The Great Hall at The Old Finsbury Town Hall
About this space
Situated on the first floor, the Great Hall is the largest space in the building and was the most notable achievement of the talented architect Charles Evans-Vaughn.
There is a small stage that can be used for the head table, band or musical performances and DJ. The sumptuous proportions can accommodate seating and dinner dance arrangements for 100+ guests. The maximum dinner seating stretches to 200 guests, although tables would have to be moved to achieve a dance floor in the same room.
Hall dimensions: 72ft x 42ft (22m x 12.8m)
Capacity
Standing
up to 270
Dining
up to 200
Event offers and packages
Package per person
Included in the venue hire are PA systems with iPod connectivity. Keyboards are located in every room as well as a baby grande piano in the Great Hall, which you are welcome to use if you have an accomplished pianist to entertain your guests.
The full dry hire fee includes the following:
Staff included:
2 x security guards for up to 200 guests | House manager | Cloakroom attendant
Equipment Supplied:
• Ceremonial Carpet
• Cloakroom
• Banqueting chairs (additional tables and chairs may be hired to accommodate your seating plan, please discuss with your chosen caterer)
• 5ft round tables, 4ft round tables, trestle tables (subject to availability)
• 800W PA system in each room – you are welcome to use for speeches or use with an iPad /iPod or laptop is acceptable
The full dry hire fee includes the following:
Staff included:
2 x security guards for up to 200 guests | House manager | Cloakroom attendant
Equipment Supplied:
• Ceremonial Carpet
• Cloakroom
• Banqueting chairs (additional tables and chairs may be hired to accommodate your seating plan, please discuss with your chosen caterer)
• 5ft round tables, 4ft round tables, trestle tables (subject to availability)
• 800W PA system in each room – you are welcome to use for speeches or use with an iPad /iPod or laptop is acceptable
Prices
Monday
Closed
Note:
All prices include VAT.
The Great Hall can be hired separately, price is event specific. It can also be hired at an hourly rate (subject to availability) for a dance or yoga class.
The hire of The Old Finsbury Town Hall with exclusive access is £5,000 + VAT or dry hire at £6,000 + VAT. The booking runs from midday to midnight using the Great Hall and Council Chamber, as well as a back of house area and cloakroom.
50% deposit is required to secure the booking.
The hire of The Old Finsbury Town Hall with exclusive access is £5,000 + VAT or dry hire at £6,000 + VAT. The booking runs from midday to midnight using the Great Hall and Council Chamber, as well as a back of house area and cloakroom.
50% deposit is required to secure the booking.
Our caterers have been hand-picked to accommodate your requirements at our venue. There is enough choice to suit all requirements and if you are looking for something out of the ordinary or just internationally challenging, we have no doubt that they would be inspired to design a bespoke menu to suit your event. Although we offer a dry hire option, we strongly recommend that you use their services including additional tables, chair hire and chair covers. Our caterers experience and knowledge will ensure you have a well set up and serviced event that runs smoothly.
Bar Set-up - should be negotiated with our recommended caterers.
Corkage - should you choose to supply your own alcohol a £4.50 + VAT corkage charge per person will incur.
Dry Hire - to supply your own alcohol and use your own caterers there is an additional fee of £1,000 + VAT to the £5,000 + VAT hire fee.
Left-over Items – please check with us if this is possible and collect as per agreement. Note that any items are left at your own risk. Storage of perishable items is not permitted under any circumstances.
Bar Set-up - should be negotiated with our recommended caterers.
Corkage - should you choose to supply your own alcohol a £4.50 + VAT corkage charge per person will incur.
Dry Hire - to supply your own alcohol and use your own caterers there is an additional fee of £1,000 + VAT to the £5,000 + VAT hire fee.
Left-over Items – please check with us if this is possible and collect as per agreement. Note that any items are left at your own risk. Storage of perishable items is not permitted under any circumstances.
Tuesday
Closed
Note:
All prices include VAT.
The Great Hall can be hired separately, price is event specific. It can also be hired at an hourly rate (subject to availability) for a dance or yoga class.
The hire of The Old Finsbury Town Hall with exclusive access is £5,000 + VAT or dry hire at £6,000 + VAT. The booking runs from midday to midnight using the Great Hall and Council Chamber, as well as a back of house area and cloakroom.
50% deposit is required to secure the booking.
The hire of The Old Finsbury Town Hall with exclusive access is £5,000 + VAT or dry hire at £6,000 + VAT. The booking runs from midday to midnight using the Great Hall and Council Chamber, as well as a back of house area and cloakroom.
50% deposit is required to secure the booking.
Our caterers have been hand-picked to accommodate your requirements at our venue. There is enough choice to suit all requirements and if you are looking for something out of the ordinary or just internationally challenging, we have no doubt that they would be inspired to design a bespoke menu to suit your event. Although we offer a dry hire option, we strongly recommend that you use their services including additional tables, chair hire and chair covers. Our caterers experience and knowledge will ensure you have a well set up and serviced event that runs smoothly.
Bar Set-up - should be negotiated with our recommended caterers.
Corkage - should you choose to supply your own alcohol a £4.50 + VAT corkage charge per person will incur.
Dry Hire - to supply your own alcohol and use your own caterers there is an additional fee of £1,000 + VAT to the £5,000 + VAT hire fee.
Left-over Items – please check with us if this is possible and collect as per agreement. Note that any items are left at your own risk. Storage of perishable items is not permitted under any circumstances.
Bar Set-up - should be negotiated with our recommended caterers.
Corkage - should you choose to supply your own alcohol a £4.50 + VAT corkage charge per person will incur.
Dry Hire - to supply your own alcohol and use your own caterers there is an additional fee of £1,000 + VAT to the £5,000 + VAT hire fee.
Left-over Items – please check with us if this is possible and collect as per agreement. Note that any items are left at your own risk. Storage of perishable items is not permitted under any circumstances.
Wednesday
Closed
Note:
All prices include VAT.
The Great Hall can be hired separately, price is event specific. It can also be hired at an hourly rate (subject to availability) for a dance or yoga class.
The hire of The Old Finsbury Town Hall with exclusive access is £5,000 + VAT or dry hire at £6,000 + VAT. The booking runs from midday to midnight using the Great Hall and Council Chamber, as well as a back of house area and cloakroom.
50% deposit is required to secure the booking.
The hire of The Old Finsbury Town Hall with exclusive access is £5,000 + VAT or dry hire at £6,000 + VAT. The booking runs from midday to midnight using the Great Hall and Council Chamber, as well as a back of house area and cloakroom.
50% deposit is required to secure the booking.
Our caterers have been hand-picked to accommodate your requirements at our venue. There is enough choice to suit all requirements and if you are looking for something out of the ordinary or just internationally challenging, we have no doubt that they would be inspired to design a bespoke menu to suit your event. Although we offer a dry hire option, we strongly recommend that you use their services including additional tables, chair hire and chair covers. Our caterers experience and knowledge will ensure you have a well set up and serviced event that runs smoothly.
Bar Set-up - should be negotiated with our recommended caterers.
Corkage - should you choose to supply your own alcohol a £4.50 + VAT corkage charge per person will incur.
Dry Hire - to supply your own alcohol and use your own caterers there is an additional fee of £1,000 + VAT to the £5,000 + VAT hire fee.
Left-over Items – please check with us if this is possible and collect as per agreement. Note that any items are left at your own risk. Storage of perishable items is not permitted under any circumstances.
Bar Set-up - should be negotiated with our recommended caterers.
Corkage - should you choose to supply your own alcohol a £4.50 + VAT corkage charge per person will incur.
Dry Hire - to supply your own alcohol and use your own caterers there is an additional fee of £1,000 + VAT to the £5,000 + VAT hire fee.
Left-over Items – please check with us if this is possible and collect as per agreement. Note that any items are left at your own risk. Storage of perishable items is not permitted under any circumstances.
Thursday
Closed
Note:
All prices include VAT.
The Great Hall can be hired separately, price is event specific. It can also be hired at an hourly rate (subject to availability) for a dance or yoga class.
The hire of The Old Finsbury Town Hall with exclusive access is £5,000 + VAT or dry hire at £6,000 + VAT. The booking runs from midday to midnight using the Great Hall and Council Chamber, as well as a back of house area and cloakroom.
50% deposit is required to secure the booking.
The hire of The Old Finsbury Town Hall with exclusive access is £5,000 + VAT or dry hire at £6,000 + VAT. The booking runs from midday to midnight using the Great Hall and Council Chamber, as well as a back of house area and cloakroom.
50% deposit is required to secure the booking.
Our caterers have been hand-picked to accommodate your requirements at our venue. There is enough choice to suit all requirements and if you are looking for something out of the ordinary or just internationally challenging, we have no doubt that they would be inspired to design a bespoke menu to suit your event. Although we offer a dry hire option, we strongly recommend that you use their services including additional tables, chair hire and chair covers. Our caterers experience and knowledge will ensure you have a well set up and serviced event that runs smoothly.
Bar Set-up - should be negotiated with our recommended caterers.
Corkage - should you choose to supply your own alcohol a £4.50 + VAT corkage charge per person will incur.
Dry Hire - to supply your own alcohol and use your own caterers there is an additional fee of £1,000 + VAT to the £5,000 + VAT hire fee.
Left-over Items – please check with us if this is possible and collect as per agreement. Note that any items are left at your own risk. Storage of perishable items is not permitted under any circumstances.
Bar Set-up - should be negotiated with our recommended caterers.
Corkage - should you choose to supply your own alcohol a £4.50 + VAT corkage charge per person will incur.
Dry Hire - to supply your own alcohol and use your own caterers there is an additional fee of £1,000 + VAT to the £5,000 + VAT hire fee.
Left-over Items – please check with us if this is possible and collect as per agreement. Note that any items are left at your own risk. Storage of perishable items is not permitted under any circumstances.
Friday
Closed
Note:
All prices include VAT.
The Great Hall can be hired separately, price is event specific. It can also be hired at an hourly rate (subject to availability) for a dance or yoga class.
The hire of The Old Finsbury Town Hall with exclusive access is £5,000 + VAT or dry hire at £6,000 + VAT. The booking runs from midday to midnight using the Great Hall and Council Chamber, as well as a back of house area and cloakroom.
50% deposit is required to secure the booking.
The hire of The Old Finsbury Town Hall with exclusive access is £5,000 + VAT or dry hire at £6,000 + VAT. The booking runs from midday to midnight using the Great Hall and Council Chamber, as well as a back of house area and cloakroom.
50% deposit is required to secure the booking.
Our caterers have been hand-picked to accommodate your requirements at our venue. There is enough choice to suit all requirements and if you are looking for something out of the ordinary or just internationally challenging, we have no doubt that they would be inspired to design a bespoke menu to suit your event. Although we offer a dry hire option, we strongly recommend that you use their services including additional tables, chair hire and chair covers. Our caterers experience and knowledge will ensure you have a well set up and serviced event that runs smoothly.
Bar Set-up - should be negotiated with our recommended caterers.
Corkage - should you choose to supply your own alcohol a £4.50 + VAT corkage charge per person will incur.
Dry Hire - to supply your own alcohol and use your own caterers there is an additional fee of £1,000 + VAT to the £5,000 + VAT hire fee.
Left-over Items – please check with us if this is possible and collect as per agreement. Note that any items are left at your own risk. Storage of perishable items is not permitted under any circumstances.
Bar Set-up - should be negotiated with our recommended caterers.
Corkage - should you choose to supply your own alcohol a £4.50 + VAT corkage charge per person will incur.
Dry Hire - to supply your own alcohol and use your own caterers there is an additional fee of £1,000 + VAT to the £5,000 + VAT hire fee.
Left-over Items – please check with us if this is possible and collect as per agreement. Note that any items are left at your own risk. Storage of perishable items is not permitted under any circumstances.
Saturday
9:00 – 0:00
from
£5000
hire fee
Per session
9:00 – 0:00
from
£5000
hire fee
Note:
All prices include VAT.
The Great Hall can be hired separately, price is event specific. It can also be hired at an hourly rate (subject to availability) for a dance or yoga class.
The hire of The Old Finsbury Town Hall with exclusive access is £5,000 + VAT or dry hire at £6,000 + VAT. The booking runs from midday to midnight using the Great Hall and Council Chamber, as well as a back of house area and cloakroom.
50% deposit is required to secure the booking.
The hire of The Old Finsbury Town Hall with exclusive access is £5,000 + VAT or dry hire at £6,000 + VAT. The booking runs from midday to midnight using the Great Hall and Council Chamber, as well as a back of house area and cloakroom.
50% deposit is required to secure the booking.
Our caterers have been hand-picked to accommodate your requirements at our venue. There is enough choice to suit all requirements and if you are looking for something out of the ordinary or just internationally challenging, we have no doubt that they would be inspired to design a bespoke menu to suit your event. Although we offer a dry hire option, we strongly recommend that you use their services including additional tables, chair hire and chair covers. Our caterers experience and knowledge will ensure you have a well set up and serviced event that runs smoothly.
Bar Set-up - should be negotiated with our recommended caterers.
Corkage - should you choose to supply your own alcohol a £4.50 + VAT corkage charge per person will incur.
Dry Hire - to supply your own alcohol and use your own caterers there is an additional fee of £1,000 + VAT to the £5,000 + VAT hire fee.
Left-over Items – please check with us if this is possible and collect as per agreement. Note that any items are left at your own risk. Storage of perishable items is not permitted under any circumstances.
Bar Set-up - should be negotiated with our recommended caterers.
Corkage - should you choose to supply your own alcohol a £4.50 + VAT corkage charge per person will incur.
Dry Hire - to supply your own alcohol and use your own caterers there is an additional fee of £1,000 + VAT to the £5,000 + VAT hire fee.
Left-over Items – please check with us if this is possible and collect as per agreement. Note that any items are left at your own risk. Storage of perishable items is not permitted under any circumstances.
Sunday
9:00 – 0:00
from
£5000
hire fee
Per session
9:00 – 0:00
from
£5000
hire fee
Note:
All prices include VAT.
The Great Hall can be hired separately, price is event specific. It can also be hired at an hourly rate (subject to availability) for a dance or yoga class.
The hire of The Old Finsbury Town Hall with exclusive access is £5,000 + VAT or dry hire at £6,000 + VAT. The booking runs from midday to midnight using the Great Hall and Council Chamber, as well as a back of house area and cloakroom.
50% deposit is required to secure the booking.
The hire of The Old Finsbury Town Hall with exclusive access is £5,000 + VAT or dry hire at £6,000 + VAT. The booking runs from midday to midnight using the Great Hall and Council Chamber, as well as a back of house area and cloakroom.
50% deposit is required to secure the booking.
Our caterers have been hand-picked to accommodate your requirements at our venue. There is enough choice to suit all requirements and if you are looking for something out of the ordinary or just internationally challenging, we have no doubt that they would be inspired to design a bespoke menu to suit your event. Although we offer a dry hire option, we strongly recommend that you use their services including additional tables, chair hire and chair covers. Our caterers experience and knowledge will ensure you have a well set up and serviced event that runs smoothly.
Bar Set-up - should be negotiated with our recommended caterers.
Corkage - should you choose to supply your own alcohol a £4.50 + VAT corkage charge per person will incur.
Dry Hire - to supply your own alcohol and use your own caterers there is an additional fee of £1,000 + VAT to the £5,000 + VAT hire fee.
Left-over Items – please check with us if this is possible and collect as per agreement. Note that any items are left at your own risk. Storage of perishable items is not permitted under any circumstances.
Bar Set-up - should be negotiated with our recommended caterers.
Corkage - should you choose to supply your own alcohol a £4.50 + VAT corkage charge per person will incur.
Dry Hire - to supply your own alcohol and use your own caterers there is an additional fee of £1,000 + VAT to the £5,000 + VAT hire fee.
Left-over Items – please check with us if this is possible and collect as per agreement. Note that any items are left at your own risk. Storage of perishable items is not permitted under any circumstances.
Cancellation policy
Cancellation fee payable to the venue depending on the notice period:
- 30+ days prior to the event Fee payable is 50% of total hire cost
- Less than 30 days prior to the event Fee payable is 100% of total hire cost
Guest may move the event date of a confirmed booking to another date within 12 months from the original date, at no cost.
Catering and drinks
No in-house catering
Approved caterers only
External catering not allowed
Venue doesn’t provide alcohol
BYO alcohol allowed
Facilities
Music & sound equipment
Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
PA system / music speakers available
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Allowed events
Promoted / ticketed events
Loud music / events
Wedding licence
Temporary event notices (TENs) available
Rules of the space
1. No candles or open flame
2. No helium balloons
3. Midnight Close - 23:30 bar closes | 23:40 last song | 23:45 lights up guests exit | 00:00 venue clear of guests
4. No perishables to be left overnight
Set in Central London’s artistic Clerkenwell district, this versatile and unique event space exudes opulence and glamour. The venue has true character with its Art Nouveau vintage décor and chic ambience that brides and grooms, film companies and event organisers find magical.
The Old Finsbury Town Hall is an inspiring, stunning and unique venue that will bring prestige and character to any event. Guests will sweep up the ornate staircase and be welcomed with drinks on the beautiful First Floor, its high ceilings, stained glass, antique mirrors and Clerkenwell Angel statuettes giving a feeling of grandeur and sense of occasion.
This versatile space is capable of hosting seated dinner-dances with beautifully set dining tables and attentive waiting staff, or alternatively, it can host standing receptions with cocktails, canapés and live food stations, with dancing later in the evening. The venue is flexible and adaptable to your requirements.
All profits generated from events organised at The Old Finsbury Town Hall go towards bursaries for the talented training at Urdang Academy.
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