Private Dining
Dating from the 1690s, the House is an evocative setting for dining experiences. From intimate client lunches and cosy candlelit dinners, to large-scale celebratory feasts, we are the perfect setting for all occasions.
The House provides a variety of dining spaces including the elegant Withdrawing Room, intimate Library and light-filled Garret. With the addition of food, flowers, lighting and music we can create an experience to remember.
As you are able to hire the whole townhouse, the entire building can become yours, with the ability to hold pre-dinner drinks, or even post-dinner cocktails and desserts, in separate spaces.
A short introductory talk about the remarkable history of Dr Johnson's House and its inhabitants can also be included.
The House is suitable for
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Corporate Dining Events
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Birthday, Engagement & Retirement Dinners
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Silk Dinner Parties
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Candlelit Christmas Feasts
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Weddings
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Pre-Wedding Day Dinner
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Club Dinners
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and much more!
Capacities (in one space)
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Single Long Table Setting: 32 maximum
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Round Table Setting: 40 maximum (4 x 10)
Access
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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
Johnson delighted in conversation over food and drink, gathering around him some of the most celebrated figures of his day such as David Garrick, Joshua Reynolds, Fanny Burney and Hester Thrale. Hold your dinner within the same rooms that they socialised and celebrated...
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 dinner party.
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!
