The Crypt - Entire Venue at The Crypt
Church
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Whole venue
6 reviews
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14 Ely Place, London, EC1N 6RY
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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
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
Christmas Party Offers
Canapes
£9
per person
3 canapés per person £9
6 canapés per person £16.50
MEAT
Hot
Caramelised boudin blanc with onion marmalade & apple compote
Duck cassoulet mushroom cups with parsley crust
Steak frite ‘on a stick’, sauce béarnaise
Rabbit, chorizo & smoked garlic croquettes
Cold
Chicken Coronation on toasted onion croustade
Ham & parsley rillette with a spice pear chutney
Ficelle of foie gras on toasted brioche with griottine cherries
FISH
Hot
Tiger prawn paella with black garlic espuma
Seared scallops with mangelista black pudding
Smoked haddock & salmon fishcakes with preserved lemon mayonnaise
Crab & Gruyère goujeres
VEGETABLE
Hot
Wild mushroom duxelle & quail eggs hollandaise
Goats cheese, rosemary & olive ‘arrancini’
Roscoff onion tartlet with preserved tomatoes
Honey roasted figs & Reblochon Tartiflette
Cold
Banderillas of vegetable ‘A La Grecque’ with saffron aioli
Enoki mushroom bundles with spiced plums and mouli radish
Pepperonata vol-au-vent with basil
Heritage rainbow beetroot and goats cheese croustade
6 canapés per person £16.50
MEAT
Hot
Caramelised boudin blanc with onion marmalade & apple compote
Duck cassoulet mushroom cups with parsley crust
Steak frite ‘on a stick’, sauce béarnaise
Rabbit, chorizo & smoked garlic croquettes
Cold
Chicken Coronation on toasted onion croustade
Ham & parsley rillette with a spice pear chutney
Ficelle of foie gras on toasted brioche with griottine cherries
FISH
Hot
Tiger prawn paella with black garlic espuma
Seared scallops with mangelista black pudding
Smoked haddock & salmon fishcakes with preserved lemon mayonnaise
Crab & Gruyère goujeres
VEGETABLE
Hot
Wild mushroom duxelle & quail eggs hollandaise
Goats cheese, rosemary & olive ‘arrancini’
Roscoff onion tartlet with preserved tomatoes
Honey roasted figs & Reblochon Tartiflette
Cold
Banderillas of vegetable ‘A La Grecque’ with saffron aioli
Enoki mushroom bundles with spiced plums and mouli radish
Pepperonata vol-au-vent with basil
Heritage rainbow beetroot and goats cheese croustade
Crypt Christmas
£75
per person
THREE COURSES, COFFEE, MINI MINCE PIES
STARTERS
Butternut squash & rosemary soup with crumbled vegan feta (VG)
or
Celeriac risotto, Burford Brown egg & shaved black truffle (V)
or
Confit, Loch Duart salmon, keta caviar, pickled cucumber & fennel seed wafers
or
Foie Gras terrine, toasted brioche, Bramley apple & sultana compote
MAIN COURSES
Fillet of sea bass, on lobster and fennel risotto
or
Bronze Norfolk Turkey l’Escoffier, braised red cabbage, Roasted parsnips, rosemary roasted potatoes, maple-glazed Brussels sprouts
Cranberry sauce
or
Roasted breast of Suffolk chicken with wild mushrooms ravioli, sprouting broccoli & truffled jus
or
Salt baked pumpkin steak, roasted cep & cannellini bean cassoulet, flat leaf parsley pesto (Vg)
Or
Celeriac and wild mushroom risotto with shaved truffle (V)
Or
Fillet of beef with roasted artichokes, carrot gnocchi & mustard winter greens and Daube of Ox-cheek (£7.5 supplement )
DESSERTS
‘Buche de chocolat de Noel’ with Calvados crème fraiche
Christmas pudding with salted caramel & vanilla custard
Armagnac crème brulee with macerated medjoul dates
STARTERS
Butternut squash & rosemary soup with crumbled vegan feta (VG)
or
Celeriac risotto, Burford Brown egg & shaved black truffle (V)
or
Confit, Loch Duart salmon, keta caviar, pickled cucumber & fennel seed wafers
or
Foie Gras terrine, toasted brioche, Bramley apple & sultana compote
MAIN COURSES
Fillet of sea bass, on lobster and fennel risotto
or
Bronze Norfolk Turkey l’Escoffier, braised red cabbage, Roasted parsnips, rosemary roasted potatoes, maple-glazed Brussels sprouts
Cranberry sauce
or
Roasted breast of Suffolk chicken with wild mushrooms ravioli, sprouting broccoli & truffled jus
or
Salt baked pumpkin steak, roasted cep & cannellini bean cassoulet, flat leaf parsley pesto (Vg)
Or
Celeriac and wild mushroom risotto with shaved truffle (V)
Or
Fillet of beef with roasted artichokes, carrot gnocchi & mustard winter greens and Daube of Ox-cheek (£7.5 supplement )
DESSERTS
‘Buche de chocolat de Noel’ with Calvados crème fraiche
Christmas pudding with salted caramel & vanilla custard
Armagnac crème brulee with macerated medjoul dates
Prices
Monday
12:00 –
0:00
from
£65
per person
Per session
12:00 –
0:00
from
£8500
min. spend
Per session
12:00 –
0:00
from
£65
per person
Note:
Alcohol licence until 0:00.
All prices include VAT.
Deposit: £2500 inc. of VAT, deductible from the final bill
Staff Fee: 15% on the final bill (inclusive of VAT)
Room Hire Fee: £750 inc. of VAT for up to 49 guests, or £16.50 inc. of VAT per guest for 50 or more (max. £2000) payable to Saint Etheldreda's Church
Staff Fee: 15% on the final bill (inclusive of VAT)
Room Hire Fee: £750 inc. of VAT for up to 49 guests, or £16.50 inc. of VAT per guest for 50 or more (max. £2000) payable to Saint Etheldreda's Church
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)
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
£8500
min. spend
Per session
12:00 –
0:00
from
£65
per person
Note:
Alcohol licence until 0:00.
All prices include VAT.
Deposit: £2500 inc. of VAT, deductible from the final bill
Staff Fee: 15% on the final bill (inclusive of VAT)
Room Hire Fee: £750 inc. of VAT for up to 49 guests, or £16.50 inc. of VAT per guest for 50 or more (max. £2000) payable to Saint Etheldreda's Church
Staff Fee: 15% on the final bill (inclusive of VAT)
Room Hire Fee: £750 inc. of VAT for up to 49 guests, or £16.50 inc. of VAT per guest for 50 or more (max. £2000) payable to Saint Etheldreda's Church
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)
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
£8500
min. spend
Per session
12:00 –
0:00
from
£65
per person
Note:
Alcohol licence until 0:00.
All prices include VAT.
Deposit: £2500 inc. of VAT, deductible from the final bill
Staff Fee: 15% on the final bill (inclusive of VAT)
Room Hire Fee: £750 inc. of VAT for up to 49 guests, or £16.50 inc. of VAT per guest for 50 or more (max. £2000) payable to Saint Etheldreda's Church
Staff Fee: 15% on the final bill (inclusive of VAT)
Room Hire Fee: £750 inc. of VAT for up to 49 guests, or £16.50 inc. of VAT per guest for 50 or more (max. £2000) payable to Saint Etheldreda's Church
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)
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
£8500
min. spend
Per session
12:00 –
0:00
from
£65
per person
Note:
Alcohol licence until 0:00.
All prices include VAT.
Deposit: £2500 inc. of VAT, deductible from the final bill
Staff Fee: 15% on the final bill (inclusive of VAT)
Room Hire Fee: £750 inc. of VAT for up to 49 guests, or £16.50 inc. of VAT per guest for 50 or more (max. £2000) payable to Saint Etheldreda's Church
Staff Fee: 15% on the final bill (inclusive of VAT)
Room Hire Fee: £750 inc. of VAT for up to 49 guests, or £16.50 inc. of VAT per guest for 50 or more (max. £2000) payable to Saint Etheldreda's Church
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)
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
£8500
min. spend
Per session
12:00 –
0:00
from
£65
per person
Note:
Alcohol licence until 0:00.
All prices include VAT.
Deposit: £2500 inc. of VAT, deductible from the final bill
Staff Fee: 15% on the final bill (inclusive of VAT)
Room Hire Fee: £750 inc. of VAT for up to 49 guests, or £16.50 inc. of VAT per guest for 50 or more (max. £2000) payable to Saint Etheldreda's Church
Staff Fee: 15% on the final bill (inclusive of VAT)
Room Hire Fee: £750 inc. of VAT for up to 49 guests, or £16.50 inc. of VAT per guest for 50 or more (max. £2000) payable to Saint Etheldreda's Church
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)
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
£8500
min. spend
Per session
17:30 –
0:00
from
£65
per person
Note:
Alcohol licence until 0:00.
All prices include VAT.
Deposit: £2500 inc. of VAT, deductible from the final bill
Staff Fee: 15% on the final bill (inclusive of VAT)
Room Hire Fee: £750 inc. of VAT for up to 49 guests, or £16.50 inc. of VAT per guest for 50 or more (max. £2000) payable to Saint Etheldreda's Church
Staff Fee: 15% on the final bill (inclusive of VAT)
Room Hire Fee: £750 inc. of VAT for up to 49 guests, or £16.50 inc. of VAT per guest for 50 or more (max. £2000) payable to Saint Etheldreda's Church
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)
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.
Deposit: £2500 inc. of VAT, deductible from the final bill
Staff Fee: 15% on the final bill (inclusive of VAT)
Room Hire Fee: £750 inc. of VAT for up to 49 guests, or £16.50 inc. of VAT per guest for 50 or more (max. £2000) payable to Saint Etheldreda's Church
Staff Fee: 15% on the final bill (inclusive of VAT)
Room Hire Fee: £750 inc. of VAT for up to 49 guests, or £16.50 inc. of VAT per guest for 50 or more (max. £2000) payable to Saint Etheldreda's Church
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)
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 4 days ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 1 verified user
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
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
(6 reviews and ratings - )
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SW
Sarah W.
Verified review
Excellent communication
Great communication and prompt
Thank you
Submitted 3 months ago
5.0
ZM
Zsofia M.
Verified review
Christmas Dinner · 120 guests
· November 2024
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!
Submitted 9 months ago
5.0
EB
Emma B.
Verified review
Excellent communication
Submitted 1 year ago
5.0
ZM
Zo M.
Verified review
Excellent communication
Submitted 1 year ago
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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