The Vintners’ Company
With its first Royal Charter in 1363, the Vintners’ Company is one of the Great Twelve City of London Livery Companies.
Read about the wonderful event space that is Vintners’ Hall, our colourful history and long association with the wine industry, the charitable work of the Vintners’ Foundation and Swan Upping!
"As modern as tomorrow, with a lot of time for yesterday"
Read about the wonderful event space that is Vintners’ Hall, our colourful history and long association with the wine industry, the charitable work of the Vintners’ Foundation and Swan Upping!
"As modern as tomorrow, with a lot of time for yesterday"
Vintners’ Hall
A spectacular event venue in the City of London
A magnificent venue in the City of London, Vintners’ Hall is available for your corporate or private event. Whether a meeting, lunch, dinner, wedding, wine tasting or any other special occasion, you can be assured of our excellent quality of service and hospitality.
Weddings at Vintners' Hall
Your wedding in the City at Vintners’ Hall - a truly memorable occasion
Our History
With its origins steeped in the history of the City of London and the import, regulation and sale of wine, the Company maintains strong links with the wine industry.
Vintners' Hall is known as the “spiritual home of the International wine trade” and its current trade, social, charitable and educational interests, means the Company continues to play an important role in the 21st century.
Vintners' Hall is known as the “spiritual home of the International wine trade” and its current trade, social, charitable and educational interests, means the Company continues to play an important role in the 21st century.
The Vintners' Foundation
Our Charity Work
The Company’s principal charitable vehicle is the Vintners’ Foundation, which provides assistance to charities concerned with the relief of the poor, destitute and homeless in Greater London; charities treating the social effects of alcohol abuse or misuse, and support to young people, youth projects and designated educational establishments in London.
Swan Upping
The Vintners’ Company’s ancient right to own swans dates back over 900 years and the annual event of ‘Swan Upping’ takes place in the third week of July. Originally this was a way of allocating ownership of swans, a prized bird eaten at many feasts.
Ownership was a sign of status and importance, but now Swan Upping is about counting and checking the health of the birds as well as educating people about the importance of Swan Upping and swan conservation.
In 2009 Her Majesty the Queen visited the royal custom of Swan Upping. Although she may own all unmarked mute swans in open water in Britain, she had never before made a personal visit to watch this ancient ritual.
Ownership was a sign of status and importance, but now Swan Upping is about counting and checking the health of the birds as well as educating people about the importance of Swan Upping and swan conservation.
In 2009 Her Majesty the Queen visited the royal custom of Swan Upping. Although she may own all unmarked mute swans in open water in Britain, she had never before made a personal visit to watch this ancient ritual.
