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The Ministry

Event Venue

#6 of 110 Function Room venues in Southwark
#85 of 1818 Outdoor Space venues in London
  5 reviews  – 
79 Borough Road, London, SE1 1DN –
Borough Station (0.2 mi)
From £90
per person
Up to 170
seats
Up to 400
standing
Venue offers catering
Parking available
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Venue overview

Stylish event venue in South London's Borough, combining a bar, dance floor, and a terrace for vibrant celebrations. Ideal for parties with DJs and lively atmospheres.

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Spaces for hire at The Ministry

The White Space at The Ministry

The White Space
Auditorium / Conference Room
·
Private space
170 seats
200 standing
The space is a long, rectangular room with high ceilings, white-painted walls and a concrete floor, giving a clean, professional appearance. High-level windows bring daylight, while an exposed ceiling and visible technical services create a functional, utilitarian character. Room features: The room features a 221" 4K LED wall, a separate 98" mount...
Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Projector
Flatscreen TV
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £2750 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 2 days ago
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The Dining Room at The Ministry

The Dining Room
Meeting Room
·
Private space
16 seats
The Dining Room is a versatile space that is well-suited for various purposes such as meetings, conferences, and private dining. With its amenities and features, it provides a comfortable and convenient environment for different types of gatherings. A large-screen TV and wireless connectivity allow for seamless presentations, video conferences, or...
Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
Conference call facilities
Play your own music
from £594 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 2 days ago
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Whole Venue Hire at The Ministry

Whole Venue Hire
Event Venue
·
Whole venue
170 seats
400 standing
Situated in Borough, The Ministry boasts a number of exceptional indoor and outdoor spaces, ready to host a range of bespoke events. From a vast blank canvas space to meeting rooms bathed in natural light, you can book spaces individually or hire the entire venue. If you’re looking to hold a team-building conference or brand activation in central L...
Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Conference call facilities
Play your own music
from £7200 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 2 days ago
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The Lounge at The Ministry

The Lounge
Lounge
·
Private space
100 seats
100 standing
The Lounge is centred on an open-plan, social layout that accommodates mixed seating and flexible use. Design: The Lounge features an industrial palette of exposed ceilings, visible services and metal pendant lighting set against timber floors and an exposed-brick arch. The layout combines communal tables, bar-height counters and low sofas punctua...
Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £2500 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 2 days ago
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The Bar & Garden at The Ministry

The Bar & Garden
Event Space
·
Private space
70 seats
200 standing
Available for hire on weekends, and select weekday evenings, the stunning bar, decorated in a premium raw style with plush Italian furniture, holds a lot of charm. The adjoining garden area holds approximately 100 and features an open fire and covered seating area. With a standing capacity of 200, the bar is perfect for lively social gatherings. T...
Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £4800 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 2 days ago
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The Drawing Room at The Ministry

The Drawing Room
Meeting Room
·
Private space
10 seats
A narrow meeting room centred on a long solid timber table, blue upholstered chairs and a leather sofa. The space has parquet flooring, a dark painted feature wall, an exposed industrial ceiling and two large windows that provide natural light. Room features: The room supports presentations and remote participants through a wall-mounted flatscreen...
Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
Conference call facilities
Play your own music
from £330 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 2 days ago
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The Study at The Ministry

The Study
Boardroom
·
Private space
10 seats
This room has exposed plaster walls, parquet flooring and a long solid timber table that create a compact, focused working environment. The single window provides natural light and is fitted with a roller blind to control brightness. Room features: Conference-call facilities are available, and the room includes a whiteboard, a flipchart and air co...
Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
Conference call facilities
Play your own music
from £330 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 2 days ago
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Reviews and ratings

4.9
Amenities
5.0
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
5.0
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Catering
4.0
Communication
5.0

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Prices and opening hours

Monday
8:30 – 0:00
from £90 per person
The White Space
9:00 – 0:00
from £90 per person
The Dining Room
8:30 – 17:30
from £90 per person
The Drawing Room
8:30 – 17:00
from £330–£594 hire fee
The Study
8:30 – 17:00
from £330–£594 hire fee
The Bar & Garden
18:00 – 0:00
from £4800 hire fee
The Lounge
18:30 – 0:00
from £2500 min. spend
Whole Venue Hire
9:00 – 17:30
from £7200 hire fee per day
Tuesday
8:30 – 0:00
from £90 per person
The White Space
9:00 – 0:00
from £90 per person
The Dining Room
8:30 – 17:30
from £90 per person
The Drawing Room
8:30 – 17:00
from £330–£594 hire fee
The Study
8:30 – 17:00
from £330–£594 hire fee
The Bar & Garden
18:00 – 0:00
from £4800 hire fee
The Lounge
18:30 – 0:00
from £2500 min. spend
Whole Venue Hire
9:00 – 17:30
from £7200 hire fee per day
Wednesday
8:30 – 0:00
from £90 per person
The White Space
9:00 – 0:00
from £90 per person
The Dining Room
8:30 – 17:30
from £90 per person
The Drawing Room
8:30 – 17:00
from £330–£594 hire fee
The Study
8:30 – 17:00
from £330–£594 hire fee
The Bar & Garden
18:00 – 0:00
from £4800 hire fee
The Lounge
18:30 – 0:00
from £2500 min. spend
Whole Venue Hire
9:00 – 17:30
from £7200 hire fee per day
Thursday
8:30 – 0:00
from £90 per person
The White Space
9:00 – 0:00
from £90 per person
The Dining Room
8:30 – 17:30
from £90 per person
The Drawing Room
8:30 – 17:00
from £330–£594 hire fee
The Study
8:30 – 17:00
from £330–£594 hire fee
The Bar & Garden
18:00 – 0:00
from £4800 hire fee
The Lounge
18:30 – 0:00
from £2500 min. spend
Whole Venue Hire
9:00 – 17:30
from £7200 hire fee per day
Friday
8:30 – 0:00
from £90 per person
The White Space
9:00 – 0:00
from £90 per person
The Dining Room
8:30 – 17:30
from £90 per person
The Drawing Room
8:30 – 17:00
from £330–£594 hire fee
The Study
8:30 – 17:00
from £330–£594 hire fee
The Bar & Garden
18:00 – 0:00
from £4800 hire fee
The Lounge
18:30 – 0:00
from £2500 min. spend
Whole Venue Hire
9:00 – 17:30
from £7200 hire fee per day
Saturday
8:00 – 1:00
from £200 per person
The White Space
9:00 – 0:00
from £2750–£5500 hire fee
The Dining Room
8:30 – 17:00
from £594–£990 hire fee
The Drawing Room
8:30 – 17:00
from £330–£594 hire fee
The Bar & Garden
9:00 – 17:30
from £4800 hire fee per day
Whole Venue Hire
8:00 – 1:00
from £200 per person
Sunday
8:00 – 0:00
from £200 per person
The White Space
9:00 – 0:00
from £2750–£5500 hire fee
The Dining Room
8:30 – 17:00
from £594–£990 hire fee
The Drawing Room
8:30 – 17:00
from £330–£594 hire fee
The Bar & Garden
9:00 – 17:30
from £4800 hire fee per day
Whole Venue Hire
8:00 – 23:00
from £200 per person
Pricing updated by venue 4 days ago

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 400
standing
Up to 170
seats
In-house catering
External catering allowed
Parking available
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About The Ministry

The Ministry is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

The Ministry is a converted Victorian factory on Borough Road, a few minutes' walk from Borough station. It's kept its industrial character and gained plenty of natural light along the way. Inside are five event spaces: The White Space, The Lounge, The Bar & Garden, The Meeting Room Suite (including The Snug) and The Box, with room for up to 400 standing and both indoor and outdoor space between them. Conferences, awards, product launches, filming, Christmas parties and weddings all fit here, and our events team is on site to help plan it and run it on the day.

FAQ

At The Ministry, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available
  • The venue works with an approved list of external caterers
  • Refreshments for guests are offered

  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at The Ministry:

  • The Dining Room hosting 12 guests: £813.60
  • The Study hosting 8 guests: £979.20
  • The Drawing Room hosting 8 guests: £576

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

The Ministry is located at 79 Borough Road, in Newington, London. The nearest metro station is Borough Station.

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