Exclusive Venue Hire at The Ministry

The Ministry is a converted Victorian dairy factory on Borough Road that has been running events since 1991 — over 30 years of venue operation in a building that combines original industrial character with modern production infrastructure. Exclusive venue hire accommodates up to 400 standing across nine indoor and outdoor spaces, each bookable independently or as a full venue takeover. The range — from a 200-capacity blank canvas with natural daylight to private curtained booths in The Lounge — gives events genuine configuration options that most single-space venues can’t approach. The in-house events team and approved supplier network provide end-to-end production support, with ultra-fast WiFi, professional AV, and a fully stocked 11-metre copper bar as standard.

The White Space

The Ministry’s primary event room holds 200 standing, 140 seated, or 100 theatre-style. Dual-aspect windows fill the room with natural daylight, white walls provide a clean backdrop for branding and projection, and the original concrete floors ground it in the building’s industrial heritage. A dedicated entrance and private courtyard give events their own arrival experience. Built-in projection screens and strong acoustics make it work for conferences, product launches, screenings, and wedding ceremonies.

The Bar & Garden

Available as a weekend exclusive, this 400-capacity space centres on the venue’s signature 11-metre wall-to-wall copper bar. The heated outdoor garden includes a fireplace, covered seating, and heaters — a genuine year-round space rather than a fair-weather add-on. A DJ booth and dancefloor option make it work for wedding receptions, post-conference socials, and late-night celebrations. The indoor-outdoor flow gives events breathing room.

The Lounge

The Lounge holds 100 guests and operates as a weekend and evening hire space. Private booths can be fully curtained off for intimate groups, and the space comes with its own bar. It transforms from casino nights and cosy reception areas to seated dining configurations — useful as a standalone hire for smaller events or as a complementary space during full venue bookings.

Meeting Rooms and The Snug at The Ministry

Three executive meeting rooms provide sound-insulated, naturally lit spaces with Italian furnishings and best-in-class AV. They suit day conferences, training sessions, and client presentations. The Snug, a newly refurbished intimate room on the lower floor, accommodates up to 8 for private meetings and virtual conferences. An on-site gym doubles as a filming location with atmospheric lighting and a 4K projector with Dolby Surround Sound — also usable as a screening room.

Hire at The Ministry — Practical Details

Catering operates through approved suppliers, and the venue is wedding licensed for up to 130 guests. External DJs are permitted. The licence runs to 1am with the building accessible from 7am to 2:30am. Full accessibility includes step-free access, accessible lifts with spoken announcements, and disabled facilities throughout. London Bridge and Waterloo stations are both close — Borough and Southwark provide the nearest tube access. For events that need variety within a single booking — a conference in The White Space flowing into drinks in The Bar & Garden, with breakout sessions in the meeting rooms — The Ministry provides the flexibility and the 30-year track record to make it work.