MERCERS’ HALL A HISTORIC EVENTS VENUE IN THE CITY OF LONDON A Historic Venue LIVERY COMPANIES 3 Livery companies were originally trade or craft guilds. They were established in the The Mercers’ Company was formally incorporated in 1394 by a birthplace of Thomas Becket. The first Hall, completed in 1524, middle ages to represent the interests of their members within the City of London. royal Charter granted by Richard II. The Company was a trade was built next to the monastery facing onto Cheapside. The term livery refers to robes worn by senior members on ceremonial occasions. guild representing the interests of members who exported woollens and imported silks, velvets, fine linens and other luxury The present Mercers’ Hall is the third to occupy the site. Mercers were merchants who exported English woollens and imported luxury fabrics fabrics. Richard Whittington, William Caxton and Sir Thomas When Henry VIII dissolved the monastery in 1538 the Mercers’ such as silks, velvets and fine linens. Gresham were among the early members of the Company. Company purchased all its properties. The first Hall was burned to the ground in the Great Fire of London in 1666. The Livery companies are ranked in order of ceremonial precedence, established The City of London’s processional thoroughfare of Cheapside second Hall, built directly on the site of the monastery itself, in 1515/16. The Mercers’ Company is ranked number one. Today there are 110 has been the Mercers’ home since the 14th century when they was destroyed by enemy action in 1941. The present third Hall Companies in the City of London, many of them founded since 1945. held their meetings in a monastery founded on the site of the opened in 1958. Event Spaces at Mercers’ Hall 4 MERCERS’ HALL HAS SIX ROOMS LOCATED ACROSS THREE FLOORS Mercers’ Hall provides a unique backdrop for a wide range of Mercers’ Hall can cater for large events such as conferences up events. Each of the elegantly decorated rooms is used regularly to 140 guests, dinners up to 156 guests and receptions up to by the Mercers’ Company for its business and functions and 200 guests as well as concerts, lectures and award presentations. so reflects the Company’s style and long history. Rooms are The Hall also accommodates a wide variety of smaller events traditional in feel but have modern amenities. We are extremely such as meetings, roundtables, breakfasts, lunches, high teas and proud of our highly skilled team who delivers the exceptional many others. WIFI is available throughout the Hall and all rooms service expected by our members and guests. are air conditioned. There is full disabled access. The Livery Hall 7 Featuring stained glass windows, wood panelled walls, a minstrel’s gallery and sparkling chandeliers, the Livery Hall is perfect for elegant banquets as well as an impressive setting for conferences and other large events. It can be set up in a variety of layouts to suit your requirements. Fire exit 71.6 ft 1.4 m 31 ft 9.4 m Area s ft 07 s m Capacity chart Standing Canapé Reception 200 Standing Buffet 200 Banquet (Top Table and Sprigs) 156 Theatre 140 Cabaret (On Rectangular Tables) 112 Boardroom N/A The Court Dining Room 8 This mahogany-panelled room features large windows which Capacity chart flood it with light during the day. It is a versatile space which is ideal for sit-down meals, buffets or drinks receptions. Standing Canapé Reception 100 Standing Buffet 80 Banquet (Closed U-Shape) 69 71.6 ft 1.4 m Theatre 50 Doors to the 4.4 7.44 m Large Court Room Cabaret (On Rectangular Tables) 45 Area 171 s ft 11.1 s m Boardroom 32 The Large Court Room 10 11 The Large Court Room is a bright and spacious area with Capacity chart a fireplace at one end. It is located next to the Court Dining Room and can be used for meetings. A connecting door between Standing Canapé Reception 100 the two rooms means it can provide additional space for Standing Buffet 80 larger events. Banquet (Top Table and Sprigs) 60 Doors to Fire exit Theatre 50 the Court 7.6 ft 17.6 m Dining Cabaret (On Rectangular Tables) 45 Room 1.1 ft 6.43 m Area 104 s ft 111.9 s m Boardroom 32 The Small Court Room The Library 12 13 The warm and cosy atmosphere of the Small Court Room, Capacity chart The Library on the second floor is suitable for meetings. Sofas which features white sycamore panelling, offers an ideal setting and armchairs provide a comfortable area to relax during breaks. for more intimate events. Standing Canapé Reception 20 Light or cold refreshment can be served. Standing Buffet N/A Banquet (One Round Table) 12 Capacity chart . ft 7.6 m Theatre N/A Standing Canapé Reception 25 19. ft 6.04 m Cabaret (On Rectangular Tables) N/A Standing Buffet 25 Area 0 s ft 47. s m Banquet (Top Table and Sprigs) N/A Boardroom 14 Theatre N/A Cabaret (On Rectangular Tables) N/A Boardroom 18 30.1 ft 9.17 m 6.3 ft .0 m Area 17 s ft 7.9 s m The Ambulatory The Ceremonial Stairs and Hallway 14 15 This bright and open space on the ground floor next to the The grand ceremonial staircase leads Chapel is a perfect setting for drinks receptions. from the entrance to the main hallway on the first floor. The three stained glass windows on the landing were part Capacity chart of a scheme designed for the second Hall by the Crace Brothers in 1880-81. Standing Canapé Reception 200 After that Hall was destroyed by enemy Lift action in 1941, the surviving glass was Standing Buffet N/A Core incorporated into the third Hall and Banquet (Top Table and Sprigs) N/A 71 ft 1.64 m can also be seen in the windows of the Livery Hall. Theatre 100 Cloak 41.3 ft 1.9 m Room Area Cabaret (On Rectangular Tables) N/A 4491 s ft 417. s m Boardroom 18 Bespoke Menus 16 ALL MENUS ARE BESPOKE TO MEET 17 YOUR INDIVIDUAL REQUIREMENTS Our approach to cooking is simple: to let the excellence of the ingredients shine and be the star on the plate. We source the finest ingredients from a range of British suppliers with an emphasis on seasonality, for example Texel lamb from Cornwall in the spring and Essex grouse in the autumn. Location Information Public Transport 3 min walk Bank 18 4 min walk Mansion Mercers’ Hall, House 5 min e t walk a Ironmonger Lane, g s p Liverpool Street o h s Cannon i London EC2V 8HE B Street 7 min Moorgate walk London Wall all on W Moorgate Lond 11 min t S d a walk o r d B n d a l r Liverpool O G e L Street 16 min s ’ Gres eet n h am Street Lothbury Str t i t le ll Stree r a n ed denh walk a L ea e L r Bank of M dn e a t g England e e t r n h e S r o T t ill S nm h n h r t o Co c r e I Blackfriars ur e h r c 16 min t n Cheapside Poultry S e F et K e i ch walk r r ng St u a W ri Bank Lomb h to ard St c i l e ic li Fenchurch Street V a c en m a Fenchurch e r u S Q t G re e Street t Cann on Street ap 8, 11, 21, 23, 25, 26, Eastche 43, 76, 141, 242 Mansion House Cannon Street Buses Upper Thames Street Lower Thames Street e g d i Blackfriars r B k war h t u o S To make an event booking enquiry, please contact Mercers’ Hall on the details below. 020 7776 7200 [email protected] Mercers’ Hall Ironmonger Lane, London EC2V 8HE.