Private Hire

Bishopsgate Institute is always honoured to host private events, occasions and celebrations. Your Event Planner is there to support you from your first enquiry, ensuring the smooth running of your event.

Choose from three private event spaces in our Grade II* listed building. The Great Hall provides the perfect backdrop for dinners and dancing and features a stage, full lighting rig and sound system, and in-house AV support. The Upper Hall is a blank canvas, the perfect backdrop to your unique event. For more intimate gatherings, The Library is full of character and is a standout example of Bishopsgate Institute’s architectural influences.

Our trusted caterers offer a variety of seasonal dining options, all of which are sustainably sourced and creatively served.

Staying safe

We are following all government guidance with regards to gatherings. While we want to help make your event as successful as possible, we also need to prioritise the safety of everyone in the building. We require all our hirers and guests to follow our safety protocols. Please do talk to us if you’d like to learn more.

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A photograph of the Great Hall with natural light coming through the windows. There is a stage with blue curtains and a lighting rig pointed at the stage.

The Great Hall

A photograph of the Great Hall with natural lights coming through the windows. There is a lighting rig, and doors at the end of the photo. The walls are painted grey and white.

The Great Hall

A photograph of the Great Hall, with a piano on the floor. There is a lighting rig and purple lighting in the room.

The Great Hall

A photograph of the Great Hall, which has a stage with a blue curtain and a lighting rig.

The Great Hall

A photograph of the Great Hall. There is a piano on stage with a blue curtain. There is a lighting rig with soft lighting over the stage.

The Great Hall

The landing to the Upper Hall at Bishopsgate Institute. There are yellow tiles on the walls and green tiles along the staircase. There are also wooden bannisters on either side of the staircase, which leads up to a landing.

The Upper Hall landing

Credit : Kathleen Arundell Photography
A staircase at Bishopsgate Institute. The stairs are black with gold bannisters. There are red tiles on the wall leading up to another staircase with green tiles.

The Upper Hall staircase

Credit : Kathleen Arundell Photography
A photograph of the Upper Hall with natural light coming through. There are large windows on the white walls, and the floor is laminated.

The Upper Hall

A photograph of the Upper Hall, which has laminate flooring and white walls. Rainbow coloured uplighters are on.

The Upper Hall

A photograph of the Upper Hall with natural light coming through. The floor is laminate and the walls are white with white beams in the centre of the room.

The Upper Hall

A photograph of the Upper Hall with natural light coming through. The floor is laminate, and the walls are white.

The Upper Hall

A photo of Bishopsgate Institute Library. Three cabinets with books are in the left hand side, right hand side, and the back of the photo. A wooden desk is in the middle of these cabinets, with four chairs around the table.

The Library

A landscape picture of Bishopsgate Institute Library. Books are in cabinets along the edge of the wall and two lights are hanging from the ceiling.

The Library

A landscape photo of Bishopsgate Institute Library. The floor is laminate wood flooring, with books in cabinets around the edges of the room. A reception desk is in the centre.

The Library

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.

Capacities

Hire TypesThe Great HallThe Upper HallThe Library
Theatre27012050
Cabaret/Dinner15012040
Boardroom/Hollow---
U-Shape---
Reception40022060
A photograph of Bishopsgate Institute's Great Hall in central London. The walls are white and grey with a wooden floor. There is a lighting rig pointed towards a stage.

The Great Hall

A photograph of Bishopsgate Institute's Upper Hall. The walls are white with white beams in the centre of the room.

The Upper Hall

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.

The Library