Whole Venue at Balfour St Bart's
Restaurant in a Historic Building
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Whole venue
25 reviews
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66 West Smithfield, London, EC1A 9DY
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Barbican Station (0.2 mi)
About this space
Originally a bank dating back to the 1880s, Balfour St Bart’s is a distinctive venue that seamlessly blends historic character with contemporary style. Accommodating up to 150 guests, the space features a spacious main bar, an elegant mezzanine level, and exceptional food and drink offerings, including our own award-winning Balfour wines and a carefully curated selection of local craft beers.
Available for exclusive hire, Balfour St Bart’s offers full access to the main bar, lounge, upper mezzanine, and the Balfour Bar, providing a versatile setting for corporate events, private celebrations, and special occasions.
Combining striking industrial features with first-class service, the venue delivers an unforgettable experience, complemented by outstanding catering, premium wines, and an extensive range of local beers to impress your guests.
Exclusive hire also includes access to a comprehensive range of event facilities, including a PA system and microphones, in-house surround sound, flat-screen TVs with HDMI and USB connectivity, and a dedicated events team on hand to support you throughout the planning process and ensure everything runs smoothly on the day.
Event offers and packages
Package per person
FESTIVE MENU
THREE COURSES • £55 LUNCHTIME OR £60 DINNER PER PERSON
AVAILABLE 17th NOVEMBER — 24th DECEMBER • 12 NOON - 9PM
TO START
Winter Squash Soup
- Toasted pumpkin seeds, rustic bread (ve)
House Cured Salmon Gravalax
- Pickled beetroot, dill crème fraîche, sourdough, fennel slaw
Goats Cheese, Cranberry Walnut Tart
- House salad (ve)
Chicken Liver Parfait
- Fig chutney & toasted brioche
Heritage Beetroot Crostini
- Butternut squash, caramelised onions, quinoa & mixed seed crumb (ve)
MAIN EVENT
Norfolk Bronze Turkey Ballotine
- Pigs in blankets, bread sauce & cranberry sauce
British Smoked Beef Brisket
- Parsnip mash, glazed carrots, red wine sauce (gf)
Pan-Fried Sea Bream
- Samphire, baby potatoes, crayfish & lobster sauce (gf)
Roasted Hispi Cabbage
- Harissa butterbean mash, vegan feta, cranberries, chestnuts (ve, gf)
Wild Mushroom & Parmesan Ravioli
- Wild rocket, chestnut butter (v)
All served with goose fat roast potatoes & seasonal vegetables for the table.
TO FINISH
Balfour Christmas Pudding
- Brandy custard (v)
Chocolate Tart
- Preserved cherry, Chantilly cream (v)
Salted Caramel Crème Brûlée
- Amaretti biscuits (v)
Spiced Poached Pear
- Lemon sorbet (ve)
Kentish Cheese Plate
- Chutney, quince jelly & biscuits (supplement £5 per person) (v)
THREE COURSES • £55 LUNCHTIME OR £60 DINNER PER PERSON
AVAILABLE 17th NOVEMBER — 24th DECEMBER • 12 NOON - 9PM
TO START
Winter Squash Soup
- Toasted pumpkin seeds, rustic bread (ve)
House Cured Salmon Gravalax
- Pickled beetroot, dill crème fraîche, sourdough, fennel slaw
Goats Cheese, Cranberry Walnut Tart
- House salad (ve)
Chicken Liver Parfait
- Fig chutney & toasted brioche
Heritage Beetroot Crostini
- Butternut squash, caramelised onions, quinoa & mixed seed crumb (ve)
MAIN EVENT
Norfolk Bronze Turkey Ballotine
- Pigs in blankets, bread sauce & cranberry sauce
British Smoked Beef Brisket
- Parsnip mash, glazed carrots, red wine sauce (gf)
Pan-Fried Sea Bream
- Samphire, baby potatoes, crayfish & lobster sauce (gf)
Roasted Hispi Cabbage
- Harissa butterbean mash, vegan feta, cranberries, chestnuts (ve, gf)
Wild Mushroom & Parmesan Ravioli
- Wild rocket, chestnut butter (v)
All served with goose fat roast potatoes & seasonal vegetables for the table.
TO FINISH
Balfour Christmas Pudding
- Brandy custard (v)
Chocolate Tart
- Preserved cherry, Chantilly cream (v)
Salted Caramel Crème Brûlée
- Amaretti biscuits (v)
Spiced Poached Pear
- Lemon sorbet (ve)
Kentish Cheese Plate
- Chutney, quince jelly & biscuits (supplement £5 per person) (v)
Prices
Monday
12:00 –
23:00
from
£5000
min. spend
Per session
12:00 –
23:00
from
£5000
min. spend
Note:
Alcohol licence until 1:00.
Extension available.
All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
12:00 –
23:00
from
£6000
min. spend
Per session
12:00 –
23:00
from
£6000
min. spend
Note:
Alcohol licence until 1:00.
Extension available.
All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
12:00 –
23:00
from
£8000
min. spend
Per session
12:00 –
23:00
from
£8000
min. spend
Note:
Alcohol licence until 1:00.
Extension available.
All prices include VAT.
Thursday
12:00 –
1:00
from
£8000
min. spend
Per session
12:00 –
1:00
from
£8000
min. spend
Note:
Alcohol licence until 1:00.
Extension available.
All prices include VAT.
Friday
12:00 –
1:00
from
£8000
min. spend
Per session
12:00 –
1:00
from
£8000
min. spend
Note:
Alcohol licence until 1:00.
Extension available.
All prices include VAT.
Saturday
12:00 –
1:00
from
£15000
min. spend
Per day
12:00 –
1:00
from
£15000
min. spend
Note:
Alcohol licence until 1:00.
Extension available.
All prices include VAT.
Sunday
11:00 –
23:00
from
£5000
min. spend
Per day
11:00 –
23:00
from
£5000
min. spend
Note:
Alcohol licence until 1:00.
Extension available.
All prices include VAT.
Pricing updated by venue 1 day ago
We kindly ask for a minimum spend plus 12.5% service charge for our full venue hire option, price dependent on date.
Please note that, due to the large volume of enquiries we receive, dates cannot be held without a holding deposit paid. We require 25% of the minimum spend to be paid as holding deposit, non-refundable in case of late cancellation (4-weeks cancellation policy) or no show.
Please note that, due to the large volume of enquiries we receive, dates cannot be held without a holding deposit paid. We require 25% of the minimum spend to be paid as holding deposit, non-refundable in case of late cancellation (4-weeks cancellation policy) or no show.
WEDDING PACKAGES
The Estate Package
£150pp
• Two glasses of Balfour bubbly on arrival
• Three canapes on arrival
• Three course meal
• 1/2 bottle of Balfour wine per person
• One glass of Balfour bubbly for the toast
• Tea & coffee
• Pop-up G&T or cocktail bar
• Evening food
The City Package
£135pp
• Glass of Balfour bubbly on arrival
• Three canapes on arrival
• Three course meal
• 1/2 bottle house wine per person
•Glass of house bubbly for the toast
• Tea & coffee
• Pop-up G&T or cocktail bar
• Evening food
The Lovers Package
£115pp
• Glass of house bubbly on arrival
• Three course meal
• 1/2 bottle house wine per person
• Tea & coffee
• Pop-up G&T or cocktail bar
• Evening food
Planning something a little different?
Enquire with the team and we would be happy to custom make a package for you.
The Estate Package
£150pp
• Two glasses of Balfour bubbly on arrival
• Three canapes on arrival
• Three course meal
• 1/2 bottle of Balfour wine per person
• One glass of Balfour bubbly for the toast
• Tea & coffee
• Pop-up G&T or cocktail bar
• Evening food
The City Package
£135pp
• Glass of Balfour bubbly on arrival
• Three canapes on arrival
• Three course meal
• 1/2 bottle house wine per person
•Glass of house bubbly for the toast
• Tea & coffee
• Pop-up G&T or cocktail bar
• Evening food
The Lovers Package
£115pp
• Glass of house bubbly on arrival
• Three course meal
• 1/2 bottle house wine per person
• Tea & coffee
• Pop-up G&T or cocktail bar
• Evening food
Planning something a little different?
Enquire with the team and we would be happy to custom make a package for you.
Capacity
Standing
up to 150
Dining
up to 130
Theatre
up to 50
Boardroom
up to 30
Cabaret
up to 50
U-Shaped
up to 50
Classroom
up to 50
Catering and drinks
In-house catering available
Halal menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
Complimentary water
American cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 1:00 (extension available)
No BYO alcohol allowed
Facilities
Music & sound equipment
Play your own music
Bring your own DJ not allowed
No noise restrictions
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Unavailable: Accessible toilets
Unavailable: Ground level
Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
Unavailable: Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift
Rules of the space
Allowed events
No promoted and ticketed events allowed
Temporary event notices available
No wedding licence
Reviews and ratings
(25 reviews and ratings - )
Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
DV
Danny V.
Verified review
Wedding Reception · 100 guests
· October 2024
Balfour helped make our wedding day magical. The entire staff was lovely and helpful. Ella was exceptional to work with.
Submitted 1 year ago
5.0
TH
Toby H.
Verified review
Wedding · 175 guests
· September 2021
The food was amazing, staff fantastic and everyone had a brilliant day. The park across the street and the neighbouring Smithfield Market were good for those people that wanted fresh air. We LOVED the beef main course and the English sparkling wines, and we felt so well looked after by the staff - they really made us feel special.
Haste to turnaround the room after the meal resulted in 1 or 2 cards that we'd received being binned rather than saved. :(
Submitted 4 years ago
5.0
AW
Amy W.
Verified review
Wedding · 85 guests
· October 2019
The staff at St Bart's Brewery were incredible. They could not do enough for us to ensure that our day went without a hitch. Everyone said how much they loved the venue, the food and the atmosphere.
That the day had to end.
Submitted 6 years ago
5.0
TH
Toby H.
Verified review
Excellent communication
The team at Balfour St. Bart's were exceptional from start to finish in communicating with us to coordinate our special day. They covered every detail required and we had a fantastic day as a result.
Submitted 4 years ago
5.0
About Balfour St Bart's
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