Located just moments from Dorset Square in the heart of Marylebone, Sir John Balcombe Marylebone offers a truly unique backdrop for wedding receptions and private events – steeped in London history and full of character.
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Built on the site of the original Lord’s Cricket Ground (1787–1811), the pub has been a local favourite since the 1830s. Today, it provides a warm, welcoming setting for anyone looking to host an event in a relaxed yet characterful central London venue.
Ideal for wedding receptions, engagement parties, corporate events and many other occasions, our stylish spaces are available for private and semi-private hire, bringing friends, family or colleagues together in the heart of the city.
A diverse food menu and a carefully curated drinks list featuring beers, wines, spirits and cocktails are served with friendly, attentive service in a vibrant yet laid-back atmosphere.
From wedding receptions to milestone celebrations, make it memorable at Sir John Balcombe Marylebone. to host your event in a space full of London charm and history.
Sir John Balcombe Marylebone is ideally placed for couples and wedding parties looking for a relaxed, central London space to celebrate before and after the big moment.
We regularly host pre-ceremony gatherings, with the groom and ushers using the space for drinks and last-minute prep, while friends and family arrive to enjoy a welcoming drink before heading off to the ceremony.
Afterwards, our spaces are perfectly suited to post-wedding celebrations, with space for large groups to return for drinks, food and a lively atmosphere. Wedding parties often make use of buffet menus, casual dining with individual food orders, or drinks-led receptions that roll into an evening party.The flexible layout also works well for guests arriving for pre-drinks, departing for the ceremony, then returning post-wedding, creating a seamless flow across the day.
- Buffet service for wedding receptions
- Casual celebrations with food ordered individually
- Space for large groups of 100+ returning for drinks
- Takeaway cocktails prepared for transport to the main wedding venue
- Private and semi-private areas for changing, hosting and celebrating
Download our brochure for information on our different hire options & food selections.
● Marylebone (200yd)
● Baker Street (528yd)
● Edgware Road (704yd)
• Standing capacity: 130 | Seated Capacity: 70
• Located on the ground floor
• Food options available
• 2 TV screens
• Ideal for wedding receptions, birthday celebrations, engagements, wakes, leaving parties & more
• Private bar & toilets
• Standing capacity: 70 | Seated Capacity: 40
• Located on the ground floor
• Food options available
• 2 TV screens
• Popular occasions: Wedding receptions, birthday celebrations, engagements, wakes, leaving parties & more.
• Wheelchair accessible
• Standing capacity: 50 | Seated capacity: 40
• Located downstairs in our basement area
• Food options available
• 1 TV screen
• Popular occasions: Wake, wedding receptions, birthday celebrations, Engagements, Leaving parties, retirement dos.
• Option to play your own music or bring a DJ
Ready to make your event one to remember? From relaxed drinks receptions to milestone celebrations and private parties, Sir John Balcombe Marylebone offers a characterful setting right in the heart of London. With flexible spaces, great food, drinks flowing, and a team that knows how to host a good time, everything’s in place for a seamless celebration.
Get in touch today to enquire or book and start planning your event at one of Marylebone’s most welcoming venues.
