Restaurant & Bar · London, Greater London
1 Lombard Street
Grade II listed former banking hall in the City of London for wedding meals and parties.
1 Lombard Street is a restaurant and bar in a Grade II listed former banking hall, right in the heart of the City of London beside Bank junction. Its dining room sits beneath a glass cupola dome, and the building hosts wedding receptions from small family meals to large evening parties.
Why it suits LGBTQ+ couples
GLW rates 1 Lombard Street for couples who want a grand, central London setting without the formality of a hotel ballroom. Exclusive use is available, so the room is yours and your guests alone. A dedicated events team plans each wedding with you from the first show-round to the last dance, which means one point of contact rather than a string of suppliers to manage.
Ceremonies
The venue focuses on wedding meals and celebrations, and it does not publish a ceremony licence. Most couples marry first, at a register office or one of the many churches and halls in the City, then walk or take a short ride over for the reception. If you would like a celebrant-led ceremony on site before the meal, ask the events team what they can arrange.
Receptions and food
The Brasserie is the main space for weddings. It seats between 60 and 200 guests with room left for a dancefloor, and it takes up to 400 standing for a drinks reception or evening party. For smaller weddings, 1776 sits at the back of the Brasserie and is filled with natural daylight, holding between 20 and 90 guests.
Food comes from the kitchen on site, and the team can build a bespoke wedding menu around you. The regular restaurant serves vegetarian and vegan dishes and has a full wine list, so dietary needs are well covered. A wedding brochure and current packages are available from the events team on request.
Getting there and the area
The address is 1 Lombard Street, London EC3V 9AA. Bank station is on the doorstep, with Monument, Cannon Street and Liverpool Street all close by, so guests coming from across London have plenty of options. The Royal Exchange and the Bank of England are a few minutes away on foot, handy for photographs.
Good to know
- The building is a Grade II listed former banking hall.
- Exclusive use is available for weddings.
- The restaurant is closed on Sundays, so confirm your preferred date early.
Frequently asked questions
How many guests can 1 Lombard Street hold?
The Brasserie seats 60 to 200 for a wedding meal with a dancefloor, or up to 400 standing. The smaller 1776 room suits groups of 20 to 90.
Can we hold our legal ceremony at the venue?
The venue does not list a ceremony licence, so plan to marry legally elsewhere first. The events team can advise on whether a symbolic ceremony can take place before your meal.
Can we visit before booking?
Yes. The events team offers show-rounds, so you can see the dining room and talk through your plans in person.
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