Located in the heart of the City of London, Guildhall is one of the capital’s most historic and prestigious event venues, offering a grand civic setting for high-profile conferences, ceremonies and corporate events. With origins dating back over 800 years, the venue combines architectural splendour with modern event infrastructure, delivering exceptional scale and gravitas.

Known for its Great Hall, medieval architecture and strong sense of civic importance, Guildhall is particularly well suited to conferences, award ceremonies, banquets and large formal events where prestige and presence are paramount. It is a venue that prioritises stature, tradition and scale over informal or boutique formats.

Event Spaces & Layout

Guildhall offers a range of impressive event spaces, led by the Great Hall — one of the largest medieval halls in Europe — alongside additional rooms and crypt spaces for receptions, meetings and ancillary use. The layout supports large plenary events, formal dining and high-capacity receptions, with supporting spaces allowing for guest flow and event operations.

The venue works best for large-scale, formal events rather than casual gatherings or highly flexible breakout programmes.

Facilities & Services

Guildhall operates as a professionally managed venue with experienced event teams. Facilities and services include:

• The Great Hall with high-capacity seating

• Historic civic event spaces

• In-house AV and production support

• Catering via approved partners

• Front-of-house and event management

• Licensed for evening events

The venue is designed for prestigious, structured events rather than informal social use.

Location & Access

Situated in the City of London, Guildhall benefits from excellent transport links and a central location convenient for corporate, civic and international audiences. Its prominence makes it a recognisable and respected address.

Key Features

• Historic City of London landmark

• One of Europe’s largest medieval halls

• High-capacity formal event spaces

• Strong sense of prestige and heritage

• Central City location

• Suitable for conferences and banquets

Why Hire Guildhall

Guildhall offers unmatched heritage, scale and civic authority in a single venue. It provides a setting that elevates events through history, architecture and presence.

For organisers seeking a prestigious London venue capable of hosting major conferences, ceremonies and formal events, Guildhall delivers gravitas, capacity and enduring credibility.