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Old Crypt at 73 Waterloo at St John's

Name: Old Crypt at 73 Waterloo at St John's
Address: 73 Waterloo Road, London, SE1 8TY, GB
Price range: from £2500 hire fee / per day
Rating: 3.9

Event Space in a Church

Private space

About this space

Old Crypt is a private event space in 73 Waterloo at St John's defined by its exposed brick barrel-vault ceiling, which gives the room a strong historic character.

Design: The Old Crypt pairs pale timber furniture and neutral wall panelling with clean, contemporary fittings and an arched window that introduces daylight into the plan.

Features: The Old Crypt includes in-room PA speakers, air conditioning and room Wi‑Fi for presentations and background music. The space provides movable tables and chairs, power and AV connections, level access and accessible toilets. The Old Crypt benefits from on-site staff assistance during set-up.

Ideal for: Small professional groups and creative teams seeking a compact, presentation-ready room for seated meetings or relaxed standing networking.

What guests say: The Old Crypt is modern in presentation and supported by attentive on-site staff. The room's supporting facilities can be constrained for very large groups.

Prices

Monday

12:00 – 23:30

from £2500 hire fee per day

Per day

12:00 – 23:30

from £2500

Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Tuesday

12:00 – 23:30

from £2500 hire fee per day

Per day

12:00 – 23:30

from £2500

Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Wednesday

12:00 – 23:30

from £2500 hire fee per day

Per day

12:00 – 23:30

from £2500

Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Thursday

12:00 – 23:30

from £2500 hire fee per day

Per day

12:00 – 23:30

from £2500

Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Friday

12:00 – 23:30

from £2500 hire fee per day

Per day

12:00 – 23:30

from £2500

Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Saturday

12:00 – 23:30

from £2500 hire fee per day

Per day

12:00 – 23:30

from £2500

Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Best price guarantee

Capacity

Standing

up to 220
Dining

up to 80
Theatre

up to 100
Boardroom

up to 50
Cabaret

up to 60
U-Shaped

up to 60
Classroom

up to 80

Catering and drinks

Venue can organise food and drink

Halal menu

Extensive vegan menu

Extensive gluten-free menu

Venue can supply alcoholic beverages

Facilities

Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Equipment for video or phone conferencing during your event
Air conditioner
Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Paid parking facilities available nearby
High ceilings
Large windows
Natural brickwork
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Accessibility

Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for

Host rules

St John's Waterloo is a Grade II* building and all events are carefully planned and managed to ensure the building is protected and preserved for future generations to appreciate. No smoking is allowed in the building.