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St John's Smith Square

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Victoria Station, SW1P
The Space

Baroque Church known as one of Westminsters "Hidden Gems". Mainly used for classical concerts, St John's Smith Square is situated in Westminster, 3 min from the Houses of Parliament.                                                                      

Built in 1728 during Queen Anne's Reign, it is composed of the main Concert Hall and the Footstool Restaurant. The story goes, when asked about the design that should have been adopted for the new church, the ageing and intemperate Queen was in no mood to answer. She petulantly kicked over her foot stool and demanded that the church should be designed "like that" - in the shape of her up turned stool. It is from this outburst that St Johns gained the epithet "the Footstool".

Located in the crypt of the Church, our restaurant Footstool with beautiful brick arches.

Opening Hours:  Mon-Fri 10 am -5 pm.  Evenings/Weekends:  Only open if we have concerts.

Venue Capacity
Standing:
450
Theatre:
760
Cabaret:
220
Dining:
250
Boardroom:
300
Perfect For
Anniversary
Asian wedding
Awards ceremony
Baby shower
Bar mitzvah
Birthday party
Bridal shower
Charity dinner
Christening party
Christmas party
Conference
Corporate hire
Corporate party
Corporate reception
Engagement party
Exhibition
Fashion show
Kids party
Leaving party
Networking
Presentation
Press day
Private dining
Private party
Product launch
Summer party
Teen party
Theatre production
Wake reception
Wedding
Wedding reception
Wine tasting
Wrap party
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Features & Restrictions
Catering
Allow external caterers
Can provide Halal
Can provide Kosher
Dry Hire
Fridge/Freezer
Full catering kitchen
Inhouse caterers available
Kitchen facilities available
Vegan Friendly
Venue can provide alcohol
Wet Hire
Approved caterers only
Tables & Chairs
Tableware & Crockery
Allowed Events
18th Birthday Parties
21st Birthday Parties
Child friendly
Open past 12am
Ticketed Events
Loud Music
Licensing
Alcohol License
BYOB
Civil ceremony licence
Full wedding license
Late License
Noise restrictions
Temporary event notices (TENs) available
Venue Specs
Air Conditioning
Dancefloor
Early access
Elevator
Parking Facilities
Rain friendly
Separate Entrance
Toilets
Wheelchair access
Accommodation
Breakout rooms
Cloakroom
Dog friendly
Goods lift
Loading bay
Outside area
Ramps
Smoking area
Whiteboards/ flipcharts
Technical
Bring your own DJ
PA System
Screens / Projector
Stage
Wi-Fi
AV equipment
Hearing loop
High Speed Fibre Optic
Hybrid Events
Live Streaming
On-site technician
Sky Sports
Video Conferencing
Video Recording
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