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About Vinopolis - City of Wine

Vinopolis – City of Wine sits in the Borough Market/H Bankside area of London, a historic private event venue known for hosting corporate and high-profile occasions. Although the original wine-tasting experience closed in 2015 and the site was redeveloped into Borough Yards, the legacy of Vinopolis as a flexible, multi-space event venue remains a reference point for groups seeking upscale private hire in central London. This page provides an overview of the venue’s past capacity ranges, private-hire options, practical details for planners, and nearby accommodations and dining choices to help you secure your event in this lively London district.

Location-focused note: If your planning considers current occupancy or reconfigured spaces within Borough Yards, contact our team for the latest venue options and extensions that align with the Vinopolis concept of wine-centric events and sophisticated gatherings.

Seating and floor plans were historically tailored to private hire across multiple arches, bars, and dining spaces. For planning, we recommend reviewing the private-hire floor plans and consulting with a venue specialist to determine room-by-room capacities, layout options, and service zones. Transit to the Bankside area is straightforward via London Underground and cross-river connections. The closest tube for similar access today is London Bridge, with Borough Market proximity and Park Street routes to ease guest arrival. Parking is limited in the immediate area, with nearest public parking at NCP Vintry Thames Exchange on Bell Wharf Lane (off Upper Thames Street).

Nearby hotels and dining options offer practical stay-and-dine convenience for guests. The London Bridge Hotel and citizenM London Bankside provide comfortable stays within walking distance, while a range of Borough Market eateries and Bankside restaurants offer diverse dining experiences for pre-event receptions or post-event hospitality.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 1 Bank End, London SE1 9BU (Bankside / Borough Market area).
  • Venue type: former wine-tasting experience and private event venue with multiple arches, bars and dining spaces; hosted corporate and private events.
  • Capacity (historic): Wine Tasting Experience up to 1,000 standing; The Great Halls up to 750; Mezzanine 300; Gallery 220; Academia space up to 150 (varies by room). Floor plans and private-hire options were available on the Vinopolis site.
  • Seating chart: Public seating chart not available; floor plans exist for private-hire use (see floor plans on the Vinopolis corporate-venue page).
  • Parking: No on-site car park; nearest car park was NCP Vintry Thames Exchange on Bell Wharf Lane (off Upper Thames Street).
  • Transit: Nearest Tube/station was London Bridge; directions emphasize Borough Market vicinity and Park Street access; multiple pedestrian routes provided on the official directions page.
  • Nearby hotels: London Bridge Hotel (near Borough Market) and citizenM London Bankside (South Bank area) are popular nearby options.
  • Notable events hosted: Vinopolis hosted high-profile events and awards (e.g., The Apprentice, Lorraine Kelly Fashion Awards) and corporate masterclasses; events continued until closure in 2015/2016.
  • Demolished/renamed: The site closed its Vinopolis wine experience in December 2015 and was redeveloped; the complex was renamed Borough Yards to become a retail/office/cinema development.