A light-up sign with the words 'TO THE WEDDING' and colored heart symbols at The Williamson's Tavern.
An outdoor pub area with round tables, wicker chairs, colorful bunting, and brick walls at The Williamson's Tavern.
A narrow outdoor passageway with brick walls, benches, and colorful bunting at The Williamson's Tavern.
A pub decorated with colorful balloons, bunting, wooden tables, and floral centerpieces at The Williamson's Tavern.

Whole Venue at The Williamson's Tavern

Pub
·
Whole venue
1 Groveland Court, London, EC4M 9EH –
Mansion House Station (0.1 mi)
Up to 100
seats
Up to 259
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

The Williamson's Tavern is a 1930s‑style pub defined by an intact period interior and traditional fixtures.

Design: The interior pairs a deep red patterned ceiling, polished timber floors and leather banquettes with gilt mirrors and framed maps. The layout progresses through a sequence of intimate rooms lit by chandeliers and arched windows.

Features: A full kitchen serves breakfast, seasonal pub dishes and afternoon tea alongside a broad selection of cask ales, premium gins and cocktails. The venue provides Wi‑Fi, air conditioning, natural light and permission to play your own music. The building includes separate seating areas across ground and lower levels and an enclosed courtyard usable in fine weather.

Ideal for: Groups looking for a relaxed, social pub setting for seated meals or standing drinks across interconnected rooms.

What sets it apart: Three separate, self-contained bars — a saloon, a rear lounge and a lower-level bar — provide distinct areas that can be used independently.

What guests say: The venue serves consistently high-quality pub food and generous portions. Staff provide attentive, well-organised service and reliably accommodate group bookings and dietary requirements.

Offers and packages

Menus

 Main menu
Main menu
Drinks menu
Drinks menu

Prices

Monday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
11:30 – 0:00
from £1850–£4250 min. spend
Per afternoon
11:30 – 15:30
from £1850 min. spend
Per evening
19:00 – 0:00
from £2750 min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 23:00
from £4250 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
11:30 – 0:00
from £1850–£4250 min. spend
Per afternoon
11:30 – 15:30
from £1850 min. spend
Per evening
19:00 – 0:00
from £2750 min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 23:00
from £4250 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 5 months ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 259
Dining
up to 100

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Extensive vegan menu
British cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
Air conditioner
Photo equipment Camera and photography equipment available on site
Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: PA system / speakers
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Quiet space
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site
Unavailable: Parking available

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
Bring your own DJ not allowed
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Unavailable: Accessible toilets
Unavailable: Ground level
Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
Unavailable: Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift
Unavailable: Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

No promoted and ticketed events allowed
Temporary event notices available
No wedding licence

Host rules

Dog Friendly
Dogs allowed

Reviews and ratings

(64 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
RL
Rachel L.
Verified review
Pub · 60 guests · September 2025
Everything - the food was incredible, the day was perfect, the staff were so kind and helpful. Malin and her team made our day so special, and we've had people raving about the food and the day. We had booked the venue for our 'wedding' (we had done the legal bits elsewhere) and the price was incredibly reasonable and great value for money. Malin was so communicative (moreso than me) and was always checking in to make sure everything was going well. Thank you so much to the Williamson's Tavern and all staff that were there. We had an amazing day.
Nothing - it was perfect!
5.0
JW
Joshua W.
Verified review
Party · 130 guests · December 2024
Super flexible and patient with us. Pleasantly surprised with the quality of the food and the space as we hadn't visited beforehand.
4.9
CP
Cleo P.
Verified review
Pub · 225 guests · October 2024
This beautiful, historic pub near St. Pauls cathedral is in a stunning location and great venue for a party. We hired the upstairs space, with two bars and an outside area. The staff were very friendly and we had a great time.
There was confusion about the minimum spend, which shifted somewhat from the time if booking, with different managers saying different things. Also, the deposit is only redeemable as a bar tab, so not refundable. This was stated but hadn't been understood by me. And finally, near the event a discretionary tip of 10% of the night's takings was requested, preferred in cash. This was a surprise- we didn't pay it but it left us feeling a bit odd about everything. Nevertheless, it was a great evening, everyone was lovely and we have no complaints whatsoever - totally recommend this gorgeous pub.
4.7
NH
Natasha H.
Verified review
Wedding Reception · 150 guests · September 2023
We had the most exceptional wedding party at the Williamson Tavern, a beautiful celebration of love in a very special proper London pub. The team were incredible from the moment we booked, helping us plan our special day so it would be just how we wanted it. They really went the extra mile to make sure we had the best time and we've enjoyed every minute of organisation, prep and of course the wedding party itself. This will always be a special pub for us and we look forward to re-visiting over the years :)
5.0

FAQ

Yes, if you wish to bring in a DJ, we would need a pat proof and a public liability licence. They can just send this over.

Yes, live bands are permitted, provided they can show proof of a public liability licence and a PAT test.

About The Williamson's Tavern

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