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Welcome to Toklas: Your Perfect Central London Wedding Venue
Nestled in the vibrant heart of Central London at 180 The Strand, Toklas offers a stylish and flexible setting designed to make your wedding day truly unforgettable. Just a short stroll from Covent Garden and Soho, this venue blends modern European elegance with the energy of the city, creating a unique atmosphere for your celebration.
A Central London Oasis for Your Ceremony and Reception
Toklas is fully licensed for civil ceremonies, so you can enjoy your entire wedding day in one beautiful location. One standout feature is the secluded garden terrace, a rare gem in central London. Designed by Miria Harris, this lush outdoor space is perfect for an intimate ceremony or a chic drinks reception. With a retractable awning and heaters, the terrace stays comfortable and inviting no matter the season.
Flexible, Stylish Spaces Tailored to Your Wedding
Inside, Toklas offers a relaxed yet sophisticated brasserie vibe, featuring vintage parquet floors, iconic Børge Mogensen chairs, and green leather banquettes. The venue’s adaptable layout includes a sliding wall that can separate the restaurant and bar areas for more intimate moments or open up for a lively celebration. The main dining room also boasts an open kitchen grill, adding a dynamic and engaging culinary experience for you and your guests.
- Ceremony Capacity: Up to 150 guests
- Seated Dinner Capacity: Up to 150 guests
- Standing Reception Capacity: Up to 300 guests
For smaller gatherings, the Bar Room seats up to 80 guests, and the Auditorium is perfect for private meals. You can also book the entire venue exclusively, ensuring privacy and a seamless flow throughout your special day.
Exceptional Culinary Experiences Crafted Just for You
At Toklas, the culinary team focuses on fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced daily from trusted suppliers. They work closely with couples to design a bespoke menu that fits your vision—whether that’s a formal three-course dinner or a relaxed reception with canapés and bowl food. To top it all off, the on-site Toklas Bakery can create a custom wedding cake and delicious treats tailored to your tastes.
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Reviews (8)
- GGeorgina & Randeep27/05/2025A dream come trueA dream come trueThank you so so much for helping us to have the most amazing wedding. We had the best day ever. It was exactly what we had hoped for and more. A dream come true. Everyone keeps commenting how amazing the food was. You made it relaxed and stress free to organise. Thank you!Thank you so so much for helping us to have the most amazing wedding. We had the best day ever. It was exactly what we had hoped for and more. A dream come true. Everyone keeps commenting how amazing the food was. You made it relaxed and stress free to organise. Thank you!
- AAntonia & Max15/05/2025Everything ran like clockworkEverything ran like clockworkWe held our daughter’s wedding at Toklas last month - civil ceremony, reception, wedding breakfast & party. The staff at Toklas looked after 125 of us superbly from 2pm until 2am. The food (canapés for the reception, the main meal and late night nibbles) was all excellent and the Toklas Bakery made a wonderful wedding cake. Jolita and the events team were always available and made sure everything ran like clockwork. I am even prepared to credit them with organising the beautiful weather which meWe held our daughter’s wedding at Toklas last month - civil ceremony, reception, wedding breakfast & party. The staff at Toklas looked after 125 of us superbly from 2pm until 2am. The food (canapés for the reception, the main meal and late night nibbles) was all excellent and the Toklas Bakery made a wonderful wedding cake. Jolita and the events team were always available and made sure everything ran like clockwork. I am even prepared to credit them with organising the beautiful weather which me
- VVedantha & Sonia15/05/2025The food was deliciousThe food was deliciousWe are en route to our honeymoon. Thank you for all your hard work before and during to make the evening special for us. The food was delicious (some of them may even turn vegan!), the decor and design was perfect, and the photos that are coming through look beautiful. We also appreciated you taking the time to meet our parents, which really helped. And the tasing was just fantastic. We want to express that we and our friends loved it, and please pass on our gratitude to the team.We are en route to our honeymoon. Thank you for all your hard work before and during to make the evening special for us. The food was delicious (some of them may even turn vegan!), the decor and design was perfect, and the photos that are coming through look beautiful. We also appreciated you taking the time to meet our parents, which really helped. And the tasing was just fantastic. We want to express that we and our friends loved it, and please pass on our gratitude to the team.
- AAlice & Callum28/10/2024That was a truly wonderful party on Saturday nightThat was a truly wonderful party on Saturday nightThat was a truly wonderful party on Saturday night. The best I’ve ever been to. You and your team were simply amazing and the number of emails and phone calls that we received talking about the food, the drink, the atmosphere, etcetera is a testament to Toklas ! Please do thank everybody and pass on this email ! And I know that Alice and Callum felt exactly the same as did all their friends. You all worked so incredibly hard and I imagine you must’ve been exhausted yesterday. We were but we weThat was a truly wonderful party on Saturday night. The best I’ve ever been to. You and your team were simply amazing and the number of emails and phone calls that we received talking about the food, the drink, the atmosphere, etcetera is a testament to Toklas ! Please do thank everybody and pass on this email ! And I know that Alice and Callum felt exactly the same as did all their friends. You all worked so incredibly hard and I imagine you must’ve been exhausted yesterday. We were but we we
- AAlice & Callum28/10/2024We’ve come to absolutely love ToklasWe’ve come to absolutely love ToklasWe’re lost for words (finally). You’ve been an absolute star and we can’t thank you enough. We are currently being flooded with messages saying what a special and fun night it was - it was truly exceptional. The number of people who came up to us amazed by the astonishing standard of the food and drink was very high indeed. It was INCREDIBLE. You and the entire staff at Toklas have been wonderful to us. We’re lost for words (finally). You’ve been an absolute star and we can’t thank you enough. We are currently being flooded with messages saying what a special and fun night it was - it was truly exceptional. The number of people who came up to us amazed by the astonishing standard of the food and drink was very high indeed. It was INCREDIBLE. You and the entire staff at Toklas have been wonderful to us.
- LLily & Nick09/07/2024You and the Toklas team were so brilliant!You and the Toklas team were so brilliant!Thank you so much. We had an amazing evening and we so loved every minute of it. You and the Toklas team were so brilliant!Thank you so much. We had an amazing evening and we so loved every minute of it. You and the Toklas team were so brilliant!
- AAlexandra & Veeraj04/06/2024It was EPIC!It was EPIC!Thank you to the whole Toklas team for the most incredible wedding celebration party ever! You and the team always went over and above to make sure our day was perfect and we are so happy we partied at Toklas. Food was amazing, decor stunning and a special thanks to you for your timeless efforts! We keep hearing from friends and family who loved it so much. It was EPIC! Thank you and see you soon.Thank you to the whole Toklas team for the most incredible wedding celebration party ever! You and the team always went over and above to make sure our day was perfect and we are so happy we partied at Toklas. Food was amazing, decor stunning and a special thanks to you for your timeless efforts! We keep hearing from friends and family who loved it so much. It was EPIC! Thank you and see you soon.
- TTom & Nina04/06/2024Everyone nice has raved about ToklasEveryone nice has raved about ToklasThank you so much for all your efforts on our special day. Everyone nice has raved about Toklas: the terrace, the food (scallops were loved!), the service and the organisation. Thank you so much! We really hope you enjoyed the day too and can't wait to visit again soon! With love and many thanks again.Thank you so much for all your efforts on our special day. Everyone nice has raved about Toklas: the terrace, the food (scallops were loved!), the service and the organisation. Thank you so much! We really hope you enjoyed the day too and can't wait to visit again soon! With love and many thanks again.
Location & Contact Details for Toklas
Where is Toklas wedding venue located?
Toklas is located at 180 The Strand, London, WC2R 2ND, in the vibrant heart of Central London, close to Covent Garden and Soho.
Is Toklas licensed for civil wedding ceremonies?
Yes, Toklas is fully licensed for civil ceremonies, allowing you to hold your entire wedding day—from ceremony to reception—in one beautiful and convenient location.
What is the guest capacity for weddings at Toklas?
Toklas accommodates up to 150 guests for seated ceremonies and dinners, and can host up to 300 guests for standing receptions. Smaller gatherings can be held in the Bar Room (seats up to 80) or the Auditorium for private meals.
Does Toklas have outdoor spaces for wedding events?
Yes, Toklas features a secluded garden terrace designed by Miria Harris. This lush outdoor area is perfect for intimate ceremonies or chic drinks receptions, equipped with a retractable awning and heaters for year-round comfort.
Can Toklas be booked exclusively for a wedding?
Absolutely. You can book the entire Toklas venue exclusively to ensure privacy and a seamless flow throughout your special day, tailoring the space to your needs.
What kind of interior atmosphere does Toklas offer for weddings?
Toklas offers a stylish yet relaxed brasserie vibe with vintage parquet floors, iconic Børge Mogensen chairs, and green leather banquettes. The versatile layout includes a sliding wall to customize the space between the restaurant and bar for intimate or lively celebrations.
Are there culinary customization options available at Toklas for weddings?
Yes, the culinary team at Toklas works closely with couples to craft bespoke menus using fresh, seasonal ingredients. Options range from formal three-course dinners to relaxed canapés and bowl food receptions. Custom wedding cakes and treats can also be made by the on-site Toklas Bakery.
Does Toklas have an open kitchen during events?
Yes, the main dining room features an open kitchen grill, giving your guests an engaging and dynamic culinary experience during the celebration.
Is the garden terrace at Toklas usable in all seasons?
Yes, the garden terrace includes a retractable awning and heaters to keep the space comfortable and inviting throughout the year, no matter what the weather.
How close is Toklas to popular London landmarks?
Toklas is just a short stroll from London landmarks such as Covent Garden and Soho, making it an ideal central London wedding venue with easy access for your guests.
