The Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn

Historic Building

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Lincoln's Inn, London, WC2A 3TL –
Chancery Lane Station (0.2 mi)
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Venue overview

Historic building in Lincoln's Inn, London, featuring 17th-century architecture by Inigo Jones, expansive grounds, and a Great Hall. Ideal for elegant parties with music, dancing, and a touch of history.

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Spaces for hire at The Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn

Great Hall & Bench Rooms
Hall
·
Private space
300 seats
450 standing
Opened by Queen Victoria in 1845, this fine Hall complete with Minstrels’ Gallery, striking fresco and ceiling of beautifully worked oak is described as one of the most impressive surviving buildings of its kind in London. By day the Great Hall operates as a dining hall for barrister members of the Inn. By evening this historic Hall transforms int...

Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music

from £7200 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 3 months ago
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Old Hall & Crypt
Hall
·
Private space
130 seats
200 standing
The Old Hall, dating back to 1490, is a wonderful example of beautifully maintained Tudor architecture with original roof timbers, stained glass windows featuring armorial bearings, and Hogarth’s painting of “Paul Before Felix”, creating a desirable setting for intimate lunches and dinners for up to 120 guests, celebratory receptions for 200 guests...

Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music

from £3000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 3 months ago
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Old Court Room
Event Space
·
Private space
50 seats
80 standing
Old Court Room is an Event Space in The Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn. The room has full-height book-lined walls and preserved court furnishings. Design: The room presents patterned green wallcoverings and original wood panelling beneath a high ceiling fitted with recessed lighting. Framed portraits and arched window openings punctuate the f...

Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Flipchart
Play your own music

from £1200 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 3 months ago
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Ashworth Centre Meeting Rooms
Meeting Room
·
Private space
120 seats
150 standing
Opened in 2018 by Queen Elizabeth II, the Ashworth Centre is named after Mercy Ashworth who was one of the first women to be called to the bar at Lincoln’s Inn in 1923. Set beneath the Great Hall, a suite of ten meeting rooms split between two floors has been expertly designed to allow natural daylight to flood each room through generous skylight...

Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music

from £540 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 3 months ago
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The MCR
Lounge
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Private space
50 seats
90 standing
The Members’ Common Room was created by building a mezzanine floor within the original Victorian kitchens of the Great Hall. The vaulted ceilings have been restored to their former glory allowing guests to enjoy the preserved Victorian architecture. A contemporary space that retains its historic origins, the MCR today is a unique event venue, comp...

Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Play your own music

from £3000 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 3 months ago
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North Lawn & Stretch Tent
Outdoor Space
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Semi-private area
300 standing
North Lawn & Stretch Tent is an Outdoor Space at The Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn, an enclosed, formally laid-out lawn originating from a 17th‑century square. Design: The lawn sits within a formal square edged by mature trees and framed by classical stone façades, creating long sightlines and dappled daylight. Benches and broad grass paths ...

Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Play your own music

from £17655 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 3 months ago
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Lecture Theatre
Auditorium / Conference Room
·
Private space
158 seats
130 standing
Opened in 2018 by Queen Elizabeth II, the Ashworth Centre is named after Mercy Ashworth who was one of the first women to be called to the bar at Lincoln’s Inn in 1923. The Lecture Theatre is ideal for screenings, conferences, and talks, and is complete with integrated AV facilities. The tiered theatre-style seating for 158 delegates also retracts...

Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Projector
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Conference call facilities
Play your own music

from £4800 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 3 months ago
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Reviews and ratings

4.8
Amenities
5.0
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
5.0
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Catering
4.0
Communication
4.8
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Kyrie
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Drinks Reception · 200 guests · March 2025 · Great Hall & Bench Rooms
Joanna was really helpful and the event went smoothly. The venue itself is stunning.
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Lynette T.
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Excellent communication
Hi Joana If i hire rhe veneu from 3-11pm on mAy 30 how much will it cost me please
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Anna M.
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Very poor communication
I feel suspicious if somone asking for details before meeting. It is very difficult to communicate and very, very, veeeeeeery slow service. You can wait ages for a meeting.
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Lindsay S.
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Excellent communication
Quick response time! Thank you!
5.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
9:00 – 0:30
from £60 per person
Great Hall & Bench Rooms
12:00 – 23:00
from £120 per person
Old Hall & Crypt
9:00 – 23:00
from £60 per person
Old Court Room
9:00 – 0:30
from £1200 hire fee
The MCR
18:00 – 23:00
from £3000 hire fee
Lecture Theatre
9:00 – 17:00
from £96 per person
Ashworth Centre Meeting Rooms
9:00 – 17:00
from £78 per person
North Lawn & Stretch Tent
18:00 – 22:00
from £6000 hire fee + min. spend
Tuesday
9:00 – 0:30
from £60 per person
Great Hall & Bench Rooms
12:00 – 23:00
from £120 per person
Old Hall & Crypt
9:00 – 23:00
from £60 per person
Old Court Room
9:00 – 0:30
from £1200 hire fee
The MCR
18:00 – 23:00
from £3000 hire fee
Lecture Theatre
9:00 – 17:00
from £96 per person
Ashworth Centre Meeting Rooms
9:00 – 17:00
from £78 per person
North Lawn & Stretch Tent
18:00 – 22:00
from £6000 hire fee + min. spend
Wednesday
9:00 – 0:30
from £60 per person
Great Hall & Bench Rooms
12:00 – 23:00
from £120 per person
Old Hall & Crypt
9:00 – 23:00
from £60 per person
Old Court Room
9:00 – 0:30
from £1200 hire fee
The MCR
18:00 – 23:00
from £3000 hire fee
Lecture Theatre
9:00 – 17:00
from £96 per person
Ashworth Centre Meeting Rooms
9:00 – 17:00
from £78 per person
North Lawn & Stretch Tent
18:00 – 22:00
from £6000 hire fee + min. spend
Thursday
9:00 – 0:30
from £78 per person
Great Hall & Bench Rooms
12:00 – 23:00
from £120 per person
Old Court Room
9:00 – 0:30
from £1200 hire fee
The MCR
18:00 – 23:00
from £3000 hire fee
Lecture Theatre
9:00 – 17:00
from £96 per person
Ashworth Centre Meeting Rooms
9:00 – 17:00
from £78 per person
North Lawn & Stretch Tent
18:00 – 22:00
from £6000 hire fee + min. spend
Friday
9:00 – 0:30
from £60 per person
Great Hall & Bench Rooms
12:00 – 23:00
from £120 per person
Old Hall & Crypt
9:00 – 23:00
from £60 per person
Old Court Room
9:00 – 0:30
from £1200 hire fee
The MCR
18:00 – 23:00
from £3000 hire fee
Lecture Theatre
9:00 – 17:00
from £96 per person
Ashworth Centre Meeting Rooms
9:00 – 17:00
from £78 per person
North Lawn & Stretch Tent
18:00 – 22:00
from £6000 hire fee + min. spend
Saturday
9:00 – 0:30
from £60 per person
Great Hall & Bench Rooms
12:00 – 23:00
from £120 per person
Old Hall & Crypt
9:00 – 23:00
from £60 per person
Old Court Room
9:00 – 0:30
from £1200 hire fee
The MCR
18:00 – 23:00
from £3500 hire fee
Lecture Theatre
9:00 – 17:00
from £4800 hire fee
Ashworth Centre Meeting Rooms
9:00 – 17:00
from £78 per person
North Lawn & Stretch Tent
18:00 – 22:00
from £6000 hire fee + min. spend
Sunday
9:00 – 0:30
from £60 per person
Great Hall & Bench Rooms
12:00 – 23:00
from £120 per person
Old Hall & Crypt
9:00 – 23:00
from £60 per person
Old Court Room
9:00 – 0:30
from £1200 hire fee
The MCR
18:00 – 23:00
from £3500 hire fee
Lecture Theatre
9:00 – 17:00
from £4800 hire fee
Ashworth Centre Meeting Rooms
9:00 – 17:00
from £78 per person
North Lawn & Stretch Tent
18:00 – 22:00
from £6000 hire fee + min. spend
Pricing updated by venue 3 months ago
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Facilities and catering options

Up to 450
standing
Up to 300
seats
In-house catering
Parking available
Alcohol provided
BYO alcohol
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events

About The Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn

The Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

The Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn is a historic society of barristers centred on an enclosed seventeenth-century square and a collection of formal, timber‑panelled halls, library rooms and landscaped lawns.

Venue highlights: The Great Hall provides a ceremonial interior of high ceilings, large windows, wood panelling and portrait-lined walls that flood the space with natural light. The Inn's enclosed gardens and lawns provide quiet outdoor backdrops, and onsite support includes in‑house catering, step‑free lift access and an accessible parking bay.

Best for: Weddings, formal dinners and photography or film shoots.

Location: Lincoln's Inn is a historic enclave in Holborn centred on a lawned square; nearby cafés and restaurants offer options for after-event gatherings.

What guests say: The Great Hall delivers period architecture—high ceilings, stained glass, wood panelling and portrait-lined walls—that supply abundant natural light and dramatic photographic backdrops. The library, chapel and restored interiors provide formal, historic backdrops and quiet corners frequently used for portraits.

FAQ

No, external food cannot be brought into the venue.

Yes, the venue can set up a bar. Clients can bring their own alcohol or pre-order from the venue’s list, and the bar will be manned by venue staff.

Yes, external caterers may be used, but they must be vetted before they are permitted to work at the venue.

Yes, the East Terrace is available for outdoor use and can be used for welcome drinks or a standing reception, with the main event in the hall.

The dance floor hire is not applicable if dancing is not required.

No, the Old Court Room does not have a PA system or microphones; alternative conference centre meeting rooms have built-in AV with PA and microphones.

At The Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available
  • Bringing your own alcohol is allowed

  • Paid parking is available on-site
  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at The Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn:

  • Old Hall & Crypt hosting 100 guests: £10176
  • Great Hall & Bench Rooms hosting 400 guests: £21120
  • Old Court Room hosting 40 guests: £1682.88
  • The MCR hosting 50 guests: £3791.68
  • Ashworth Centre Meeting Rooms hosting 40 guests: £3110.40

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

The Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn is located at Lincoln's Inn, in Holborn, London. The nearest metro station is Chancery Lane Station.

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