Gay Friendly Wedding Venue in 8 1/2 Dowgate Hill, London. EC4R 2SP

Gay Friendly Wedding Reception Venue in London

One of the City’s most beautiful hidden gems, Skinners’ Hall dates from 1670 when it reopened having been rebuilt after the Great Fire of London. The Hall comprises a variety of outstanding inside and outdoor spaces offering great flexibility. This fine facility combines stately halls, elegant chambers and homely rooms with a warm atmosphere and modern amenities.

The building has many unique features including a round gallery with working fireplace, the magnificent polished East India Table and the beautiful Italianate roof garden. Skinners’ Hall also features unique works by the prolific Anglo/Welsh artist Frank Brangwyn, among other historically important artworks.

Ceremonial entrance gates greet guests into the charming paved courtyard, inspired by Chelsea Flower Show gold medal winners Tommaso del Buono and Paul Gazerwitz. As guests move through into the beautiful Outer Hall for your Civil Ceremony or Civil Partnership, additional guests can watch over proceedings from the circular balcony, and on colder days, the roaring open fire provides additional warmth. Weather-permitting, guests can venture for drinks & canapes onto the beautiful Italianate Rooftop Garden whilst formal photos are taken throughout the historic building.

Moving through into the Great Hall, surrounded by the grandeur of Frank Brangwyn’s murals, guests take their seats & celebrate your partnership before tucking into the main meal. Finally draw your guests to the Old Court Room for your first dance as a couple, and party the night away!

From relaxed BBQ-inspired dining in the Summer to a more formal-yet-whimsical seated 3 course meal for a Winter Wedding, our team of event professionals can turn your special day into an unforgettable experience.

Skinners’ Hall offers a variety of unique spaces for your same-sex wedding, anniversary or other special celebration. The on-site events team will help you at every stage to plan your day and guide you expertly to the very best that we can offer to meet your brief.