Where We Meet
Freemasons' Hall
Freemasons’ Hall stands on 60 Great Queen Street in London’s Covent Garden. The site has been used to hold meetings for Freemasons since 1775.
The present building, the third Masonic Hall on the site, was constructed between 1927 and 1933 as a memorial to those who died in the First World War and was for many years known as the Masonic Peace Memorial.
Discover the important milestones that led to the construction of Freemasons’ Hall – one of the finest Art Deco buildings in London – as we begin the journey more than 250 years ago.
Parts of the building, including the Goose and Gridiron café, bar and museum, are open to the public daily.
It’s preserved classic Art Deco style, along with its regular use as a film and television location, make it a popular tourist destination.
A Historic Site
The address has a long and colourful history.
The original site was acquired in 1774, with the hall being designed by Thomas Sandby, a respected draughtsman, architect and watercolour artist. This was extended in the 1860s by Frederick Pepys Cockerell.
In 1919, following the First World War, the Masonic One Million Fund was set up to appeal to members for donations to rebuild the hall as a memorial to the 3,225 members that died during active service in the war.
A competition led to a design won by the partnership of Henry Victor Ashley and Winton Newton.
Work continued from 1927, and was completed in 1933.
The Building Today
Now a Grade II listed building, both externally and internally, the Hall is a striking example of Art Deco style.
Freemasons’ Hall offers a distinguished range of facilities, including a grand entrance hall, a formal boardroom, multiple Masonic temples, a licensed bar, and dedicated offices that support the administration of meetings.
In total, the Hall contains 27 dedicated Masonic temples.
Freemasons' Hall
- 60 Great Queen Street, London, WC2B 5AZ
- +44 (0) 20 7831 9811
- United Grand Lodge of England (UGLE)
