St. John’s House
The Broadway, Winchester SO23 9BE
St. John’s House
St. John’s House is a Grade 1 listed building with a fabulous18th Century Assembly Room. Here the wealthy citizens of the day attended balls, dinners and concerts by prominent musicians including Niccolo Paganini and Franz Liszt. Much of the original 18th Century stucco plasterwork still remains and is a fine example of Regency craftsmanship.
The Assembly Room provides a superb venue for wedding receptions, conferences and other social and business functions. Side rooms are also available for buffets, private dining and smaller business meetings.
Most of the ground floor dates from the mediaeval era. A chapel dedicated to St. Mary was built in 1332; part of which still survives in the building. The main structure was added on to the side of St. John’s Hospital in the 14th Century. This ‘Undercroft’ has now been transformed into a high quality café venue, which is also available for hire.
This spacious and elegant room is ideal for weddings, large conferences and private functions. The room has stunning 18th Century décor. Niccolo Paganini and Franz Liszt have each performed in this room.
De Winton RoomThis room overlooks the gardens of St John’s Alms Houses. The room is ideal for business meetings or private dining.
Bevero RoomThe Bevero Room is suitable for buffets and less formal business or social meetings.
Historic Undercroft CaféOur youth cafe is ideal for children’s parties and children’s entertainment alongside a wedding reception. It is equipped with computer games, pool tables and a Wii !
| Board Room layout | Dining layout | Conference layout | |
| Assembly Room | N/A | 150 | 240 |
| Bevero Room | 16 | 30 | 30 |
| De Winton Room | 16 | 30 | 30 |
Our catering team are professional and flexible, catering for any occasion and to any budget.
Wedding and Function PlanningWe would be delighted to help ensure that your day is a great success.
Equipment HireAudio-visual equipment is available to hire. The Assembly Room has wireless internet access.
Customer Testimonial
You were the first person I thanked in my speech at our Silver Wedding Anniversary Lunch last Saturday, but we would like to repeat our very many thanks to you for so efficiently organising our celebration.
It was special for us to celebrate the silver anniversary of our marriage in the same room as the original reception of the marriage itself, as well as with many of the same guests... You have kept the beauty of the original decoration, which makes the room such an attraction. In addition, the entrance to the building, through the ancient undercroft, is an attraction in itself. So often one room may be special, but the building as a whole is not: yours is. Thank you so much for letting us use it and for all your enthusiasm and efficiency in setting up the arrangements.
Your charm and warmth added so much to our feeling of confidence in holding the event there. It was thanks to you that making arrangements so far from home seemed perfectly easy.
Thank you, and your staff, so very much
Main Office: 01962 864234
Bookings Tel: 01962 892541
The Broadway, High St, Winchester, SO23 9BE
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