The Folly

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Mix & Mingle @ The Folly (All Ages Welcome)  (from £10.00

Fri, 23rd May 2025 @ 19:30 - 22:30

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Escape to the Folly & relax in this botanically inspired haven from the Drake & Morgan Collection. Wander through our garden lounge & flower shop or dine at the chef’s table. A sanctuary of calm, our unique private dining room, deli, & collection of private vaults make the perfect retreat for entertaining friends.

Open for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner & drinks, the Folly can meet your needs any time of the day. There are a wide range of both classic & quirky cocktails alongside a large wine list. Sharing plates and bar snacks are available alongside a carefully crafted seasonal menu, whilst music & a late license until the early hours on Thursday & Friday make the Folly the perfect place to start & end the party.

The Folly boasts multiple private and semi-private areas, an interior alfresco terrace, basement vaults, a private dining room, florist and plenty of kitsch, whimsical inspired styling which goes some way to making it a really fresh place to eat or drink. Whether it's a glass of rose with a charcuterie board that takes your fancy or a blow out dinner and drinks party, it's all there. 

Our stunning Deli at The Folly has transformed into The Absolut Hideaway by Drake & Morgan—the UK’s very first Espresso Martini Bar, is available to book until Monday, 24th March 2025. Step into our velvet-adorned, vintage-inspired hideaway, where we serve six exceptional variations of the iconic espresso martini. each crafted with premium ingredients & exquisite garnishes. Immerse yourself in the rich aroma of fresh espresso as you sip on our signature transparent espresso martini, "Clearly Coffee", featuring Absolut Vodka infused with our exclusive D&M coffee beans, sourced from female-led farms in Peru.

Day Open Close Notes
Monday 7:30 23:00
Tuesday 7:30 23:00
Wednesday 7:30 23:00
Thursday 7:30 0:00
Friday 7:30 0:00
Saturday 9:00 0:00
Sunday 10:00 22:00

Special opening hours

Day Open Close Notes
Monday 26th May 2025 10:00 23:00
Monday 25th August 2025 10:00 22:00
  • London - Christmas Lunch, London - Christmas Dinner, London - Drinks and Finger Food
  • Taking Bookings
  • Wheelchair Access, Disabled Toilets
  • No Door Charge

Address

The Folly, 41, Gracechurch Street, EC3V 0BT

Area

City of London

Nearest Station

Monument (Tube)

Getting there

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  • Cuisines

    This venue serves British, Pub Food, Brunch, European, Burgers, Breakfast, Small Plates, Grill, Vegetarian Friendly and Christmas Lunch/Dinner food.

  • A word from the chef:

    The Folly is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and offers an exciting a la carte menu in a striking setting. Sharing plates and bar snacks are available alongside creative cocktails and a large wine list. For a light lunch try their chargrilled tuna salad with green papaya, cucumber, peanuts & lime dressing or tuck into a buttermilk chicken burger with chipotle mayonnaise.

Offer Availability
Sunday Sharing Roast
Enjoy our delicious Sunday Sharing Roasts with your choice of beef or chicken sharing boards. Each roast includes bottomless Yorkshire puddings & is available from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm every Sunday at The Folly. 		Sunday 12:00 – 16:00
Name Type Capacity
Seated		 Capacity
Standing		 Cost Min spend
Midweek*		 Min spend
Weekend*
Private Dining Room Private Room 35 60 - - -

The Folly is the ideal venue to hold a special event, catering for everything from small parties to corporate events & weddings. It’s also a great spot for product launches, after-show & wrap parties, fashion shoots, music videos & celebrity interviews.

The exclusive private dining room, seating up to 35 guests (70 standing) boasts beautiful floral wallpaper and hidden alcoves filled with candles.
Deli Only Private Room 0 40 - - -

The relaxing Deli space will give your next gathering a one-of-a-kind feel. The space is perfect for all kinds of events - be it a small meetup with friends, birthday celebration, engagement party, or any other occasion, the Deli is the place.

The space is suitable for up to 40 guests for a standing reception. Please note that this space can be hired out for standing parties only.
Deli & Garden Private Room 25 70 - - -

The relaxing garden vibes of the Garden & Deli space will give your next gathering a one-of-a-kind feel. The space is perfect for all kinds of events - be it a small meetup with friends, birthday celebration, engagement party, or any other occasion, the Deli is the place.

The space is suitable for up to 70 guests for a standing reception. Please note that this space can be hired out for standing parties only.
Basement Hire Basement Space 120 350 - - -

The lower ground bar provides curved leather booths – great for meetings over a couple of cocktails or for a Saturday night party.

Menus, inspired by seasonal, British food, are crafted by Executive Chef, each influenced by the latest trends here in London & across the globe. Open seven days a week, work your way through the carefully crafted menu from breakfast, brunch & lunch right through to dinner & late night bites.
Restaurant Area 150 250 - - -

he ground floor is home to a large bar and dining area which sees heavy wooden bench tables set against contemporary bar stools to create an open-plan feel where guests can watch the theatre of the kitchen. The deli/mixology space which offers cocktail masterclasses is a perfect gateway during a party or a networking event.

* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.

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