73 Waterloo at St John's

A blend of elegance and charm, 73 Waterloo is a Grade II  listed sanctuary nestled within the historic St John’s Church opposite Waterloo Station, and a winner of  ‘Best Unusual or Unique Venue’ at the 2025 London Venue & Catering Awards.

There's a variety of captivating indoor and outdoor bookable spaces, meticulously designed to transform your dream event into a reality and with built-in audiovisual capability.

Imagine the grandeur of the soaring nave as the enchanting backdrop to your sophisticated awards dinner or trade show, or the meticulously maintained 19th-century garden as the space for your post-event drinks. 73 Waterloo offers a variety of unique spaces.

By choosing this venue, you are also supporting the work of ‘The Bridge at Waterloo’, a secular charity founded by the church that provides vital community services, including English language support and creative activities for people seeking sanctuary or experiencing homelessness in the UK.

Events at 73 Waterloo are catered by Bovingdons, who can provide all necessary event furniture and equipment, including full field kitchen equipment if required and seating for up to 270 guests. Find out more here.

Spaces and Capacities at 73 Waterloo

Crypt & Forum 

With exposed, restored brickwork and natural colour scheme, The Crypt & Forum offer the perfect spaces for exhibitions, drinks receptions and intimate dinners. 
Forum: Standing 220, Dining 80, Theatre 100
The Old Crypt: Standing140, Dining 40

Nave & Foyer

The Nave and Foyer together offer a seamless flow of grand event space and bright reception areas, combining scale, atmosphere, and versatility for impactful gatherings.
Nave: Standing 500, Dining 270, Theatre 400
Foyer: Standing 200

Churchyard Garden 

Transformed in the 19th century into a community garden, today this meticulously maintained garden space is a rarity in such a central location, providing an ideal ambience for a delightful drink reception or any outdoor elements of your event. The garden can hold up to 500 guests standing, or be sectioned for smaller, more intimate gatherings.