A stone crypt with vaulted white ceilings, arched alcoves, wooden chairs lining the walls, and a lectern facing a cross at St Mary-le-Bow.

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The Crypt at St Mary-le-Bow

Name: The Crypt at St Mary-le-Bow
Address: Cheapside, London, EC2V 6AU, GB
Price range: from £100 hire fee / per hour

Event Space in a Church

Private space

About this space

The Crypt is a small, atmospheric space beneath St Mary-le-Bow, with stone walls, historic arches and warm lighting.

Design: The exposed stonework and arches give the room much of its character. It feels intimate and tucked away from the rest of the church.

Features: A flexible space with its own entrance from Bow Churchyard. Food and drink may also be available through the neighbouring restaurant and wine bar, depending on your event and requirements.

Ideal for: Private dining, networking, intimate receptions, small meetings and gatherings.

What sets it apart: Parts of the Crypt date back to Norman times, so you are gathering in a space with centuries of history still visible around you. It gives even a relatively simple event a real sense of atmosphere and occasion.

Prices

Monday

9:00 – 23:00

from £100 hire fee per hour

Per hour

9:00 – 23:00

from £100

All prices include VAT.

Tuesday

9:00 – 23:00

from £100 hire fee per hour

Per hour

9:00 – 23:00

from £100

All prices include VAT.

Wednesday

9:00 – 23:00

from £100 hire fee per hour

Per hour

9:00 – 23:00

from £100

All prices include VAT.

Thursday

9:00 – 17:30

from £100 hire fee per hour

Per hour

9:00 – 17:30

from £100

All prices include VAT.

Friday

9:00 – 23:00

from £100 hire fee per hour

Per hour

9:00 – 23:00

from £100

All prices include VAT.

Saturday

8:00 – 23:00

from £100 hire fee per hour

Per hour

8:00 – 23:00

from £100

All prices include VAT.

Sunday

8:00 – 23:00

from £100 hire fee per hour

Per hour

8:00 – 23:00

from £100

All prices include VAT.

Best price guarantee

Minimum booking duration: 2 hours

Capacity

Standing

up to 50

Dining

up to 35

Boardroom

up to 10

Catering and drinks

Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice

You can bring your own alcohol free of charge

Facilities

Paid parking facilities available nearby

Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Venue allows playing your own music

Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead

Accessibility

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for

Venue is licensed to host wedding ceremonies and receptions

Host rules

• No smoking or vaping inside the building
• The venue and its contents must be treated with care. Any damage caused during the booking may result in an additional charge
• All setup and pack-down must take place within the agreed hire period unless otherwise arranged
• Decorations, equipment and installations must be agreed with the venue in advance and must not damage the historic fabric of the building
• External suppliers must be approved in advance and comply with any insurance, licensing and safety requirements requested by the venue
• Alcohol, amplified music and entertainment are subject to prior agreement and any relevant licensing or noise restrictions
• Events must not exceed the agreed capacity for the space
• The space may only be used for the event purpose agreed at the time of booking