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Venue Type
Church
City
London
Region
Central London
Standing
500
theatre
400
dinner
270
bedrooms
0
About
73 Waterloo
73 Waterloo is one of London's most distinctive event venues, occupying the beautifully restored Grade II* listed St John's Church directly opposite Waterloo Station. Following an award-winning transformation by Eric Parry Architects, the venue blends historic architecture with modern infrastructure, creating a unique destination for conferences, exhibitions, gala dinners, product launches, awards ceremonies and corporate celebrations.
Operated exclusively by Bovingdons, 73 Waterloo offers a collection of versatile event spaces including the magnificent Nave, the atmospheric Old Crypt, flexible breakout areas and a landscaped churchyard garden. Sustainability sits at the heart of the venue, with the building targeting net-zero carbon while supporting The Bridge at Waterloo charity and the local community.
Event Spaces
The Nave
The venue's spectacular main event space featuring soaring ceilings, natural daylight and contemporary AV facilities. Accommodates up to 500 standing, 400 theatre or 270 dinner guests, making it ideal for conferences, exhibitions, awards dinners, product launches and large corporate events.
The Forum
A bright and versatile event space accommodating 220 standing, 100 theatre or 80 dinner guests. Perfect for conferences, seminars, networking events and exhibitions.
Old Crypt
An atmospheric vaulted brick crypt offering one of London's most unusual event settings. Accommodates 140 standing or 40 dinner guests and is ideal for receptions, private dining, wine tastings and intimate corporate events.
Foyer
A welcoming reception space accommodating up to 200 standing guests. Ideal for registration, networking, welcome drinks and exhibition displays.
Octavia / Mendelssohn Room
A flexible meeting room accommodating 30 theatre or 25 standing guests, complete with AV facilities, webcam and display screen. Perfect for board meetings, interviews and breakout sessions.
Churchyard Garden
A beautifully landscaped outdoor space available for drinks receptions, BBQs, networking and summer events. The garden can accommodate up to 500 standing guests or be sectioned for more intimate gatherings
Facilities and Services
Dedicated events team, exclusive Bovingdons catering, integrated AV, PA system, WiFi, staging, exhibition facilities, natural daylight, outdoor event space, sustainable venue, breakout rooms, branding opportunities and full event management.
Ideal For
Conferences
Awards Ceremonies
Exhibitions
Product Launches
Gala Dinners
Networking Events
Corporate Parties
Christmas Parties
Brand Activations
Private Events
Key Features
Grade II* Listed Building
The Nave
Old Crypt
Churchyard Garden
500 Guest Capacity
Waterloo Station
Sustainable Venue
Bovingdons Catering
Grade II* Listed Building
The Nave
Old Crypt
Churchyard Garden
500 Guest Capacity
Waterloo Station
Sustainable Venue
Bovingdons Catering
Why Hire
73 Waterloo combines heritage architecture with modern event facilities in one of London's most accessible locations. Whether hosting a conference in the impressive Nave, a networking reception in the garden or an intimate dinner within the historic Crypt, the venue offers an unforgettable setting supported by Bovingdons' renowned catering and events team.
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Location
Location and Access
Located directly opposite Waterloo Station on Waterloo Road, the venue is within a few minutes' walk of Waterloo, Southwark and Lambeth North Underground stations, providing exceptional transport connections across London and the UK.
Waterloo Station | 0.1 miles
Lambeth North Station | 0.3 miles
London City Airport | 9 miles
VENUE INFO
Event spaces
6
meeting rooms
5
bedrooms
0
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