The Guildhall York

Event Venue

Coney Street, York, YO1 9QN
York City Centre
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Spaces for hire at The Guildhall York

Main Hall
Hall
·
Private space
200 seats
270 standing
Main Hall is a Hall in The Guildhall York defined by its long civic interior and formal, ceremonial proportions. Design: The hall has high stone walls, tall arched stained-glass windows and heavy carved wooden columns that create a formal civic interior. The floor is a pale hard surface and modern circular pendant lights hang above. Features: The...

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

from £2154 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 1 day ago
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The Council Chamber
Auditorium / Conference Room
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Private space
95 seats
A high-walled, wood‑panelled council chamber organised around a semicircular layout and lined by tall stained‑glass windows, giving a historic, institutional working environment. Room features: The chamber is equipped for presentations and speeches, with multiple screens, and receives strong natural light through large windows. Best for: Council ...

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

from £59 per person
Pricing updated by venue 1 day ago
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The Committee Room
Boardroom
·
Private space
16 seats
A rectangular room characterised by timber panelling, a timber‑beamed ceiling and tall windows that admit generous natural light; polished wooden floors and period detailing give it a formal character. Room features: A central long timber boardroom table surrounded by carved wooden chairs provides a fixed meeting layout. A fireplace and overhead l...

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

from £59 per person
Pricing updated by venue 1 day ago
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The Riverside Lounge
Boardroom
·
Private space
30 seats
A long, rectangular meeting room with high ceilings, patterned carpet and framed artwork. Pendant lights give even overhead illumination and the décor is restrained and professional. Room features: A central meeting table and individual chairs are arranged for formal meetings, and a flatscreen TV on a mobile stand provides on-screen presentation c...

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

from £414 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 1 day ago
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Prices and opening hours

Monday
8:30 – 16:30
from £59 per person
Main Hall
8:30 – 16:30
from £59 per person
The Council Chamber
8:30 – 16:30
from £59 per person
The Committee Room
8:30 – 16:30
from £59 per person
The Riverside Lounge
8:30 – 16:30
from £59 per person
Tuesday
8:30 – 16:30
from £59 per person
Main Hall
8:30 – 16:30
from £59 per person
The Council Chamber
8:30 – 16:30
from £59 per person
The Committee Room
8:30 – 16:30
from £59 per person
The Riverside Lounge
8:30 – 16:30
from £59 per person
Wednesday
8:30 – 16:30
from £59 per person
Main Hall
8:30 – 16:30
from £59 per person
The Council Chamber
8:30 – 16:30
from £59 per person
The Committee Room
8:30 – 16:30
from £59 per person
The Riverside Lounge
8:30 – 16:30
from £59 per person
Thursday
8:30 – 16:30
from £59 per person
Main Hall
8:30 – 16:30
from £59 per person
The Council Chamber
8:30 – 16:30
from £59 per person
The Committee Room
8:30 – 16:30
from £59 per person
The Riverside Lounge
8:30 – 16:30
from £59 per person
Friday
8:30 – 16:00
from £59 per person
Main Hall
8:30 – 16:00
from £59 per person
The Council Chamber
8:30 – 16:00
from £59 per person
The Committee Room
8:30 – 16:00
from £59 per person
The Riverside Lounge
8:30 – 16:00
from £59 per person
Saturday
6:00 – 6:00
from £540–£2640 hire fee per day
Main Hall
6:00 – 6:00
from £2640 hire fee per day
The Riverside Lounge
6:00 – 6:00
from £540 hire fee per day
Sunday
6:00 – 6:00
from £540–£2640 hire fee per day
Main Hall
6:00 – 6:00
from £2640 hire fee per day
The Riverside Lounge
6:00 – 6:00
from £540 hire fee per day
Pricing updated by venue 1 day 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 270
standing
Up to 200
seats
In-house catering
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Alcohol provided
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About The Guildhall York

The Guildhall York is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

The Guildhall York is a Grade I-listed 15th-century guildhall occupying a civic-scale historic interior.

Venue highlights: The venue supplies dedicated event management and an on-site catering team able to deliver bespoke packages and plated or buffet dining. The interiors comprise high, columned halls with river-facing windows, plus a small private courtyard and accessible ground-floor facilities for arrivals and receptions.

Best for: Weddings, civil ceremonies and private receptions.

Location: Coney Street in York city centre, sitting on the River Ouse and within a short walk of York Minster and the central shopping and dining area.

What guests say: The main hall has an elaborately carved wooden ceiling and extensive stained-glass windows. The café supplies good food and coffee.

FAQ

Cancellations 7 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 7 days to 24 hours in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 24 hours are non-refundable.

At The Guildhall York, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available

  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

The Guildhall York is located at Coney Street, in York City Centre.

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