The Ministry
A modern, industrial-style wedding venue in Borough, London, with ceremonies, dinner and dancing all under one roof.
Versatile Wedding Venue
DJ and Dancefloor Included
Excellent Transport Links
Blank Canvas Spaces
Bespoke Drinks Packages
Private entrance and courtyard
Business details last verified on 2nd of November 2026 by The Ministry.
Prices & Capacity
Prices
Typical Price: £20,000
Price Range: £15,000 - £30,000
Capacity
Ceremony: 100
Standing: 300
Seated Meal: 170
About The Ministry
The Ministry is a modern wedding venue on Borough Road in south London, licensed for ceremonies of up to 100, with dinner for 170 and evening parties for 200. Exposed brick, big windows and a heated garden set the scene, and there’s no set format, so you can run your day in whatever order and whichever spaces suit you. Exclusive use of the ground floor means it’s all yours, from the vows to the very last song.
The White Space is our main room: bright, white and full of daylight, with its own private entrance and courtyard. Say your vows here, sit down to dinner, or do both, and put the 221-inch LED wall to work on a welcome message or a slideshow of your most questionable childhood photos. Wildflowers and candlelight or sleek and minimal, it’s a blank canvas, so go wild.
The Bar & Garden is where the party lives. Inside, you’ll find plush Italian furniture, custom art and DJ kit ready to go. Outside, the heated garden has fire pits and covers for winter weddings and turns into a sun trap in summer. It’s also where your nan will be at 11pm, telling your new in-laws stories you were hoping they’d never hear.
The Lounge is for the cocktail crowd, with plush booths, its own bar and curtains that close when someone needs a sit-down and a gossip. Our Creative Suites give you a quiet spot for getting ready, five minutes alone together, or a smaller dinner for up to 20 with your nearest and dearest.
Downstairs, our vanity has mirrors everywhere, hair tools and even GHD straighteners, so everyone looks their best for the photos and can fix any dancefloor damage later.
We work with brilliant partner caterers, and the party runs until midnight, with later finishes possible under a Temporary Event Notice. The venue is fully accessible, with step-free entry and lifts throughout. Borough station is a five-minute walk away, with Elephant & Castle close by too.
From the first “so, how does this work?” to the last song, our team sorts the layout, suppliers and timings, so you can get on with having the best day of your lives.
The Details
Venue Type
Dry Hire Available
Unique & Unusual
Exclusive use
Intimate Venue
Weekend Hire
Warehouse & Industrial
Private Members Club
Type of Ceremony
Receptions Only
Civil ceremony licensed
Humanist / Celebrant weddings
Venue Setting
City
Additional Facilities
Bespoke weddings
Dance floor
Discos permitted
Good Disabled Access
Dog friendly
Licensed bar
Live music permitted
Wedding packages
Catering Options
Pre-approved Caterers Only
Champions of
LGBTQIA+ Weddings
Contact & Location
The Ministry
79 Borough Road, SE1 1DN, Central London, United Kingdom
FAQs
Yes. Your wedding gets exclusive use of the ground floor, so the spaces are all yours from the first guest to the last song.
Yes, The White Space is licensed for civil ceremonies of up to 150 guests.
Not the legal part, as that needs to happen inside The White Space. The heated garden is all yours for drinks and photos straight afterwards, though.
We work with a handful of brilliant partner caterers who know the venue inside out. If you’ve got your heart set on someone else, chat to us and we’ll see what we can do.
The party runs until midnight. Want to keep going? Later finishes can be arranged with a Temporary Event Notice, so just ask.
Yes, within the ceremony space, so throw away.
Yes, within the ceremony space. Candlelit vows, sorted.
There are plenty of hotels nearby in Borough, London Bridge and Waterloo for guests who want to stay over.
Commitment to LGBTQIA+ Couples
Every couple is welcome at The Ministry, full stop. We’ve hosted weddings and civil partnerships for couples of all identities, and our team plans every day around the two of you, not around tradition or assumptions. Use whichever titles, pronouns and wording feel right, mix up the format however you like, and expect the same care and excitement from us whoever you are and whoever you love. Your day, your way, celebrated properly.
Why Couples Recommend The Ministry
Couples rave about The Ministry as a wedding venue, praising the dedicated team, particularly Antonio and Diana, for their seamless event planning and execution. The team is described as professional, organised, communicative, and dedicated to making the day perfect and stress-free. Reviewers found the venue beautiful and adaptable, the food and drinks excellent, and the staff consistently friendly and helpful, going above and beyond to ensure a wonderful experience for the couple and their guests. The overall impression is one of a truly special and memorable wedding day.
Customer Reviews
5 reviews
From The Team
Diana Varadi
Head of Sales
Hello, and congratulations! We’re the wedding team at The Ministry, and our favourite thing is helping couples throw a day that feels completely like them, whether that’s a big, loud party or something smaller with your favourite people. Come and have a look around, bring your ideas (or none at all, that’s fine too), and we’ll help you work out the rest. We can’t wait to meet you.
Customer Service Finalist 2025
National Association of Wedding Professionals
UK Wedding Association
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