Reception Venues in Central London
If you are looking to hire a reception venue in central London, and particularly within Westminster, that offers a unique flexible space, whether internally or externally, you don’t need to look any further because we have an excellent selection of reception venues in London. Whether you are looking to hold a wedding reception, an anniversary, an important meeting, a pre-banqueting or conference reception, our prestigious and iconic reception venues provide you with an exciting range of styles and choices from the historic to the contemporary. A wide variety of catering and food is also on offer from simple canapés to more sumptuous and exotic buffets.
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Built in 1826 and designed by famous architect of the time, John Nash, 116 Pall Mall is a Grade 1 listed building that is home to the Institute of Directors. This little known central London venue is both traditional and versatile, with seven function rooms that can host from 10 to 400 guests.
Housed in a stunning Grade II Listed building, formerly the Central Westminster Library, The Cinnamon Club is a prime location when it comes to the pick of restaurants and conference venues in Central London. Experience innovative modern Indian cuisine and choose from a selection of mouth-watering menus for breakfast, lunch or dinner events, whether in the main restaurant, private dining room or mezzanine area; with a number of different dining spaces to choose from, it’s hardly surprising that it’s a firm favourite not just with foodies but also everyone from businessmen to brides-to-be. Indeed, wedding venues in London don’t get much chicer.
The DoubleTree by Hilton London Westminster is an award-winning hotel, which combines a passion for modern design and innovation with contemporary living. It is ideally located next to the Tate Britain and the River Thames with the London Eye, Houses of Parliament and the shopping and theatres of the West End only a short walk away.
The Cavendish Conference Centre is located just minutes from Oxford Circus or Great Portland Street tube stations. Located in the heart of the West End, The Cavendish is easily reached from the mainline stations in London, and very handy for the shops on Oxford Street.
41 Portland Place is a central London conference venue providing period and modern rooms for events and meetings. Set within the prestigious home of the Academy of Medical Sciences and located close to Oxford Circus, Regents Park and Marylebone, the Grade II* listed townhouse venue provides meeting rooms that combine period grandeur and modern facilities ideal for conferences, lectures, press briefings, screenings, product launches, receptions and dinners.
Ultra modern, sleek and contemporary conference, training and meeting venue with large private garden in Victoria, London, SW1.
The venue is adjacent to Pimlico tube, just minutes from Victoria station. The large floor of 11 conference and meeting rooms is complemented by a spacious restaurant that opens out on to the attractive external courtyard.
The Law Society has been at the centre of the legal world since 1832 and an integral part of the history of the City of London. A sense of gravitas greets you at the vast portico of the prestigious Law Society which is increasingly in demand due to the unique space it offers, variety of elegant rooms perfect all types of events for both corporate and private clients. The history and elegance of the Law Society entwined with modern facilities, simply sets it apart from other venues.
The grandeur of this Grade II listed building's historic and illustrious past provides the perfect setting for any occasion. Whether it is for a small dinner party, business lunch or for a large celebratory occasion, the club offers excellent surroundings in a superb location. No. 4 St James's Square is a quite exceptional building and great care has been taken to retain all the original features that adorn the magnificent staterooms.
Churchill War Rooms
On becoming Prime Minister in May 1940, Winston Churchill visited the underground War Cabinet Room and said, 'This is a room from which I will direct the war'.
Winston Churchill is recognised as one of the greatest individuals ever to walk the course of British history. Today he is a figure admired throughout the world by statesmen and the man in the street alike. Nowhere is the scene of his Finest Hour better illustrated and more intimately experienced than at the
Situated on the corner of Pall Mall and St. James’s Street, 86 St. James offers an authentic and exclusive establishment with a great range of meeting and event space available for private hire from banquets to seminars, product launches and even weddings.
A stone's throw from Westminster, IET London: Savoy Place graces the banks of the Thames and boasts one of the most unique, panoramic riverside views of the Capital – taking in St Paul’s Cathedral through to Big Ben. Home to the Institution of Engineering and Technology for over a century, the building has been lovingly converted into a contemporary and versatile events venue, steeped in history.
The British Academy, established by Royal Charter in 1902, is a versatile venue and was once part of the residence for former Prime Minister, Gladstone, and The British Union. We have seven rooms from the Marks Room for 12, Reading room for 80 and up to 120 capacity when our Lecture hall and Council room are combined. We have a range of delicious catering that will suit your delegates during their meeting, product launch or conference. We can tailor make your catering for bespoke dining, just ask our Hospitality team for details.
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Peaceful and classical English elegance in the heart of Mayfair, along with discreet attentive service, gives The Chesterfield Mayfair Hotel the welcoming ambience and personal attention of an exclusive private club. Traditional courtesy is matched with modern comforts to create an environment of indulgent pampered luxury, your home away from home. Thoughtful touches and caring details are appreciated everywhere, and we aim to please everyone from the smallest infants to the most experienced travellers.
Founded in 1660, the Royal Society is the independent scientific academy of the UK, dedicated to promoting excellence in science. Many eminent scientists have been elected as Fellows of the Society including Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, Albert Einstein, Dorothy Hodgkin and Stephen Hawking.
Originally the site of James I's aviary and extended by his Grandson, Charles II â€" Birdcage Walk was created as part of a postâ€"Restoration remodelling of St.James' Park. Up until 1828 only the Hereditary Grand Falconer (the Duke of St. Albans) and the Royal Family could drive down it.
One Great George Street is an award-winning conference and wedding venue just off Parliament Square and close to many of the capital's major sights. Offering first class facilities and standard of service, this magnificent four-domed Edwardian building is perfect for any event.
The Royal Institution is famous for its scientific heritage and research, being home to 14 Nobel prize winners and the discovery of 10 chemical elements. Our most famous scientist, Michael Faraday, whose theory of electromagnetism drives much of our modern world, set up the Christmas Lectures for children which are televised each year.
Kent House Knightsbridge is no ordinary venue. Heralded as one of the capital's hidden treasures, its rich Victorian heritage provides an unrivalled venue for exclusive hire for a wide range of events. Having recently undergone a restoration plan capturing the spirit and elegance of the original design, it offers a unique and versatile event space.
Host your event in one of London’s most influential buildings and discover an inspiring hub of cultural activities. Enviably positioned in the heart of the capital, the RIBA is the perfect place for a prestigious event. From conferences and meetings to elegant parties and seated dinners; our venue offers a range of facilities from a small boardroom for 8 to a large conference for 280, dinner for 250 or a drinks reception for 400. Our perfectly appointed rooms, exceptional catering and an experienced team are all here to make your event a success.
If you are looking for a high quality conference venue in London then take a look at 76 Portland Place. Central to the heart of London's West End, 76 Portland Place combines contemporary facilities with beautiful Georgian architecture to create an impressive environment.Just 10 minutes walk from five tube stations and in easy reach of Euston and Paddington mainline stations, 76 Portland Place is the perfect venue to Meet Train and Entertain. Thirteen flexible meeting rooms, from large corporate seminar rooms down to small meeting rooms make 76 Portland Place the sensible choice for meetings in London.
Conference, meeting and training rooms at the heart of Westminster. 13 rooms featuring high speed broadband and the latest audio visual and teleconferencing equipment. Conveniently located in central London, next to St. James's tube station. Various room sizes suitable for up to 110 delegates. In house chef and experienced technical support.
The variety of meeting and seminar rooms, as well as the central location in South Kensington, makes Imperial College London one of the ideal venues for conference, meeting, training, banqueting, exhibition and other event.
The House, designed by Robert Adam in the early 1770s, is the historic home of the RSA. A famous centre for Enlightenment thinking, the building has been the intellectual and social home of some of the greatest thinkers and social activists of the past 200 years. Today it is also recognised as one of the most exclusive and sought after locations in London for a wide range of commercial and social. events Our unique, listed building combines Georgian grandeur with high quality contemporary design to provide a flexible space that can cater for a variety of different functions. events.
Buckingham Gate's illustrious Private Rooms offer the perfect backdrop for that special occasion. Ornately furnished with turn-of-the-century wood panelling, beautiful chandeliers and custom-made woven carpets, these stunning rooms exude elegance and grandeur.
St Martin-in-the-Fields is a landmark at the heart of London. It is renowned throughout the world for its music, architecture, broadcasting, hospitality and social care. St Martin‘s has long been one of London's busiest and most popular parish churches. Since the 13th century it has been at the centre of a vibrant and evolving community. The current church, completed in 1726 was designed by architect James Gibbs. His designs were copied throughout the world.
Located in the heart of Westminster, adjacent to Westminster Abbey, the Grade II listed Church House Conference Centre combines traditional design and architecture with advanced audio-visual facilities including CAT 6 cabling and WIFI access.
In stylish Mayfair our Edwardian Town House is an exceptional setting in one of London's most beautiful locations; on Park Lane opposite Hyde Park. Exquisitely decorated and maintained throughout the house has six meeting rooms plus a modern lecture theatre and a heated terrace with stunning views across the park. Our passion for quality and style radiates via personal service; stunning food and a warm welcome for memorable events and meetings.
For the first time in its 170 year history, The London Library is available for mid week corporate event hire. With its fascinating history and impressive roll-call of members, from Charles Dickens and Virginia Woolf to Tom Stoppard, Simon Schama and Sebastian Faulks, The London Library has provided inspiration to generations of writers and thinkers.
Combining traditional grandeur with modern freshness, Corinthia Hotel London is ideally located in the heart of London, overlooking the River Thames and a short walk from many of the city’s major attractions.
A distinctly individual 4 star deluxe London luxury hotel. St. Ermin's Hotel is located a minute’s walk from St. James’s Park. Entered through a lush tree-lined courtyard, it is a local haven of calm, offering its guests professional and attentive service. Following an extensive £30 million refurbishment, this luxury hotel is a unique blend of historically significant interiors and textural design that creates a sense of warmth and repose, whilst offering modern and innovative facilities. St. Ermin’s encourages its guests to relax and unwind in a luxury room or suite after a busy day on business or exploring the major nearby tourist attractions.
The Headquarters of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors in an impressive red brick Victorian building in the corner of Parliament Square . Purpose-built for the Institution in 1899, the Conference and Banqueting facilities comprise of 7 rooms, all with natural daylight. Following the major refurbishment, RICS is now available for hire with fine dining catering services by Roux at Parliament Square. At the top of the property the Panoramic Terrace overlooks Westminster and the Houses of Parliament providing an exclusive location for board meetings, cocktails or wedding receptions.
Uniquely situated in the shadow of Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and the London Eye, London's award winning Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre is a premier purpose built venue. Offering the finest facilities to meeting planners and combining modern comfort with the very latest in technology, including Internet access and wireless PC connection throughout the Centre.
Located in the vibrant heart of Central London, One Wimpole Street, boasts some of the most advanced and comfortable meeting spaces available.
St. John’s, Smith Square is a unique and beautiful English Baroque Church in the heart of Westminster, just opposite the Houses of Parliament. Treasured as a classical music venue famous for its superb acoustics, it also offers the space for events, dinners and conferences, with attractive catering opportunities both in the hall and in our atmospheric restaurant in the crypt, provided by our catering company Leafi.
Welcome to a Grade II listed Georgian townhouse, with exceptional classic and modern spaces, fine dining prepared freshly onsite and complete 21st century multimedia facilities. The recent addition of a stunning Conservatory and Courtyard Garden provides one of London’s best new outdoor spaces, conveniently located just moments from Oxford Circus.
Opposite world famous landmarks such as Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, the recently restored Grade II* listed Middlesex Guildhall is available for a variety of events, providing a highly prestigious setting for dinners and receptions. A Gothic style building completed in 1913, the stone sculptured details on the building’s exterior hint at the grandeur within.
London's prestige venue, just steps away from Tate Britain with spectacular views across the Thames.
Our college is steeped in history and has been based at Lincoln’s Inn Fields since 1797. Its classical surroundings and fascinating history will add prestige, originality and value to your event.
Located in the heart of London, just moments from Trafalgar Square and the banks of the River Thames, The Commonwealth Club's contemporary and design led interior is an extremely flexible venue with the ability to host a raft of exciting corporate and private events.
The London Transport Museum has a new vibrant and modern feel after its £22.4m refurbishment. This can be experienced throughout its unique and varied gallery, theatre and boardroom spaces. Centrally located in Covent Garden, this truly 'London' venue celebrates one of the Capital's favourite talking points, the red London bus.
