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Glaziers Hall

A Grade II-listed Georgian livery hall on the south bank of the Thames, combining historic architecture with modern event infrastructure beside London Bridge.

Southwark, London · London Bridge — ~2 min walk
16–300 guests
7 spaces
Exclusive hire
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About Glaziers Hall

Glaziers Hall is a Grade II-listed Georgian livery hall on the south bank of the Thames, built in 1808 and combining historic architecture with modern event infrastructure. It offers seven flexible event spaces across three interconnected floors, with capacities from 16 to 300 guests per room and up to 450 guests on exclusive hire.

Located beside London Bridge station, the venue is widely used for conferences, awards dinners, drinks receptions, board meetings, product launches, weddings and corporate events requiring strong transport access, Thames views and flexible room combinations.

Why bookers choose Glaziers Hall

Thames views that create impact

The River Room overlooks the Thames, St Paul's Cathedral and the City skyline through floor-to-ceiling glazed arches. It is one of the venue's strongest selling points for networking events, receptions and client-facing corporate events.

A genuinely unique London event space

The London Bridge Arches sit beneath the exposed stonework of Sir John Rennie's original London Bridge. The vaulted Georgian brick interiors, York stone flooring and private entrance create a distinctive setting rarely found in central London.

Georgian heritage with modern infrastructure

A Grade II-listed 1808 building with integrated AV, fibre broadband, HD projection, LED lighting and high-speed connectivity throughout.

Among the most accessible event venues in London

London Bridge station is approximately two minutes away on foot, with National Rail, Jubilee and Northern lines nearby. Thames Clippers, multiple bus routes and Santander Cycles are also within walking distance.

Flexible multi-room event flow

The building is designed to support events moving across multiple spaces — from conferences with breakout areas to drinks receptions flowing into gala dinners.

Spaces

Banqueting Suite

Large-scale conference and gala dining space

Ground floor 256.55m² Conferences AGMs Awards ceremonies Training and recruitment events Gala dinners Dinner dances Exhibitions

The Banqueting Suite is the venue's largest and most flexible room. A column-free layout allows it to transition between conferences, awards ceremonies, gala dinners and large corporate events with ease.

Capacities
300 theatre
126 classroom
160 cabaret
220 dining
200 dinner-dance
300 standing
Facilities & AV

Dual 4.06m x 2.54m screens, two HD 10,000-lumen projectors, full PA system (main, delay and subwoofer), 2 handheld/lapel microphones, 1 lectern microphone, staging, LED lighting package, 100Mb fibre broadband and a hearing loop.

Pairs with River Room

River Room

Thames-view reception and dining space

First floor 149.21m² Drinks receptions Networking events Gala dinners Breakfast briefings Client entertaining Wine tastings Filming and photography

The River Room is the venue's signature space, known for panoramic views across the Thames towards St Paul's Cathedral and the City skyline.

Capacities
180 standing
100 dining
120 theatre
80 cabaret
Facilities & AV

Ceiling-mounted 6,000-lumen HD projector, 4.06m x 2.54m 16:10 screen, wireless presenting via BenQ InstaShow, 2 handheld/lapel microphones, lectern microphone, PA system, Bluetooth music connectivity, staging, LED lighting, up to 300Mb WiFi, 1Gb hard-wired internet and a hearing loop.

Court Room

Traditional livery hall with heritage character

First floor 150.62m² Board meetings AGMs Leadership presentations Panel discussions Formal corporate events Smaller conferences

The Court Room showcases the venue's livery heritage through oak panelling, stained glass and historic artefacts dating back centuries.

Capacities
180 standing
140 theatre
100 dining
36 boardroom
Facilities & AV

Projector and screen, 2 handheld microphones, lectern microphone, PA system, staging, LED lighting package, 100Mb fibre broadband and a hearing loop.

Pairs with Library

London Bridge Arches

Unique underground venue beneath the original London Bridge

Basement 136.47m² Product launches Corporate dinners Drinks receptions Wine tastings Music performances Private celebrations Brand activations

Three restored Georgian brick vaults built over the exposed structure of Sir John Rennie's original London Bridge. The Arches include a private entrance, reception area, kitchen, toilets and a bespoke wine cellar, allowing the space to operate as a fully self-contained venue within the building even while upper floors are simultaneously in use.

Capacities
120 standing
100 dining
80 theatre
45 boardroom
Facilities & AV

Plasma screen, PA system, microphones, staging, up to 100Mb fibre broadband, self-contained facilities and a dedicated private entrance.

Library

Characterful breakout and private reception space

First floor 73.37m² Breakout sessions Refreshment space Small receptions Private dining Quiet meetings

A more intimate room featuring leather seating, stained glass and first-edition collections linked to the Hall's historic trade associations.

Capacities
70 standing
40 theatre
30 dining
Facilities & AV

PA system, staging and 100Mb fibre broadband.

Pairs with Court Room

Bridge Room

Contemporary riverside meeting space

Ground floor 67.51m² Team meetings Away days Training Small conferences Private dining

A bright, modern meeting room overlooking the Thames and City skyline.

Capacities
75 theatre
60 dining
70 standing
Facilities & AV

Projector and screens, lectern and microphone, PA system, staging and 100Mb fibre broadband.

Pairs with Thames Room

Thames Room

Intimate boardroom with river views

Ground floor 30.17m² Board meetings Interviews Training Breakout sessions Small receptions

The venue's smallest room, frequently used for leadership meetings, interviews and breakout sessions.

Capacities
30 standing
20 dining
16 boardroom
Facilities & AV

Projector and screen, staging and 100Mb fibre broadband.

Pairs with Bridge Room

All spaces at a glance

Space theatre dining cabaret classroom boardroom standing dinner-dance
Banqueting Suite 300 220 160 126 – 300 200
River Room 120 100 80 – – 180 –
Court Room 140 100 – – 36 180 –
London Bridge Arches 80 100 – – 45 120 –
Library 40 30 – – – 70 –
Bridge Room 75 60 – – – 70 –
Thames Room – 20 – – 16 30 –

Guest numbers for the layout shown. A dash means that layout isn't offered in that space.

Popular combinations
Conference plus networking
Banqueting Suite for the main conference session, River Room for catering and networking overlooking the Thames
Drinks reception plus gala dinner
Reception in the River Room followed by dinner and dancing in the Banqueting Suite
Board meeting plus breakout
Court Room with the adjoining Library as a dedicated refreshments and breakout area
Meeting plus breakout
Bridge Room paired with the Thames Room on the ground floor
Standalone private event
London Bridge Arches operating independently through its own entrance and facilities
Exclusive hire
All seven spaces across three floors for events up to 450 guests

Facilities & amenities

Near Train Station
In-house AV Included
WiFi
Licensed Bar
In-house Catering
External Catering Allowed
Exclusive Hire
Licensed for Civil Ceremonies
Natural Daylight
Disabled Access

Catering

Approach

Life's Kitchen is the resident caterer, using seasonal produce sourced from nearby Borough Market. Menu formats include canapés, bowl food, buffets, working lunches, three-course dinners and wedding breakfasts.

External caterers

External caterers are permitted subject to RAMS documentation, PAT testing and public liability insurance. For exclusive whole-venue hire and London Bridge Arches bookings, additional approved caterers are available.

Bars

A licensed bar operates on site, including a wine cellar within the London Bridge Arches.

Dietary

Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free catering are available.

Is it right for your event?

Great for

  • Conferences up to 300 guests
  • Thames-view networking receptions
  • Awards dinners and gala events
  • Leadership meetings and AGMs
  • Product launches and brand activations
  • Weddings and celebrations
  • Graduate assessment centres
  • Filming and photography

Less suited to

  • Residential conferences requiring on-site accommodation
  • Events requiring extensive on-site parking
  • Single-space conferences above 300 guests
  • Events requiring guaranteed step-free access to the underground Arches without prior confirmation

Accessibility

Level street access
Lift access to all floors
Handrails and Braille signage
Accessible toilets on the ground floor
Hearing loops in the Banqueting Suite, Court Room and River Room
Flashing fire alarms alongside audible alarms
Disability-aware facilities and operations teams
Full AccessAble guide available (has previously hosted RNIB conferences)

Step-free access to the underground London Bridge Arches should be confirmed directly with the venue for events requiring underground access.

Weddings

Ceremonies

Glaziers Hall is licensed for civil ceremonies and available for exclusive-use weddings. A suggested flow runs the ceremony in the Court Room, drinks reception in the River Room, and wedding breakfast and dancing in the Banqueting Suite. Ceremonies require booking through Southwark registrar at least three months in advance.

Scale

Wedding packages are based on 180+ guests.

Notes

Wedding packages from ÂŁ135 per person (excluding VAT, based on 180+ guests) include reception drinks, a three-course wedding breakfast, wine service, sparkling toast, DJ, furniture and linen, crockery, LED lighting and a dedicated wedding planner. A menu tasting is included.

Location & getting there

Glaziers Hall sits on Montague Close beside London Bridge on the south bank of the Thames, approximately two minutes' walk from London Bridge station.

London Bridge station ~2 min walk — National Rail, Jubilee and Northern lines
Cannon Street, Bank and Blackfriars all ~5 minutes away
14 bus routes serve London Bridge; Thames Clippers pier ~8 minutes away
Santander Cycles docking station ~200 yards away
London City Airport reachable in ~15 minutes via DLR and Underground
Five pre-bookable parking spaces beside the main entrance — public transport strongly encouraged

Sustainability

Glaziers Hall promotes seasonal catering sourced from nearby Borough Market via its resident caterer. No formal sustainability accreditation is prominently marketed. Confirm further sustainability information directly with the venue.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. The Banqueting Suite accommodates up to 300 theatre-style with integrated AV, staging and breakout room options nearby.

The River Room and Bridge Room both overlook the Thames and City skyline.

Yes. All seven spaces can be hired together for events of up to 450 guests.

Yes. The Court Room and Thames Room are particularly well suited to board meetings, presentations and leadership offsites.

Yes. Integrated AV, fibre broadband, HD projection and PA systems are included throughout the venue. One AV equipment package applies per booking rather than per room.

Yes. London Bridge station is approximately a 2-minute walk away, with National Rail, Jubilee and Northern line connections.