Step into a world of elegance and romance at Balfour St. Bart's, a one-of-a-kind wedding venue overlooking London's iconic Smithfield market. This beautifully designed property, originally a bank built in the 1880s and renovated in 2012, seamlessly blends original features with eclectic artworks, sumptuous furnishings, and a rich colour palette. Imagine exchanging vows in a stunning setting that boasts airport hangar lighting, creating a striking yet relaxed atmosphere. With over 500 receptions under our belt and glowing testimonials to boast, we are the ultimate choice for your special day At Balfour St. Bart's, we are dedicated to offering you a totally bespoke and unique experience. From perfecting your dream menu to a seamless running of the day's events and savvy advice on your supplier list, we are on hand every step of the way. And when you arrive, you'll be greeted with delicious English sparkling wine (from our very own vineyard) and canapés. Event rentals such as tables, chairs, linens, glassware, candles, and more will be provided by the venue. Our dedicated wedding manager will ensure an easy, seamless experience during the planning stages and our expert team of staff will help deliver your dream day. So, whether you're planning a more intimate celebration for 50 or a good old-fashioned knees-up for over 200 guests, Balfour St. Bart's is the perfect choice. With no hidden or unnecessary fees to worry about, we guarantee a wedding experience like no other.

Experience

Year Business Was Established

2014

No. of Weddings Hosted

More than 50

Public Liability Insurance

Yes

No. of People In Team

Overview of Balfour St Bart's

Venue Type

Pub

Restaurant

Dining Capacity

130

Reception Capacity

200

Usual Access Time

01:00 PM

Usual Finish Time

01:00 AM

Late Night Extension

Yes

Ceremony & Reception

Church Within Walking Distance

Sound System Available

Dancefloor Available

Venue

Exclusive Use

Open Flame Permitted

Disabled Access

City View

In-House Wedding Coordinator

Pet Friendly

Food and Drink

Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol

In-House Wine List

In-house Catering

Alcohol Licence

Halal Catering

Western / European

Bar

Cultural Specialists

Other

Pricing for Balfour St Bart's

Packages
(price per head)

Prices Start At

£80

Maximum Price

£130

Minimum Number of Guests

What is included in this pricing:

Exclusive use

Canapés included

Furniture included

Wine / soft drinks allowance per guest

Multiple course wedding breakfast

Wedding coordinator available on the day

Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)

Reviews for Balfour St Bart's
(11)

Holly

Happy couple married in March

April 2024

Thank You!!!

Firstly a huge thank you for everything. Last night was amazing and we are so grateful to the team for all of their efforts

Louise

Happy couple married in December

April 2024

Huge thank you from us and our families

For hosting and running our amazing wedding reception last December. We had a fabulous day/evening and your team were all so friendly and professional throughout. We will definitely be popping in for a drink soon!

Yasmin

Happy couple married in December

April 2024

Where do we begin

Thank you so much for all your hard work and creationg our perfect day! You went above and beyond in food, service (and helping me take drunk James home) and we would not have changed a thing. The food was beautiful and every part of the venue looked incredible. Pam, Daria & the rest of the team - you are the best and we will be eternally grateful! We will be in soon for a drink! Love,

Louie

Happy couple married in April

April 2024

We cannot thank you enough

We cannot thank you enough Dear team that went above and beyond to make our day extra special. We honestly don't know what to say. From communication, organisation to friendliness and just making everything run so smoothly and nothing ever being too much! Thank you so much for everything you've done for us. ur day was absolutely perfect and we were blown away with how amazing, professional and just perfect it was. Guests commented too! Lots and lots of love

Natalie

Happy couple married in February

April 2024

A HUGE thank you

To Daria, Pam and the rest of the wonderful team, a HUGE thank you for the most amazing day. The place looked fantastic, the food was out of this world and we felt so looked after! As so many people said, it was 'so us' so thank you for making it all possible!

Emma

Happy couple married in November

April 2024

You are all brilliant

Thank you for making our day special and for ensuring that everything ran smoothly. The food was totally amazing and all the guests complimented it. Daria for all the prep before and dealing with lots of my emails! Sara - Rhys (son) loves you and so do we! And Pam - a massive thank you for your communication, attention to detail and professionalism, it was outstanding! Thanks for putting me at ease and for all the laughs we had! Love you guys!

Amy

Happy couple married in February

April 2024

A massive thank you to you all

From the way everyone was so helpful throughout the whole experience, through how beautifully the place was decorated, to how absolutely and tasty the food was. You all made our wedding so special.

Nicole R.

Happy couple married in June

April 2024

Best place to host a wedding party!

We decided to use Balfour St Barts as our wedding reception venue back in 2018. Unfortunately, due to lockdown restrictions we got married with a limited number elsewhere but decided to keep Balfour St Barts as our venue for our first wedding anniversary party. They have been so accommodating from the get-go. Communication with Jola (the General Manager) throughout was superb, all our questions were answered swiftly with great detail and we felt really looked after. Jola and her team were incred

Rohini G.

Happy couple married in September

April 2024

Professional, organised and engaging

Overall, we were very happy. Matilda was fantastic. She was responsive and helpful and our questions did not go unanswered, which is exactly what we wanted in a supplier. The tea set out our directions as we wanted so there was nothing we had to worry about in the morning. We have her our playlist and this was sorted out without having to do anything. We had outside caterers for our main meal but used the venue’s food for evening, which went down a treat. The drinks and cocktails were great. We

Claire

Happy couple married in February

February 2024

We couldn’t have been happier!

We couldn’t have been happier with choosing Balfour St Barts for our wedding venue. Matilda was so helpful with the planning and arrangements. Everything ran so smoothly on the day and we received so many compliments about the venue from our guests. The staff were also so friendly and helpful. Thank you!