If you are looking for COVID-secure venue hire in London then look no further! We have a range of beautiful historic rooms that are available for your socially distanced parties, corporate events, dinners and celebrations.
We are exempt from being charged VAT on venue hire and 100% of the surplus goes directly towards supporting the Employment Academy within our private members’ club.
From meetings to special private dining events, we would love to help create your perfect event. Browse our function rooms for private hire below and contact our dedicated planning team to put together the perfect occasion with ease.
Food is at the heart of all memorable events.
We’re able to cater to a wide range of tastes and preferences. We can share with you the most popular offerings from our kitchen or our Chef would be delighted to create a bespoke menu for you.
Our helpful Private Hire Team will help you organise a great event at The House
Email the Private Hire Team at hire@hosb.org.uk or call on 020 3011 1852 to get started.
Read our guide to Private Hire at the House of St Barnabas during COVID-19.
Non-members are welcome to book private events.
Our Rooms
Our beautiful Soho Room is perfect for socially-distanced private dining and meetings.
Private dining
- 6 guests
- 10 guests around one long table
Meetings
- 16 people across two long tables
Overlooking Soho Square and featuring dramatic 18th century rococo plasterwork, the Drawing Room is an excellent space for larger drink receptions, corporate events and functions.
Private Dining
- 6 guests around one table
Meetings
- 8 guests around one table, or
- 10 guests around a t-shape table or two separate tables, or
- 6 guests using the soft seating in a cicle
The Georgian Silk Room is the club’s main board room, taking its name from its original 19th century wall coverings. With the beautiful board table as its centrepiece, the room offers members a discreet and striking space to meet by day or dine by night.
Private Dining
- 6 guests around one table
Meetings
- 6 guests around one table
Named after Charles Dickens in recognition of the historical connection between the House and A Tale of Two Cities, the Dickens Room is a warm and inviting hire space that lends itself perfectly to large private dinners, for celebrations or “just because”.
Private Dining
- 6 guests around one table
Meetings
- 8 people around one table
Once the office of Sir Joseph Bazalgette, this room provides an elegant historical setting for smaller corporate events, meetings and private dining.
Meetings
- 6 people using soft seating in a circle, or
- 6 people across three boardroom tables
It was in 1846 that Dr Henry Monro, a young physician and lawyer, first established the ‘House of Charity’. The inviting warmth and gently spotlit art in our stylish Monro Room make this corner of our club the perfect space for intimate soirées.
Meetings
- 8 people using soft seating
The Glynne Room is named after Catherine Gladstone (née Glynne). Catherine laid the foundation stone in our Chapel, and in her lifetime established the concept of free convalescent homes. This airy and comfortable meeting room, with its modern screen and natural light is a perfect venue to hire for larger meetings.
Meetings
- 8 people using one long table, or
- 12 people using a t-shaped table
The Garden room is airy, bright and nature-themed. It’s the perfect spot for a drinks reception – and maybe some dancing too! The space also enjoys direct access to the largest private garden in Soho.
Meetings
- 8 people using soft seating
Why not take advantage of the largest private garden in Soho?
Our secluded courtyard garden, made famous by Charles Dickens’ A Tale of Two Cities, is the perfect space for you to enjoy a cocktail, or coffee, in the sun.
To be determined on a case by case basis
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