A photograph of Bishopsgate Institute's Great Hall in London. There is a piano on the stage and the lighting rig is producing a yellow wash over the room.

Hire

With the first foundation stone laid in 1893, Bishopsgate Institute was built as a place to learn, share and debate. Renowned as a central hub for public events for over 125 years, the Institute is also a remarkably atmospheric location for private and corporate events.

From the moment you step across the threshold, the originality of the building is clear. Our Grade II* listed building combines elements from the Art Nouveau and Arts and Crafts movements, along with typically Victorian motifs. Every one of our rooms is full of individual character and steeped in history.

Our spaces are suited to any event you might have in mind. Set on the edge of the City of London, you can find us just two minutes’ walk from Liverpool Street Station.

A green tick with writing going over the top that says: "We're good to go".

Bishopsgate Institute is a registered charity so, by choosing our venue, you’re helping to support our work. Any income generated is invested back into the building, our charitable programme and collections.

We are pleased to have been awarded the "Good to Go" accreditation from Visit England, meaning our venue is also Covid secure.

Read more about our safety measures.

A photograph of Bishopsgate Institute's Great Hall in London. The tables are set up in a cabaret style and there is a purple wash over the room.

Private Hire

A photograph of Bishopsgate Institute's Courtyard Room. The tables are set up in a board room style with chairs around it. There is a screen on the wall and a catering table to the side of the room.

Corporate Hire

Rows of single tables with chairs are laid out in Bishopsgate Institute's Upper Hall in an examinations style.

Examinations

A black and white photograph of a rehearsal taking place in The Great Hall at Bishopsgate Institute.

Rehearsals

A photograph of Bishopsgate Institute's central London boardroom. The tables are laid our in a boardroom style with chairs around them. There is a fireplace with a portrait above it and a chandelier hanging down. There is a bust in the corner of the room.

Filming and Photography

A photograph of a London-based Library. There is a wooden table in the middle of the room with rows of bookshelves around it. There is a dome in the ceiling letting light through.

Private Workshops and Tours

Thinking of hiring one of our rooms? Our dedicated events team are on hand to help.

We have a range of rooms for private and corporate events, from dinners to dances, meetings to drinks receptions. Spaces in our Grade II* listed building are suitable for between 5 and 400 guests. Contact us to find out more about our integrated event planning, AV support and complimentary wifi.

Under normal circumstances, our doors are open to the public most days, where we give access to our archives and run learning programmes. Our popularity can limit availability. Talk to our events team for advance bookings and more information about hiring our spaces exclusively.

Contact us

To make an enquiry about hiring one of our spaces, fill out our form.

Unfortunately, we do not hire our spaces for classes, public performances, or any activity in conflict with our programme. As we are a charity, our building cannot be used to host party political or religious events.