An event space in a museum with checkered flooring, arched windows, chandeliers, and historic paintings at Museum of the Order of St John.
An event space in a museum with chandeliers, checkered floors, and banquet tables under hanging flags at Museum of the Order of St John.
An event space in a museum with tall arched windows, chandeliers, and rows of red chairs at Museum of the Order of St John
An event space with stained glass windows, checkered marble floors, and an ornate altar at Museum of the Order of St John.
A historic museum exterior with arched stone entrance and stained glass details at Museum of the Order of St John.
A museum with a historic stone archway entrance and stained glass windows at Museum of the Order of St John.
A historic museum entrance with arched stone gateway, stained glass windows, and autumn leaves at Museum of the Order of St John.

The Priory Church at Museum of the Order of St John

Hall in a Museum
·
Private space
St John's Gate, St John's Lane, London, EC1M 4DA –
Farringdon Station (0.1 mi)
Up to 250
seats
Up to 250
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

The Priory Church is a Hall in the Museum of the Order of St John that retains original priory church fabric, giving the space a clearly historic character.

Design: The interior has high plastered walls, a black-and-white tiled floor, large portrait paintings and mounted heraldic banners that give the room a formal, period appearance.

Features: The room provides venue Wi‑Fi and benefits from abundant natural light through tall windows. The long, open nave can be arranged for round‑table dining or standing receptions and includes fixed overhead chandeliers and a raised chancel that serves as a focal platform. Onsite museum staff support event coordination.

Ideal for: The room suits intimate to mid‑sized groups seeking formal seated dinners or standing receptions in a historic, ceremonial setting.

What guests say: The Priory Church retains a quiet, intimate atmosphere.

Prices

Monday
9:00 – 23:00
from £4800–£6000 hire fee per day
Per evening
17:00 – 23:00
from £6000 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £4800 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
9:00 – 23:00
from £4800–£6000 hire fee per day
Per evening
17:00 – 23:00
from £6000 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £4800 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
9:00 – 23:00
from £4800–£6000 hire fee per day
Per evening
17:00 – 23:00
from £6000 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £4800 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
9:00 – 23:00
from £4800–£6000 hire fee per day
Per evening
17:00 – 23:00
from £6000 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £4800 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
9:00 – 23:00
from £4800–£6000 hire fee per day
Per evening
17:00 – 23:00
from £6000 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £4800 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
9:00 – 23:00
from £4800–£6000 hire fee per day
Per evening
17:00 – 23:00
from £6000 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £4800 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
9:00 – 23:00
from £4800–£6000 hire fee per day
Per evening
17:00 – 23:00
from £6000 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £4800 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
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Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 250
  • Dining
    up to 200
  • Theatre
    up to 250
  • Cabaret
    up to 150
  • U-Shaped
    up to 60
  • Classroom
    up to 250

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering available
No external catering allowed
Approved caterers only
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
BYO alcohol allowed You can bring your own alcohol free of charge
Unavailable: Corkage fee for BYO alcohol

Facilities

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

Music & sound equipment

  • Own music not allowed
  • 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

  • Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
  • Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available
  • No wedding licence

Host rules

No smoking in the building

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day

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About Museum of the Order of St John

Museum of the Order of St John is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

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