive hire, you can create a new experience in each event space, from welcome drinks and canapés in the garden, through to dinner and dancing in the Livery Hall and Court Room. At Drapers’ Hall, the possibilities for events are endless.
Highlights of Drapers’ Hall London Events:
- Close to Bank, Liverpool Street and Moorgate stations
- AV equipment, microphones, dancefloor and stage included
- Unique outdoor garden courtyard
- Excellent in-house catering for all events
Capacity
Up to
250
Standing 
Up to
276
Dining 
Up to
350
Theatre 
Up to
70
Boardroom 
Up to
140
Cabaret 
Up to
70
Classroom Facilities
In-house Catering
Sit Down
Food Stations
Shared Platters
Spaces At This Venue
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Livery Hall
The largest event space at Drapers’ Hall is the Livery Hall, which is perfect for weddings, fashion shows and concerts. Its spectacular circular design includes Shakespeare ceiling paintings by the famous 19th-century artist, Herbert Draper.
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Court Drawing and Court Dining Room
The Court Dining Room is the oldest event space in the buildings with direct views over the ornate garden. This regal celebration room features a portrait of her Her Majesty The Queen and a magnificent ceiling painted by Felix Joseph Barrias.
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Court Room
This elegant function room is located right next to the Livery Hall, making it an excellent choice for break out areas, or a dancefloor space. It includes 18th-century chandeliers and two King Louis XV Parisian tapestries either side of the grand fireplace.
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Garden and Courtyard
Surrounding Drapers’ Hall is a beautiful garden terrace that had a redesign in 2016. It’s a secret oasis in the heart of London where you can host outdoor receptions. HRH The Queen and The Prince of Wales even planted Mulberry trees here.
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The largest event space at Drapers’ Hall is the Livery Hall, which is perfect for weddings, fashion shows and concerts. Its spectacular circular design includes Shakespeare ceiling paintings by the famous 19th-century artist, Herbert Draper.
Guest Capacity
Standing: 0 - 450Dining: 0 - 276
Theatre: 0 - 350
Boardroom: 0 - 70
Cabaret: 0 - 140
Classroom: 0 - 70
Features
Wi-FiAudiovisual (AV) equipment
Natural light
Accessible venue
The Court Dining Room is the oldest event space in the buildings with direct views over the ornate garden. This regal celebration room features a portrait of her Her Majesty The Queen and a magnificent ceiling painted by Felix Joseph Barrias.
Guest Capacity
Standing: 0 - 120Dining: 0 - 96
Theatre: 0 - 100
Boardroom: 0 - 30
Cabaret: 0 - 63
Classroom: 0 - 30
Features
Wi-FiAudiovisual (AV) equipment
Natural light
Accessible venue
This elegant function room is located right next to the Livery Hall, making it an excellent choice for break out areas, or a dancefloor space. It includes 18th-century chandeliers and two King Louis XV Parisian tapestries either side of the grand fireplace.
Guest Capacity
Standing: 0 - 100Dining: 0 - 60
Theatre: 0 - 80
Boardroom: 0 - 20
Cabaret: 0 - 35
Classroom: 0 - 20
Features
Wi-FiAudiovisual (AV) equipment
Natural light
Accessible venue
Surrounding Drapers’ Hall is a beautiful garden terrace that had a redesign in 2016. It’s a secret oasis in the heart of London where you can host outdoor receptions. HRH The Queen and The Prince of Wales even planted Mulberry trees here.
Guest Capacity
Standing: 0 - 180Features
Natural lightAccessible venue
Smoking area
Events Catering
Location
Nearby Hotels
- South Place Hotel
- The Montcalm Royal London House
- The Ned
- Andaz London Liverpool Street
Nearby Restaurants
- SushiSamba
- Duck & Waffle
- New Street Grill
- The Ivy City Garden
Nearby Parks
- Postman’s Park
- Bunhill Fields Burial Ground
- Altab Ali Park
- Mint Street Park
Nearby Attractions
- Tower of London
- Spitalfields Market
- Sky Garden
- Tower Bridge
Venue Testimonials
What a beautiful place! A lot of interesting history here, owned by an association of drapers. Even King William of Orange used to be a member for some time. [...] It's currently used as a venue that can be rented out for weddings, events and so on. I even saw Sir Francis Drake featured in a stained glass window! This hall also has the biggest windows I've seen in a while, as well as beautiful paintings and decorative ceilings
Juliette H
Attended the Chartered Institute of Tax admissions ceremony at Draper's Hall. Beautiful venue for functions, small weddings etc. Has great history and portraits. Main hall and other smaller rooms beautifully designed. Has a palatial feel.
Dushyant T
Loved our recent event at Drapers Hall, it completely exceeded our expectations. Such a stunning venue for functions, small weddings and events. The rooms are all beautifully maintained and the service was top notch. Highly recommend.
Rebecca W
Frequently Asked Questions
The largest capacity for weddings at Drapers’ Hall is 450 standing and 276 seated in the Livery Hall. If you are hiring the entire venue exclusively, the standing capacity increases to 700.
12am (the bar closes at 11.30pm)
Drapers’ Hall weddings are elegant and refined. Whilst the venue is not licensed for wedding ceremonies, it is a beautiful choice for indoor and outdoor receptions. There are four function rooms inside the building that feature historical paintings, antique chandeliers and gorgeous views of the garden courtyard. The in-house Wedding Coordinator can assist you with all plans.
Yes. Drapers’ Hall is a popular corporate function venue. The traditional interiors create a sophisticated and relaxed atmosphere, and bespoke banqueting menus are provided by the in-house catering team. State-of-the-art modern technology is also subtly built-in, including built-in high-quality AV equipment, a PA system, staging and lighting.
Nearby hotels include:
- South Place Hotel – double rooms from £140
- The Ned – rooms starting from £295
- Andaz London Liverpool Street – rooms starting from £143
There are 4 parking spaces at Drapers’ Hall. For additional parking, you can use the two NCP car parks close by in Finsbury Square and London Wall.
Drapers’ Hall has an in-house catering team that provides the best of seasonal British dishes. The fine dining menus are flexible and can be altered to accommodate your preferences and dietary requests. External caterers are not permitted to work at this historic venue.
The venue hire fee is £8,000 + VAT (1pm-midnight). Additionally, the wedding dinner package per head is £85 + VAT.
Weddings can be booked every month apart from August and September when the venue is closed.
