1 photosImages not verified1 photosImages not verifiedOld Billingsgate is a prestigious Victorian event venue located on the north bank of the River Thames in the heart of the City of London. Originally built in 1877 as Billingsgate Fish Market, this Grade II listed building has been transformed into one of London's most distinctive event spaces. The venue features grand Victorian architecture with soaring ceilings, original ironwork, and stunning views over the Thames and Tower Bridge. With flexible spaces accommodating up to 1,500 guests, Old Billingsgate hosts corporate events, conferences, gala dinners, product launches, and private celebrations. The venue combines historic character with modern facilities including state-of-the-art AV equipment, full catering kitchens, and professional event management services.
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| Space | Theatre | Cabaret | Boardroom | Classroom | U-shape | Banquet | Reception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Hall | 800 | — | 60 | 400 | 80 | 600 | 1500 |
| Gallery Level | 200 | — | 40 | 120 | 50 | 180 | 300 |
Day delegate rate from the venue’s published pricing. Exact quotes confirmed on your proposal.
Includes: Room hire estimate.
Half day, full day and evening rates available on request.
Bespoke menus and exclusive-use packages for private events.
Venue hire from £3,500. Full day rates vary by season and event type. Catering and additional services available. Premium rates for weekend and peak season events.
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1 Old Billingsgate Walk, Lower Thames Street, London, EC3R 6DX, United Kingdom
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Old Billingsgate is a verified historic event venue in London, hosting up to 1,500 guests, with day delegate rates from £750. Its genome scores highest for Corporate, Historic, Hybrid Ready. Verified on-site: wi-fi, av & production, food & catering, accessibility. Best suited to corporate conferences and board meetings.
Best for: corporate conferences and board meetings, memorable events in a heritage setting, hybrid and streamed events.
Sustainability credentials are not yet evidenced in the profile data.
Up to 1500 guests for standing reception, 800 for seated dinner, 1200 theatre style
Full professional AV facilities including lighting, sound systems and projection equipment available
Comprehensive catering services available with approved caterer list and in-house coordination
Limited on-site parking, nearby public car parks and excellent transport links via Monument and Bank stations
Old Billingsgate is a prestigious Victorian event venue located on the north bank of the River Thames in the heart of the City of London. Originally built in 1877 as Billingsgate Fish Market, this Grade II listed building has been transformed into one of London's most distinctive event spaces. The venue features grand Victorian architecture with soaring ceilings, original ironwork, and stunning views over the Thames and Tower Bridge. With flexible spaces accommodating up to 1,500 guests, Old Billingsgate hosts corporate events, conferences, gala dinners, product launches, and private celebrations. The venue combines historic character with modern facilities including state-of-the-art AV equipment, full catering kitchens, and professional event management services.
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