Venue at a glance
Glaziers Hall is a Grade II-listed Georgian livery hall on the south bank of the Thames, built in 1808 and combining historic architecture with modern event infrastructure. It offers seven flexible event spaces across three interconnected floors, with capacities from 16 to 300 guests per room and up to 450 guests on exclusive hire.
Located beside London Bridge station, the venue is widely used for conferences, awards dinners, drinks receptions, board meetings, product launches, weddings and corporate events requiring strong transport access, Thames views and flexible room combinations.
Why choose this venue
The River Room overlooks the Thames, St Paul's Cathedral and the City skyline through floor-to-ceiling glazed arches. It is one of the venue's strongest selling points for networking events, receptions and client-facing corporate events.
The London Bridge Arches sit beneath the exposed stonework of Sir John Rennie's original London Bridge. The vaulted Georgian brick interiors, York stone flooring and private entrance create a distinctive setting rarely found in central London.
A Grade II-listed 1808 building with integrated AV, fibre broadband, HD projection, LED lighting and high-speed connectivity throughout.
London Bridge station is approximately two minutes away on foot, with National Rail, Jubilee and Northern lines nearby. Thames Clippers, multiple bus routes and Santander Cycles are also within walking distance.
The building is designed to support events moving across multiple spaces — from conferences with breakout areas to drinks receptions flowing into gala dinners.
Planning details
Best for
- Conferences up to 300 guests
- Thames-view networking receptions
- Awards dinners and gala events
- Leadership meetings and AGMs
- Product launches and brand activations
- Weddings and celebrations
- Graduate assessment centres
- Filming and photography
Less suited to
- Residential conferences requiring on-site accommodation
- Events requiring extensive on-site parking
- Single-space conferences above 300 guests
- Events requiring guaranteed step-free access to the underground Arches without prior confirmation
Catering
- Model Life's Kitchen is the resident caterer, using seasonal produce sourced from nearby Borough Market. Menu formats include canapés, bowl food, buffets, working lunches, three-course dinners and wedding breakfasts.
- External External caterers are permitted subject to RAMS documentation, PAT testing and public liability insurance. For exclusive whole-venue hire and London Bridge Arches bookings, additional approved caterers are available.
- Bars A licensed bar operates on site, including a wine cellar within the London Bridge Arches.
- Dietary Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free catering are available.
Accessibility
- Features Level street access
- Lift access to all floors
- Handrails and Braille signage
- Accessible toilets on the ground floor
- Details Hearing loops in the Banqueting Suite, Court Room and River Room
- Flashing fire alarms alongside audible alarms
- Disability-aware facilities and operations teams
- Details Full AccessAble guide available (has previously hosted RNIB conferences)
- Caveat Step-free access to the underground London Bridge Arches should be confirmed directly with the venue for events requiring underground access.
Sustainability
- Details Glaziers Hall promotes seasonal catering sourced from nearby Borough Market via its resident caterer. No formal sustainability accreditation is prominently marketed. Confirm further sustainability information directly with the venue.
Pricing notes
- Day delegate
- per person from £107.10 + VAT
- Note Indicative pricing. Confirm current rates directly with the venue.
- Refreshments & breakfast
- Half-day tea and coffee from £8 + VAT
- Breakfast packages from £21.50 + VAT
- Note Indicative pricing. Confirm current rates directly with the venue.
Space combinations
- Conference plus networking Banqueting Suite for the main conference session, River Room for catering and networking overlooking the Thames
- Drinks reception plus gala dinner Reception in the River Room followed by dinner and dancing in the Banqueting Suite
- Board meeting plus breakout Court Room with the adjoining Library as a dedicated refreshments and breakout area
- Meeting plus breakout Bridge Room paired with the Thames Room on the ground floor
- Standalone private event London Bridge Arches operating independently through its own entrance and facilities
- Exclusive hire All seven spaces across three floors for events up to 450 guests
Wedding notes
- Ceremonies Glaziers Hall is licensed for civil ceremonies and available for exclusive-use weddings. A suggested flow runs the ceremony in the Court Room, drinks reception in the River Room, and wedding breakfast and dancing in the Banqueting Suite. Ceremonies require booking through Southwark registrar at least three months in advance.
- Scale Wedding packages are based on 180+ guests.
- Notes Wedding packages from £135 per person (excluding VAT, based on 180+ guests) include reception drinks, a three-course wedding breakfast, wine service, sparkling toast, DJ, furniture and linen, crockery, LED lighting and a dedicated wedding planner. A menu tasting is included.
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Capacity matrix
| Space | Standing | Theatre | Boardroom | Dining | Cabaret | Classroom | Dinner Dance | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banqueting Suite | 300 | 300 | - | 220 | 160 | 126 | 200 | Ask |
| River Room | 180 | 120 | - | 100 | 80 | - | - | Ask |
| Court Room | 180 | 140 | 36 | 100 | - | - | - | Ask |
| London Bridge Arches | 120 | 80 | 45 | 100 | - | - | - | Ask |
| Library | 70 | 40 | - | 30 | - | - | - | Ask |
| Bridge Room | 70 | 75 | - | 60 | - | - | - | Ask |
| Thames Room | 30 | - | 16 | 20 | - | - | - | Ask |
Facilities and services
Facilities & Amenities
Getting there
Glaziers Hall sits on Montague Close beside London Bridge on the south bank of the Thames, approximately two minutes' walk from London Bridge station.
AddressSouthwark, London
PostcodeSE1 9DD
AreaLondon
Nearest stationLondon Bridge — ~2 min walk
Good forAwards and galas, Christmas parties, Conferences, Corporate events, Exhibitions, Meeting rooms
- London Bridge station ~2 min walk — National Rail, Jubilee and Northern lines
- Cannon Street, Bank and Blackfriars all ~5 minutes away
- 14 bus routes serve London Bridge; Thames Clippers pier ~8 minutes away
- Santander Cycles docking station ~200 yards away
- London City Airport reachable in ~15 minutes via DLR and Underground
- Five pre-bookable parking spaces beside the main entrance — public transport strongly encouraged
Frequently asked questions
Is Glaziers Hall good for conferences?
Yes. The Banqueting Suite accommodates up to 300 theatre-style with integrated AV, staging and breakout room options nearby.
Which room has Thames views?
The River Room and Bridge Room both overlook the Thames and City skyline.
Can the venue be hired exclusively?
Yes. All seven spaces can be hired together for events of up to 450 guests.
Is it suitable for board meetings and leadership events?
Yes. The Court Room and Thames Room are particularly well suited to board meetings, presentations and leadership offsites.
Does the venue have modern AV and WiFi?
Yes. Integrated AV, fibre broadband, HD projection and PA systems are included throughout the venue. One AV equipment package applies per booking rather than per room.
Is the venue close to public transport?
Yes. London Bridge station is approximately a 2-minute walk away, with National Rail, Jubilee and Northern line connections.