BEST HISTORIC VENUE OR LIVERY HALL
Gold : Ironmongers ’ Hall
Ironmongers ’ Hall is a country house nestled in the heart of London ’ s Barbican and discreetly tucked away through an archway onto Shaftesbury Place . The venue is rich with history and has the largest William Morris tapestry in the country , as well as heraldic wood panelling , crystal chandeliers and stained-glass windows . The Hall has evolved through the pandemic by adapting its event offering through the introduction of on-site hybrid AV equipment to keep Livery Companies and other businesses connected , whilst everyone could not be in the same room . It has also upgraded its air filtration and conditioning units to provide a constant flow of fresh air throughout the spaces , making the safety of its delegates the forefront of its events .
Silver : 113 Chancery Lane ( The Law Society )
113 Chancery Lane , within easy reach of the City and West End , is home to The Law Society and has been at the centre of the legal world since 1832 . Behind the pillared portico of the accessible Grade II * listed building , visitors can find a range of rooms for weddings , dinners , meetings and parties for up to 300 guests . Although the venue is 180 years old , 113 Chancery Lane has invested in the latest event technology and facilities , with its recent refurbishment in 2020-2021 seeing some of its rooms installed with video conferencing facilities . According to the venue , clients choose 113 Chancery Lane for its elegance , the welcome of its dedicated reception team and its soundproofed rooms .
Nominees in this category
• Banqueting House
• Grocers ’ Hall
• Museum of London Docklands
• Plaisterers ’ Hall
• The Ritz Hotel , London
Bronze : Lambeth Palace
Lambeth Palace has been the home of the Archbishops of Canterbury for 800 years . The venue has 12 event spaces available to hire from two-person meetings , all the way up to 2,000-person garden parties .
The venue can offer events in the main Blore building ( built in 1830 ) and the Great Hall ( 1663 ), the Lambeth Palace gardens that have been cultivated since Medieval times and its new Library with views across London . Lambeth Palace is a not-for-profit venue , which allows it to play host to a range of clients , including FTSE 100 companies and industry professionals , as well as emerging charities and communities . All of its clients are ethically checked to ensure that only those with the highest ethical standards can host events at the venue .