The Old Bank of England

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#4 of 247 Event Space venues in West End
#6 of 586 Engagement Party venues in Westminster Borough
  10 reviews  – 
194 Fleet Street, London, EC4A 2LT
Temple Station (0.2 mi)
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Spaces for hire at The Old Bank of England

Entire venue
Pub
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Whole venue
100 seats
450 standing
Book 2 hr. minimum
We can have up to 450 guests throughout the whole venue. This includes our main bar, the library, private function rooms and routemaster bus. Usual events for this are weddings, corporate events, birthdays and engagement parties. You can hire the whole venue out by the hour or by the whole day. For private hire's you are welcome to decorate how you...

Wi-Fi available
Conference call facilities
Projector
Air conditioner
Flipchart

from £3000 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 9 months ago
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Billiard Room
Event Space
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Private space
36 seats
50 standing
Book 2 hr. minimum
The Billiard room is one of two of our function rooms - which can be merged with our other room (parlour room) to create a bigger space. It is used for sit down meals, buffets, meeting room. It has a TV, which can be used for meetings and presentations. The table layout can be done as an empty space, individual tables, boardroom style, a u-shap...

Wi-Fi available
Conference call facilities
Projector
Air conditioner
Flipchart

from £100 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 9 months ago
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Routemaster bus
Event Space
·
Private space
50 seats
50 standing
Looking for a unique venue for an upcoming event? Look no further than our vintage Routemaster Bus! With a capacity of upto 50, we've got the perfect set of wheels to accommodate your guests and make for an unforgettable celebration! Please be aware this is a drinks only space. This area is used for smaller gathering for drinks between 20-50 gue...

Wi-Fi available
Conference call facilities
Projector
Air conditioner
Flipchart

from £100 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 9 months ago
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Mezzanine
Event Space
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Semi-private area
16 seats
35 standing
The mezzanine overlooks the whole of the bar - so it has one of the best views in the place. This is great for more casual gatherings such as drinks or buffets. The mezzanine the area up the stairs as you walk into the pub. It's its own private space, but without the closed doors and walls - so still gives you the full ambiance of the pub. It has...

Wi-Fi available
Conference call facilities
Projector
Air conditioner
Flipchart

from £100 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 9 months ago
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The Parlour room
Pub
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Private space
16 seats
20 standing
The Parlour room is one of two of our function rooms – which can be merged with our other room (Billiard room) to create a bigger space. It is used for sit down meals, buffets, meeting room. It has a TV, which can be used for meetings and presentations. It is used for smaller, more intimate parties.

Wi-Fi available
Conference call facilities
Projector
Air conditioner
Flipchart

from £10 per person
Pricing updated by venue 9 months ago
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194 Fleet Street, London, EC4A 2LT
Temple Station (0.2 mi)
Public transportation
Parking
Hotels
Public transportation
  • Subway Temple 0.2 mi
  • Subway Chancery Lane 0.3 mi
  • Subway Blackfriars 0.4 mi
  • Bus No. 3 Fleet Street Chambers 0.1 mi
  • Bus Holborn Station (Stop K) 0.4 mi
  • Bus Blackfriars Station / South Entrance 0.5 mi
  • Train Farringdon 0.5 mi
Parking
  • Parking Solo Motorcycle Parking Bay - 15 W Harding St, London 0.1 mi
  • Parking Parking Lot for Bicycles - London 0.1 mi
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Prices and opening hours

Monday
9:00 – 1:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Entire venue
9:00 – 1:00
from £3000 hire fee per hour
Billiard Room
11:00 – 22:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Routemaster bus
12:00 – 21:00
from £100 min. spend
Mezzanine
12:00 – 21:00
from £100 min. spend
The Parlour room
12:00 – 21:00
from £10 per person
Tuesday
9:00 – 1:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Entire venue
9:00 – 1:00
from £3000 hire fee per hour
Billiard Room
11:00 – 22:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Routemaster bus
12:00 – 21:00
from £100 min. spend
Mezzanine
12:00 – 21:00
from £100 min. spend
The Parlour room
12:00 – 21:00
from £10 per person
Wednesday
9:00 – 1:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Entire venue
9:00 – 1:00
from £3000 hire fee per hour
Billiard Room
11:00 – 22:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Routemaster bus
12:00 – 21:00
from £100 min. spend
Mezzanine
12:00 – 21:00
from £100 min. spend
The Parlour room
12:00 – 21:00
from £10 per person
Thursday
9:00 – 1:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Entire venue
9:00 – 1:00
from £3000 hire fee per hour
Billiard Room
11:00 – 23:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Routemaster bus
12:00 – 21:00
from £100 min. spend
Mezzanine
12:00 – 21:00
from £100 min. spend
The Parlour room
12:00 – 21:00
from £10 per person
Friday
9:00 – 1:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Entire venue
9:00 – 1:00
from £3000 hire fee per hour
Billiard Room
11:00 – 23:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Routemaster bus
12:00 – 21:00
from £100 min. spend
Mezzanine
12:00 – 21:00
from £100 min. spend
The Parlour room
12:00 – 21:00
from £10 per person
Saturday
9:00 – 1:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Entire venue
9:00 – 1:00
from £3000 hire fee per hour
Billiard Room
11:00 – 22:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Routemaster bus
12:00 – 21:00
from £100 min. spend
Mezzanine
12:00 – 21:00
from £100 min. spend
The Parlour room
12:00 – 21:00
from £10 per person
Sunday
9:00 – 1:00
from £3000 hire fee per hour
Entire venue
9:00 – 1:00
from £3000 hire fee per hour
Routemaster bus
12:00 – 21:00
from £100 min. spend
Mezzanine
12:00 – 21:00
from £100 min. spend
The Parlour room
12:00 – 21:00
from £10 per person
Pricing updated by venue 9 months ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 2 verified users

Facilities and catering options

Up to 450
standing
Up to 100
seats
In-house catering
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
External catering allowed
Parking available
Accommodation available
BYO alcohol

Reviews and ratings

1 new review from verified user within the last 6 months
3 recent guests highly rated location and service quality
Amenities
4.7
Cleanliness
4.0
Location
5.0
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
4.3
Catering
4.5
Communication
4.6
KP
Katherine P.
June 2024
Excellent communication
5.0
SK
Sandra K.
June 2024
Excellent communication
5.0
DS
Drew S.
February 2024
Excellent communication
5.0
BT
Bettina T.
December 2023
Excellent communication
5.0

About The Old Bank of England

One of the most stunning pub interiors in the city of London now given a new lease of life, paired with honest pub grub and fantastic, Hertfordshire brewed beers. Welcome to the Old Bank of England!

Our pub resides in the old Law Court’s branch of the previous Bank of England which operated from 1888 to 1975, although you may not be able to get a loan with us you are bound to receive attentive service, and a unique experience in the country’s capital.

If you are looking for a unique and picturesque location in the centre of London to host an event of any description, look no further than The Old Bank of England!

If you are looking for space for a larger group, get in touch today as we can cater for up to 450 throughout the entire pub. An experience like no other!

Our Routemaster bus is also available to hire for special occasions, a really unique location!

Located in Fleet Street, interestingly between the barber shop owned by Sweeney Todd and the pie shop owned by Mrs Lovett.

FAQ

Cancellations 7 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 7 days to 24 hours in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 24 hours are non-refundable.

Event date of a confirmed booking can be changed to another date within 3 months from the original date, at no cost.

At The Old Bank of England, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available
The Old Bank of England does not offer parking facilities.

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at The Old Bank of England:

  • The Parlour room hosting 11 guests: £252.80
  • Mezzanine hosting 25 guests: £402.48
  • Routemaster bus hosting 40 guests: £640

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

The Old Bank of England is located at 194 Fleet Street, in the Fetter Lane district of London. The nearest metro station is Temple Station.

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