Revolution Leadenhall

A former Midland Bank by Sir Edwin Lutyens, Revolution Leadenhall occupies four floors of early 20th-century City architecture where ornate plasterwork, original columns, and high vaulted ceilings carry the confidence of an era when banks were built to impress. A multimillion-pound refurbishment has brought the building's period features into conversation with contemporary bar design, creating one of the Square Mile's most versatile event venues — 1,000 total capacity across spaces that range from an intimate 24-cover champagne bar in the original bank vault to a 450-capacity grand hall with a 60-foot marble bar.

Revolution Leadenhall's Four Levels

The ground-floor Lutyens Bar is the centrepiece: shabby-chic teal palette, old-school leather chairs, and that 60-foot marble bar running the length of the room beneath a high vaulted ceiling. Fixed raised booths and a mezzanine level above create sightlines that encourage both large-scale standing receptions and more contained group conversations. The Balcony Restaurant overlooks the bar from its mezzanine position — cosy booths, stained glass inserts, and atmospheric lighting create an intimate dining environment that holds up to 100 seated while retaining the energy of the main space below.

Underground, two distinct experiences. The Vault is the original bank strong room — a 24-inch-thick vault door opens onto a walkway lined with 432 original metal deposit boxes, leading to a champagne bar that seats 24 for private dining or takes 80 standing. Below that, the Basement Bar operates as a fully self-contained venue with its own private entrance, two bars, a dedicated dance floor, raised DJ booth, and private seating — 350–400 standing in a space themed around hedonistic nightlife.

Events at Revolution Leadenhall

The layered format is what makes this venue work for event planners. A private dinner for 24 in The Vault, with guests arriving through a walkway of original deposit boxes lit by candlelight, delivers an experience that no purpose-built function room can replicate. A 450-capacity drinks reception in the Lutyens Bar uses the banking hall's proportions to create immediate impact. A late-night party for 380 in the Basement Bar — own entrance, own bars, own DJ booth, late licence until 3am — runs independently of everything above. And full venue hire combines it all for up to 1,000 guests, each floor offering a different character and energy level.

Location and Practicalities

Revolution Leadenhall sits at 140–144 Leadenhall Street, within a five-minute walk of Bank, Monument, and Liverpool Street stations. The EC3 postcode places it squarely in the financial district, serving City professionals, financial services firms, and corporate clients who want a venue that matches the neighbourhood's architectural confidence. In-house catering covers everything from finger food and buffets to formal dining, with an extensive cocktail menu at every bar. A minimum spend model replaces traditional hire fees — the spend is allocated against food and drinks, which simplifies budgeting. A cargo lift handles production logistics for events needing substantial setup, and the late licence to 3am makes this one of very few City venues where celebrations aren't cut short by midnight.