Balfour St Bart’s
Set in the heart of historic Smithfield, Balfour St Bart’s is a stylish and versatile venue perfect for both private and corporate events. Housed in a beautifully restored 19th-century building, the space combines elegant period architecture with contemporary design, creating a warm and distinctive atmosphere.
With several hire options — from the intimate Balfour Bar and Mezzanine to full exclusive-use of the entire venue — it’s ideal for everything from business lunches and product launches to weddings and late-night celebrations. The venue accommodates up to 250 guests for standing receptions or 120 for seated dining.
Guests can enjoy exceptional food crafted by the in-house kitchen alongside an impressive drinks selection, including English wines from the award-winning Balfour Winery. Modern AV facilities, flexible layouts, and dedicated event staff ensure a seamless experience from start to finish.
Located just moments from Farringdon and St Paul’s stations, Balfour St Bart’s offers a truly unique setting in central London for memorable events of every kind.
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Get my Free Venue ShortlistOur dedicated events co-ordinator can help you to organise any style of event for up to 250 guests. St. Bart’s is divided into different size areas; The Balfour Bar, The Mezzanine, The Lounge, The Stage and The Dance floor, so if you don’t need the entire venue for your event you can have a designated private area. We can cater with canapés, a buffet, sharing platters or a more formal sit down meal. We can help arrange entertainment, such as wine tastings and live music. We have all the facilities you would need for presentations, screenings and award ceremonies.
Room Information
Balfour St Bart’s has 2 rooms. The largest, Mezzanine, holds up to 100 guests standing or 40 seated. The whole venue holds up to 150 guests standing or 130 seated.
- Mezzanine40 seated100 standing
- Balfour Bar35 seated45 standing
Travel Information
Barbican (about 4 min walk)
Farringdon (about 6 min walk)
Getting to Balfour St Bart’s by public transport
In Central London, Balfour St Bart’s is about 4 minutes' walk from Barbican (Tube) and about 6 minutes from Farringdon (Tube). Walking times are estimates.
Getting to Balfour St Bart’s by car
For sat nav, use the postcode EC1A 9DY.
Balfour St Bart’s is in the City of London. Congestion Charge and Ultra Low Emission Zone rules may apply to vehicles driven in London, so check Transport for London for the latest charges.
Getting to Balfour St Bart’s by air
The nearest major airports are London City (about 6.8 miles away) and Heathrow (about 16 miles away). Distances are in a straight line, so the road journey will be longer.
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