Founders" Hall

4.6(35)

Event Venue

About

Founders' Hall offers a unique blend of medieval heritage and contemporary design in the heart of the City of London. Its neo-vernacular architecture, inspired by the surrounding historic area, creates an intimate yet striking setting for business lunches, conferences, and receptions.

The venue features an underground hall with Greek Doric columns and floor-to-ceiling mirrors, plus porthole windows framing views of St Bartholomew’s churchyard. With high-speed broadband, presentation screens, and professional catering by Life’s Kitchen, it’s well-equipped for seamless corporate events up to 75 guests.

Best for

Intimate client dinners with historic ambiance
Business lunches near City transport hubs
Small conferences with AV and event management

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Venue Details

Standout features

Historic Architecture

Grade II-listed neo-vernacular design by Sam Lloyd

Built in 1987 as a late 20th-century reinterpretation of a livery hall, the building blends Arts and Crafts influences with Post-Modern flair. Its red and buff brick façade, jettied stories, and gabled roofline evoke the medieval character of the

Interior Design

Striking underground hall with Greek Doric columns and porthole windows

The lower-ground livery hall features floor-to-ceiling mirrors that amplify its grandeur, Greek Doric columns, and oeil de boeuf-style porthole windows framing views of St Bartholomew’s churchyard. Rich red walls and bespoke bronze sculptures add to

Location

Central City of London setting near Barbican and St Paul’s

Founders’ Hall is nestled within the historic Cloth Fair area, just minutes from Barbican, Farringdon, and St Paul’s tube stations. Its proximity to Smithfield Market and the church of St Bartholomew the Great connects guests to centuries of

At a glance

Rated 4.6 on Google · 35 reviews