Founders’ Hall

Home to the historic Founders’ Company, our Hall is a rare venue in the heart of the City of London, just a few minutes walk from the tube stations at Barbican, Farringdon or St Paul's.

We strive to make your visit unique, bespoke and above all enjoyable for all. When you hire our venue not only do you get a space with modern facilities, friendly staff and excellent food, you get 650 years of London’s history.

Hosting a business lunch? Need somewhere for a monthly conference? Getting married at one of London’s famous churches? Consider privately dining at Founders’ Hall, and make us your basecamp for the day - we’ve got you covered.

Day delegate package from £98 + VAT per person (includes venue hire)

Livery package from £120 + VAT per person (includes venue hire)

Every choice is yours

We would love to welcome you for your bespoke event, whether it be livery dinner, business meeting, wedding, green room, or anything in between. 

We pride ourselves in our friendly and welcoming atmosphere, and will always go the extra mile to make your day unique

Nowhere else like it

Founders' Hall offers a warm and intimate space, which cleverly boasts a contemporary feel with endless heritage.

Designed by famous architect Sam Lloyd, the building is a late 20th Century reinterpretation of a livery hall, inspired by the historic surrounding area

REALLY good food

Our caterers, Life’s Kitchen, offer the complete package.

They serve beautiful food, sensitively sourced and wonderfully presented, all delivered by a highly trained, very experienced and dedicated team of staff and management.

Click here to see their menus

'exemplary standard'

'Wow wow wow'

'A privilege indeed'

'unfailingly cheerful'

'obviously an intimacy and a uniqueness'

'Great food, great wine, great venue'

'courteous and helpful'

'really lovely experience'

'wine and service were absolutely impeccable'

'a great location and with easy access to transport networks'

'nothing was too much trouble'

'comfortable and convenient'

'went above and beyond providing us with everything that we needed'

'exemplary standard' 'Wow wow wow' 'A privilege indeed' 'unfailingly cheerful' 'obviously an intimacy and a uniqueness' 'Great food, great wine, great venue' 'courteous and helpful' 'really lovely experience' 'wine and service were absolutely impeccable' 'a great location and with easy access to transport networks' 'nothing was too much trouble' 'comfortable and convenient' 'went above and beyond providing us with everything that we needed'

Our Rooms

The Parlour

(Ground Floor reception room)

The Hall

(Lower ground floor with porthole views of the Priory Garden)

Capacity

Depending on your requirements our capacity varies. As one of the smaller halls in the City we pride ourselves on our intimate atmosphere, seating 75 comfortably for dinner.

The details

  • Hall: 100

    Parlour 60

  • 75

  • Hall: 84

    Parlour: 24

  • Hall: 44

    Parlour: 18

  • Hall: 24

    Parlour: 20

  • Hall: 70

  • 53

  • Hall: 30

    Parlour: 23

What we offer

  • High speed fibre broadband

  • 7’ x 4’5” Screen

  • LCD ceiling projector

  • Lectern

  • Hand held microphone

  • Bring your own branding

  • Cloakroom

  • All day hire

  • Full event management

What makes Founders’ Hall unique?

Founders' Hall exterior

Begun in 1985, our fifth Hall (the first was lost in the Great Fire) was opened by the Lord Mayor of London in September 1987.

The building is constructed of traditional materials in a manner which is in keeping with this historic part of the City and was listed, Grade 2, in May 2018.

Nestled within the intricate streets of Cloth Fair, Founders’ Hall stands as a testament to architectural ingenuity and heritage. Designed by Sam Lloyd in the late 20th century, the hall bridges the past and present through its neo-vernacular design, blending Arts and Crafts influences with Post-Modern flair. Its red and buff brick façade, punctuated by jettied stories and a gabled roofline, evokes the medieval character of the surrounding conservation area, where narrow alleys and courtyards unfold like a labyrinth.

Inside, Lloyd’s creativity flourishes. The underground livery hall, supported by Greek Doric columns and amplified by floor-to-ceiling mirrors, creates a striking illusion of grandeur. Porthole windows, styled as oeil de boeuf, frame views of St Bartholomew’s churchyard, while bespoke bronze sculptures and rich red walls contrast against pale blue scagliola columns. This imaginative reinterpretation of livery tradition celebrates Founders’ Hall as a vibrant link to its storied past.