NOMAD LONDON 02039 061 600 | www.thenomadhotel.com NoMad London takes residence in the heart of Covent Garden inside the Grade II-listed building famously known as The Bow Street Magistrates’Court and Police Station, located directly across from the famed Royal Opera House. The venue offers elegant and adaptable spaces for weddings, big or small. The private event spaces are located within the building’s original courthouse and offices, creating a stunning backdrop for memorable occasions. Formerly the courtroom where famous (and infamous) Bow Street trials occurred, the Magistrates’ Ballroom has been transformed into a stunning formal space for private events with 75 seated people and 120 standing. An immersive mural by painter Claire Basler decorates the setting, providing the backdrop for ceremonies, seated dinners and for dancing the night away. The room has an in-built stage perfectly positioned to host musicians, DJs and entertainers alike. Plus, it adjoins a stunning private bar with Royal Opera House views. Claire Basler’s stormy skies continue overhead, bathed in ample natural daylight, creating a stunning backdrop for welcome receptions. The Fielding Room is a private dining space perfect for vows, dinners, or a wedding party greenroom. Complete with original architectural details, natural daylight and incredible adaptability, the area can host 24 seated to 50 people in the evenings. Connecting with the Fielding Room, the De Veil Room is an intimate private space featuring a bar with ample natural lighting. Enjoy drinks below the glowing stained-glass window or use it as a breakout room during larger celebrations in The Ballroom. Common Decency is the sultry, subterranean, late-night lounge with a seasonal cocktail programme created by NoMad’s renowned bar team. A perfect place for after-parties, it features a bar, dedicated private access from street level, a DJ booth and three private snugs ideally suited to hosting a myriad of mischief for 50 to 150 people. The Fireplace Room offers an intimate, hearth-centred private dining space adjacent to the NoMad Restaurant. With booth seating and handpainted Japanese panelling, this semi-private space can seat up to 24 guests and is perfect for rehearsal dinners or post-wedding brunches. Set inside a lushly landscaped atrium with a soaring glass ceiling, the restraint space is flooded with natural light, providing energy and liveliness during the day. It’s a stunning backdrop for ceremonies with 80 people. The restaurant transforms into an intimate evening setting, revealing its moody and sensual character for candle-lit sit-down meals or elegant cocktail receptions with 250. As unique as the spaces themselves, tailored menus by the award-winning NoMad food and beverage team add another memorable layer to events. Designed by celebrated New York-based interior design team Roman and Williams, the 91 rooms and suites offer understated luxury with New York sensibility. OLD SESSIONS HOUSE 02033 430 127 | https://theoldsessionshouse.com Old Sessions House offers couples a very special opportunity to be truly inspired by their surroundings. This unique former courthouse, which dominates Clerkenwell Green on an island site, offers 18843 square feet of rejuvenated space. The building, steeped in history, has undergone a full, sympathetic refurbishment to provide one of central London’s truly rare opportunities. The venue can host up to 120 guests for dinners or 250 for receptions, each room with its own personality and historic architectural details. The entire house can be couples for their wedding day, including the rooftop pool, ensuring that every aspect of events are catered for. The Great Room is Old Sessions House’s centre of gravity, and it offers a stunning space for wedding receptions. Huge original sash windows overlook Clerkenwell Green while couples dine under the giant chandelier and high ceilings. After eating, this room can be transformed into an amazing dance space to continue parties. Feast on one of the carefully curated seasonal menus in The Dining Room. Nestled in one corner of the house, the setting offers the ideal location for intimate and exclusive dinners. The Courtroom Bar allows guests to enjoy a drink in what once was the original Courtroom. Now, it’s an elegant space that’s the perfect place to entertain up to 60 guests while newlyweds make their way to the venue. Explore the hidden oasis at the top of the house with panoramic views across London. The Rooftop is the perfect spot for reception drinks or wedding photos. The Showroom is where couples can let their imaginations run wild. This empty space is perfect for smaller, intimate wedding receptions. Flooded with light through the beautiful original skyline, this is a stunning room for 60 standing or 55 in a theatre layout. The Billiards Room & Terrace is the perfect space for grooms and groomsmen to take five and catch up over drinks and a game of pool. The adjacent smoking terrace provides a private space for guests throughout the party. The Conversation Room is a private room for the brides and bridesmaids to refresh their make-up, make a quick change, or simply catch up over a private drink. www.simonupton.com www.simonupton.com DREAM VENUES 21
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