The Folly Central London

Venue Capacity

Bar area and dining room 300 - 450

Chefs table 14

Library Snug 5 - 10

Basement Bar 300 - 500

Private Dining Room 30 - 50

3 raised private vaults 12 - 60

Whole venue 650 - 1,100

Venue Info

A stylish, botanical-inspired bar and restaurant on Gracechurch Street in the heart of the City of London.

Spread across two floors, the venue combines vibrant interiors, flexible event spaces and a relaxed atmosphere, making it a popular choice for corporate parties, networking events, drinks receptions, private dining, team events and informal meetings.

A variety of spaces can be hired individually, including the Deli & Garden for up to 110 standing, the Private Dining Room for 30 seated or 70 standing, and the Basement Floor, which can accommodate up to 450 guests for drinks and canapés. Larger exclusive events can also make use of the wider venue.

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With seasonal menus, cocktails and dedicated event planning support, The Folly works particularly well for companies looking for a lively City venue that can take an event from daytime meetings and networking through to evening drinks and celebrations.

Key Facilities

  • Flexible event spaces across two floors
  • Basement Floor for up to 450 standing
  • Deli & Garden for up to 110 standing
  • Private Dining Room for 30 seated / 70 standing
  • Private and semi-private areas
  • Corporate meeting and event packages
  • AV equipment and screens
  • Wi-Fi
  • Event catering and seasonal menus
  • Drinks and canapé packages
  • Cocktail masterclasses for team events
  • Dedicated events team
  • Step-free access and accessible toilet facilities

Address: 41 Gracechurch Street (EC3V 0BT)

Nearest station: Monument is approximately 1-2 minutes’ walk. Cannon Street and Bank are also within easy walking distance.

Interested in hosting an event at The Folly? Send us your brief and let our experienced venue finding team help. We can check availability, confirm the most suitable spaces for your event, negotiate the best rates and guide you through the booking process. Our venue finding service is completely free.

What Our Clients Say

“We found a £15k venue in Shoreditch within 48 hours — something we couldn’t do ourselves.”

- Sarah M, Event Manager

“So much easier than searching multiple sites.”

- James L