Armourers’ Hall, London EC2R
Armourers’ Hall, London EC2R
Armourers’ Hall is one of London’s most historic venues, with a history dating back to 1346 when the Worshipful Company of Armourers first took up residence at the site. Located in the heart of the City of London, seconds away from Moorgate and a short walk from Bank Station, the Hall is now used both by the livery itself and for private events.
There are four elegant rooms to hire individually or with exclusive use, each one packed with historical interest featuring 16th and 17th Century armour, weapons and paintings. Armourers’ Hall is a perfect backdrop for a wide range of events including lunches, dinners, award dinners, presentations, receptions, meetings, Christmas parties and weddings.
The Livery Hall is, without doubt, one of the most breath-taking spaces in London boasting an astonishing number of unique features and treasures. Everything housed under the stunning Gothic barrel-vaulted ceiling with its stained-glass windows and hanging brass candelabra. The latter have been in constant use since the 1750’s and, together with the silver Men-at-Arms table candelabra, make Armourers’ Hall one of the only two Livery Halls where guests dine by candle light. The Hall has a grand piano, a public-address system with 4 speakers and 14 electrical sockets.
Capacities: Theatre 125 / Dining 85 / Receptions 125
The Gold Drawing Room is dominated by magnificent paintings including those of Sir Henry Lee, Champion of Queen Elizabeth I, and his mistress, Anne Vavasour, perhaps the most infamous femme fatale of the period. The room’s enormous windows bathe it in natural light during the day. By night it is illuminated by two astonishing 19th Century chandeliers. It is richly carpeted with a superb copy of the famous Ardebil Persian carpet, now at the Victoria & Albert Museum, which is still in daily use after over 100 years of service.
Capacities: Theatre 70 / Dining 50 / Receptions 100
The Court Room is elegant and beautifully proportioned with a fine Regency table suitable for both dining and meetings with late 18th century mahogany chairs. The room contains fine Dutch and Elizabethan paintings together with an impressive array of documents including the Grant of Arms in 1556.
Capacities: Boardroom & Dining 20
The Library is the most intimate and private of all the public rooms providing a quiet oasis at the heart of the Hall with an attractive George II mahogany bookcase and interesting Dutch and Scottish paintings.
Capacities: Boardroom & Dining 10 / Receptions 20
TO MAKE AN ENQURY, CONTACT OUR TEAM ON: 0203 397 1446
