Usually booked for
Party
Typically for 65-90 guests and costs about £4,600.
"Venue was lovely and staff very attentive..."
- Olivia B. Jun 2025
The Folly
Restaurant
#23 of 3876 Corporate Party venues in London
#65 of 3732 30th Birthday Party venues in London
64 reviews
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41 Gracechurch St, London, EC3V 0BT
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Bank Station (0.2 mi)
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Excellent communication - 4.8/5
211 verified clients rated their communication with the venue manager as 4.8. They appreciated the manager's professionalism and quick response times.
Spaces for hire at The Folly
Private Dining Room
Dining Room
·
Private space
30 seats
70 standing
Private Dining Room is a Dining Room in The Folly that has a secluded layout and textured timber wall panelling.
Design: The room pairs exposed concrete finishes and a polished floor with botanical touches, pendant lighting and mixed lounge and dining seating to create a modern, layered interior.
Features: The room includes an in-room PA system a...
Alcohol licence
until 23:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £1000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 5 months ago
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Garden Deli
Event Space
·
Semi-private area
90 seats
100 standing
Garden Deli is a semi-private seating area in The Folly restaurant, anchored by a low communal table and arranged for relaxed, conversational seating.
Design: A soft, contemporary interior pairs muted carpet with a pale ceiling and clean-lined finishes. Low proportions and clustered seating create an informal, intimate feel.
Features: The space i...
Alcohol licence
until 23:00
Alcohol licence extension
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £1500 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 5 months ago
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Ground Floor
Dining Room
·
Private space
200 seats
600 standing
Ground Floor is the Dining Room in The Folly and features a botanical-inspired, garden-influenced interior that defines its character.
Design: The space combines patterned high-backed armchairs and compact bench seating on a textured tiled floor, using green accents and plant motifs for a detailed, informal look.
Features: The room has a long com...
Alcohol licence
until 23:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £5000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 5 months ago
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Basement
Basement
·
Shared space
100 seats
300 standing
The lower ground bar provides curved leather booths – great for meetings over a couple of cocktails or for a Saturday night party.
Menus, inspired by seasonal, British food, are crafted by Executive Chef, each influenced by the latest trends here in London & across the globe. Open seven days a week, work your way through the carefully crafted men...
Alcohol licence
until 23:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £5000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 5 months ago
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Whole venue
Restaurant
·
Whole venue
350 seats
900 standing
The Folly can be hired exclusively for up to 1,000 guests standing.
Every event is unique which is why we give you the option to create your own bespoke drink & canapé packages. Or if you have trouble deciding, choose from one of our favourite recommended packages.
From an opulent champagne reception to a celebratory birthday cake or treasure che...
Alcohol licence
until 23:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music
from £15000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 5 months ago
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Reviews and ratings
4.6
11 recent guests highly rated cleanliness and location
Amenities
4.5
Cleanliness
4.9
Location
4.8
Service quality
4.5
Value for money
4.4
Catering
4.4
Communication
4.7
Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
TK
Tatiana K.
Verified review
Birthday Party · 70 guests
· December 2025
· Private Dining Room
Service was absolutely great - staff were super friendly and helpful !
Portion sizes for the bowls were a bit too small
Submitted 9 months ago
4.1
CH
Cecile H.
Verified review
Networking · 40 guests
· July 2025
· Garden Deli
not very good AC (but it was 30+ degrees outside!)
Submitted 1 year ago
4.6
OB
Olivia B.
Verified review
Party · 80 guests
· June 2025
· Ground Floor
Venue was lovely and staff very attentive
Na
Submitted 1 year ago
5.0
SS
Sophie S.
Verified review
Drinks Reception · 50 guests
· June 2025
· Garden Deli
We had a brilliant evening at The Folly. The space was great, everything ran smoothly and the food was so impressive!
Nothing
Submitted 1 year ago
5.0
Prices and opening hours
Monday
7:30 –
23:00
from
£1000–£15000
min. spend
Private Dining Room
8:00 –
23:00
from
£1000–£2000
min. spend
Whole venue
7:30 –
23:00
from
£15000
min. spend
Ground Floor
7:30 –
23:00
from
£5000
min. spend
Basement
7:30 –
23:00
from
£5000
min. spend
Garden Deli
7:30 –
23:00
from
£1500
min. spend
Tuesday
7:30 –
23:00
from
£1000–£15000
min. spend
Private Dining Room
8:00 –
23:00
from
£1000–£2000
min. spend
Whole venue
7:30 –
23:00
from
£15000
min. spend
Ground Floor
7:30 –
23:00
from
£5000
min. spend
Basement
7:30 –
23:00
from
£5000
min. spend
Garden Deli
7:30 –
23:00
from
£1500
min. spend
Wednesday
7:30 –
23:00
from
£1000–£15000
min. spend
Private Dining Room
8:00 –
23:00
from
£1000–£2000
min. spend
Whole venue
7:30 –
23:00
from
£15000
min. spend
Ground Floor
7:30 –
23:00
from
£5000
min. spend
Basement
7:30 –
23:00
from
£5000
min. spend
Garden Deli
7:30 –
23:00
from
£1500
min. spend
Thursday
7:30 –
0:00
from
£1000–£24000
min. spend
Private Dining Room
8:00 –
23:00
from
£1000–£2000
min. spend
Whole venue
7:30 –
0:00
from
£24000
min. spend
Ground Floor
7:30 –
0:00
from
£7000
min. spend
Basement
7:30 –
0:00
from
£7000
min. spend
Garden Deli
7:30 –
0:00
from
£4000
min. spend
Friday
7:30 –
0:00
from
£1000–£36000
min. spend
Private Dining Room
8:00 –
23:00
from
£1000–£2000
min. spend
Whole venue
9:00 –
0:00
from
£36000
min. spend
Ground Floor
7:30 –
0:00
from
£7000
min. spend
Basement
9:00 –
0:00
from
£10000
min. spend
Garden Deli
9:00 –
0:00
from
£4000
min. spend
Saturday
8:00 –
0:00
from
£1000–£36000
min. spend
Private Dining Room
8:00 –
23:00
from
£1000–£2000
min. spend
Whole venue
9:00 –
0:00
from
£36000
min. spend
Ground Floor
9:00 –
0:00
from
£10000
min. spend
Basement
9:00 –
0:00
from
£10000
min. spend
Garden Deli
9:00 –
0:00
from
£4000
min. spend
Sunday
8:00 –
23:00
from
£1000–£20000
min. spend
Private Dining Room
8:00 –
23:00
from
£1000–£2000
min. spend
Whole venue
10:00 –
22:00
from
£20000
min. spend
Ground Floor
10:00 –
22:00
from
£7000
min. spend
Basement
10:00 –
22:00
from
£7000
min. spend
Garden Deli
10:00 –
22:00
from
£3000
min. spend
Pricing updated by venue 5 months ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 3 verified users
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 900
standing
Up to 350
seats
In-house catering
European
cuisine
External catering allowed
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: Parking available
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: BYO alcohol
About The Folly
The Folly is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.
Escape to the folly & immerse yourself in a world of wonder & relax in this botanically inspired haven. Wander through our garden lounge & flower shop or simply dine at the chef’s table. A sanctuary of calm, our unique private dining room, deli, & collection of private vaults make the perfect retreat for entertaining friends.
Open for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner & drinks, the Folly can meet your needs any time of the day. Quirky cocktails & a wide selection of wines sit alongside a carefully crafted seasonal menu, whilst music & a late license until the early hours on Thursday & Friday make the folly the perfect place to start & end the party.
FAQ
Yes, guests can go to the main bar to order their drinks individually.
Yes, the menu caters for all dietary requirements.
Yes, the venue is accessible and has a lift to the lower level.
Cancellations 30 days in advance will receive a full refund.
Cancellations 30 days to 7 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.
Cancellations for events starting within 7 days are non-refundable.
At The Folly, 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
The Folly does not offer parking facilities.
Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at The Folly:
- Private Dining Room hosting 30 guests: £843.76
- Garden Deli hosting 60 guests: £2812.48
- Ground Floor hosting 54 guests: £6577.12
- Whole venue hosting 650 guests: £40860
- Basement hosting 150 guests: £2203.76
For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.
The Folly is located at 41 Gracechurch St, in Bank, London. The nearest metro station is Bank Station.
Yes! Here's what guests who have hosted their birthdays at this venue say:
- Tatiana K. rated it 4.1/5 stars
'Service was absolutely great - staff were super friendly and helpful !'
It is! Here's what guests who have hosted holiday celebrations there are saying:
- Lisa D. rated it 4.6/5 stars
'Stellar service, organized team and the food was amazing ! Best Christmas party venue I have ever booked!!! Thank you to the team at The Folly - Lisa Dolan - The Guardian' - Eileena L. rated it 5/5 stars
'Excellent venue, beautifully decorated and warm atmosphere. Zoe was great in the lead up, helping with all the preparations. Staff were amazing and the whole evening went so smoothly. Food and service were very impressive considering we were over 200 people. I would recommend this venue to anyone looking to have a really special evening.'
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