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Last update: December 2025

The Ministry, London

Tucked away in the heart of Borough, The Ministry is where stories begin and celebrations unfold. Set within a beautifully restored industrial building, the venue combines raw character with modern elegance - an unforgettable backdrop for your wedding day.

Our Spaces

The Ministry offers three main event spaces, plus a selection of smaller rooms, so your day can flow effortlessly from “I do” to the last dance.

The White Space - our licensed ceremony room - is bright, open, and endlessly adaptable. Whether your style is bold and colourful or simple and classic, it’s a space that transforms to fit your vision. It seats 100 guests for your ceremony and up to 140 for dinner.

From there, move through to The Lounge and The Bar & Garden, where the celebrations truly come alive. A sweeping 22-metre bar connects both areas, perfect for toasts, cocktails, and dancing. Step outside to The Garden, a heated and covered outdoor space that’s inviting year-round.

For something more intimate, our smaller rooms offer a relaxed setting for private dinners of up to 20 guests - ideal for family gatherings or post-ceremony toasts.

With its blend of versatility, atmosphere, and authentic London character, The Ministry feels like a venue made for celebration.

Our Team

Our dedicated team is here to make sure everything runs seamlessly - from your first visit to the final farewell. Whether you’re planning a grand celebration or something small and personal, we’ll help you bring your ideas to life and create a day that feels entirely your own.

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Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

Pub or restaurant
Unusual weddings
Historic
Landmark
In the city
Unique weddings

Ceremony options:

Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities

Evening entertainment:

Entertainment licence
Live band facilities
Evening reception facilities
DJ facilities

Venue staff assistance:

Wedding coordinator

Other features:

Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Pet-friendly
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Reviews for The Ministry

Matt
Matt Sent on 21/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Brilliant team, brilliant venue!

We had a wonderful experience working with The Ministry for our civil partnership.

The team were impeccably professional, well-organised and communicative at all times - they were lovely to work with, and the process was always very smooth and collaborative.

The venue itself is beautiful and very flexible, the food and drink were really high-quality, and everyone we met, whether Antonio the Event Manager, Thanos the Bar Manager, or any of their staff, operated at a really high level, while always being friendly and approachable. They gave us lots of time and attention, and went above and beyond to make sure we and our guests had the experience we wanted.

We couldn't recommend working with Ministry highly enough - we had a wonderful party with them, and a great time organising it.
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Lisa Sent on 16/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

If you want fun, character filled and joyful wedding - this is the place!

We got married at Ministry on dec 13th 2025 and it was the best decision we made! The team are incredible, the sound system is great, the vibes are off the charts. Could not recommend it more!
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Alice Sent on 28/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect London Wedding Venue

It was perfect. Antonio and his team were amazing, attentive without ever feeling overbearing. Everything was set up beautifully, and the venue looked incredible - effortlessly cool and very London.
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Rose Sent on 21/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Practically Perfect in Every Way

We got married at The Ministry earlier this month and I couldn’t recommend it enough. Diana, Antonio and the rest of the team made the planning of the day so so easy.

The delivery of our dream wedding could not have been more perfect. We knew from the moment we walked in that we were in the best hands and could fully relax to enjoy our day.

Thank again for memories that will last a lifetime
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79 Borough Rd, SE1 1DN London - South East (South East London)
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