In 1898 the City of London Corporation commissioned RIBA to run an architectural competition to build a Central Criminal Court, now affectionately known across the world as the Old Bailey, because of the road it proudly commands.
The successful architect was Edward Mountford, his vision included a magnificent dome for the Grand Hall that compliments the larger dome of St Paul’s nearby.
Room capacity
Grand Hall
Reception 350 max
Dinner 240 max
Judges Dining Room
Reception 80 max
Contact information
For further information on rooms and availability, contact the CCC Events.
Take a look at the beautiful interior
The marble stairs lead up from the Lower Hall and Royal Entrance into the Grand Hall - making a spectacular entry for guests.The Lower Hall with its magnificent grandeur of marble columns, semi domes inlaid with mosaics and alcoves house some of the artefacts that date back to the history of hangings and public executions and also the plaque celebrating Penn and Mead and their writ of habeas corpus.The Grand Hall provides a spectacular setting for dinners and events, surrounded by beautiful murals painted by Gerald Moira.The Grand Hall Dome sits directly beneath Pomeroy's Figure of Justice standing proudly in London's skyline, unusually she is not blindfolded so she sees all!The Grand Hall is adjacent to Number One Court with its history of some of the most famous trials including the Suffragettes, Oscar Wilde, Crippen, and the Kray brothers.The Magnificent stained glass window depicting the arms of the Recorders' of London.
