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www.guildhall.cityoflondon.gov.uk @GuildhallLondon+44 (0)20 7332 1313

Guildhall invites guests on a journey of over 800 years with its awe-inspiring architecture and spectacular history. This grade I listed landmark acts as a magnificent backdrop for glittering banquets in honour of visiting Heads of State, royal occasions and receptions celebrating national anniversaries. Still the centre of government in the City of London, the Guildhall houses seven versatile function spaces each of which provides a remarkable venue for corporate hospitality, conferences and other prestigious events.

With clients that include leading international organisations, charities and professional and academic bodies, Guildhall offers an extraordinary portfolio of historic spaces that are fully equipped with excellent facilities for modern business requirements.

The greater part of Guildhall’s spaces are available for daytime or evening hire whether for a meeting or a reception, from the stunning surroundings of the Great Hall, to the largest surviving medieval Crypts in London.

At Guildhall we are committed to delivering the highest possible standard of service. We are experienced in ensuring that high profile events run smoothly. From the initial enquiry to coordination on the day, clients of Guildhall will receive dedicated, professional support from our Private Events team.

For booking/hire please call us on 020 7332 1313 or visit us at www.guildhall.cityoflondon.gov.ukSplendour in

the heart of the City

Guildhall London

The Great Hall

The jewel of GuildhallPhoto courtesy of The Financial Services Forum

The largest and most impressive room at Guildhall is the medieval Great Hall. This acts as a spectacular venue for grand receptions, dinners and award ceremonies and a versatile space for conferences and lectures.

Natural light floods into the Great Hall from two huge Gothic windows. Between the side windows that are emblazoned with the names of Lord Mayors hang the banners of London’s 12 Great Livery Companies. Statues celebrating Britain’s national heroes including Admiral Lord Nelson, the Duke of Wellington and Sir Winston Churchill line the walls.

The Great Hall has witnessed its share of drama. During the turmoil of the Reformation, peers, an archbishop and a queen were tried here for treason. It has been the setting for the pomp and circumstance of state and mayoral occasions since 1502 when Sir John Shaw held ‘a feast’. The feast has since become a traditional banquet, the first dinner hosted by each Lord Mayor, at which the Prime Minister delivers a keynote speech. It’s here that every year the City Corporation and the Liverymen elect the new Lord Mayor.

The Great HallThe Great Hall is the City’s only

secular medieval building. Since 1411, this magnificent space has been used to entertain royalty and Heads of State in a tradition that still lives on within the City today.

Photo courtesy of Production by Wise Productions. Photography by twobytwovideo.co.uk

Theatre 760

Cabaret Style 320

Reception 900

Dinner (round tables) 550

Dinner (banquet style) 700

The Great Hall MAXIMUM CAPACITIES

An in-built stage capableof back projection

The galleries in the room can be used for photography, production

or a group of musicians

SPECIAL FEATURES

GOG AND MAGOG: According to tradition, the giants Gog and Magog are guardians of the City of London. Their monuments stand at the western end of the Great Hall.

For booking/hire please call us on 020 7332 1313 or visit us at www.guildhall.cityoflondon.gov.uk

Photo courtesy of By Word of Mouth events

SECOND WORLD WAR: In December 1940 Guildhall was severely damaged in an air-raid on London. The roof collapsed amidst a mass of burning timber. The stone walls, monuments and window traceries survived and the Hall was rebuilt to the original plan.

Photo courtesy of Matt Pereira Photography

Images taken on behalf of England Rugby 2015

THE GREAT HALL: Set up for Dinner (round tables)

The Old Library

The Old Library is a magnificent venue for dinners, receptions and lectures.

Once a working Library, this light and spacious room provides the perfect backdrop for conferences, award ceremonies, dinners and receptions.

The Old Library was designed by Sir Horace Jones, Architect and Surveyor to the City Corporation and was built in 1870.

It originally housed a collection of over 40,000 volumes and manuscripts. Fast forward to today, clients have the opportunity to impress their guests with this magnificent hall with modern facilities.

Reception 550

Dinner (round tables) 400 (280 within columns)

Dinner (banquet style) 350 (240 within columns)

Theatre 410

Cabaret Style 140

The galleries in the room can be used for photography, production or a limited number of musicians/

entertainers

SPECIAL FEATURES

The Print Room is an additional room included with the hire of the Old Library.

It is a beautiful room to enhance your function and can be used for VIP receptions, a Green Room or a break-out space.

Once used as a public reading room, the Print Room contained an extensive series of documents including British and foreign directories and trade papers.

Reception 120



Theatre 50

Cabaret Style 50

Boardroom50

The Old LibraryMAXIMUM CAPACITIES

Print RoomMAXIMUM CAPACITIES

Photo courtesy of Matt Crossick for Save the ChildrenOld Library circa 1872

The atmospheric Crypts provide a unique setting for an event such as a reception and dinner.

The Crypts lie beneath the Great Hall and are the largest surviving medieval Crypts in London.

The Crypts are the oldest part of Guildhall dating back to the time of Edward the Confessor. The West Crypt was completely sealed off following the Great Fire in 1666 and was reopened in 1973 following extensive restoration. Today, the combined Crypts have a maximum capacity of 500 and are an evocative space for a dinner, reception or after-dinner soirée.

Reception 250



Reception 250



East & West Crypts

East CryptMAXIMUM CAPACITIES

West CryptMAXIMUM CAPACITIES

Picture Credit: By Word of Mouth events

The Crypts circa 1851Picture Credit: Production by Wise Productions. Photography by twobytwovideo.co.uk

The Livery Hall makes an excellent conference venue with its in-built screen and projector and provides a characterful space for dinners and receptions.

Designed by Sir Horace Jones, the Grade II listed Livery Hall was built between 1870 and 1873. Equipped with modern facilities, the Livery Hall hosts major public and private conferences. With coloured lighting highlighting the beautiful architecture and kitchen facilities located next to the main room, this versatile function area provides an ideal space for meetings, dinners and receptions.

Theatre 200

Cabaret Style 110

Reception 330

Dinner (round tables) 300 (240 within the columns)

Dinner (banquet style) 250 (200 within columns)

Coloured lighting that highlights the column arches and walls

Natural lighting

Adjoining kitchen facilities

SPECIAL FEATURES

The Livery Hall

The Livery HallMAXIMUM CAPACITIES

The Basinghall Suite provides a perfect venue for a small conference, meeting or presentation in the centre of the City.

The Basinghall Suite, located next to the Art Gallery, can host 80 guests. There is a small ante room which can be used as an extension of the meeting area or for additional elements such as a catering space, Green Room or press facility.

Natural daylight

A small ante room which can be used as a separate meeting

space or a registration area

Dimmable lighting

SPECIAL FEATURES

Theatre 80

Cabaret Style 50

Boardroom 40

Reception 100



The Guildhall Art Gallery was opened by Her Majesty The Queen in 1999.

The Gallery houses a magnificent display of nineteenth century paintings and is a spectacular space for drinks receptions. To further enhance your guests’ experience, you can tailor your reception to incorporate a guided tour of the masterpieces on display.

Evening Reception 330

Art GalleryMAXIMUM CAPACITY

Basinghall SuiteMAXIMUM CAPACITIES

Art Gallery

La Ghirlandata by Dante Gabriel Rossetti

For booking/hire please call us on 020 7332 1313 or visit us at www.guildhall.cityoflondon.gov.uk Basinghall Suite

A beautiful and intimate space ideal for small dinners or meetings.

Once used as the Librarian’s Office, the Chief Commoner’s Parlour is situated next to the Old Library.

Today, the Chief Commoner’s Parlour provides an elegant backdrop for small dinners and meetings. If your function is on a larger scale, the Chief Commoner’s Parlour can support an event by providing additional space for a VIP area, Green Room or break-out space.

Dinner (on large oval table)24

Boardroom 24

Chief Commoner’sParlourMAXIMUM CAPACITIES

Chief Commoner’s Parlour

ClientTestimonials

“WE’VE HELD THE MAN BOOKER PRIZE AT GUILDHALL FOR MANY YEARS AND THE EVENTS TEAM ARE FANTASTIC TO WORK WITH. WITH SO

MANY SUPPLIERS TO DEAL WITH ON A BIG EVENT IT’S SUCH A SUPPORT HAVING THE VENUE HELP

YOU IN ANY WAY THEY CAN.”Four Colman Getty for the Man Booker Prize

(Lisa Perkins, Events Manager)

“WE’VE HAD LOTS OF COMPLIMENTS AND POSITIVE FEEDBACK, WE THINK THIS WAS ONE

OF OUR BEST DINNERS!”Nightingale Hammerson (Ruby Fernandes, Head of Fundraising)

“SHOWCASING THE HERITAGE OF THE CITY OF LONDON, THE GUILDHALL IS A STUNNING SETTING FOR OUR INTERNATIONAL CLIENT EVENTS. IN BOTH

PLANNING AND ONSITE DELIVERY, THE TEAM AT GUILDHALL HELP TO MAKE THINGS HAPPEN FOR

OUR EVENING.”First Protocol

“HAVING THE GUILDHALL AS A VENUE IS CRITICAL FOR THE SUCCESS OF THIS EVENT. I CANNOT THINK OF ANYWHERE ELSE IN LONDON THAT IS CAPABLE OF PROVIDING SUCH

A MEANINGFUL AND HISTORIC ENCOUNTER FOR OUR INVITEES AND THE PRIZES SCHEME.”

Royal Anniversary Trust (Peter J. Chenery, Chief Executive)

Photo courtesy of The Recipe

LOCATION

Guildhall is located on Gresham Street in the heart of the City of London and is a 5 minute walk from Bank, Mansion House and St Paul’s underground stations and a 10 minute walk from Cannon Street, Moorgate and Liverpool Street underground and rail stations.

Venue Information

Guildhall

Bank

MansionHouse

Moorgate

LiverpoolStreet

St Paul’s

CONTACT US

Guildhall’s dedicated Private Events team are committed to delivering the highest possible standard of service and pride themselves on ensuring every element of your event is a success. Contact us today to enquire about how we can help make your event a truly impressive occasion.

E-mail: [email protected] Telephone: 020 7332 1313

For more information about Guildhall, please visit our website at www.guildhall.cityoflondon.gov.uk

CATERERS

Guildhall works with a list of eligible caterers to meet your catering needs. The list is available upon request. All of Guildhall’s eligible caterers can provide you with a high quality, customised menu to suit your event’s catering requirements. The City of London encourages the caterers to use sustainable, locally sourced and Fairtrade products.

The City of London are dedicated to providing first class services to all users equally and with dignity. We respect and value difference and diversity. If you would like to receive this publication in an alternative format such as Braille, large print or audio tape, please contact 020 7332 1995.

Some paintings and prints reproduced in this brochure are from the collection at Guildhall Art Gallery and London Metropolitan Archives.

Making history

Photo courtesy of Matt Crossick for Save the Children

Guildhall, London EC2V [email protected]

www.guildhall.cityoflondon.gov.uk @GuildhallLondon+44 (0)20 7332 1313

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