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Mayfair's unique conference venues offer a blend of prestige and innovation, perfect for professionals seeking an exceptional setting. These venues provide state-of-the-art facilities and a distinguished atmosphere that fosters creativity and collaboration.

Thanks to its stunning townhouses and vast hotels, there is no shortage of elegant event venues here.

VENUE VARIETY

Mayfair is served by multiple tube stations and also accessible by bus or on foot.

TRANSPORT

Mayfair was a royal hunting ground in medieval times, but it began to develop as a fashionable residential area in the 17th century. 

HISTORY

Mayfair is an upscale London neighborhood that has long been associated with luxury and high society. Lined with elegant Georgian townhouses and exclusive hotels, the area boasts some of the most expensive real estate in the world. It is also home to numerous upscale shops, gourmet restaurants, and world-famous retailers on Savile Row and Bond Street.

Mayfair has a rich history, dating back to the 17th century when it was first developed as a residential area for the wealthy. In recent years, the neighborhood has become increasingly popular as a destination for events and conferences, due to its central location and abundance of high-end venues. Whether you're looking to experience the best of London's luxury or explore its rich history, Mayfair won't disappoint.

The area is served by Green Park, Bond Street and Marble Arch tube stations, as well as plenty of bus routes. It is also a short walk to the West End of London so is a handy location for an array of events from meetings to swanky dinners.

Mayfair

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!

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 unique conference venues in Mayfair, London, offering a prestigious backdrop for corporate events that inspire and impress.

Unique Conference Venues in Mayfair

Unique Conference Venues

Grade I listed Mayfair venue with ornate 150-capacity conference spaces, 3 mins from Piccadilly Circus, from £31 per person for day hire including catering.

The Beatrice Webb Room is a unique setting for your next workshop, seminar or AGM. The room boasts large windows, electric blinds and air conditioning. Our in-house AV team are on hand to provide you with support for your meeting and presentation needs. Ask about our AV packages.

The Beatrice Webb Room comes with a complimentary catering space and a shared lobby for registration. 

Beatrice Webb Room: elegant event space with wooden flooring, ideal for networking and workshops.

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Reception

Business

Beatrice Webb Room, Gallery & Music Room

London

{10-11} Carlton House Terrace

900-capacity pillar-free Westminster Ballroom in luxury Mayfair hotel, ideal for prestigious conferences. Natural daylight, crystal chandeliers, direct street access. Fro

The perfect venue for a conference, exhibition or seminar. Our versatile meeting space has the ability to break up in to 3 sections featuring natural daylight. The rooms can be broken up to fit different purposes. Working with Eclipse Global for state of the art equipment and serving carefully crafted menus we have the perfect room for any style of event.  

Westminster Ballroom at London Marriott, bright meeting space for corporate events.

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Modern conference room in Westminster Ballroom, ergonomic chairs, ideal for meetings and events.

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Westminster Ballroom setup with sleek tablet, ideal for meetings and events.

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Westminster Ballroom buffet setup at London Marriott for corporate networking event.

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Westminster Ballroom at London Marriott: polished table, ideal for meetings and events.

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Westminster Ballroom

The London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square

Historic 98-seat cinema theatre in Mayfair's prestigious heart, ideal for unique conferences with Dolby 5.1 sound, from £325/hour weekdays.

Large projector and screen set the stage for impactful screenings at the Clifford Barclay Lecture Theatre, located within the serene Egrove Park Venue at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford. This fully accredited residential venue, nestled in 37 acres of picturesque parkland just two miles from Oxford City Centre, offers an ideal backdrop for presentations, panel discussions, and corporate events. With seating for up to 64 delegates, the theatre is designed for optimal viewing and engagement, making it perfect for both intimate gatherings and larger conferences. The venue also boasts ample free parking and easy access to public transport, ensuring a hassle-free experience for all attendees. Enhance your event with the beautiful grounds, perfect for outdoor activities, team-building exercises, and receptions. Choose Egrove Park for a unique and inspiring setting that elevates your screenings and events to the next level.

Intimate screening room with plush red seating for film screenings and corporate events.

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Intimate Curzon Mayfair cinema with plush red seating for private screenings and events.

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Intimate Curzon Mayfair theater with plush red seating for film screenings and presentations.

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Stylish Curzon Mayfair theater with plush red seating, ideal for film screenings and events.

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Cozy screening room with plush red seating for private film events at Curzon Mayfair.

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Theatre

Screenings

Screen Two

Curzon Mayfair

Curzon Mayfair - Screen Two

350-capacity Chartwell Ballroom in prestigious 5-star Mayfair hotel, ideal for large conferences with mirrored walls, built-in AV, from £130 per person including catering

With a contemporary and elegant feel, The Chartwell Ballroom is the largest of the hotel's event rooms which makes it perfect for corporate meetings and large conferences. It can be partitioned in to two self-contained meeting spaces which provide considerate event flexibility. 

Chartwell Ballroom at Hyatt Regency London, elegant space for conferences and seminars.

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Chartwell Ballroom at Hyatt Regency London, elegant event space for conferences and banquets.

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Standing

Chartwell Ballroom

Hyatt Regency London - The Churchill

250-capacity white-walled Great Hall with high ceilings, integrated AV and high-speed fibre. 5 minutes from Baker Street. £3,300 daily venue hire.

The Great Hall is our largest and most flexible space. This white-walled blank canvas with high ceilings, natural daylight (blackout optional), fully integrated AV and high speed internet is suitable for all corporate and private functions, from conferences, seminars, live streamed presentation and IT training to fashion shows, product launches or a glamorous wedding reception, cocktail party or Bar Mitzvah. The ceiling trusses can accommodate additional lighting or a rig for aerial performance.

Great Hall at The Hellenic Centre, elegantly set for weddings and formal gatherings.

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Great Hall fashion presentation with models on sculptural platforms, showcasing creativity.

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Great Hall at The Hellenic Centre, elegant decor for upscale networking events.

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Great Hall at The Hellenic Centre, vibrant networking event with modern art.

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Great Hall at The Hellenic Centre set for a tasting event with inviting wooden decor.

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Events

Great Hall

The Hellenic Centre

Historic Royal Suite with handcrafted New York chandeliers, seats 120 theatre-style, ideal for unique conferences in Mayfair, from £75 per delegate including catering.

Featuring contemporary  furnishing and elegant decor, the Royal suite sets the stage for productive meetings, presentations, brainstorming sessions, away day. Natural light pours in through large windows, creating an inviting ambience conducive to creativity and collaboration. 

Equipped with high-speed internet and built-in projector and screen, comfortable seating arrangements facilitate focussed discussions and strategic planning sessions.

Whether hosting conferences ,training seminars, or product launch, this room provides a versatile environment to meet the demands of modern business.

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Royal Suite

The Chesterfield Mayfair Hotel

Historic 277-capacity lecture hall ideal for unique conferences, 2 mins from Piccadilly Circus, includes state-of-the-art AV and professional staging, from £98 per delega

The most impressive of the spaces, can be used for away days, conferences, AGMs, presentations and many more. It is fully air conditioned and has large windows. The sophisticated audio visual system can be controlled from the technician’s box or directly from the speaker’s platform, and features state of the art webcasting facilities among its features.

It can accommodate conferences for up to 277 guests. 

Wellcome Trust Lecture Hall setup for elegant conferences with fine dining and floral decor.

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Wellcome Trust Lecture Hall: modern event space with flexible seating for conferences and workshops.

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Wellcome Trust Lecture Hall, modern event space for conferences and seminars.

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Wellcome Trust Lecture Hall set for a formal event with elegant dining and festive decor.

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Wellcome Trust Lecture Hall with black chairs, ideal for presentations and networking events.

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Wellcome Trust Lecture Hall and City of London Rooms 

The Royal Society

250-capacity tiered auditorium near Oxford Circus, ideal for unique conferences with 5-metre ceilings, private catering space, from £78 per delegate including lunch.

The main meeting room is a tiered Auditorium with huge ceilings (up 5 metres high). The Auditorium comes with the adjoining Whittington Suite a beautiful minimalist space ideal for your catering and exhibitions.

Cavendish Conference Centre auditorium setup for a professional event with purple lighting.

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Cavendish Conference Centre auditorium set for a corporate event with tables and branding.

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Cavendish Conference Centre auditorium with purple lighting for corporate events.

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Modern auditorium setup with purple lighting for corporate events and workshops.

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Classroom

Auditorium 

Cavendish Conference Centre

350-capacity conference venue near Marble Arch with wave-form ceiling, ideal for unique corporate events. Day delegate packages from £65pp based on recent quotes.

With its unique design, wave-form ceiling and light walls, The Arena at Great Cumberland Place creates the perfect ambience for your wedding. Nestled in the heart of London, just steps from Marble Arch Tube Station, this stunning venue offers a blend of elegance and modernity.  Our dedicated team provides personalised menu planning with our talented chef, while state-of-the-art audio-visual technology enhances your celebration. 

Elegant dinner setup in The Arena, Cumberland Hotel for corporate events and weddings.

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Elegant event space at The Cumberland Hotel, perfect for corporate dinners and celebrations.

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Weddings

The Arena

The Cumberland Hotel

The Cumberland Hotel - The Arena

Grade II listed Piccadilly venue with 172-capacity Janet Watson Lecture Theatre, ideal for prestigious conferences, from £2,180 half-day, near Green Park station.

Located on the ground floor, the Lecture Theatre and Lower Library provides an inviting setting for conferences.

The Theatre was refurbished with help from the Society's Petroleum Group in 1999, and then again for the Bicentenary in 2007. It was named the Janet Watson Lecture Theatre in 2009, in honour of Professor Janet Vida Watson FRS (1923-1985), of Imperial College London, the Society's first woman President (1982-1984).

The Lower Library was originally the Society's Main Library. It is now mainly to store foreign periodicals and is used for social gatherings and for refreshments.

Lecture Theatre with tiered blue seating, ideal for conferences and seminars.

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Lecture Theatre with blue seating, ideal for presentations and seminars at The Geological Society.

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Elegant Lecture Theatre & Lower Library at The Geological Society, perfect for small events.

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Lecture Theatre & Lower Library, warm wood tones, ideal for workshops and meetings.

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Cozy reading nook with leather chairs in Geological Society library for meetings and events.

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Lecture Theatre & Lower Library 

The Geological Society

201-seat private cinema in luxury Mayfair hotel, ideal for unique conferences with big-screen technology, Italian leather seating, from £130 per delegate including cateri

The May Fair's luxury screening room is the envy of many private cinemas in London. Audiences of up to 201 guests sit in supreme comfort on Italian - leather trimmed seats complete with armrests and fold out tables, with ample leg room to stretch out. 

In front of the 8 m screen a stage, available with optional  speaker's podium, provides an energising and inspiring platform for multimedia presentations and filming location in London. 

May Fair Theatre with tiered seating, ideal for corporate events and presentations.

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May Fair Theatre auditorium with tiered seating, ideal for corporate events and screenings.

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May Fair Theatre exterior, modern design, ideal for corporate dinners and private events.

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May Fair Theatre facade, elegant architecture for upscale meetings and events.

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May Fair Theatre lobby, modern elegance for meetings and events, natural light ambiance.

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The May Fair Theatre

The May Fair Hotel, A Radisson Collection Hotel

140-capacity Georgian theatre in Mayfair's heart, ideal for unique conferences. HD projection, hybrid tech, magnetic walls. From £105pp day delegate rate.

The Maynard Theatre is an airy, modern conference space with air conditioning and is pillar free. The space is fully accessible with 2 lifts and is located on the lower ground floor. 

The Maynard Foyer has its own registration area, 2 55" screens and is perfect for catering, networking and drinks receptions. The foyer can be made completely private by hiring the three additional breakouts on the same floor.

The space is equipped with hybrid technology, a lectern, fixed microphones. LCD projector, screen, and comfort monitor. The theatre can hold a maximum of 140 Theatre or 81 Cabaret.

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Maynard Theatre

No.11 Cavendish Square

Penthouse-style Loft & Gallery with Crittall windows, ideal for unique conferences. Seats 70 theatre-style, near Oxford Circus. From £2,100 half-day hire.

The Loft and Gallery comes fully equipped with a screen, projector, and PA system, which are complimentary when hiring the space exclusively for your meeting. This penthouse-style venue on the sixth floor of Maslow's Mortimer House offers stunning views of London and a private balcony, perfect for inspiring creativity and collaboration. With natural daylight flooding the room, air conditioning for comfort, and free flip charts available, your team will thrive in this sophisticated yet relaxed environment. Enjoy seamless connectivity with high-speed Wi-Fi and take advantage of the on-site restaurant for catering needs. Whether you're hosting a brainstorming session or a formal presentation, the Loft and Gallery provides an exceptional backdrop for any business event. Elevate your meetings in a space designed for both productivity and relaxation, ensuring your team leaves feeling inspired and rejuvenated.

Bright meeting space with wooden table and green chairs in Mortimer House.

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Loft and Gallery event space with white chairs, perfect for workshops and meetings.

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Stylish lounge area in Mortimer House, ideal for networking events and gatherings.

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Loft and Gallery event space with modular seating for workshops and gatherings.

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Stylish meeting space with natural light and greenery for collaborative events.

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Loft and Gallery

Mortimer House

Georgian smoking room with gold-leaf walls and private terrace, ideal for unique conferences. 140 theatre capacity, 5 mins from Piccadilly Circus, from £72pp day delegate

Majestic yet welcoming, this classic Georgian room is one our most sought after for daytime events and combines perfectly with the adjacent Trafalgar 1 & 2 as  breakout or catering rooms. Burton is a fantastic option for conferences, exhibitions, AGMS, seminars and networking events. The classically striking room offers a blank canvas for any corporate use.

Elegant meeting room at Burton, 116 Pall Mall, ideal for corporate events and conferences.

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Elegant meeting room at Burton, 116 Pall Mall, ideal for corporate events and presentations.

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Sophisticated event space at Burton, 116 Pall Mall, ideal for networking and elegant gatherings.

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Grand staircase at Burton, 116 Pall Mall, ideal for elegant receptions and ceremonies.