Drinks Receptions
Host your guests in our elegant Withdrawing Room. Overlooking Gough Square, the gallery room retains many original features, including wooden floors and window seats. With windows on three sides, the room is light-filled on summer evenings, and enchantingly atmospheric on winter nights. It’s the perfect place to enjoy cocktails, champagne, and canapes.
Your guests will enjoy exclusive use of the House and are welcome to explore the entire property.
A short introductory talk about Dr Johnson's House can also be included.
The Withdrawing Room has standing capacity of 80 guests and can host
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Corporate drinks receptions
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Birthday, engagement & retirement parties
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Silk parties
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Product and book launches
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Client and networking events
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Candlelit Christmas Drinks
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and much more!
Capacities
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Maximum standing capacity: 80
Catering and access
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Catered packages: Yes
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Your preferred caterer: Yes
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Disabled access: No (please see Accessibility for further information)
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Child friendly: Yes
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Pets: No
A Note on Suppliers
Dr Johnson’s House is a unique environment in which to hold an event, with wonderfully atmospheric historic
interiors and artefacts. As such, there are specific requirements to working in such an environment and, therefore, we have a list of approved suppliers.
Please speak to our suppliers directly regarding the services they provide, although we are always happy to answer any questions you may have.
A list of our approved suppliers can be found here.
Curator’s Talk
If walls could talk, Dr Johnson’s House would be a great storyteller. There are many stories at 17 Gough Square, from 'Dictionary Johnson' and his social circle, to the remarkable story of the survival of a 300-year old house.
We are delighted to offer you and your guests a short introduction to Dr Johnson’s House as part of your drinks reception.
Easy access by public transport and car/van
A few minutes’ walk from Farringdon and Chancery Lane stations in the City, we are easy to reach by public transport, including Tube, Rail, Thameslink and the Elizabeth Line. Vehicle access to the doorstep.
Venue Hire Enquiry
Contact
+44 (0)20 7353 3745
17 Gough Square
London
EC4A 3DE
Do call or email if you have any questions or want to check availability for specific dates.
And, if you'd like to do a recce and see the space, we'd be delighted to show you the House!
