The Crypt - Entire Venue at The Crypt

Church
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Whole venue
14 Ely Place, London, EC1N 6RY
Farringdon Station (0.1 mi)

About this space

The Crypt by Bleeding Heart is the perfect location to host your company's corporate dinner, drink reception or award ceremony. This 600-year medieval venue has held extraordinary ceremonies and events, including when King Henry VIII held his three-day wedding feast in 1531. In a truly historical and remarkable setting, the Crypt by Bleeding Heart provides an ambient atmosphere and refined dining experience and offers an exceptionally fine wine selection. This venue boasts stone floors, beamed ceilings, and extraordinary stained glass windows, providing magnificent photos you can treasure forever.

The Crypt by Bleeding Heart can accommodate up to 124 people for banquets or 200 people for standing reception. There is also a stunning terrace at the front of the venue, perfect to accommodate a drinks reception at the beginning of your event.


Event offers and packages

Package per person

Sample package per person - £100 per person based on a total of 100 guests

Three-Course Dinner Menu - £65.00 pp

Prosecco- 1 glass per guest
Orange Juice / Soft Drinks
Mineral Water on the table (1/2 bottle per person)
Dinner Wines - based on a 1/2 bottle per person

Staffing fee 12.5%
Room hire for use of the Crypt - £16.50 pp

Bespoke packages available - please enquire for more details

Prices

Monday
12:00 – 0:00
from £65 per person
Per session
12:00 – 0:00
from £3500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 0:00
from £65 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Crypt menu - £65

Seatrout and salmon rillettes, cucumber and Keta caviar
Marinated Scottish salmon with Dorset crab, lemon dressing
Roasted tri-colour baby beetroots salad with blue cheese and walnuts (V)
Pumpkin velouté, toasted pumpkin seeds, herbs croutons (V)
Crispy ham hock and rabbit beignets with honey mustard mayonnaise
Smoked loin of Yorkshire venison, baby leaves, black pudding beignets and cassis coulis
Baked goat cheese with caramelized red onions and quince jelly (V)
Tuesday
12:00 – 0:00
from £65 per person
Per session
12:00 – 0:00
from £3500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 0:00
from £65 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Crypt menu - £65

Seatrout and salmon rillettes, cucumber and Keta caviar
Marinated Scottish salmon with Dorset crab, lemon dressing
Roasted tri-colour baby beetroots salad with blue cheese and walnuts (V)
Pumpkin velouté, toasted pumpkin seeds, herbs croutons (V)
Crispy ham hock and rabbit beignets with honey mustard mayonnaise
Smoked loin of Yorkshire venison, baby leaves, black pudding beignets and cassis coulis
Baked goat cheese with caramelized red onions and quince jelly (V)
Wednesday
12:00 – 0:00
from £65 per person
Per session
12:00 – 0:00
from £3500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 0:00
from £65 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Crypt menu - £65

Seatrout and salmon rillettes, cucumber and Keta caviar
Marinated Scottish salmon with Dorset crab, lemon dressing
Roasted tri-colour baby beetroots salad with blue cheese and walnuts (V)
Pumpkin velouté, toasted pumpkin seeds, herbs croutons (V)
Crispy ham hock and rabbit beignets with honey mustard mayonnaise
Smoked loin of Yorkshire venison, baby leaves, black pudding beignets and cassis coulis
Baked goat cheese with caramelized red onions and quince jelly (V)
Thursday
12:00 – 0:00
from £65 per person
Per session
12:00 – 0:00
from £3500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 0:00
from £65 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Crypt menu - £65

Seatrout and salmon rillettes, cucumber and Keta caviar
Marinated Scottish salmon with Dorset crab, lemon dressing
Roasted tri-colour baby beetroots salad with blue cheese and walnuts (V)
Pumpkin velouté, toasted pumpkin seeds, herbs croutons (V)
Crispy ham hock and rabbit beignets with honey mustard mayonnaise
Smoked loin of Yorkshire venison, baby leaves, black pudding beignets and cassis coulis
Baked goat cheese with caramelized red onions and quince jelly (V)
Friday
12:00 – 0:00
from £65 per person
Per session
12:00 – 0:00
from £3500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 0:00
from £65 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Crypt menu - £65

Seatrout and salmon rillettes, cucumber and Keta caviar
Marinated Scottish salmon with Dorset crab, lemon dressing
Roasted tri-colour baby beetroots salad with blue cheese and walnuts (V)
Pumpkin velouté, toasted pumpkin seeds, herbs croutons (V)
Crispy ham hock and rabbit beignets with honey mustard mayonnaise
Smoked loin of Yorkshire venison, baby leaves, black pudding beignets and cassis coulis
Baked goat cheese with caramelized red onions and quince jelly (V)
Saturday
12:00 – 0:00
from £65 per person
Per session
12:00 – 0:00
from £3500 min. spend
Per session
17:30 – 0:00
from £65 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Crypt menu - £65

Seatrout and salmon rillettes, cucumber and Keta caviar
Marinated Scottish salmon with Dorset crab, lemon dressing
Roasted tri-colour baby beetroots salad with blue cheese and walnuts (V)
Pumpkin velouté, toasted pumpkin seeds, herbs croutons (V)
Crispy ham hock and rabbit beignets with honey mustard mayonnaise
Smoked loin of Yorkshire venison, baby leaves, black pudding beignets and cassis coulis
Baked goat cheese with caramelized red onions and quince jelly (V)
Sunday
Closed
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Crypt menu - £65

Seatrout and salmon rillettes, cucumber and Keta caviar
Marinated Scottish salmon with Dorset crab, lemon dressing
Roasted tri-colour baby beetroots salad with blue cheese and walnuts (V)
Pumpkin velouté, toasted pumpkin seeds, herbs croutons (V)
Crispy ham hock and rabbit beignets with honey mustard mayonnaise
Smoked loin of Yorkshire venison, baby leaves, black pudding beignets and cassis coulis
Baked goat cheese with caramelized red onions and quince jelly (V)
Pricing updated by venue 1 week ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 200
Dining
up to 124
Theatre
up to 124
Cabaret
up to 100

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 0:00
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Projector
Whiteboard
PA system / speakers
Air conditioner
Free on-street parking
Wi-Fi available
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
Conference call facilities
Natural light
Storage space
Quiet space
Alcohol licence

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music
Bring your own DJ not allowed
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Accessible toilets
Ground level
Accessible parking spot available
Lift to all floors
Cargo lift
Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

No promoted and ticketed events allowed
Temporary event notices available
No wedding licence

Cancellation policy: Custom

Show cancellation details

Reviews and ratings

(5 reviews and ratings - )

ZM
Zsofia M.
December 2024
Christmas Dinner · 120 guests
I recently attended a holiday party at this venue, and I can't say enough good things about the experience! From start to finish, everything was incredible. The staff was exceptionally friendly, attentive, and professional, ensuring everyone felt welcome and taken care of. The food was absolutely amazing—each dish was beautifully prepared and delicious. The drinks were equally impressive, with a great selection and expertly crafted cocktails that added a festive touch to the evening. The venue itself is stunning, with a perfect blend of elegance and comfort. It truly set the stage for a memorable celebration. Without a doubt, I would love to book this venue for future events. Highly recommend!
5.0
EB
Emma B.
August 2024
Excellent communication
5.0
ZM
Zo M.
June 2024
Excellent communication
5.0
TB
Tarek B.
September 2023
Excellent communication
5.0

About The Crypt

For a truly unique experience, The Crypt offers an unforgettable setting beneath St. Etheldreda’s Ely Place.
This magical medieval space, with its vaulted ceilings and stone walls, exudes historic charm and grandeur. It’s a versatile venue that can host up to 200 guests, making it ideal for grand celebrations, corporate events, and elegant dinners.

The adjoining Cloister Garden provides an enchanting outdoor space to begin your event before moving into The Crypt for a sumptuous meal. The Crypt’s combination of historic significance and architectural beauty creates an ambiance that’s both awe-inspiring and intimate.


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