Old Billingsgate
Old Billingsgate is a renowned and versatile event venue in the heart of The City, situated on the North Bank of the River Thames. With stunning views of Tower Bridge and London Bridge, this Grade II-listed space provides an exceptional setting for any event. Whether hosting award ceremonies, film premieres, exhibitions, or conferences, Old Billingsgate offers a versatile, blank canvas where your vision can come to life.
A few minutes’ walk from Bank, Cannon Street & Tower Hill, Old Billingsgate is one of London’s most prestigious & exciting events venues with beautiful views of the Thames.
2026 Hire Rates
The Grand Hall – Event day £26,500 Set-up/De-rig Day £15,000
The Vault – Event day £12,500 Set-up/De-rig Day £8,000
The Gallery – Event day £8,500 Set-up/De-rig Day £5,000
Please note all hire fees are exclusive of VAT
Old Billingsgate is ideal for:
- Corporate Conferences & Exhibitions – Ideal for large-scale business events, expos, and trade shows.
- Awards Ceremonies & Gala Dinners – Grand architecture and flexible layouts suit formal celebrations.
- Product Launches & Brand Activations – Spacious, versatile setting for impactful creative showcases.
- Receptions & Parties – Stunning backdrop for networking, summer or festive events.
- Filming & Photography – Iconic interiors and river views make a dramatic location for shoots.
- Cultural & Charity Events – Perfect for fundraisers, fashion shows, and large public gatherings.
Key Facilities include:
- Three distinctive event spaces: The Grand Hall, The Gallery, and The Vaults
- Striking riverside location with views of Tower Bridge and The Shard
- Fully equipped production infrastructure with high-capacity power supply
- Built-in staging, lighting rigs, and advanced AV facilities
- On-site catering kitchens and green rooms
- Drive-in access for large-scale installations and set builds
- High-speed Wi-Fi and cloakroom facilities
- Lift access and full accessibility throughout
- Dedicated event management and security team
- Excellent transport links via London Bridge, Monument and Tower Hill
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Old Billingsgate has 5 rooms. The largest, The Grand Hall, holds up to 2500 guests standing or 2000 seated.
- The Well104-230 seated, 240 standing
- The Vault270-900 seated, 900 standing
- The Grand Hall800-2000 seated, 2500 standing
- The Gallery160-300 seated, 500 standing
- The Terrace500 seated, 1000 standing
Travel Information
Monument (about 4 min walk)
Bank (about 10 min walk)
Getting to Old Billingsgate by public transport
In Central London, Old Billingsgate is about 4 minutes' walk from Monument (Tube) and about 10 minutes from Bank (Tube). Walking times are estimates.
Getting to Old Billingsgate by car
For sat nav, use the postcode EC3R 6DX.
Old Billingsgate 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 Old Billingsgate by air
The nearest major airports are London City (about 6 miles away) and Heathrow (about 16 miles away). Distances are in a straight line, so the road journey will be longer.
Old Billingsgate for awards, exhibitions and film premieres on the Thames
On the North Bank of the Thames in the City, this Grade II-listed hall has views of Tower Bridge, London Bridge and The Shard.
Bank, Cannon Street, Tower Hill
Bank, Cannon Street and Tower Hill are a few minutes' walk away, and London Bridge and Monument add further transport links, which keeps conference programmes near Bank easy for large delegations.
Hall, vault, gallery and terrace numbers
The Grand Hall seats 800 to 2,000 and holds 2,500 standing, the Vault seats 270 to 900, and the Gallery seats 160 to 300 and holds 500. The Terrace seats 500 and takes 1,000 standing, and the Well takes 240, so summer parties by the Thames and festive evenings share a venue with room to grow. The hall is an open shell, supported by built-in staging, lighting rigs, advanced AV, on-site catering kitchens and green rooms.
Dinners and ceremonies
Grand architecture and flexible layouts suit formal celebrations, from awards ceremonies to gala evenings with river views, with a dedicated event management and security team on hand.
Production-ready power and staging
Drive-in access, high-capacity power, wi-fi, a cloakroom and lift access with full accessibility throughout support film premieres, filming and photography, product launches and brand activations. Corporate conferences and exhibitions for large-scale business events use the same infrastructure.
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