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The Happenstance Weddings

5.0  ( 25 reviews ) · No. 1A, Ludgate Hill, London, Greater London (View Map) · Show Phone · View Website
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OVERVIEW

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- The Happenstance can host indoor wedding dinners for 130 guests or standing occasions for up to 350 guests

- The venue is licensed for intimate ceremonies in The Lounge for 80 guests

- Alfresco dining can take place on the front terrace for up to 80 guests and standing receptions can accommodate 150 guests

- Enjoy the celebrations all night long with their 12am licence, late extensions available

- The Happenstance is exclusively yours on a minimum spend basis of 12 000 to 14 000 GBP including VAT during peak season, excluding service charge. There's a ceremony fee of 1000 GBP.

- St. Paul’s tube station and the City Thameslink are under a 5-minute walk from the venue

- Modern British cuisine is paired with expertly crafted cocktails and a large variety of local beers and ales

The Happenstance by Drake & Morgan is a truly unique venue with terrific views of St. Paul’s Cathedral. Located beneath the London Stock Exchange in Paternoster Square, it hums with activity during the week. On weekends the square transforms into a tranquil hideaway, and the restaurant converts into a contemporary wedding destination for city-loving couples. Being so close to St. Paul’s Cathedral makes this wedding reception venue an easy choice for lucky couples marrying in the iconic landmark.

A towering column walkway leading up to The Happenstance complements the surrounding London architecture. The open-air terrace dotted with outdoor plants and colourful lounge furniture overlooks Paternoster Square and reminds you why cocktails in the summer taste so great. Up to 150 guests can enjoy a standing drinks reception on the terrace or 80 guests can dine with a spectacular view of St. Paul’s Cathedral.

Venture through to the main restaurant to be welcomed by speckled concrete floors and a curving wooden bar painted in a funky herringbone pattern. With subtle rustic features and soft lighting, The Happenstance is the perfect backdrop for a modern boho wedding. Use a mixture of their solid wood tables and playful round booths to seat up to 130 guests for dinner.

The Lounge next door is perfectly suited to your evening wedding party, and the low lighting and a second quirky patterned bar transforms the room into your own private nightclub. With an optional separate entrance and a wedding licence, the lounge can also accommodate wedding ceremonies of up to 80 or be hired independently from the main restaurant to host engagement parties and hen nights. Next door, a private dining room connected to the main restaurant doubles up as a useful bridal room, cloakroom or hangout area for children. 

Due to its location, The Happenstance is a wedding photographer’s dream being surrounded by beautiful city buildings for urban couple photos. Skip around the corner to St. Paul’s Cathedral for dramatic wedding photos or pose in the picturesque Festival Gardens next to the cathedral, no permit required!

With such versatile spaces in and outdoors, striking views of St. Paul’s Cathedral and an agreeable modern interior, The Happenstance in Paternoster Square is a must-see wedding venue.

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Venue Features

Indoor Ceremony

Min 2 / Max 350 Reception guests

Price per head: Low £100 / High £ 150

Min - / Max 80 Ceremony Guests

Time restrictions: 00:00

In-house catering

12.00 hours Event time included

Music must end by 00:00


Location

No. 1A, Ludgate Hill, London, Greater London

Ludgate Hill, London
Ludgate Hill, London

Nearby Accommodation


25 reviews 5.0 Write a Review

July 2019

The Happenstance hosted our wedding reception in January 2016 - the chef was happy to create a bespoke menu for our big day and all our guests loved the food (and drink!). We have had non-stop compliments on our venue choice and would recommend it for anyone hosting a special event!

Laura T.

July 2019

The Happenstance hosted our wedding reception at the end of August and we had an absolute ball! Everything went smoothly from the very first time we met with Will and Rhiannon (who coordinated our day) and we couldn't have been more pleased with our celebration. The food is of an excellent quality - felt like home-cooking for a group of around 125 adults and children which cannot be easy to achieve - nor flexing so effortlessly to suit our slightly slipping timings for food! The venue itself is fantastic - contemporary and eclectic with beautiful chairs and interior design. We really felt in safe hands and all of our requests, no matter how large or small were attended to including dietary requirements, late licences, big decorations, cake co-ordination, lighting orchestration... the list goes on. Big thanks to The Happenstance.

Kate D.

July 2019

We had our wedding at The Happenstance in October 2016. We chose this venue over others as, from the moment we met Will and Rhiannon, it quickly became clear that they were the people we wanted to manage our big day. We had numerous meetings with the team who were always professional and diligent, their attention to detail meant that we didn’t have to worry about anything on the day. From the moment we arrived at the reception we couldn’t have been looked after better, friends and family were all extremely impressed with how attentive and welcoming the staff were. The venue is in a perfect location, with St Paul’s in the backdrop and in the heart of the city. But, it was the hard work, thoughtfulness and friendliness of Edgar/Damian and their team who worked on the day that it made it even more special. We know they do a number of weddings at the venue but, despite this, it felt like the venue was completely transformed to suit us for the day and that’s not an easy feat to achieve in central London! I work near The Happenstance and whenever I walk by I always smile at the memories they created for us. Thank you again! Leon and Victoria xxx

Viki R.

July 2019

Will and his team hosted our wedding at The Happenstance last year, we had the most wonderful day and cannot thank the team enough for their hospitality and attention to detail. The venue was perfect, the food was delicious and the service was amazing. Nothing was too much trouble! Thank you Happenstance for being a huge part of our incredible day!xx

Sally G.

July 2019

I liaised with the Events Manager, Ruaidhri throughout organising our wedding lunch in July. He was absolutely brilliant and a joy to work with. Nothing was too much trouble and everything ran very smoothly. We had lunch for 45 people and everyone said the food was excellent. The tables were laid out as I wanted and the team were brilliant. In fact we were that happy we had breakfast for around 16 the next morning. Ruaidhri thank you!

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