The Inner Temple in London can host conferences, meetings, receptions, private dinners and weddings for groups from 20 guests up to 400 standing. The venue sits inside one of the four Inns of Court, a Georgian estate in the City of London with a three-acre garden above the Thames. Organisers get a choice of rooms with daylight, a 120-seat lecture theatre and eight meeting rooms in one building.
Seminars and company events
Business events are the core of the offer. The Lecture Theatre on the third floor seats up to 120 delegates in tiered rows, and a breakout space is included in the hire. It has a large screen, a lectern and microphone system, extra microphones for panels, and it supports hybrid, livestreamed and recorded sessions. An in-house AV technician helps with setup. Free Wi-Fi, comfort cooling and adjustable lighting are in place, and the theatre can be booked by day, in the evening and at weekends.
Eight meeting rooms on the fourth floor open onto a shared breakout area. They have integrated AV, multi-touch displays and ceiling microphones for video calls and training sessions, and together they seat up to 62. For board meetings and annual general meetings, the Parliament Chamber and the Drawing Room give a more formal setting. The Luncheon Room can be used next to the Parliament Chamber for daytime events. The venue is accredited by the Meetings Industry Association, and its events team advises on layouts, technical needs and catering. The Hall is available for conferences from 6:00pm on weekdays and all day on Saturdays and Sundays.
Weddings and receptions
Receptions can run across the first-floor rooms and the outdoor spaces: the Garden, the Terrace, the Pavilion and Church Court. Corporate drinks, networking evenings and client events work well here, and guests can move between interconnected rooms. The Drawing Room, the Hall and the Parliament Chamber are listed for civil ceremonies, and the site presents weddings across its historic rooms and gardens, with a separate wedding brochure. On Saturdays and Sundays, Pegasus Bar and Restaurant can be hired privately for up to 50 guests standing or 33 seated, with a south-facing terrace.
Rooms and capacities
The Hall is the largest space. It seats up to 276 for dinner and holds up to 400 guests for a reception. The Parliament Chamber seats up to 154, or up to 200 guests at a reception. The Drawing Room seats 56 and holds up to 100 at a reception. The Luncheon Room seats up to 70. The Lecture Theatre takes 120. The Hall is not available for daytime hire from Monday to Friday, so plan weekday events there for the evening.
Catering
Food is provided through the venue's own event menus, built on seasonal British produce. Evening private dining is available from 20 guests, with multi-course menus. Lunches are lighter and suit the Parliament Chamber and the Luncheon Room. Wine selections, drinks pairings and tailored drinks packages can be added, and dietary requirements are accommodated as standard. Bowl food, buffets and canapés are offered for receptions. Your event manager shapes the menu, timings and service style with you.
History and setting
The Inner Temple is one of London's oldest estates and part of the legal quarter of the City. The interiors are Georgian in style, with portraits on the walls, stained glass and chandeliers in the Hall. The three-acre garden has won awards. Law firms, chambers and professional associations are a regular audience, though the rooms are open to any organiser.
Getting there
The venue is on Crown Office Row, in the Temple area of London, EC4Y 7HL. Temple and Blackfriars stations are within walking distance. The estate sits close to Fleet Street and the Thames, which keeps delegates in central London without the pace of the surrounding streets.
