More photos (24)

The Space

Venue Capacity

Perfect For

Features & Restrictions

Floorplan

St John's Smith Square

Victoria Station, SW1P

The Space

Baroque Church known as one of Westminsters "Hidden Gems". Mainly used for classical concerts, St John's Smith Square is situated in Westminster, 3 min from the Houses of Parliament.

Built in 1728 during Queen Anne's Reign, it is composed of the main Concert Hall and the Footstool Restaurant. The story goes, when asked about the design that should have been adopted for the new church, the ageing and intemperate Queen was in no mood to answer. She petulantly kicked over her foot stool and demanded that the church should be designed "like that" - in the shape of her up turned stool. It is from this outburst that St Johns gained the epithet "the Footstool".

Located in the crypt of the Church, our restaurant Footstool with beautiful brick arches.

Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 10 am -5 pm. Evenings/Weekends: Only open if we have concerts.

Venue Capacity

Standing:

450

Theatre:

760

Cabaret:

220

Dining:

250

Boardroom:

300

Why Canvas ?

Exclusive hidden gem venues, free to use, direct contact and best price guaranteed

Know more

Perfect For

Anniversary

Asian wedding

Awards ceremony

Baby shower

Bar mitzvah

Birthday party

Bridal shower

Charity dinner

Christening party

Christmas party

Conference

Corporate hire

Corporate party

Corporate reception

Engagement party

Exhibition

Fashion show

Kids party

Leaving party

Networking

Presentation

Press day

Private dining rooms

Private party

Product launch

Summer party

Teen party

Theatre production

Wake reception

Wedding

Wedding reception

Wine tasting

Wrap party

Match with relevant venues

In less then 3 minutes! Don't waste precious hours searching for venues

Let's go !

Features & Restrictions

Catering

Allow external caterers

Can provide Halal

Can provide Kosher

Dry Hire

Fridge/Freezer

Full catering kitchen

Inhouse caterers available

Kitchen facilities available

Vegan Friendly

Venue can provide alcohol

Wet Hire

Approved caterers only

Tables & Chairs

Tableware & Crockery

Allowed Events

18th Birthday Parties

21st Birthday Parties

Child friendly

Open past 12am

Ticketed Events

Loud Music

Licensing

Alcohol License

BYOB

Civil ceremony licence

Full wedding license

Late License

Noise restrictions

Temporary event notices (TENs) available

Venue Specs

Air Conditioning

Dancefloor

Early access

Elevator

Parking Facilities

Rain friendly

Separate Entrance

Toilets

Wheelchair access

Accommodation

Breakout rooms

Cloakroom

Dog friendly

Goods lift

Loading bay

Outside area

Ramps

Smoking area

Whiteboards/ flipcharts

Technical

Bring your own DJ

PA System

Screens / Projector

Stage

Wi-Fi

AV equipment

Hearing loop

High Speed Fibre Optic

Hybrid Events

Live Streaming

On-site technician

Sky Sports

Video Conferencing

Video Recording

Floorplan

Matchmaker

Free to use

Direct contact

Best Price Guaranteed

Specific date

Whole month

June
2025
July
2025
August
2025
September
2025
October
2025
November
2025
December
2025
January
2026
February
2026
March
2026
April
2026
May
2026

Today

JUNE 2025 >

I'm flexible on date and time

Request availability

< Back

I'd like to hear more from

new venues, showcases, and offers.

Why Canvas

Exclusive hidden gem venues, free to use, direct contact and best price guaranteed

Exclusive Venues

We boast a tailored selection of venues in London. Each venue brings something different to the table and its own wow-factor

Free to use

No booking or transaction fees EVER

Direct Contact

Your enquiries go straight to the venues, ensuring you'll be contacted as quickly as possible.

Best Price Guaranteed

The price you see are set by the venue, exactly what you'd get if you contacted them directly.

Hidden Gems

Discover local spaces - You may be surprised at what's hidden around the corner.

We Love London

We're super passionate about our city, our venues and helping create unforgettable events.

St John's Smith Square

Hello there,

Hello there,

Why Canvas