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Central London offers a vibrant selection of reception venues perfect for hosting events for around 50 guests. With its rich history and modern amenities, these venues provide an ideal backdrop for networking, celebrations, or corporate gatherings. Consider factors like accessibility, catering options, and ambiance when selecting your venue to ensure a memorable experience for all attendees.

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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By plane, train, underground, bicycle and more, London has some of the best transport links in the world.

TRANSPORT

Icons that make London know the world over, from Buckingham Palace to the House of Parliament.

Home to Theatreland, world renowned music venues, museums and a piece of history on every corner.

CULTURE

London is a city that needs no introduction. It’s a global hub for business, finance, fashion and the arts, and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. It’s also an excellent place to hold an event, with a huge range of venues to choose from. From the iconic O2 Arena and Wembley Stadium to more intimate spaces like the Royal Albert Hall and Roundhouse, London has a venue to suit every event. And with a wealth of hotels, restaurants and bars, you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to entertaining your guests.

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Explore top Reception Venues in Central London suitable for 50 guests.

Reception Venues in Central London for 50 people

Reception Venues

Elegant Grade II listed reception venue in Central London. Stunning event spaces perfect for corporate receptions up to 50 guests.

Located on the ground floor, the Reading Room is prefect for canape receptions, private dinners, award ceremonies, special celebrations. With its fireplace frieze carved by British sculptor Gilbert Bayes, bets known for the Queen of Time clock above Selfridges' main doorway, and flanked by marble columns the spacious Reading Room is exceptionally versatile.  

Featuring abundant natural light and high ceiling, the beautiful gilded wooden gallery with leather-bound books add to the dramatic grandeur of the room. 

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The Reading Room 

113 Chancery Lane 

113 Chancery Lane Reception Venue

Grade II Listed reception venue in Westminster, Central London. Stunning architecture & diverse rooms for 50 guests. Book your event today.

Located on the ground floor of this award-winning Grade II listing venue, the Smeaton room is fully accessible. Guests will be amazed by the rich and dark French walnut panelling and by the high domed ceiling lit by a large crystal chandelier. The soft furnishing including curtains and carpets are well-appointed in reds, greens and golds which help create a warm, luxurious feel in the room.
The Smeaton room is connected to the Brunel room which allow flexibility in how the space is used should you have a drinks reception before dinner.

Elegant Smeaton Room with fine dining setup for corporate events and upscale dinners.

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Elegant Smeaton Room setup with polished glassware for a memorable event.

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Smeaton Room

One Great George Street

One Great George Street Reception Venue

Elegant reception venue at Shakespeare's Globe with stunning Thames views. Perfect Central London location for 50 guests with versatile spaces.

With stunning views of St. Paul's Cathedral, wooden floors and large French windows that open onto a private balcony, the Balcony Room is an elegant and bright space to celebrate your wedding. 
Fully licensed for weddings, your ceremony can take place with either the Thames or the Globe as your backdrop. The space will then be reset for your wedding breakfast and the evening party.
Perfect for intimate celebrations, up to 70 guests can attend the ceremony and wedding breakfast, and up to 120 guests can attend the evening celebration.

Couple at The Balcony Room entrance, elegant staircase for a wedding venue.

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Outdoor wedding in The Balcony Room, riverside view, vibrant atmosphere, city skyline.

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Couple in formal attire at The Balcony Room, St. Paul's Cathedral backdrop, wedding venue.

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Joyful wedding celebration in The Balcony Room, confetti-filled exit with loved ones.

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The Balcony Room

Swan at The Globe

Swan at The Globe - Reception Venue

Grade I listed reception venue near St Paul's in Central London. Historic hall with garden and flexible spaces for 50 guests.

A Central London venue with Rocco style rooms, stain-glass windows in the Livery Hall or secluded garden to add the outdoors,

Ideal for fashion shows seating 200 for a catwalk or as a backdrop for and photo shot or film project.  Close to St Paul's for those filming in and around London.

Ornate wooden wall at Exclusive Venue, Stationers' Hall for elegant events and gatherings.

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Elegant meeting room with wooden paneling at Stationers' Hall for conferences and banquets.

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

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Elegant meeting room at Stationers' Hall, perfect for corporate events and gatherings.

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Charming entrance of Exclusive Venue at Stationers' Hall for corporate events and meetings.

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Exclusive Venue

Stationers' Hall and Garden

Stationers' Hall Reception Venue

Historic reception venue in Central London for 50 guests. BMA House offers sustainable events space with modern facilities in the heart of London.

The John Snow Room is probably our most popular room for a wedding breakfast. It's a bright and airy room that boasts stunning floor-to-ceiling arched windows and offers direct access to the Courtyard, where your ceremony can be directly followed by a reception. It provides a wonderful neutral canvas for you to theme and can also be used for dancing and evening entertainment.

Elegant Snow Room at BMA House with floral centerpieces for weddings and corporate events.

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Snow Room in BMA House: elegant event venue with large windows for corporate meetings and receptions.

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Elegant Snow Room event space with round tables, ideal for formal gatherings.

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Elegant Snow Room event space with round tables and floral centerpieces. Perfect for gatherings.

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Snow Room

BMA House

BMA House - Reception Venue Central London

Modern reception venue in Central London with flexible event spaces and advanced tech. Perfect for corporate receptions up to 50 guests.

The Max Rayne Atrium is a stunning vaulted glass roofed space offering plenty of natural day light, making it ideal for receptions, exhibitions, products launches, conference dining, networking drinks or other corporate events. This spacious event space can hold up to 200 delegates and can be set up in many different ways to accommodate your vision. Being on the ground floor, the Max Rayne Atrium is also fully accessible to wheelchair users. 

Max Rayne Atrium with glass ceiling, ideal for elegant events and gatherings.

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Max Rayne Atrium at 1 Wimpole Street, modern glass ceiling, ideal for receptions and meetings.

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Max Rayne Atrium event space with elegant round tables, perfect for weddings and galas.

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Max Rayne Atrium event space with elegant tables and blue balloon decor for celebrations.

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Max Rayne Atrium event space with elegant cocktail tables, ideal for receptions and networking.

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1 Wimpole Street

1 Wimpole Street Reception Venue

Elegant Georgian townhouse reception venue in Central London. Perfect for corporate events and celebrations for 50 guests.

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The Laurie Landeau room can be hired for corporate and private dinner parties as well as networking meals for up to 32 guests. The room has all the period features of a Georgian Townhouse with elegant décor to make it a perfect dinner party setting. With original Georgian fireplaces and features, it is the perfect Central London dining room. 




Laurie Landeau in elegant event space with blue lighting for upscale dinners and corporate events.

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Laurie Landeau in a stylish event space with mirrored walls for networking and gatherings.

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Laurie Landeau in elegant meeting room, ideal for corporate events and gatherings.

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Laurie Landeau in elegant event space with round tables for upscale meetings and celebrations.

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Laurie Landeau in elegant event space with floral decor, perfect for networking and celebrations.

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Laurie Landeau 

41 Portland Place

41 Portland Place - Reception Venue

Grade I listed reception venue in Central London with elegant spaces perfect for corporate events and special occasions for 50 guests.

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

{10-11} Carlton House Terrace

Iconic reception venue atop The Gherkin in Central London. Stunning city views, fine dining & elegant event spaces for 50 guests.

For a more intimate wedding, our sky-high private dining rooms on the 38th floor are ideal for smaller dining experiences and celebrations. 

Elegant event space at Searcys, Level 38, Gherkin with sunset city skyline view.

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Sophisticated event space at Searcys, Gherkin with city views for corporate dinners.

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Exclusive hire of Level 38

Searcys at the Gherkin

Searcys at the Gherkin Reception Venue

Historic reception venue in Central London with stunning gardens & Elizabethan Hall by Thames. Perfect for corporate events up to 50 guests.

Seating up to 22 guests, the light and airy Queen's room offers a more intimate setting for a private dining event. Called the Queen's Room after HRH The Queen Mother, it is decorated with paintings associated with her appointment as Royal Bencher of the Inn in 1944.

Elegant Queen's Room with wooden table, ideal for corporate retreats and exclusive events.

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Queen's Room

The Honourable Society of the Middle Temple

Middle Temple - Reception Venues Central London

Elegant Georgian townhouse reception venue in Central London with 20 versatile spaces. Perfect for corporate receptions up to 50 guests.

The Garden room is located in the Grade II listed Georgian town house part of the venue and overlooks both Cavendish Square and our Courtyard Garden. The rooms original purpose was a traditional library and research resource before being revamped into a stunning space perfect for private dining.  The Garden room has 3 different spaces, lending itself perfectly for a drinks reception before sitting down to a beautiful meal.

The Garden room can sit up to 40 for a private dinner.

Elegant Garden Room at No.11 Cavendish Square for corporate events and gatherings.

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Elegant dining room with floral centerpieces for sophisticated events at No.11 Cavendish Square.

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Garden Room

No.11 Cavendish Square

No.11 Cavendish Square Reception Venue

Elegant Georgian reception venue in Central London's legal quarter. Perfect for corporate receptions with sunny terrace & historic charm.

The Drawing Room allows guests to meet and dine under glistening chandeliers, creating an elegant atmosphere perfect for any occasion. This versatile space can be effortlessly transformed with soft furnishings, providing a cosy yet sophisticated setting for intimate dinners. The Drawing Room boasts an abundance of natural daylight and stunning views of the award-winning three-acre garden. The Drawing Room is not just a dining space; it’s an experience steeped in history and elegance, making it the perfect choice for your next event in London.

Elegant dining room in The Inner Temple, perfect for corporate dinners and celebrations.

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Elegant Drawing Room in The Inner Temple, ideal for networking events and workshops.

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The Inner Temple

The Inner Temple - Reception Venue

Georgian landmark reception venue near Trafalgar Square. Versatile event spaces perfect for corporate receptions in Central London.

The Carlton Room on the ground floor used to be the smoking room of the United Service Club.  It is adorned with many rich decorative features including the dramatic Ionic columns in the centre of the room.  These are finished in scagliola; a skillful plaster treatment designed to imitate marble and add to the splendour in the room.  The walls are also covered by gold leaf on linen; a very expensive and delicate treatment enriching the overall impression of opulence.

The south facing doors open onto a private terrace with views across the garden. 

Elegant banquet table in Carlton Room, 116 Pall Mall, perfect for upscale events and celebrations.

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Elegant Carlton Room banquet hall at 116 Pall Mall, perfect for weddings and gala dinners.

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Elegant outdoor event setup at Carlton Room, 116 Pall Mall with blue table linens.

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Elegant Carlton Room staircase at 116 Pall Mall, perfect for receptions and formal events.

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Stylish couple in matching "Just Married" denim jackets at Carlton Room wedding.

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Carlton Room

116 Pall Mall

116 Pall Mall Reception Venue

Luxurious 5-star reception venue in Central London. Elegant event spaces perfect for corporate gatherings and celebrations for 50 guests.

Nestled within the heart of elegance, the Empire Room unveils itself as a breath taking haven for your dream wedding. With north and west-facing floor- length windows that bathe the space in a soft, romantic glow and high ceilings that reach for the heavens, this charming room is a sanctuary of timeless beauty and sophistication.

Here, you have the canvas upon which to paint your love story, where every detail and decoration can be brought to life. The Empire room is not just a room it's a love story waiting to be told, an enchanting space that becomes the sanctuary for your everlasting.

Elegant Empire Room at The Landmark London, perfect for weddings and corporate events.

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Elegant banquet table in Empire Room, The Landmark London for weddings and corporate events.

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Elegant banquet hall in The Landmark London, perfect for weddings and corporate events.