Planning an event at Mansion House often raises a few practical questions. Here’s what our team gets asked most, covering hire times, catering, accessibility and more. If you can’t find what you need below, get in touch and we’ll help directly.
If you’re already speaking with a member of the Mansion House Events team, arrange a suitable time and date with them directly. For a new enquiry, contact us at mhvenue@cityoflondon.gov.uk. We’ll do our best to accommodate the dates you’re looking for, though this isn’t always possible due to other events taking place.
Mansion House is only available for corporate and commercial hire. We’re unable to host personal events such as weddings, engagements or birthday parties.
We have three hire times available: day hire 08:00–16:00, evening hire 17:00–22:30, or full day hire 08:00–22:30. Earlier access for set-up is available and should be discussed with your Events Manager. Unfortunately, we don’t offer hourly rates for any of our spaces. Please get in touch with the Mansion House Events Team for costs associated with these times.
We’re not able to welcome outside caterers into Mansion House. Our in-house caterer, Social Pantry, will work with you to make your requirements a success. Contact the Mansion House Events Team at mhvenue@cityoflondon.gov.uk and we’ll introduce you to the catering team.
Mansion House offers a basic PA of 4 microphones, suitable for speeches only, along with a sound technician, included in the venue hire cost. Anything additional, such as screens or further PA and AV equipment, will need to be brought into the venue. Our events team can recommend suppliers based on your requirements.
Your event manager can provide you with Mansion House’s recommended supplier list. You’re also welcome to bring in your own trusted suppliers, but they must provide Mansion House with a venue-specific RAMS document, a public liability insurance certificate, and staff names before being allowed on site.
Mansion House has step-free access and accessible toilets. See our Accessibility page for full details.
There’s no parking outside Mansion House, but guests can be dropped off on Walbrook, outside the main entrance. Let your event manager know if a guest requires a disabled parking space. See our map for the nearest tube and train stations.
Yes, Mansion House provides a cloakroom with cloakroom attendants. We don’t have changing room facilities on site.
Let your event manager know if you’ve invited a guest with Met Police protection or a member of the Royal Family. These are the two categories of guest where Mansion House needs to review security levels within the house. Any additional security costs arising from these guests are covered by the client; your event manager can give you more details.
Yes, there are several great venues in the City: the Barbican, London Museum, Guildhall and Tower Bridge.
If you have a specific event in mind please click on Book Now to fill out our enquiry form. For more generic enquiries or to find about using Mansion House for an event, please fill in the form opposite or use the contact details below.
