Merchant Taylors' Hall

Merchant Taylors' Hall is a historic building in the City of London with nine separate event spaces designed for different purposes. These spaces include a grand hall, library, drawing room, courtyard garden, and medieval cloisters, all connected within the same structure.

The Great Hall dates back to the 14th century as the meeting place for the tailors' guild. The building gained royal attention in 1607 when King James I dined there.

The library holds rare printed books and historical documents that reflect the guild's intellectual interests, while the drawing room displays hand-painted silk wall coverings that reveal period decorating tastes. These spaces show how wealth and learning were valued by the merchants who gathered here.

The building can accommodate up to 700 guests for standing receptions and 280 for seated dinners, and it has one of London's oldest working kitchens. The various spaces have different sizes and layouts, so visitors should plan which areas suit their needs.

The King's Gallery sits above the Great Hall and lets visitors watch the space from an elevated vantage point that feels separated from the activity below. This upper viewing area bridges the gap between the building's medieval bones and its contemporary use as an event space.

Location: City of London

GPS coordinates: 51.51390,-0.08508

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:45