The Ministry

Event Venue

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  3 reviews  – 
79 Borough Road, London, SE1 1DN
Borough Station (0.2 mi)
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Spaces for hire at The Ministry

The White Space
Event Space
·
Private space
140 seats
200 standing
The plenary of the venue, the dual-aspect space benefits from large windows, flooding the room with natural daylight, whilst the outside courtyard creates a natural breakaway from any event. With a dedicated entrance, The White Space allows guests to feel like any event is exclusively for them. The capacity of The White Space is suitable for vario...

Wi-Fi available
Conference call facilities
Projector
Air conditioner
Flipchart

from £2750 hire fee
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The Dining Room
Dining Room
·
Private space
26 seats
The Dining Room is a versatile space that is well-suited for various purposes such as meetings, conferences, and private dining. With its amenities and features, it provides a comfortable and convenient environment for different types of gatherings. A large-screen TV and wireless connectivity allows for seamless presentations, video conferences, o...

Wi-Fi available
Conference call facilities
Projector
Air conditioner
Flipchart

from £480 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago
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The Drawing Room
Meeting Room
·
Private space
10 seats
The Drawing Room is another versatile space that is well-suited for meetings and conferences. One prominent feature of the Drawing Room is the presence of a large TV with wireless connectivity. This allows for seamless presentations, video conferences, or multimedia displays during meetings and conferences. The wireless connectivity ensures easy ...

Wi-Fi available
Conference call facilities
Projector
Air conditioner
Flipchart

from £300 hire fee
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The Study
Meeting Room
·
Private space
10 seats
The Study is a versatile space that is well-suited for meetings, conferences, and private dining. It offers a range of features and amenities that make it an ideal choice for various types of gatherings. There is a large TV and wireless connectivity as well as conferencing tools. The natural daylight that fills the Study creates a bright and invi...

Wi-Fi available
Conference call facilities
Projector
Air conditioner
Flipchart

from £300 hire fee
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The Bar & Garden
Event Venue
·
Private space
70 seats
200 standing
Available for hire on the weekends only, the stunning bar, decorated in a premium raw style with plush Italian furniture, holds a lot of charm. The adjoining garden area holds approximately 100 and features an open fire and covered seating area. With a standing capacity of 400, the bar is perfect for lively social gatherings. The outside garden pr...

Wi-Fi available
Conference call facilities
Projector
Air conditioner
Flipchart

from £4800 hire fee
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The Lounge
Lounge
·
Private space
100 standing
Nestled beside The Bar, this space is perfect for seated functions and parties. With a standing capacity of 100, it provides an exclusive and intimate area with comfortable casual seating and its own bar. The space also include private booths that can be curtained off for extra intimacy. Please note that it is only available for evening hire.

Wi-Fi available
Conference call facilities
Projector
Air conditioner
Flipchart

from £2500 minimum spend
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The Snug
Meeting Room
·
Private space
8 seats
The Studio is the ideal combination of modern and comfortable. With AV systems as standard and sound-insulated walls, the space is often utilised as a production or recording room. With a capacity of up to 10 people, The Studio provides an intimate setting for your gatherings. Enjoy the convenience of wireless connectivity, allowing seamless integ...

Wi-Fi available
Conference call facilities
Projector
Air conditioner
Flipchart

from £250 hire fee
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Whole Venue Hire
Event Venue
·
Whole venue
400 standing
Situated in Borough, The Ministry boasts nine exceptional indoor and outdoor spaces, ready to host a range of bespoke events. From a vast blank canvas space to meeting rooms bathed in natural light, you can book spaces individually or hire the entire venue. If you’re looking to hold a team-building conference or brand activation in central London, ...

Wi-Fi available
Conference call facilities
Projector
Air conditioner
Flipchart

from £7200 hire fee
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79 Borough Road, London, SE1 1DN
Borough Station (0.2 mi)
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Public transportation
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  • Parking Parking Lot for Bicycles - London 0.1 mi
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Prices and opening hours

Monday
8:30 – 0:00
from £90 per person
The White Space
9:00 – 0:00
from £90 per person
The Dining Room
8:30 – 17:30
from £90 per person
The Drawing Room
8:30 – 17:00
from £300–£540 hire fee
The Study
8:30 – 17:00
from £300–£540 hire fee
The Lounge
18:30 – 0:00
from £2500 min. spend
The Snug
9:00 – 17:00
from £250 hire fee
Whole Venue Hire
9:00 – 17:30
from £7200 hire fee per day
Tuesday
8:30 – 0:00
from £90 per person
The White Space
9:00 – 0:00
from £90 per person
The Dining Room
8:30 – 17:30
from £90 per person
The Drawing Room
8:30 – 17:00
from £300–£540 hire fee
The Study
8:30 – 17:00
from £300–£540 hire fee
The Lounge
18:30 – 0:00
from £2500 min. spend
The Snug
9:00 – 17:00
from £250 hire fee
Whole Venue Hire
9:00 – 17:30
from £7200 hire fee per day
Wednesday
8:30 – 0:00
from £90 per person
The White Space
9:00 – 0:00
from £90 per person
The Dining Room
8:30 – 17:30
from £90 per person
The Drawing Room
8:30 – 17:00
from £300–£540 hire fee
The Study
8:30 – 17:00
from £300–£540 hire fee
The Lounge
18:30 – 0:00
from £2500 min. spend
The Snug
9:00 – 17:00
from £250 hire fee
Whole Venue Hire
9:00 – 17:30
from £7200 hire fee per day
Thursday
8:30 – 0:00
from £90 per person
The White Space
9:00 – 0:00
from £90 per person
The Dining Room
8:30 – 17:30
from £90 per person
The Drawing Room
8:30 – 17:00
from £300–£540 hire fee
The Study
8:30 – 17:00
from £300–£540 hire fee
The Lounge
18:30 – 0:00
from £2500 min. spend
The Snug
9:00 – 17:00
from £250 hire fee
Whole Venue Hire
9:00 – 17:30
from £7200 hire fee per day
Friday
8:30 – 0:00
from £90 per person
The White Space
9:00 – 0:00
from £90 per person
The Dining Room
8:30 – 17:30
from £90 per person
The Drawing Room
8:30 – 17:00
from £300–£540 hire fee
The Study
8:30 – 17:00
from £300–£540 hire fee
The Lounge
18:30 – 0:00
from £2500 min. spend
The Snug
9:00 – 17:00
from £250 hire fee
Whole Venue Hire
9:00 – 17:30
from £7200 hire fee per day
Saturday
8:00 – 1:00
from £200 per person
The White Space
9:00 – 0:00
from £2750–£5500 hire fee
The Bar & Garden
9:00 – 17:30
from £4800 hire fee per day
Whole Venue Hire
8:00 – 1:00
from £200 per person
Sunday
8:00 – 0:00
from £200 per person
The White Space
9:00 – 0:00
from £2750–£5500 hire fee
The Bar & Garden
9:00 – 17:30
from £4800 hire fee per day
Whole Venue Hire
8:00 – 23:00
from £200 per person
Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 1 verified user

Facilities and catering options

Up to 400
standing
Up to 140
seats
In-house catering
Alcohol provided
External catering allowed
Parking available
Accommodation available
Promoted / ticketed events
BYO alcohol

Reviews and ratings

1 new review from verified user within the last 6 months
1 recent guest highly rated amenities, cleanliness, location and service quality
Amenities
5.0
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
5.0
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Catering
4.0
Communication
5.0
EA
Ed A.
August 2024
Excellent communication
5.0
AP
Aliki P.
July 2024
Excellent communication
5.0

About The Ministry

Situated in the heart of Borough, The Ministry is a converted Victorian diary factory, revitalised as a work and events space venue. Retaining the industrial character of the original building, the venue incorporates modern design across the 9 event spaces. With a capacity of 400 standing throughout, with indoor and outdoor spaces available, the truly versatile venue is one-of-a-kind. Booked exclusively or independantly by space, the venue suits from conferences, awards shows to filming, brand activations, and weddings and private celebrations. With an on-site events team on hand for every event, you have the flexibility and ability to delivery small-scale operations to large-scale productions with ease.

FAQ

At The Ministry, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available
  • The venue works with an approved list of external caterers
The Ministry does not offer parking facilities.

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at The Ministry:

  • The Dining Room hosting 16 guests: £1886.40
  • The Study hosting 8 guests: £979.20

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

The Ministry is located at 79 Borough Road, in the Southwark district of London. The nearest metro station is Borough Station.