Receptions at Two Temple Place

Enjoy cocktails and canapés in style against the stunning backdrop of Astor’s sumptuous estate office.
From corporate drinks receptions to birthday parties, film premieres and everything in between, Two Temple Place is a hidden gem boasting ornate and versatile spaces to wow your guests.

Guests are free to explore the whole house, from William Waldorf Astor’s private Library with its wood panelled walls, secret champagne safe and intricate carvings which sit alongside a secret door leading into the Great Hall. A favourite talking point for guests is the stunning Upper Gallery surrounding the grand oak and mahogany staircase and crowned by a spectacular stained-glass ceiling emblazoned with the date of completion of Two Temple Place in 1895.

Astor’s onetime private office, The Great Hall, with its majestic hammer beam ceiling and stunning stained-glass windows now provides the exceptional backdrop for elegant drinks receptions and evening soirees complete with views of the London riverside skyline.

Dancing takes place downstairs in the Lower Gallery, and with a late licence until 4am available on request, guests really can dance the

night away. Please note that a dance floor must be hired to protect the original flooring of the house.

Our dedicated Events team will work closely with our experienced approved suppliers to ensure a seamless and memorable event for you and your guests.

Dinners at Two Temple Place
Follow in the footsteps of the Astor family, dining in elegant late-Victorian architectural splendour.
Make Two Temple Place your opulent yet intimate home for the evening, and host a dinner fit for Lord Astor in a unique and unforgettable central London setting.

The Great Hall with its majestic hammer beam ceiling and spectacular stained-glass windows depicting Swiss and Alpine landscapes provides an exquisite setting for an elegant and atmospheric dinner. The nine ladies of Arthurian legend adorn the central door to the Great Hall and accompany a host of other historical and romantic figures carved, gilded and modelled into this breath-taking space by the finest craftsmen and architects of their time.

With a host of options depending on your numbers and preferences, Two Temple Place can accommodate a variety of formats and styles of event. Serve pre-dinner drinks in the Lower Gallery on the ground floor of the house while your guests hear about the fascinating history of Two Temple Place from one of our expert tour guides. Alternatively start in the Upper Gallery and guests can wander into Astor’s former private Library for drinks, enjoying the views over Middle Temple from its large ornate windows.

Later into the evening, after-dinner dancing can be accommodated in the Lower Gallery, and with the option of a late licence until 4am available on request, your guests really can dance the night away.