Frequently Asked Questions
What are the venue hire costs and minimum spend requirements?
Venue hire ranges from £3,600 for a 5-hour daytime event (12:00-17:00) to £6,000 for longer events. There's a minimum catering spend requirement of £8,000 including VAT for shorter events, increasing to £27,600 including VAT for events extending beyond 7pm. These minimums are mandatory and separate from the hire fee.
What is the maximum capacity for standing events?
The venue can accommodate up to 400 people for standing events. Events have been quoted for groups ranging from 60 to 400 guests, with 200-350 being common for corporate parties and networking events.
What AV equipment and technical facilities are included?
The venue includes full AV capabilities with screens/projectors, microphones, PA system, and WiFi. There's a stage area and the venue can accommodate breakout rooms for conferences. The mezzanine balcony has its own bar and overlooks the downstairs stage area.
What are the standard event timings and access arrangements?
Events typically run from early evening (16:30-17:00 start) until 22:00-01:00, with some extending to 23:59. You get 1 hour setup access before your event start time. Daytime conferences can run 09:00-19:00, with rates increasing significantly for events extending beyond 7pm.
What catering options and bar services are available?
The venue offers bowl food, canapés, buffet options, and sit-down meals with Christmas menus available seasonally. Bar packages include wine, beer, prosecco, and soft drinks, with some events offering spirit tokens. All catering counts toward the mandatory minimum spend requirement.
Can the venue accommodate both daytime conferences and evening receptions?
Yes, the venue can host combined events with theatre-style seating for up to 400 guests during the day, then transition to standing reception format for evening networking. Breakout rooms are available for conferences, and the space can be reconfigured between daytime and evening portions of events.
What entertainment and DJ services can be arranged?
DJ services are available and commonly requested for evening events, particularly Christmas parties and corporate celebrations. The venue has a stage area suitable for entertainment, live music, and presentations, with the mezzanine balcony providing an elevated viewing area.
Are there any restrictions on event types or timing?
The venue accommodates a wide range of corporate events, parties, conferences, and networking functions. Events can run until 01:00, though rates increase significantly for access beyond 7pm. The venue is located in a Grade II listed church building, which may impose certain operational considerations.
What is the location and accessibility?
Amazing Grace is housed in St Thomas Church, a Grade II listed building dating to the 17th century. It's located 2 minutes from London Bridge Main and Underground stations, between The Shard and Borough Market, making it easily accessible from central London transport hubs.
What unique features does the venue offer?
The venue features a jaw-dropping mezzanine balcony with its own bar overlooking the main floor and stage area. The historic church setting provides a distinctive atmosphere, while the main bar area and moveable seating offer flexibility for different event formats and guest flow.
Event Types
Great for: Historic Grade II listed church venue with stunning mezzanine balcony overlooking a performance stage, uniquely positioned between Borough Market and The Shard.
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