Address103 Gaunt Street, SE1 6DP
Nearest TubeElephant & Castle
Open NightsFri · Sat
Doors Open10:30 pm – 5 am
Table Min. Spend£500 – £1,000
Dress CodeCasual welcome
ELEPHANT & CASTLE · SE1 · HOUSE, TECHNO & DANCE · OPEN 2026
Ministry of Sound
Ministry of Sound is a global institution — one of the world's most iconic nightclubs, running since 1991. Multiple rooms, legendary residents and an unrivalled sound system. The Box holds over 1,500 and the Garden is essential summer listening.
Ministry of Sound is at 103 Gaunt Street, SE1 6DP, and the nearest Tube is Elephant & Castle. It opens on Friday and Saturday, with doors from 10:30 pm until 5 am, and the music is House, Techno & Dance. Guide table minimum spends run £500 – £1,000 a table, in a room that holds 1,500 across 4 rooms.
The door expects casual welcome (Relaxed-smart — smart jeans, t-shirts & branded trainers OK. No tracksuits, sportswear, caps or football shirts). See booking a table below for how tables work.
We book tables with Ministry of Sound's team directly. Message us on WhatsApp with your date, group size and budget; there's no booking fee.
Quick facts
| Area | Elephant & Castle, London |
| Open nights | Fri / Sat |
| Music | House, Techno & Dance |
| Dress code | Relaxed-smart — smart jeans, t-shirts & branded trainers OK. No tracksuits, sportswear, caps or football shirts |
| Capacity | 1,500 across 4 rooms |
Booking a table at Ministry of Sound
A table is the way in on the busy nights: the minimum is spent on drinks at your table, not paid to us, and Ministry of Sound confirms the exact figure for your date when we book.
What a table gets you
- Reserved seating for your group for the night
- Arrival through the host desk rather than the general queue (entry stays at the door's discretion)
- A host or server looking after your table
- Drinks to the value of the minimum spend
How to book
- Message us on WhatsApp with your date, group size and occasion.
- We check availability with Ministry of Sound and come back with table options and minimums.
- Confirm the table. There's no booking fee and nothing to pay us.
- Arrive by your table time (doors open 10:30 pm), give the booking name at the door and the team seats you.
Table pricing at Ministry of Sound
Floor table
From £500
Minimum spend per table — standard tables with full bottle service.
VIP table
From £1,000
Minimum spend per table — premium positions, best views and enhanced service.
Minimum spend is not an entry fee — it’s what you spend on drinks (premium spirits and champagne) at your table. Figures are indicative starting points and vary by night, group size and events. Message us for the exact minimum on your date.
Ministry of Sound vs other London clubs
| Club | Open | Doors | Table minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tape London | Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | 11 pm – 3:30 am | £1,500 – £3,000 |
| Cirque le Soir | Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | 11 pm – 3:30 am | £1,000 – £3,000 |
| The Cuckoo Club | Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | 10:30 pm – 4 am | £800 – £2,000 |
| Maddox | Thu, Fri, Sat | 10 pm – 4 am | £1,000 – £2,000 |
| The Box Soho | Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | 10:30 pm – 5 am | £1,500 – £3,000 |
| Tabu London | Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | 11 pm – 4 am | £1,500 – £4,000 |
| Mistress of Mayfair | Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | 7 pm – 3 am | £800 – £1,500 |
| Selene London | Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | 11 pm – 4 am | £800 – £1,500 |
| Reign Showclub | Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | 10 pm – 4 am | £1,500 – £5,000 |
| Ministry of Sound (this club) | Fri, Sat | 10:30 pm – 5 am | £500 – £1,000 |
| Maison Close | Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | 11 pm – 5 am | £800 – £2,000 |
| Dear Darling | Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | 10 pm – 3 am | £1,000 – £1,500 |
| Scotch of St James | Fri, Sat | 10 pm – 4 am | £600 – £1,500 |
Guide minimum spends per table from each club's page. Compare every London club in the London VIP guide.
Frequently asked questions
How do I book a VIP table at Ministry of Sound?
Message us on WhatsApp with your preferred date, group size, and any special requirements. We'll confirm availability and secure your table directly with the venue.
What is the dress code at Ministry of Sound?
Ministry of Sound is more relaxed than the Mayfair members’ clubs. Appropriate jeans, t-shirts and branded trainers are fine, and smart shorts are accepted. Not allowed: tracksuits, sportswear, caps, football shirts/clothing and face coverings, masks or balaclavas.
How much is a table at Ministry of Sound?
Table minimum spends at Ministry of Sound change with the night, the table location and what’s on — busier nights and special events carry higher minimums. Send us your date and group size on WhatsApp and we’ll confirm the current minimum and the best table for your budget, with no booking fee.
Is there a charge for using your team?
No. There is no booking fee on club tables. We earn via our promoter relationships, so you pay nothing extra for our help securing your table.
