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Belfast City Centre offers a distinguished selection of formal event venues, ideal for corporate gatherings, galas, and ceremonies. These venues provide a blend of sophistication and functionality, ensuring a memorable experience for attendees. Consider the ambiance, capacity, and amenities when selecting the perfect setting for your next prestigious event.

Discover Belfast City Centre's captivating history as an event organiser. From the iconic Titanic Belfast museum to the atmospheric Crumlin Road Gaol, this city offers unique venues that immerse guests in its rich past.

HISTORY

Immerse in Belfast's vibrant culture in the city center. Enjoy live music at the historic Ulster Hall, a popular venue for concerts. Explore pop culture at the Oh Yeah Music Centre, celebrating Northern Ireland's music heritage.

CULTURE

Indulge in Belfast City Centre's vibrant culinary scene. Sample traditional Irish cuisine at The Crown Liquor Saloon, a historic pub known for its ornate Victorian decor. Savor international flavors at Ox, a Michelin-starred restaurant offering innovative dishes.

FOOD & DRINKS

Belfast City Centre, located in Northern Ireland, is a captivating destination for hosting events with a historical touch. Steeped in a rich past, this city offers a unique blend of culture and heritage. One notable venue is the Titanic Belfast, an iconic museum that stands on the site where the famous ship was built. Its striking architecture and interactive exhibits provide an unforgettable backdrop for any event.

For those seeking a more intimate setting, the Ulster Museum is an excellent choice. This renowned institution showcases a diverse range of art, history, and natural sciences. With its stunning galleries and versatile event spaces, it offers a captivating atmosphere for gatherings.

Belfast City Centre also boasts the historic Crumlin Road Gaol, a former prison turned event venue. This atmospheric location offers a glimpse into the city's troubled past, making it an intriguing choice for those seeking a unique and memorable experience.

When it comes to accessibility, Belfast City Centre is well-connected. The city's George Best Belfast City Airport is just a short distance away, providing convenient travel options for both domestic and international guests. Additionally, the city's extensive public transportation network ensures easy navigation throughout the area.

In terms of accommodation, Belfast City Centre offers a range of options to suit every need. From luxurious hotels to boutique guesthouses, there is something for everyone. The city's vibrant culinary scene also provides a variety of dining options, allowing guests to indulge in traditional Irish cuisine or explore international flavors.

With its fascinating history and array of unique venues, Belfast City Centre is an ideal location for hosting events that leave a lasting impression.

Belfast City Centre

Belfast pulsates with live music, from the legendary Empire Music Hall to the vibrant Cathedral Quarter's bars. It's the birthplace of Van Morrison and a hotspot for emerging talent, ideal for unforgettable music-focused events.

MUSIC

Explore the Game of Thrones Studio Tour, immerse in the world of Westeros. Visit the Botanic Gardens for a tranquil retreat, or enjoy interactive exhibits at W5, Northern Ireland's award-winning science and discovery center.

THINGS TO DO

Belfast's nightlife thrives in the Golden Mile, with bustling pubs like The Crown Liquor Saloon. Enjoy cocktails at The Perch Rooftop Bar, or dance at Lavery's, a local favorite with multiple floors of entertainment.

NIGHTLIFE

Belfast, the capital city of Northern Ireland, offers a unique backdrop for hosting music events. With venues like the SSE Arena, which seats up to 11,000 people, and the historic Ulster Hall, known for its superb acoustics, event planners have a range of options for concerts and performances. The city is also home to the Metropolitan Arts Centre (MAC), a contemporary space that hosts smaller-scale events, exhibitions, and live music.

For those looking to blend history with their event, the iconic Titanic Belfast, situated at the site where the famous ship was built, provides a memorable setting for special occasions. The building itself is an architectural marvel, and its galleries can be transformed for various events, including music recitals.

Belfast is easily accessible with two airports, Belfast International and George Best Belfast City Airport, connecting the city to the rest of the UK and Europe. The city's compact nature means venues, hotels, and attractions are often within walking distance or a short drive away.

The city's commitment to the arts is evident in its support of the annual Belfast International Arts Festival, which showcases local and international music talent. This dedication ensures that event attendees will experience a city that embraces and celebrates music in all its forms.

With a range of venues, easy access, and a supportive environment for the arts, Belfast stands out as a prime location for music events, offering a blend of modern facilities and historical charm.

Belfast

Discover top Formal Event Venues in Belfast City Centre for corporate events. Ensure your next event exudes elegance and professionalism.

Formal Event Venues in Belfast City Centre

Formal Event Venues

Explore premier Formal Event Venues in Belfast's heart. Perfect for corporate gatherings that demand sophistication and style.

One of London's last remaining Livery Halls, Stationers' Hall was completed in 1673.  The Hall comprises a suite of characterful, interlinking rooms, along with a Garden, that combine to make the perfect events and conference venue. 

The Livery Hall is the largest space and has opulent stained glass windows which give an impressive ambience. The Court Room is fabulously elegant and ideal for breakout sessions. 

The Stock Room joins the two larger spaces and is often used for dancing or drinks.

The secluded Garden with its' huge plane tree is an ideal location for a summer event.

Charming outdoor venue at Stationers' Hall, perfect for intimate gatherings and networking events.

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Exclusive Venue at Stationers' Hall: elegant event space for conferences and seminars.

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Elegant event space in Stationers' Hall with chandeliers, perfect for upscale receptions.

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Serene outdoor venue at Stationers' Hall, perfect for events and gatherings.

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Elegant Stationers' Hall venue with wooden paneling for conferences and formal gatherings.

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Events

Exclusive Venue

London

Stationers' Hall and Garden

Belfast City Centre Formal Event Spaces

Host refined corporate events at The Brewery, a premier Formal Event Venue in Belfast City Centre with historic charm.

The King George III Room, named after his royal visit in 1787, is a unique venue with period features including a barrel vaulted ceiling and exposed brickwork. On the ground floor, the room is directly accessible from the reception and the loading bay, and is joined to the Lower Sugar Room and the Queen Charlotte. The space can hired individually, or together with the Porter Tun for bigger events. The room has solid oak flooring.

Stylish event space with dance floor and twinkling lights for corporate events and celebrations.

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Vibrant event space at The King George III, ideal for gala and networking.

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Elegant banquet hall at The King George III, perfect for corporate dinners and galas.

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Vibrant event space at The King George III with stylish seating for social gatherings.

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The King George III

The Brewery

The Brewery: Elegant Belfast Events

Host elegant corporate events in Belfast's premier Formal Event Venues. Perfect for conferences and professional gatherings.

The Terrace Gallery is brightly lit space perfect for a business conference, room hire includes projector, screen, PA system including 1 handheld microphone and Wi-Fi. The space allows up to 120 theatre or 81 cabaret and is often hired in conjuncture with the Garden Room to allow a separate welcoming and refreshments area. 


Terrace Gallery in London: modern event space with natural light for meetings and gatherings.

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Terrace Gallery at Museum of London, modern venue for cultural and corporate events.

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Networking event at Terrace Gallery, London; modern architecture, professional atmosphere.

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"Modern conference room in Terrace Gallery, London, with engaged audience at a professional meeting."

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Terrace Gallery event space with purple chairs, ideal for presentations in London.

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Terrace Gallery

London Museum Spaces

Belfast Central Formal Events Venue

Host elegant corporate events at HAC in Belfast City Centre. Perfect for galas, banquets, and professional gatherings with exclusive privacy.

The Prince Consort Rooms are an exceptionally sleek and stylish venue incorporating the elements of HAC's history, ideal for corporate events, Christmas and summer parties, gala dinners, award banquets, and more. In addition to the vaulted ceilings, hardwood flooring, and skylights that let in plenty of natural light, the Prince Consort Rooms boasts its own private courtyard entrance giving your event exclusive use and privacy. During the summer months, you'll also be able to enjoy our pop up summer terrace!

Prince Consort Rooms at HAC: elegant event space with greenery for corporate meetings and gatherings.

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Spacious Prince Consort Rooms venue with high ceilings for conferences and receptions.

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Prince Consort Rooms at HAC, bustling networking event with ambient lighting and booths.

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Gala event in Prince Consort Rooms, HAC with elegant table settings and blue lighting.

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Live musicians in stylish attire at Prince Consort Rooms, HAC event atmosphere.

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Prince Consort Rooms

The HAC (Honourable Artillery Company)

Belfast City Centre Formal Events | HAC Venue

Host elegant corporate events at Queen's House in Belfast City Centre. Perfect for professional gatherings that demand sophistication.

Featuring the original black and white marble flooring, the Great Hall commands view over the Thames and is an ideal space for corporate dinners and private parties. 
Guests can arrive for a reception at the back of the house in the Orangery and South Parlours. In fine weather, enjoy the terrace overlooking Greenwich Park before heading through to the Hall for dinner. 
For those wishing to add a dancing element to their event, the venue offers its Undercroft where guests can also retreat for post dinner drinks, dancing and entertainment. This venue really does have it all!


The Great Hall at The Queen's House, elegant venue for weddings and corporate events.

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Conference in The Great Hall, Queen's House; elegant venue with engaged audience.

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Elegant Great Hall event space with floral centerpieces for galas and corporate dinners.

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Elegant gold chairs in The Great Hall, perfect for upscale events and conferences.

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Elegant banquet in The Great Hall, Queen's House with checkered floor and floral centerpiece.

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The Great Hall

The Queen's House

Queen's House: Belfast Formal Events

Host refined corporate events at RSA House in Belfast City Centre. Perfect for meetings and receptions with a touch of class.

Benjamin Franklin Room is ideal for theatre and cabaret styles meetings and drinks receptions. Spacious and elegant, this ground-floor room has recently been refurbished to the highest standards. The room features a stunning chandelier designed by Troika and two original Adam fireplaces. Close to the entrance, cloakroom this room is easily accessible for all guests. 

Elegant meeting room with long table, ideal for professional events at RSA House.

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Elegant Benjamin Franklin Room at RSA House, perfect for corporate events and meetings.

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Elegant event space in The Benjamin Franklin Room, perfect for networking and gatherings.

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Elegant Benjamin Franklin Room with columns, perfect for receptions and meetings.

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Elegant Benjamin Franklin Room in RSA House, perfect for networking events and receptions.

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The Benjamin Franklin Room

RSA House

RSA House: Elegant Belfast Events

Host elegant corporate events at Belfast's premier formal venues. Perfect settings for professionalism in the city centre.

The River Room on 2nd floor of One Whitehall Place offers a stunning backdrop to your private dinner. With views over Whitehall Gardens, London Eye and River Thames

Once the ladies room, the wooden-panelled River Room is perfect for formal and informal dinner parties. 

This can be hired as one room, or in conjunction with 
Churchill's Bar for pre-lunch or dinner drinks


Elegant River Room dining setup for gala dinners and corporate events.

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Elegant banquet hall with wood paneling, ideal for corporate dinners and formal events.

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Elegant River Room at The Royal Horseguards Hotel, perfect for networking events and receptions.

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Elegant dining table in River Room, Royal Horseguards Hotel for corporate events.

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Elegant banquet room at The Royal Horseguards Hotel, perfect for weddings and corporate events.

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River Room

The Royal Horseguards Hotel and One Whitehall Place

Belfast Central Formality Venue

Host elegant corporate events at top Formal Event Venues in Belfast's heart. Perfect for professional gatherings with river views.

Directly on the River Thames, the Bridge Room is a multi-purpose space suitable for meetings , small conferences, training, breakfast meetings, receptions, private dining and away days. With views over the City, the Bridge Room provides river views for up to 50 of your most important dinner guests, with the adjoining Thames Room for a pre-dinner reception or as a syndicate/breakout space. 

Both rooms feature built in screens and projections with camera systems available for hybrid events. There is super fast wifi with download and upload speeds of up to 300mbps. 




Elegant dining table in The Bridge Room, Glaziers Hall for corporate dinners and gatherings.

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Elegant chiavari chairs in The Bridge Room, Glaziers Hall for meetings and presentations.

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The Bridge Room at Glaziers Hall: modern event space with large windows for natural light.

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The Bridge Room at Glaziers Hall: circular seating, ideal for workshops and meetings.

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Versatile event space in Glaziers Hall with large windows, ideal for meetings and gatherings.

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The Bridge Room

Glaziers Hall

Belfast City Centre Formal Event Space

Host elegant corporate events at top Formal Event Venues in Belfast's heart. Perfect for professional gatherings that demand sophistication.

Located on the ground floor of this spectacular Westminster event venue is the Stephenson room, one of our smaller but really traditional function rooms. This cosy meeting room has high ceilings and large windows allowing in lots of natural daylight. Your delegates will be amazed by the rich, dark oak panelling and the ceilings adorned by beautifully embellished plaster and lit by a large chandelier. There is a solid wooden table along the middle of the room, ideal to seat up to 26 people for a board meeting or for a small presentation for up to 30 people theatre style.

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Stephenson Room

One Great George Street

Host elegant corporate events at Inner Temple in Belfast City Centre. Ideal for awards, galas, and professional gatherings.

Dine under glistening chandeliers in the Inner Temple Hall, a stunning private dining room perfect for gala dinners, banqueting and celebratory dinners. With Georgian architecture, ornate stained glass windows and superb versatility, it's ideal for awards ceremonies and exclusive dining experiences. Seating up to 240 guests, the Hall offers an elegant setting for corporate banquets and private dining in the City, with exceptional cuisine and historic atmosphere.

Elegant Inner Temple Hall set for a formal dinner, perfect for corporate events and galas.

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Elegant banquet hall in The Inner Temple, perfect for weddings and corporate events.

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Elegant banquet hall with black linens, ideal for corporate dinners and weddings.

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Elegant banquet hall in The Inner Temple, perfect for formal events and corporate dinners.

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The Hall

The Inner Temple

Inner Temple: Premier Belfast Gala Venue

Host elegant corporate events at 116 Pall Mall in Belfast City Centre. Perfect for dinners, networking, and receptions.

With original tiled walls, floors and beautiful ceiling arches, the room has striking architecture to wow your guests. 

If you are looking to hire an unusual venue to hold a dinner, networking event of drinks receptions, Café Duke it the ideal setting. 

Café Duke event venue with arched ceilings, perfect for formal gatherings and receptions.

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Café Duke at 116 Pall Mall: elegant venue with checkered floor for events and meetings.

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Elegant dinner setting at Café Duke, floral centerpieces for upscale events and gatherings.

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Elegant dining space at Café Duke with floral centerpieces for corporate events.

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Elegant dining table at Café Duke, featuring floral centerpieces for corporate events.

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Café Duke  

116 Pall Mall

116 Pall Mall: Belfast's Premier Formal Venue

Host elegant corporate events in Belfast's premier formal venues. Perfect for professional gatherings in the city centre.

The private dining rooms situated on level 38 of the iconic Gherkin building offer unforgettable views of the London skyline. Double room bookings are ideal for intimate dining celebrations for up to 50 guests. Private dining events at The Gherkin are lavishly catered for with bespoke breakfast, lunch and dinner menus that bring to life Searcys' passion for British produce and seasonality. 

Double private dining rooms at Searcys, Gherkin, with sunset views for upscale events.

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Elegant dining table in Searcys at the Gherkin for upscale corporate events.

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Elegant private dining rooms at Searcys, perfect for corporate events and upscale gatherings.

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Double private dining rooms

Searcys at the Gherkin

Host refined corporate events at Elegant Moorgate Venue, a premier formal event space in the heart of Belfast City Centre.

The Members Room has traditionally been the epicentre of One Moorgate Place, renowned for its unique charm and distinctive features. This captivating room, with its balustrade bridge inspired by Venice's Rialto Bridge, a portrait gallery and display cabinets filled with rare books and curiosities, is always a talking point at events.

Ideal for business events such as board meetings, seminars, networking events, presentations, and team-building activities, The Members Room can be laid out in multiple formats to suit your requirements. 