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Long vaulted brick hall arranged for a formal dinner with rows of round tables draped in grey cloths, silver chairs, tall candelabra with lit candles and blue uplighting along the arched ceiling.

Beneath the Metropolitan Cathedral lies one of the city’s most remarkable venues: the Lutyens Crypt. Designed in the 1930s by Sir Edwin Lutyens and beautifully restored, it combines historic architecture with modern facilities to create an unforgettable setting.

From concerts and conferences to dinners and receptions, our flexible spaces are full of character and atmosphere. The Crypt is fully accessible throughout, with kitchen facilities, a stage area, licensed bar, and underground parking available on request.

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Formal black-tie banquet in a high vaulted brick hall with purple uplighting, rows of round tables set with candelabras and wine, and dozens of guests dining beneath large arched windows.

The Crypt Hall

A spectacular setting with brick vaults, a sweeping staircase, and a grand sense of scale. 

The Crypt Hall can host up to 300 guests for dinners, conferences, or receptions, with adaptable lighting, kitchen access, and a full bar.

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Grand piano on an empty stage beneath vaulted brick arches bathed in purple, green and amber lighting, with tiered seating and a large circular ceiling light in a dim performance venue.

The Concert Room

Perfect for concerts, recitals, or conferences, the Concert Room seats up to 250 guests or 150 for dining. 

It features an accessible stage, tiered seating, and a Steinway grand piano. The adjoining Pontifical Hall provides an elegant space for pre-event drinks.

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Spacious vaulted brick hall with dark arched ceilings, central hanging lights, a spiral staircase at the far end and wooden doors and scattered chairs along the sides.

The Pontifical Hall

Home to the Cathedral’s glittering Treasury, this unique space offers an inspiring backdrop for drinks, canapés, or smaller gatherings.

Four adults seated around a wooden table in a warmly lit community room, talking and smiling as a man wearing glasses leans forward with a white mug on the table.

The Gibberd Room

A bright, versatile room for meetings, lectures, or receptions. 

Located near the main entrance, it includes built-in projection facilities, a small kitchen area, and can be divided for smaller groups or breakout sessions.

Tall stained-glass panels in vivid red, orange and yellow, divided by vertical concrete ribs and dark lead lines into a geometric grid of rectangles and diagonal shapes.

Get in touch

We’d love to help you plan your event or arrange a personal tour of our spaces.

0151 709 9222 ext. 201

c.hanlon@metcathedral.org.uk

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