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The best hall, food and wine and surroundings of any livery company hall
I have visited many City Livery Company Halls, and this one regularly, and this is head and shoulders above the rest.
Nina and I were guests here for the 400th Anniversary of the founding of Merchant Taylors' School, Crosby, Liverpool as described in more detail in another review below.
As usual, the food and wine were superb for the 250 dining - how DO they do it? They even had my special non-alcoholic drinks ready for me, although it did take them a few minutes to track them down.
The courtyard with heated marquee was a delight, both for the pre-prandial drinks, and the band afterwards. The building is full of character and history, not some modern concrete soul-less monolith, but be aware that the entrance is just a door in a wall (with a sign standing in the porch) at no. 30 and is next door to the Marriott Bonvoy at no 5 - old City Custom.....?
Dear Tony & Sheila, please invite us again to a truly memorable evening.....
At "Sixes and Sevens"
Was at Merchant Taylors' Hall, the seat of the Worshipful Company of Merchant Taylors (one of London's twelve livery companies dating back to Medieval times), for the dinner marking the opening 400th anniversary celebrations of the founding of Merchant Taylors' School, Crosby. The food was excellent, well cooked, well-presented and very tasty. The service was also excellent. The Worshipful Company of Merchant Taylors has occupied the Hall's premises on Threadneedle Street since 1347 but the present Hall is not the first. The first Hall, built some time between 1347 and 1392, was destroyed by the Great Fire of London in 1666, when only the walls and foundations were left. The building was restored and then again suffered major damage during the London Blitz in September 1940. Reconstruction was carried out and the restored Hall was opened in March 1959. Today the Hall is used for public events, such as the dinner we attended, through a dedicated catering company. It is remarkable how excellent the service was considering the number of the diners and, especially, as the Great Kitchen has been in continuous, albeit now updated, since 1425. But why is this review entitled 'At "Sixes and Sevens"'. That phrase, beloved by commentators when describing a football's sides poor defending, actually comes from two of London's livery companies - the Worshipful Company of Merchant Taylors and the Worshipful Company of Skinners. Both these Companies received their first royal charter in 1327 and this gave rise to a long standing squabble between them as to which Company should be ranked sixth and which should be ranked seventh in the rankings of the City of London's livery companies. The argument came to a head in the Lord Mayor's river procession in 1484. As the Companies followed the Lord Mayor, the boats (like those in the painting on the Grand Staircase [see photos 6 and 9]) raced each other down the Thames. Eventually a brawl ensued, which left apprentices from both Companies dead. The Lord Mayor stepped in and a compromise was reached. Each year one Company would be ranked sixth and the other Company seventh. The following year the Company which had been sixth would fall to seventh and the Company which had been seventh would rise to sixth, and so on year after year. This rising and falling was set in tablets of stone when, in 1515, the livery companies' rankings were made official and it is still carried on today.
Be the first to ReplySuperb service and food
I was here for a family luncheon yesterday. The food was excellent, the wines were excellent and superb service from all the staff. The building itself is fabulous. A terrific experience in every way....
Be the first to ReplyWhat a venue!
We attended a family wedding here on December 1st and all I can say is WOW! The setting is beautiful and as for the food...
How anyone can cook 170 portions of perfectly medium rare fillet steak is beyond me but I’d happily marry them. The staff were courteous and totally on the ball, even remembering which water everyone on the table was drinking - I’d almost forgotten myself. If I lived in London I’d dine here all the time.
Thank you for making the wedding such a joyous and memorable experience.
Workshop/seminar recommendation
We ran a recent workshop here, building in common with all the Livery halls is beautiful, catering and service were also excellent and venue was receptive and adaptable - will def use again 9.5/10
Be the first to ReplyThis historical venue is perfect for functions
We use The Merchant Taylors for an annual event and its rich history and historic architecture makes it a perfect venue for the event. It’s particularly beautiful to host the close out cocktails around the fountain, in summer
Be the first to ReplyPerfect Wedding Reception
My stepdaughter decided to have her wedding reception here and what a stunning venue it turned out to be. The location in central London was perfect for our needs. There is a long and interesting history to the building which adds to any visit. Clair, James and their team of helpers made the day go with military precision. They both give off an aura of being in complete control and nothing was too much trouble giving us the confidence that the day would go well irrespective of the weather. Our meal was of the highest standard served by exceptional staff. I've only tasted better in Michelin starred restaurants. My compliments to the chef! Overall I can't recommend this place highly enough, A perfect wedding day. Thank you Clair and James.
Be the first to ReplyAbsolutely beautiful venue
We hosted a full day work and client function at this venue. It's absolutely beautiful with its wood paneling, chandeliers, staircases, painings and old world feel. Lovely outside area to host the post event drinks. Catering was good.
Be the first to ReplyFabulous Place!
Attended a wedding at this fabulous place recently. The staff were exceptional. The food was fantastic. Everything was just perfect. Highly recommended!
Be the first to ReplyRichard Hale 400th Year Celebration Lunch - Great venue
This was an excellent choice of venue for the schools commemorative lunch for 350 people.
The rooms worked out well and the dining hall and the staff managed to feed us all with excellent service and style.