Looking for a wedding venue in Waterloo with skyline views and theatrical history? The Old Vic offers spaces for up to 800 guests, from its bold Backstage space on the top floor, to full use of its historic auditorium.
The Event Space at The Old Vic sits in the theatre's Backstage building, just moments from Waterloo station. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame panoramic views across the London skyline, including the London Eye, making it a striking backdrop for a smaller city wedding. It holds up to 30 guests for a seated wedding breakfast, 40 for a ceremony and 50 for a reception, and provides a versatile setting for couples to tie the knot.
For something larger, Backstage Cafe & Bar spans two levels, centred on a triple-height cafe and bar with a mezzanine Script Library floor overlooking Waterloo Millennium Green. It accommodates up to 80 guests for a seated wedding breakfast, 50 for a ceremony and 180 for a reception. Couples can choose to hire the Script Library as a stand-alone space, or in conjunction with full use of the Backstage Cafe & Bar.
At the largest end of the scale, The Old Vic Auditorium brings couples onto the theatre's historic main stage, with capacity for up to 80 seated, 800 for a ceremony and 400 for a standing reception. For something grand and completely unique on your special day, the Auditorium is a truly iconic backdrop.
Wedding facilities include bridal changing rooms, disabled access and an in-house wedding coordinator. The venue holds a civil ceremony licence, so you can hold both the ceremony and reception under one roof, and offers late-night extensions if you want the party to continue a few hours longer.
Transport links are strong, with Waterloo, Waterloo East and Southwark stations all within a two-minute walk, making it an easy venue for guests travelling from across London.