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Charing Cross, located in the heart of Central London, is a prime spot for hosting events. Its central location offers excellent transport links and a variety of venue options to suit any occasion. From historic buildings to modern spaces, Charing Cross has it all. When selecting an event venue here, consider the type of event you're hosting and the amenities you'll need to ensure a successful gathering.

Charing Cross is a major transport hub, with excellent links to the rest of London and beyond.

TRANSPORT

Charing Cross is home to some of London’s most iconic landmarks, including Trafalgar Square and the Houses of Parliament.

LANDMARKS

Charing Cross is a vibrant cultural hub, with world-famous theatres, music venues and museums.

CULTURE

Charing Cross is a major junction in Central London, where the Strand, Whitehall, Trafalgar Square and The Mall all meet. It’s named after the Eleanor Cross that once stood here, erected in 1291 by King Edward I in memory of his late wife, Eleanor of Castile. Today, Charing Cross is a popular spot for events, with a number of excellent venues in the area, including the Trafalgar Square Christmas tree lighting ceremony, the New Year’s Eve fireworks and the Chinese New Year celebrations. If you’re looking for a central London location for your event, Charing Cross is the perfect choice.

Charring Cross

The London Eye, Big Ben, Trafalgar Square, Hyde Park, Marble Arch... need we say more?!

Whether you want to impress clients with French fare or marvellous mezze, London is no stranger to incredible food and drinks hotspots.

FOOD & DRINK

From cafes to conference centres, the sheer amount of venues in Central London means there is something for everyone!

VENUE VARIETY

Central London is a large area comprising the City of London and the innermost parts of 6 other boroughs, including Westminster, Southwark, Kensington & Chelsea, Islington, Camden and Lambeth. As this defined area stretches across many well populated and thriving cosmopolitan districts of the capital, it comes as no surprise that there is an endless stream of incredible event venues suitable for every kind of event, each with a unique cultural feel and offering. 

Whether you’re planning a conference, away day, dinner, awards ceremony, rooftop party or a simple team meeting, you’re sure to find the ideal venue in Central London. Plus with world-famous landmarks and iconic locations aplenty, your guests will always be impressed and entertained in equal measure! Central London has an abundance of train and tube stations connecting the areas, as well as buses, taxis, even boats! Plus, with countless hotels and accommodation offerings, out-of-town guests will have no shortage of convenient options.


Central London

Discover top event venues in Charing Cross, Central London. Ideal for corporate events, conferences, and more with excellent transport links.

Event Venues in Charing Cross

Event Venues

900-capacity Soho venue with HD projector, stage, and smoking terrace. Ideal for corporate events near Charing Cross. From £6.67 per person daily hire.

Cocktail parties, Christmas parties, Summer parties, Sports screenings, corporate events, networking events, birthdays, celebrations, wrap parties, Product launches, sports team events. 10 HD TVs, 2 Projector Screens, 3 bars across 3 floors, all with own toilet facilities and cloakrooms. Food and drink available, Live music facilities and DJ.

Versatile event space at O'Neill's Wardour Street, ideal for dining and presentations.

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Stylish event space at O'Neill's Wardour Street with modern bar and neon signage.

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Vibrant bar at O'Neill's Wardour Street with neon sign, perfect for networking events.

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Vintage poster for "Jazz at the Flamingo" event, featuring a playful flamingo graphic.

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Versatile event space at O'Neill's Wardour Street with high-top tables and ambient lighting.

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Events

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O'Neill's Wardour Street

1,000-capacity Victorian ballroom near Charing Cross station, ideal for conferences and award ceremonies. Exclusive venue hire from £59 per person based on recent quotes.

An exclusive hire of 8 Northumberland for your banqueting event ensures that your dining experience will be one to remember. Our venue has been refurbished without losing its sense of grand Victorian history. The high ceilings, stained glass windows, and original chandeliers have all been retained. We contract with AlchemyLive to provide excellent cuisine. Instead of simply providing a room and a meal, we provide a complete experience in an elegant, sophisticated, and beautiful venue, including event management throughout your event. Our expert staff is ready to help plan and manage the event.

Elegant event space at 8 Northumberland Avenue with dramatic lighting for galas.

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Elegant gala venue with floral centerpieces and ambient lighting at 8 Northumberland Avenue.

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Elegant event space at 8 Northumberland Avenue, perfect for weddings and galas.

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Elegant event space at 8 Northumberland Avenue with pink linens, ideal for weddings and corporate events.

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Enchanting entrance at 8 Northumberland Avenue, ideal for themed events and gatherings.

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8 Northumberland Avenue

Georgian venue's Waterloo room seats 80 for dinner, 140 standing, 4 mins from Charing Cross. Day hire from £2,400, evening from £1,650, dinner packages from £90pp.

The Hendrix Suite is located on the first floor, making it an ideal venue for small private events, corporate gatherings, Christmas parties, conferences, and birthday celebrations for up to 50 guests. This versatile space at the Holiday Inn London Kensington Forum boasts natural daylight, creating an inviting atmosphere for your event. Situated in the heart of Kensington, the hotel is easily accessible, just a two-minute walk from Gloucester Road Station, connecting you to three Tube lines. With its prime location, your guests can explore iconic attractions nearby, enhancing their experience. 

Elegant venue at Waterloo, featuring a grand chandelier for upscale events.

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Elegant banquet hall at Waterloo, featuring round tables and floral centerpieces for weddings.

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Elegant banquet room at Waterloo, 116 Pall Mall, ideal for corporate events and gatherings.

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Elegant event space at Waterloo, featuring chandelier and vibrant uplighting for upscale gatherings.

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Elegant event space at Waterloo, 116 Pall Mall with chandeliers for formal gatherings.

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Waterloo

116 Pall Mall

116 Pall Mall - Waterloo

Historic Georgian venue near Charing Cross with Great Room for 180 theatre-style, exposed brick Vaults for 220 reception, from £166pp Christmas packages.

Located on the Strand, RSA House is one of London's most iconic Christmas venues, offering 11 unique event spaces across four floors. Built in 1774, RSA House seamlessly blends Georgian design with modern facilities, and is unparalleled in its versatility, with options to suit Christmas parties large and small. From Lavish festive dinners with friends and family, to corporate drinks receptions, the team are on hand to cater to your every request. 

Christmas party venue with exposed brick walls and arched ceiling at RSA House.

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Christmas party venue with unique brick arch ceiling, ideal for corporate and social events.

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Christmas party venue with exposed brick arches at RSA House, perfect for events.

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Elegant banquet hall at RSA House for upscale Christmas parties and corporate events.

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"Stylish RSA House Christmas party with exposed brick arches and festive tree."

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Christmas Parties

RSA House

Thames-view Victorian room in Grade I listed venue, 2 mins from Charing Cross. Seats 120 for dinner, 280 reception. From £135pp for three-course dinner with wine.

The Reading & Writing Room on 2nd floor of One Whitehall Place and overlooks the River Thames, London Eye & Whitehall gardens. 

The room displays magnificent faience tiling, and has a built in parquet dance floor under the carpet. It can be used for a wedding ceremony for up to 130 people, drinks receptions up to 250 standing and seated wedding breakfast for 130 people. 

Used in conjunction with the interconnecting Gladstone Library, the rooms provide an exquisite flexible combination of rooms for your wedding. Bespoke wedding packages are available to enable you to design your day.

Elegant Reading & Writing Room at The Royal Horseguards Hotel, perfect for weddings.

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Elegant banquet hall with fine china, ideal for corporate events and formal dinners.

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Elegant event space with white chairs and blue sashes at The Royal Horseguards Hotel.

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Elegant Reading & Writing Room with chandeliers, perfect for receptions and networking events.

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Elegant banquet hall with round tables, ideal for weddings and corporate events.

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Weddings

Reading & Writing Room

The Royal Horseguards Hotel and One Whitehall Place

Grade I listed venue near Charing Cross with ornate rooms for 30-150 guests, ideal for corporate events, from £145 per person including catering.

The Beatrice Webb Room can be used for a wedding ceremony up to 125 seated and is fully licensed. The room is lightly decorated with a small amount of art around the room and makes for the perfect back drop to the Mall/St James's Park.

Whether you prefer to be seated or standing, the Beatrice Webb Room boasts capacities of 100 for a wedding breakfast and 150 guests standing. With the light colour of the room, you can decorate as you please to make the room suitable for your perfect day.

Whenever the Beatrice Webb Room is hired, you immediately receive the Gallery space for drinks.

Beatrice Webb Room with elegant round tables, ideal for weddings and corporate events.

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Beatrice Webb Room: elegant wedding venue with floral chairs and natural light.

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Beatrice Webb Room, Gallery & Music Room

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125-capacity restaurant in Covent Garden with open kitchen and international cuisine, ideal for corporate dining events from £7,000 evening hire.

It all began with a journey through Michelin-stared restaurants in London, the Spice Bazaar in Istanbul, Dim Sum restaurants in Hong Kong and artisanal "Boulangeries" in Provence. We were on a quest to find the finest flavours, recipes, baked goods and their respective secrets. 

From bao buns fresh out of bamboo steamers, fluffy Roman-style pizza, and fresh brioche stuffed with lobster, Buns&Buns features a variety of favoured international food al prepared in its open kitchen. 

Stylish Main Restaurant at Buns&Buns, perfect for networking events and casual meetings.

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Stylish Main Restaurant at Buns&Buns, perfect for networking events and social functions.

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Vibrant food display at Buns&Buns restaurant, ideal for catering events and gatherings.

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Main Restaurant at Buns&Buns: modern venue with marble counter for events and gatherings.

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Stylish bar area in Buns&Buns, ideal for networking events and casual meetings.

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Main Restaurant 

Buns&Buns 

Iconic rock-themed venue near Charing Cross with 5x7m stage, 10 LCD screens. Accommodates 320 seated, 450 standing. From £15,000 minimum spend for corporate events.

From high-energy product launches and networking receptions to corporate parties and private celebrations, Hard Rock Café Piccadilly Circus is built to amplify your event. 

With a 650-person capacity, a 5x7m built-in stage, and state-of-the-art AV, including custom lighting, HD projectors, and a 60m Video Ribbon, the possibilities are endless.

Enjoy VIP booths, a 360-degree bar, and live music production, all set against a backdrop of rare rock memorabilia. Whether it’s a business function or a full-throttle party, we bring the legendary Hard Rock energy to every occasion.

Full Venue Hire at Hard Rock Cafe Piccadilly Circus, modern design for events and meetings.

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Vibrant event space at Hard Rock Cafe Piccadilly Circus for networking and celebrations.

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Full Venue Hire at Hard Rock Cafe Piccadilly Circus, modern design for events and gatherings.

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Full Venue Hire at Hard Rock Cafe Piccadilly Circus, featuring a polished wooden stage.

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Modern event space at Hard Rock Cafe Piccadilly Circus, ideal for corporate and social events.

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Full Venue Hire

Hard Rock Cafe Piccadilly Circus

Victorian riverside terrace with Thames views, 2 minutes from Embankment station. Accommodates 100 standing for corporate receptions. From £2,200 weekday hire.

The jewel in the Club's crown, especially in the spring and summer, is surely the terrace. Unique in London, the National Liberal Club's magnificent terrace overlooks Embankment Gardens and the River Thames with views towards the London Eye and Southbank. Shaded by enormous trees, which not only provide welcome shade but also reduce traffic noise, the terrace is large enough to seat over 100 people can cater to various events, such as barbecues, summer parties and drinks receptions, offering a picturesque backdrop at one of London's premiere alfresco entertainment spaces.

Charming outdoor event space at The National Liberal Club with elegant seating and greenery.

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Outdoor terrace at National Liberal Club, ideal for networking events with lush greenery.

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Charming outdoor venue with gazebo for networking events at National Liberal Club.

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Marble statue at The National Liberal Club's Terrace, ideal for formal events and receptions.

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The Terrace at National Liberal Club, lush greenery, ideal for networking events.

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The Terrace

The National Liberal Club

High-end Italian restaurant near Trafalgar Square with 120-seat dining room, 300 standing capacity, live music stage, smart lighting from £3,500 evening hire.

The dining space can be arranged to accommodate different seating plans as per group requirements from large partied to exclusive hire events. Enhancing the ambience is the live music performances, adding a buzz to each night with classics with an Italian twist.

Elegant Main Dining Room at Bardo St James, perfect for upscale events and intimate gatherings.

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Main Dining Room 

Bardo St James

Chic rooftop venue near Charing Cross station with city skyline views, accommodating up to 100 reception guests from £200 per person based on recent quotes.

Rockwell Bistro & Wine Bar is the latest addition to The Trafalgar St. James, complete with large, bright windows looking onto Trafalgar Square, exotic plants and a fabulous bar. Rockwell is ideal for a wedding brunch for up to 100 guests or a stylish cocktail reception for up to 100.

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Rockwell Bistro & WINE BAR

Trafalgar St James

Iconic luxury hotel near Charing Cross with elegant reception rooms for 50-800 guests, Thames views, from £140 per delegate for conferences.

The River Room at The Savoy is an elegant and versatile space ideal for hosting a variety of events, from intimate gatherings to larger corporate functions. With its sophisticated ambiance and exceptional service, it is perfect for cocktail parties, dinner events, and private dining experiences. The experienced event team at The Savoy ensures that every detail is meticulously planned, making it an excellent choice for both personal celebrations and professional meetings. The River Room's stunning decor and prime location near the Thames provide a memorable backdrop for any occasion, ensuring that guests leave with lasting impressions. Whether you are planning a business lunch, a gala dinner, or a special celebration, the River Room offers a refined setting that caters to your needs.

Elegant wedding reception at The Savoy with floral arrangements and gold chiavari chairs.

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Elegant banquet hall at The Savoy, ideal for weddings and corporate events.

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Elegant Savoy reception room with floral table decor, perfect for weddings and upscale events.

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Elegant dining room at The Savoy, perfect for upscale events and intimate gatherings.

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Elegant banquet table with floral centerpieces at The Savoy for weddings and corporate events.

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Classroom

Reception rooms

The Savoy

900-capacity Thames yacht fleet near Tower Bridge, ideal for corporate events. Packages from £108pp including catering, drinks, DJ. Recent quotes £150-200pp for seated di

Your own private island in the heart of central London, a space stretching along the the river with the combined use of Woods Quay and the Silver Sturgeon super yacht moored alongside.

For spring and summer drinks receptions for up to 900 guests, enjoy cocktails, bowl food, BBQ bites and free-flow drinks throughout the exclusive spaces within Woods Qua and alongside the riverside moorings which connect the Quay to your private river yacht, Silver Sturgeon.

Ample outtside space including an open top deck and riverside terraces compliment this unique riverside venue overlooking the London Eye.

Outdoor event space for 900 guests at Woods Silver Fleet, ideal for networking and gatherings.

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Elegant riverside venue for large events, featuring ambient lighting and city skyline.

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Rooftop event for 900 guests with stylish bar setup, perfect for networking and socializing.

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Elegant catering sliders for large events, fostering networking and interaction.

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Riverside venue for large events, ideal for gatherings and networking by Woods Silver Fleet.