Full Venue Hire at The Folly

Two floors, multiple zones, and up to 1,100 standing in the heart of the City — exclusive hire of The Folly delivers genuine large-event scale on Gracechurch Street, opposite Monument station and moments from Bank. No venue hire fee applies; bookings run on a minimum spend basis, which means every pound goes toward food, drink, and the experience rather than disappearing into a room hire line item.

Full Venue Hire at The Folly

The combined ground floor and basement create a two-level venue with contrasting atmospheres under one roof. The ground floor brings natural light, floor-to-ceiling windows, botanical-inspired interiors, and direct access to the outdoor terrace. The basement offers a more intimate setting with curved leather booths and a private bar — enclosed, atmospheric, and deliberately different in energy. Standing capacity across both floors reaches 1,100, with around 550 for seated arrangements. The format means events don’t occupy a single room — they flow between spaces with distinct characters. Reception drinks on the light-filled ground floor, dinner or presentations in one zone, dancing or late-night drinks in another. A Private Dining Room on the basement level handles 20 boardroom-style or 50 standing, providing a VIP or breakout space within the larger event.

Events Across The Folly

Large corporate Christmas parties are a natural fit — the capacity handles major City employers, and the no-hire-fee model means budgets stretch further toward food, drinks packages, and entertainment. Company milestones, summer celebrations, and end-of-year gatherings all benefit from the scale-plus-atmosphere combination. Wedding receptions gain from The Folly’s wedding licence, complimentary tasting session, and dedicated wedding coordinator included with every booking. The botanical aesthetic provides a visual backdrop that photographs well without requiring heavy styling. Product launches, after-show parties, fashion shoots, and corporate networking events all suit the versatile layout. The late licence on Thursdays and Fridays extends events into the early hours for occasions that should run late.

Booking The Folly Exclusively

Drake & Morgan’s in-house catering covers seasonal British menus and bespoke cocktail packages — including personalised cocktails for branded corporate events. The minimum spend model and absence of venue hire fees simplify budgeting and mean that every element of spend contributes to the guest experience. Monument and Bank stations sit within a short walk, with multiple tube lines converging for straightforward arrival from across London. The Gracechurch Street location places The Folly in the City’s commercial core, practical for corporate clients and accessible for guests travelling from different directions. The botanically themed interior photographs well for social media and event recaps — a detail that matters increasingly for corporate communications teams and wedding planners building content around their events.