The Crypt - Entire Venue at The Crypt

Church · Whole venue

About this space

St Etheldreda’s is one of London’s hidden gems, a beautiful and historic building and the oldest Roman Catholic Church in England.

The Bleeding Heart Groupe offers you the opportunity to hire the space and enjoy their legendary food, wine and service.

The Crypt:
This magical medieval Crypt in Ely Place, adjoining Bleeding Heart Yard, is the perfect central London venue for a special Private Event for 50 to 120 guests – be it a Wedding Reception or a City Banquet.

The 600 year–old Crypt at St Etheldreda’s has been hosting celebrity parties in the heart of London ever since King Henry V111 held his three-day wedding feast there in 1531.

Event offers and packages

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

Per session

12:00 – 0:00

from £65

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

Per session

12:00 – 0:00

from £65

Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.

Wednesday

12:00 – 0:00

from £65 per person

Per session

12:00 – 0:00

from £3500

Per session

12:00 – 0:00

from £65

Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.

Thursday

12:00 – 0:00

from £65 per person

Per session

12:00 – 0:00

from £3500

Per session

12:00 – 0:00

from £65

Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.

Friday

12:00 – 0:00

from £65 per person

Per session

12:00 – 0:00

from £3500

Per session

12:00 – 0:00

from £65

Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.

Saturday

12:00 – 0:00

from £65 per person

Per session

12:00 – 0:00

from £3500

Per session

17:30 – 0:00

from £65

Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.

Capacity

Standing

up to 200

Dining

up to 124

Theatre

up to 124

Cabaret

up to 100

Catering and drinks

Facilities

Air conditioning

Free on-street parking

Music & sound equipment

Accessibility

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Cancellation policy: Custom

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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.