Funky Venues

Venue Review

Character: Relaxed and contemporary venue with rich and deep history.

Funky Features: Private garden area, great food available from Beyond Boyle, patio and barbecue area, late licensed bar area, on-site professional kitchen, internal access to All Hallows Church (the oldest church in the City of London).

Location and History

All Hallows, by the Tower lives up to its name. It’s right next to the Tower of London. Easily accessible by tube and DLR, it’s a short walk through Trinity Square Gardens (just head for the church spire) just to the left of the church. The venue is right in the centre of the City but nicely secluded from the tourist traffic.

Beyond Boyle, established in 2000 was set up by Simon Boyle as a business with a social mission. It creates opportunities for homeless and vulnerable people through inspirational work placements and training that motivate them into exciting employment possibilities. All Hallows is a showcase venue for the special catering skills championed by Beyond Boyle.

Interior

A side pathway leads you along the side of All Hallows Church and into the contemporary glass building. Flooded with natural light, its contemporary character enhanced by modern hanging bulb lights, this bar area is great for parties, whatever the weather. An adjoining patio style area extends into the lush gardens, a good space for summer barbecues.

The fully licensed bar is situated in front of a professionally equipped kitchen area. Guests can get involved in the cooking if they so wish or can sit back and watch the professionals do their job.

A unique aspect of the building is that it has direct internal access to All Hallows Church A hallway area complete with cloakroom provides access to the stunning interior of what is the oldest church in the City of London.

Spaces for Hire

When hired in its entirety, the bar and dining area can cater for 70 people for a sit-down dinner and 120 for stand-up receptions. All Hallows by the Tower is perfect for drinks and canapé receptions, barbecues and private dining events or for special ‘interactive cooking and eating experiences’ which can be arranged.

In the past gigs and concerts have taken place in the church with receptions and after-show parties in the adjoining event space. The building also lends itself to banquet-style dinners. Simon Boyle and his event team are always up for a challenge so almost anything is possible.

Beyond Boyle @ All Hallows by the Tower is now open Monday to Friday for lunchtime sittings between 12pm and 2.30pm. It is also available for hire at other times for private dining occasions and other events. The venue is perfect for all manner of informal and formal meetings, workshops, cook schools and parties.