The Anthologist

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£110 - £160 pp
Up to 220
Bedrooms
Exclusive Use
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Description

Exposed brick, antique mirrors, a marble mixology table, a lover’s swing seat and two striking cocktail lounges are just some of the statement pieces to be discovered in The Anthologist. Our gorgeous, fully licensed, setting in the heart of the City is a stone's throw from St Paul's Cathedral, Bank station & many of London's best hotels. Our flexible spaces can take you from ceremony to wedding breakfast to reception, for both intimate & large celebrations. Facilities and Capacity The venue provides a fun, yet sophisticated space which is sure to impress your guests on the big day. Set in the centre of the vibrant City of London, and is the perfect setting for a stylish, modern event. From outside, the glass-fronted façade offers a glimpse of the modern venue. It is the perfect party location with a fantastic bar, an extensive wine store, two cocktail lounges, a contemporary kitchen with a chef’s table, and a British delicatessen. Wedding Breakfast can be set up for up to 150 guests, with a variety of flexible standing spaces catering for up to 300. We also have a ceremony license. Services Offered At The Anthologist, Our dedicated wedding coordinator will work closely with you to ensure that every detail of your day is flawlessly executed. Our talented executive chefs are on hand to create a culinary masterpiece, customized to your taste and preferences. The venue is equipped with live band and DJ facilities, along with a spacious dance floor, allowing your guests to dance the night away.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Tuesday
Thank you for visiting us at Bride Book! I would love to hear all about your wedding ideas and see how we can bring our Drake and Morgan vibe to your wedding. If you have any questions regarding any of our venues please do get in touch and I would be more than happy to help. Kind regards, Tuesday x

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2010
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
2

Overview of The Anthologist

Wedding Venue Type
Pub / Restaurant
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
220
Reception Capacity
800

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Church Within Walking Distance
Sound System Available
Dancefloor Available
Confetti Permitted
Wedding Licence

Wedding Venue Details

Exclusive Use
Open Flame Permitted
Bridal Changing Facilities
Pet Friendly
Disabled Access
Outdoor Reception Space
In-House Wedding Coordinator

Wedding Catering

External Catering Permitted
Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
In-House Wine List
In-house Catering
Alcohol Licence

Cultural Specialists

Jewish Wedding Specialist
Muslim Wedding Specialist
Asian Wedding Specialist

Pricing for The Anthologist

Packages
(price per head)

Prices Start At
£110
Maximum Price
£160
Minimum Number of Guests
100
ALL PACKAGES INCLUDE: Dedicated ‘I Do’ planner to help you with your special day. Exclusive hire of the venue Furniture, linen, crockery including glassware and tea lights Cake stand and knife, name cards and table numbers Complimentary tasting for up to 4 people Cash bar facilities if required
What is included in this pricing:
Exclusive use
Canapés included
Furniture included
Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)
Wine / soft drinks allowance per guest
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)

Reviews for The Anthologist
(10)

Julia
Happy couple married in July
October 2023
Amazing venue & staff - highly recommended
We hosted our wedding reception at The Anthologist in July 2017 and really couldn't find fault with anything! The staff were really helpful in the planning stages and gave us great advice. When we arrived on the day everything was set up as we had asked and the venue looked gorgeous. They also printed our name cards and set the tables for us. One of the reasons we chose The Anthologist was because of the food - there is such a huge choice of options (we actually gave our guests a choice for each
Chloe
Happy couple married in May
October 2023
Wonderful wedding venue and fantastic staff
We had a wonderful wedding experience from start to finish at The Anthologist. The venue is a great space with modern, interesting decor. I loved having a huge space with zones (dining, dancing, chill-out) so I could see the guests throughout the day and night, as opposed to breaking off into separate rooms. The food and drink options were delicious and we were able to find something to please all of our guests. Also, the location, in an historic part of London (which is quiet and all yours on w
Luisa
Happy couple married in September
October 2023
Amazing Day
I just wanted to say thank you so much for Saturday! You and your team were absolutely brilliant?? from setting up, entertaining the kids to the food and service - just amazing! I realized that I just handed you a bag of items on Friday and you guys just made it amazing. I think I can say for the both of us just how delighted we were (and still are) with how everything turned out! Thank you!
Sarah & Eliot
Happy couple married in October
October 2023
Best wedding venue in the city
Honestly, Gabi and her team are the most fantastic people I have ever met. The day was seamless, they were so organised, had excellent communication, the food is to die for and they really went above and beyond to make our day perfect.
Giorgio and Gabriela
Happy couple married in August
April 2023
Absolutely brilliant!
Thanks to all the team at the anthologist for making our wedding celebration such a memorable occasion. The staff was absolutely brilliant. Special thanks to Aldo for being there at all times for everything we needed and to the rest of the team for making such a special occasion as our wedding so magical. We will definitely keep this place under consideration for future events. Love to all the anthologist team, we hope to see you all again very soon, and again thank you so much!
Michael
Happy couple married in April
April 2023
"PERFECT!"
My wife and I booked an area in the Anthologist for drinks after our civil ceremony and wedding day lunch and it was nothing short of PERFECT! We organised the reservation through Caroline, who was helpful, friendly, accommodating and enthusiastic about making it a special day for us. The staff and service were attentive, charming and conversational and the canapes/food are highly recommended. Thank you to everyone at The Anthologist for helping to create a memorable day for us.
Katie Richards
Happy couple married in May
April 2023
Great venue, decor and staff
Great venue, decor and staff. We visited here for an event. It was well organised, the staff were helpful and there was so many fabulous finishing touches to the interior that gave it a really unique feel.
Adam Gardner
Happy couple married in January
April 2023
A good venue, with good service and music
A good venue, with good service and music. I didn't try the food but have been told it was nice. Has some outdoor seating out the front also.
Steph & Gavan
Happy couple married in September
September 2018
Your guests will have the most magical day!
We cannot thank Will and the team enough for giving us the most perfectly stress free Wedding. From the planning through to the day it was all so much fun! My husband and I (still getting used to that term.. hehe) live in Australia so when we decided to get married in London we knew we were up for a challenge to plan a wedding literally from the other side of the world. However, when I came across Drake and Morgans venues and started to email with Will, we thought it was all to good to be true! I was quickly proven wrong when we skyped with Will and realised we were in the best hands possible. Will is an absolute dream to work with, and his team reflects his values to ensure we had the best day possible. Nothing seemed too much for them, Wills endless list of contacts and suppliers is incredible, he helped us to arrange the DJ, hotels (with great discounts), flowers, hairdresser, make-up and much more! They worked closely and managed all external suppliers I had sourced and projected managed the Wedding to the very end!! The venue we chose, The Anthologist, looked amazing and the team had set everything up just the way we had wanted! Actually it was even better than we had expected! The food was divine, and the drinks were flowing just as we wished. The team on the night were fantastic and so professional, nothing was too much for them. The feedback we had had from our guests has been wonderful and has kept the wedding buzz alight for weeks after. Our experience with Will and the team was stress free the whole way, which made the planning fun!!! I cannot recommend Drake and Morgan as your choice of venue and wedding planners highly enough, the value for money is second to none and you and your guests will have the most magical day! Thank you so much to Will and his team, you have made our wedding more than we could have hoped for xx
Katrina & Matt
Happy couple married in August
September 2018
For a wedding venue in the city
We honestly cannot speak highly enough of the venue and staff, it was the perfect venue for our wedding day and evening. Having reviewed a dozen venues in London, stately homes, private members clubs etc.... we came across the Drake & Morgan venues (of which there are a few!) and were shown around by Will Breteau (Events Manager for Drake & Morgan). All the venues varied in layout and size but each and every one had the same unique modern, contemporary, relaxed style which we absolutely loved. We selected The Anthologist on first viewing because of the layout and location. It is situated on Gresham Street which at the weekend feels like a private road in the heart of London! The Anthologist has a very light, relaxed feel, and the open plan layout allows a seamless transition from pre-drinks to daytime wedding breakfast to evening party. The food is to a high standard and also very reasonable in terms of pricing and we have since had many guests comment on the food throughout the day. The food tasting was great, the chef and his team were extremely accommodating and offered great suggestions for alternate options and dietary requirements. The staff on the day were fantastic, very friendly and attentive and made the whole day run very smoothly. The team were headed up by Will Breteau and his assistants Ava and Louise - these guys, from start to finish, made what can be a very stressful exercise seem nothing but fun. They orchestrated everything for us, contacts with DJ, table linens, bands, flowers.... Everything. This just leaves you to enjoy yourself!! Will sets the bar for events planning, he had absolutely every base covered and was always available to answer any queries we had by email. If you are looking for a wedding venue in the city, look no further than than the Drake & Morgan venues.

Location & Contact Details for The Anthologist

Wedding Venue Address

58 Gresham Street, London, Greater London, EC2V 7BB, England, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

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Nearest Town

London

Nearest Motorway & Junction

M32

Nearest Train Station

Cannon Street Station / Bank Underground station

Nearest Airport

London City Airport

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Describe the best wedding that happened at The Anthologist?

Is hard to pick the best as all the weddings were perfect ;)

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

As hard as it may seem, this day is about you. Whilst I know that it can feel a bit overwhelming when trying to please every guest, but that is what we are here for. We try to do our best to ensure you are looked after as a couple, as well as each guest getting the personal Drake and Morgan welcome. Try to relax and enjoy the planning process, and everything will all fall into place.

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

The best has got to be when one of our brides had her pug as her Ring Bearer - He did a very good job!

Describe The Anthologist in 5 adjectives

Quirky, Stylish, Modern, Fun yet Sophisticated.

Where’s the best photo spot at The Anthologist?

Under our wonderful flower arches outside.

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at The Anthologist?

Absolutely - but a good wedding planner never tells!

What’s your favourite canapé?

Crayfish popcorn with Aioli!

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Bacon Buttie - Extra Ketchup for me!

What is The Anthologist most unique feature?

The Anthologist provides a fun, yet sophisticated space which is sure to impress your guests on the big day. Set in the centre of the vibrant City of London, The Anthologist is the perfect setting for a stylish, modern event.

What part of your business are you most proud of?

The service we offer to each of our couples and their guests. Whether you are having an intimate wedding through to large weddings of 800 people, we ensure that each and every guests is looked after. We spend a lot of time with our couples carefully planning every aspect of their big day, which we love to do!

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