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Embankment, nestled in the heart of Central London, offers a diverse range of event venues perfect for professionals seeking prestigious settings. From historic sites to modern spaces, Embankment caters to a variety of corporate and social events. Its central location ensures excellent transport links, making it an ideal choice for high-profile meetings and elegant receptions.

Embankment's cultural scene is vibrant, featuring the Playhouse Theatre for West End shows and the Southbank Centre for diverse arts events. Nearby, the BFI Southbank offers film screenings, adding a cinematic touch to your event.

CULTURE

Embankment nightlife buzzes with vibrant bars like Gordon's Wine Bar and sophisticated clubs such as Heaven. Enjoy live music at the Tattershall Castle, a floating pub, or sip cocktails at the classy American Bar.

NIGHTLIFE

Embankment Station connects to the District, Circle, Northern, and Bakerloo lines. Nearby Charing Cross offers National Rail services. The area is also featured in "Skyfall," making it a cinematic transport hub.

TRANSPORT

Embankment is a prime location for hosting events, offering a blend of historical charm and modern amenities. Situated along the River Thames, it provides stunning views and easy access to key landmarks. The area is home to the iconic Embankment Gardens, a perfect spot for outdoor gatherings or photo opportunities.

For cultural events, the nearby Somerset House is an excellent choice. This neoclassical building hosts a variety of exhibitions and performances throughout the year. Additionally, the Savoy Hotel, a short walk away, offers luxurious event spaces with a touch of historical elegance.

Embankment is well-connected by public transport, with Embankment Station serving as a major hub for the District, Circle, Northern, and Bakerloo lines. This makes it convenient for guests traveling from different parts of London.

The area also boasts a range of dining options, from casual eateries to fine dining restaurants, ensuring that catering for your event will be top-notch. Gordon's Wine Bar, the oldest wine bar in London, is a local favorite and adds a unique touch to any event.

In summary, Embankment offers a mix of historical venues, modern facilities, and excellent transport links, making it an ideal location for hosting memorable events.

Embankment

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

LANDMARKS

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.


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Discover top event venues in Embankment, Central London. Ideal for corporate events and elegant receptions with excellent transport links.

Event Venues in Embankment

Event Venues

Versatile West End meeting venue near Covent Garden with modern spaces for 8-40 people, from £36/hour, ideal for corporate meetings and events.

Three large spaces are available and located in the basement providing ideal spaces as a studio, filming or photo shoots. All spaces are located in the basement with no audible traffic, subway or construction noise.   

Stylish meeting room with arched brick ceiling, ideal for corporate events and brainstorming.

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Modern event space with exposed brick arches, ideal for corporate events and private dinners.

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Film and Photo

The Rehearsal Room

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Adam House

1,000-capacity Victorian ballroom near Embankment Station, ideal for corporate conferences and award ceremonies. Exclusive venue hire from £59 per person based on recent 

Described by English Heritage as 'the grandest example of a Victorian ballroom in existence', the Ballroom is the centrepiece of London's most central venue.

The Ballroom is ideal for Conferences, Networking receptions, Product Launches, Lavish Dinners, and Christmas parties. 

Cutting-edge technology, light and airy spaces, and high speed dedicated internet connections are just some of the ways in which we can support getting your message across. 

The expert team of event managers can help with every aspect of your event and will make sure your day goes above and beyond expectations


Elegant ballroom with round tables, ideal for gala and awards ceremonies.

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Elegant gala setup in The Ballroom, featuring vibrant centerpieces and ambient lighting.

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Grand event space with high ceilings at 8 Northumberland Avenue for conferences and formal events.

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Elegant event space at 8 Northumberland Avenue with floral decor for galas and corporate events.

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Event space at 8 Northumberland Avenue with stage, modern lighting for presentations.

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Business

The Ballroom

8 Northumberland Avenue

8 Northumberland Avenue - The Ballroom

Victorian grill and wine bar in Embankment accommodating 30-250 guests for corporate events, with exclusive hire from £1,500 plus £4,500 minimum spend.

Showcasing British ingredients combined with international cooking techniques and fine wines-by-the-glass in a historic Victorian interior, Boyds Grill and Wine Bar is located alongside 8 Northumberland Avenue's event spaces.

It is the perfect setting for your private dining event, birthday party or any other celebrations you have planned. Accomodating 30-250 guests, this unique and sophisticated space will set the scene for the perfect evening, leaving your guests talking about their evening for some time after.



Elegant event space at Boyds Grill & Wine Bar with marble walls for corporate meetings.

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Elegant event space at Boyds Grill & Wine Bar with chandeliers for corporate gatherings.

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Whole Venue at Boyds Grill & Wine Bar, modern decor, ideal for meetings and events.

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Elegant event space at Boyds Grill & Wine Bar, perfect for upscale gatherings and receptions.

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Whole Venue

Boyds Grill & Wine Bar

Exclusive members club near Embankment with Thames and London Eye views. Farmers Suite seats 50 dining, 110 reception. From £580 half-day hire.

The Farmers Suite is our largest function room and is a bright, airy room
with stunning views of Embankment Gardens and The River Thames. This beautiful, versatile room can be divided into two rooms if required; The Cumber and The Hudson. It features high-specification, flexible audio visual and sound capability and is ideal for lunches, dinners or meetings. 

A PA system is available for background music to be played, however due to the Club being in a shared building it is not possible to allow live bands/DJs to play at an event.

Elegant banquet room in Farmers Suite, ideal for weddings and corporate events.

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

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Elegant Farmers Suite event space with floral decor, ideal for networking receptions.

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Farmers Suite

The Farmers Club

Historic Westminster hotel's Grace & Favour space hosts 140 reception guests, ideal for corporate events near Embankment with 132" screen, £115 delegate packages.

Grace & Favour is non-traditional event space home to one of the largest LCD Screens in London. Complete with delicately chosen lounge furniture our space is perfect for inspirational sessions, meetings and corporate parties. 

Space can host up to : 
- Reception: 140 guests
- Theatre: 60 guests
- Cabaret: 40 guests
- Private dinner (rounds): 50 guests
- Boardroom: 20 guests
- U-Shape: 25 guests
- Classroom: 30 guests

Elegant façade of Grace & Favour, Great Scotland Yard Hotel for upscale events.

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Modern meeting space at Grace & Favour, Great Scotland Yard Hotel for events and gatherings.

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Modern meeting space at Grace & Favour, Great Scotland Yard Hotel for workshops and gatherings.

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Grace & Favour

Great Scotland Yard Hotel by Hyatt

180-capacity Georgian venue near Embankment Station, ideal for corporate conferences. Sky-lit Great Room with built-in AV, from £5,557 for exclusive hire including cateri

The Great Room is jewel in the crown, accommodating up to 130 guests for seated lunch and dinner events. The space perfectly works together with our ground floor spacious and elegant Benjamin Franklin Room where people will enjoy their arrival drinks reception. 

Elegant banquet hall in RSA House with floral centerpieces, ideal for weddings and events.

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Elegant event space in RSA House with fine china and floral centerpieces for formal gatherings.

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Elegant banquet hall in RSA House, perfect for weddings and corporate events.

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Elegant Great Room at RSA House with round tables for formal dinners, ideal for weddings.

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Elegant event space in RSA House with floral centerpieces, ideal for weddings and corporate events.

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Dining

The Great Room

RSA House

Historic 320-capacity riverside library with Thames views, ideal for corporate conferences and elegant dinners. From £95 day delegate rate, 2 mins from Embankment station

The Gladstone Library on the 2nd floor of One Whitehall Place offers a very special licensed event room accommodating up to 220 people for ceremony, and 220 for wedding breakfast. 

The Library interlinks directly with the Reading & Writing Room which accommodates up to 120 for ceremony or wedding breakfast, or 250 for drinks reception and offers views over Whitehall Gardens, London Eye and River Thames.

Wedding packages are available with our internal catering, and can also be offered as a dry hire venue with external  caterers for Indian and Kosher cuisine. 

Gladstone Library banquet hall with elegant decor, perfect for gala dinners and corporate events.

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Elegant Gladstone Library event space with floral centerpieces, perfect for weddings and gatherings.

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Elegant banquet setup at Gladstone Library, perfect for weddings and corporate events.

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Elegant Gladstone Library event space with white linens, perfect for weddings and corporate events.

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Gladstone Library banquet hall with elegant decor, ideal for weddings and corporate events.

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Weddings

Gladstone Library

The Royal Horseguards Hotel and One Whitehall Place

Royal Horseguards Hotel - Gladstone Library

Modern riverside venue near Embankment with cutting-edge AV tech, up to 120 reception capacity, Thames terrace access, from £1,550 per day.

The Flowers Room is a flexible space with a capacity of up to 120. It also benefits from state-of the-art digital facilities and can work as a standalone option or as part of a wider suite. The room was developed in partnership with BT. 

Modern event space with round tables, ideal for corporate events and social gatherings.

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Modern event space with round tables, ideal for meetings and workshops at IET Savoy Place.

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Flowers Room

IET Savoy place

Riverside event space at Embankment Pier with indoor lounge and terrace, accommodating up to 100 standing, from £750 daily for corporate events.

The latest addition to the Thames Clippers portfolio, Clipper Lounge EMB offers a very special event space in a unique riverside setting.

With an indoor lounge and an open air terrace, this versatile venue can accommodate events all year round

Strategically located at Embankment Pier, this Lounge boasts unparalleled transport links and is the perfect location for corporate events, networking receptions and private celebrations. 

Why not make the most of our riverside location and add on a boat transfer for the ultimate arrival experience.

Modern Clipper Lounge EMB with sleek seating, ideal for networking events and meetings.

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Stylish boat event space with sleek bar and waterfront views for networking gatherings.

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Clipper Lounge EMB

Clipper Lounge Embankment

Eccentric art gallery venue in central Embankment hosting up to 110 standing guests, featuring rotating exhibitions and versatile 500 sq ft space from £528 daily.

Proud Galleries is a unique venue, spanning two floors and offering just over 500 sq. feet of versatile event space. With a capacity of 100+, this open and welcoming venue is perfect for various occasions. 

Proud Galleries event space with vintage decor, ideal for networking and gatherings.

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Engaging speaker at dynamic event in Proud Galleries with creative backdrop and interactive seating.

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Vibrant networking event at Proud Galleries with attendees engaging in conversation.

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Proud Galleries with framed photos and vintage lighting, perfect for art exhibitions and events.

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Lively networking event at Proud Galleries with stylish decor and drinks.

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Proud Galleries

250-capacity flexible event space on The Strand with exposed brickwork and VIP facilities, ideal for corporate launches and receptions from £1,000 daily hire.

Nine Adam Street is a flexible and diverse space perfect for product launches, drink receptions, press days, wine tastings, Christmas parties, experiential activity, private parties, wedding receptions, after-parties, exhibitions and much more.

Elegant Adam House Event Space with wooden flooring and natural light for gatherings.

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Elegant Adam House Event Space with polished wooden floor for corporate events and celebrations.

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Adam House Event Space

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Victorian venue on Embankment with Thames views, ideal for corporate events. Lady Violet Room seats 70 standing, from £950 half-day hire.

Elegant and ornate, the Lady Violet room is an oasis of calm, with plenty of natural light, decorative corners and period features. Its charming cruciform layout provides the ideal backdrop for all manner of events and special occasions. 

For intimate private dinners, we are delighted to offer flexible layouts to suit your group size, with our round tables accommodating up to 40 guests.

Elegant dining room in Lady Violet Room, perfect for corporate dinners and private events.

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Elegant dining room in Lady Violet Room, ideal for corporate dinners and celebrations.

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Elegant Lady Violet Room at National Liberal Club, ideal for corporate events and gatherings.

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Lady Violet Room

The National Liberal Club

Prestigious 5-star hotel ballroom near Embankment station, accommodating 250 theatre-style or 350 reception. Recent quotes from £108 per person for corporate events.

The Ballroom at Corinthia London is one of the grandest event spaces in the city, meticulously restored to its Victorian splendour. This elegant venue is ideal for a variety of occasions, including weddings, social gatherings, and large-scale corporate events. With its own private entrance, pantry, and spacious pre-function area, The Ballroom can accommodate a range of setups, from intimate dinners to grand receptions. The room is bathed in natural light during the day and illuminated by sparkling chandeliers at night, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Event organizers will appreciate the combination of historical charm and modern amenities, making it a perfect choice for memorable events.

Elegant Ballroom in Corinthia London with floral centerpieces, perfect for weddings and events.

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Elegant Ballroom in Corinthia London, ideal for weddings and formal gatherings.

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Elegant Ballroom in Corinthia London with high ceilings, ideal for upscale events.

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Elegant Ballroom in Corinthia London, perfect for weddings and corporate events.

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Elegant banquet hall in Corinthia London, ideal for upscale events and meetings.

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Corinthia London

A rooftop Japanese restaurant with Mediterranean flair, offering stunning views for private dining.

Located on the rooftop of the iconic OWO, Kioku is a Japanese restaurant which also intertwines a hint of Mediterranean cuisine. Kioku, which directly translates as 'memory' in Japanese, is led by third generation sushi master Endo Kazutoshi as Culinary Director. With panoramic views of Whitehall, The Mall, Horse Guards, Trafalgar Square and onto Westminster, Kioku is the ideal setting for exceptional dining events of up to 60 guests.

Image Credit: Carla Barber Photography.

Panoramic view of London from Kioku by Endo, perfect for corporate events and receptions.

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Rooftop terrace venue in Kioku by Endo, ideal for upscale events and gatherings.

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Elegant restaurant venue hire in Kioku, featuring warm wood tones and flexible seating.

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Stylish venue with Ferris wheel view, ideal for upscale events and gatherings.

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Stylish rooftop terrace at Kioku by Endo, ideal for intimate gatherings and networking events.