Drinks receptions near St Paul's
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1 Basinghall Avenue rooftop 8 min from St Paul's. Minster 12 min. America Square 15 min.
Drinks receptions near St Paul's station
St Paul's sits within a short walk of 3 Cavendish reception venues: 1 Basinghall Avenue 8 min, The Minster Building 12 min, 1 America Square 15 min. Every venue serves drinks receptions with Mayfair Catering in-house. Standard package is 6 canapé pieces per guest, licences to 11pm (extensions on request), and exclusive hire available at all sites.
1 Basinghall Avenue — 8 min from St Paul's
Eight minutes east via Cheapside and Wood Street. Rooftop terrace with 360-degree City views — 100 standing. Basinghall Forum below for larger receptions up to 450 standing, or splits into three sound-isolated zones. Exhibition hall with black-box lighting for themed evenings. Full production kitchen for canapés and bowl food.
The Minster Building — 12 min from St Paul's
Twelve minutes east via Cheapside and Mincing Lane. Piazza-facing atrium and the Minster Gallery downstairs — 150 standing across both. Private entrance on Mincing Lane. In-house AV for music and video walls.
1 America Square — 15 min from St Paul's
Fifteen minutes east — more direct from Bank. Preserved Roman wall in the basement gallery — unique venue for private drinks up to 80. Atrium for larger receptions to 150. On-site kitchen for canapés.
Frequently asked
How long is the walk from St Paul's to 1 Basinghall Avenue?
8 minutes. Eight minutes east via Cheapside and Wood Street.
How late can drinks receptions run?
Standard licence runs to 11pm across all our City venues. Extensions to 1am available on request — ask at booking.
Do you handle catering for drinks receptions in-house?
Yes — Mayfair Catering handles all canapé and bowl-food menus. Standard package is 6 canapé pieces per guest, upscaled from there. Halal, kosher and vegan menus on request.
Can we hire a venue exclusively for a private reception?
Yes — exclusive hire is available at all three City venues. Rates depend on day of week and season; ask the booking team for a quote.
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