Museum of the Order of St John

• 1399 sqft
• up to 150 guests

at Museum of the Order of St John

Embellished with the medieval and modern coats of arms of the Priors, the Chapter Hall of the Order of St John provides a distinguished setting for large meetings, lunches, receptions and dinners.

With furniture dating from the sixteenth century, imposing portraits of British monarchs and Order dignitaries and a superb chandelier from the Farnese Palace in Rome, the Chapter Hall combines beauty and splendour to exquisite effect.

• 377 sqft
• up to 40 guests

at Museum of the Order of St John

Dating from 1504, the Council Chamber has an evocative and intimate atmosphere. The windows are beautifully set with Whitefriars Glass and the walls are panelled with plaques to the memory of Knights and Dames of the Order of St John.

On either side of the Council Chamber, the Gate’s towers contain a sixteenth century spiral stair that survived the Great Fire; the Library with its remarkable collection of manuscripts and incunabula; and the Malta Room, furnished with pieces from the grand palaces of Valletta and Mdina and with seventeenth century panoramas of Valletta’s fortifications. Venue hire can include private tours of the Gate’s historic rooms.

• 215 sqft
• up to 20 guests

at Museum of the Order of St John

An eccentric Elizabethan fireplace, carved with twining serpents, fruit and curious beasts, dominates the Old Chancery, which is used as an anteroom to either the Chapter Hall or the Council Chamber.

The Old Chancery also contains a selection of the Museum’s renowned collection of silver, and stained glass windows set with Order symbols.

It is the perfect space for greeting guests, registering delegates or enjoying drinks before dinner.

• 1507 sqft
• up to 120 guests

at Museum of the Order of St John

Within the galleries of the Museum of the Order of St John, the venerable Tudor walls of the Gate are elegantly complemented by sleek modern detailing.

During the day, the large glass roof floods the space with natural light. At night, dramatic illumination of the stone walls creates an impressive setting for receptions and lectures.

• 2153 sqft
• up to 250 guests

at Museum of the Order of St John

Acoustically perfect and visually satisfying, the understated grandeur of the Priory Church of the Order of St John always comes as a surprise when first one enters through its unassuming front door.

Adorned with paintings and Order banners, its large, light space is used for concerts, lectures, lunches and dinners.

• 1076 sqft
• up to 120 guests

at Museum of the Order of St John

Full of flowers and fragrant medicinal herbs, the Cloister Garden is a haven of peace in the bustling energy of Clerkenwell. It is frequently used for champagne receptions, after wedding ceremonies in St John’s Gate, and summer parties are a joy when held amongst drifts of lavender and roses in the shade of the 200 year old olive tree at the heart of the garden.

If the weather suddenly misbehaves, there is no need to despair: the adjacent Priory Gallery is warm and welcoming!