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Central London's reception halls offer a blend of sophistication and convenience, ideal for hosting memorable events. With their prime locations, these venues are perfect for corporate gatherings, offering accessibility and a touch of elegance. Consider the ambiance, capacity, and services to ensure your event's success.

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.


Central London

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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Discover top Reception Halls in Central London for your corporate events. Ideal locations for a sophisticated and accessible event experience.

Reception Halls in Central London

Reception Halls

Historic 120-capacity reception hall with exposed timber beams, built-in LED lighting, and integrated AV. Christmas packages from £155pp, day hire from £5,200. Near Barbi

The Sugar Rooms, where the brewing sugar was stored, have natural daylight through elegant feature Georgian windows that overlook the courtyard. The rooms can host up to 100 guests for a standing reception. The lower Sugar Room is often used as a reception area and the upper sugar Room as the main meeting space. Both can be used as separate breakout spaces for larger events or together as more flowing space for networking. There is solid oak flooring in both rooms and exposed wooden beams in the upper Sugar Room. 

Elegant gala event space with bold drapery and dynamic lighting at The Sugar Rooms.

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Elegant event space with white furniture and blue lighting, ideal for upscale gatherings.

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Vibrant British-themed event space with bold seating, ideal for gatherings and parties.

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Elegant event space at The Sugar Rooms with celestial decor for networking and gatherings.

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Vibrant event space with colorful lanterns, perfect for celebrations and corporate gatherings.

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The Sugar Rooms

The Brewery

400-capacity reception hall with 360° digital ellipse, near Barbican station. Ideal for corporate receptions, includes AV tech, from £54pp for day packages.

The Entrance Hall can be used as a welcome and catering space for your conference as well as a multi purpose break out space.

The Entrance Hall is also the perfect location for a unique drinks reception or refreshment area for a party or corporate event. It is an enchanting space where guests can enjoy drinks and canapés from professional and welcoming hosts. 

The Entrance Hall is often hired with the London Ellipse Hall and can host celebration events, awards ceremonies, product launches and a host of conference set ups.


Elegant brass ensemble in London Museum Spaces for upscale outdoor events.

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Networking event in London Museum Spaces with modern decor and lively interactions.

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Entrance Hall in London Museum Spaces, featuring round tables for meetings and receptions.

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Entrance Hall at London Museum Spaces, modern venue with round tables for corporate events.

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Spacious London Museum Entrance Hall with natural light, ideal for events and meetings.

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Entrance Hall

London Museum Spaces

London Museum Spaces - Entrance Hall

Historic Victorian galleries near Leicester Square hosting corporate receptions for 200 guests, from £55 per person for exclusive evening hire.

The stunning layout of the Victorian Galleries offers a unique and impressive chance to host a reception or dinner amongst an array of exciting individuals from the period. 

Standing capacity - 200 
Seated capacity - 120


Elegant banquet table with floral centerpieces in Victorian Galleries, perfect for gala events.

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Victorian Galleries at National Portrait Gallery, elegant event space for receptions and exhibitions.

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Elegant dining table in Victorian Galleries for a formal gala event.

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Victorian Galleries at National Portrait Gallery, elegant lighting for art exhibitions and events.

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Victorian Galleries at National Portrait Gallery, elegant space for upscale events and exhibitions.

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Victorian Galleries

National Portrait Gallery

Trafalgar Square terrace with baroque masterpieces and ornate ceiling, ideal for intimate corporate receptions. Up to 100 standing, from £120 per person based on recent q

Overlooking Trafalgar Square, our Portico Terrace sits in the heart of London. An outdoor terrace for summer receptions and breakfasts with a view.


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Portico Terrace 

The National Gallery

The National Gallery - Portico Terrace

Historic Tudor hall near Holborn station, ideal for corporate receptions up to 200 guests. Features period architecture, private terrace, from £2,700 venue hire plus cate

The Old Hall is a wonderful example of beautifully maintained Tudor architecture and has many notable features including the wooden screen at the south end designed by Inigo Jones, and Hogarth’s painting of 'Paul before Felix' on the North wall. 
It creates a desirable setting ideal for receptions for up to 200 guests, seated lunches and dinners for up to 120 guests, and conferences, lectures, meetings, seminars and ceremonies for up to 130 guests. 

Old Hall at Lincoln's Inn, ornate wood paneling, ideal for formal events and conferences.

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Historic Old Hall at Lincoln's Inn, ideal for elegant meetings and events.

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Elegant dining hall in Old Hall, Lincoln's Inn, perfect for formal events and gatherings.

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Elegant dining setup in historic Old Hall, Lincoln's Inn for formal events.

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Old Hall

Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn

300-capacity reception foyer near Tottenham Court Road, ideal for corporate receptions with natural light, plasma screens, air conditioning from £108 per person.

The spacious Foyer is ideal for events in central London for a large influx of delegates, exhibitions or as a catering space for events in Congress Hall. It can also be booked separately for receptions. When booking Congress Hall, the foyer space is included.

Located on the Lower Ground Floor alongside Congress Hall, the Foyer features a dedicated reception area and 103" plasma screen, cloakroom, toilet facilities, and natural daylight. Large windows flood the foyer with natural light.

The foyer can also be decorated with vinyl wrap and extensive signage to display your brand to guests. 

Modern congress center foyer with illuminated desk and vibrant orange accents.

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Modern congress center foyer with well-lit staircase, ideal for conferences and events.

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Modern Congress Centre foyer with sleek staircase, ideal for networking events and workshops.

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Modern lounge area in Congress Centre, ideal for networking and informal meetings.

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Modern foyer in Congress Centre with spacious lobby for networking and events.

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Foyer

Congress Centre

300-capacity reception hall near Bank Station with luxury decor, natural light and projector. Full venue hire from £6,000 minimum spend based on recent quotes.

The Otherist makes an ideal reception venue for those after a chic city wedding. With it's recently updated decor the venue has a feeling of luxury and elegance as soon you as walk through the door.   The main space is large and open making it versatile and able to accommodate different style of service with ease.

Stylish bar area in The Otherist, ideal for networking events and casual meetings.

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Stylish restaurant interior with cozy seating, ideal for intimate gatherings and corporate events.

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Stylish meeting space with comfortable seating for creative gatherings and networking events.

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Stylish venue "The Otherist" with modern decor for intimate meetings and events.

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 Whole Venue

The Otherist

Historic Grade I listed reception hall near St Paul's Cathedral, accommodating 300 standing guests with Corinthian columns, stained-glass windows and crystal chandeliers 

A magnificently proportionate room with Corinthian columns of scagliola and richly decorated moulded ceiling. 

The Livery Hall is an awe-inspiring space for grand dinners, receptions or conferences with the wow factor. Lit by impressive stained-glass windows and four English glass chandeliers, one of the delights of attending an evening event is to see the crystal facets twinkling in the candlelight. 

Livery Hall at Goldsmiths' Hall, elegant event space with chandeliers for formal gatherings.

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Elegant banquet hall with chandeliers, perfect for corporate events and formal dinners.

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Livery Hall staircase with marble finishes, ideal for weddings and galas.

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Elegant banquet hall at Goldsmiths' Hall, perfect for formal dinners and gala receptions.

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Grand staircase in The Livery Hall, Goldsmiths' Hall, ideal for gala dinners and receptions.

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The Livery Hall

Goldsmiths' Hall

250-capacity riverside reception hall near London Bridge with floor-to-ceiling windows, ideal for corporate receptions from £2,250 daily hire plus catering.

Reception drinks or buffet area, the Tower Foyer at Hilton London Tower Bridge is the perfect setting for your next event. Bathed in natural light from its impressive ceiling-to-floor windows, this versatile space offers a stylish backdrop for gatherings of all kinds. Located just a minute from London Bridge station, it provides easy access to iconic attractions like Tower Bridge and Borough Market. With air conditioning, a smoke-free environment, and wheelchair accessibility, the Tower Foyer ensures comfort for all your guests. Enhance your event with on-site dining options and the vibrant TwoRuba Bar, making it an ideal choice for both casual receptions and formal gatherings. Whether hosting a corporate event or a celebratory buffet, the Tower Foyer promises an unforgettable experience in the heart of London.

Modern event space in Hilton London Tower Bridge with elegant food stations for networking.

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Elegant Tower Foyer at Hilton London, perfect for networking events and celebrations.

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Vibrant dessert display at Hilton London Tower Bridge for events and networking.

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Tower Foyer

Hilton London Tower Bridge

Hilton London Tower Bridge - Tower Foyer

Glamorous King's Cross martini lounge with floor-to-ceiling windows, ideal for corporate receptions. Accommodates 120 standing guests from £300-400 per hour.

Already a favourite for film and photo shoots, this glamorous space features floor to ceiling windows which provide abundant natural daylight for daytime shoots, before the mood becomes moodier and more seductive by night.

Stylish intimate venue with warm lighting for networking events and gatherings.

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Stylish bar venue in Anthracite for intimate gatherings and networking events.

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Film and Photo

Whole venue

Anthracite

Art Deco semi-private reception hall above St Pancras station, ideal for corporate events. Seats 50, stands 100. From £60 per person based on recent quotes.

The elegant semi-private dining are is a perfect space for a seated meal for up to 50 for dining guests. Situated inside the restaurant, it offers the privacy of a semi-exclusive area, whilst enabling guests to experience the atmosphere of the fabulous venue.

A wide selection of catering options is available to you from canapes, bowl food and sharing platters, to full seasonal menus, we can cater for any kind of event.

The space is perfect for corporate entertainment, social gatherings and private parties.

Elegant Kitchen Bar at St Pancras Brasserie, perfect for upscale events and intimate meetings.

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Sophisticated dining setup at St Pancras Brasserie for corporate meetings and private events.

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Seafood platter at St Pancras Brasserie, ideal for upscale events and cocktail receptions.

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Garnished dish at St Pancras Brasserie, perfect for upscale events and catering.

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Kitchen Bar  

St Pancras Brasserie and Champagne Bar by Searcys 

St Pancras Brasserie Kitchen Bar

300-capacity auditorium with rooftop terrace, 2 mins from Euston Station. State-of-the-art AV, day delegate rates from £95pp including catering and tech support.

Our Penthouse State Rooms are a grand setting for a ceremony, wedding breakfast or a reception for up to 230 guests. The ambience and stunning decorative lighting in the rooms give a sense of occasion and WOW factor that will be remembered by all guests. 

The adjoining Rooftop terrace offers the most beautiful of backdrops overlooking London and is a wonderful area for photos of moments you want to treasure. 

Elegant wedding banquet hall with floral centerpieces at 30 Euston Square.

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Weddings in elegant Penthouse State Rooms with floral arrangements and natural light.

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Weddings in elegant Penthouse State Rooms with chandeliers and floral arrangements.

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Couple embracing in doorway at elegant wedding in Penthouse State Rooms, 30 Euston Square.

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Elegant wedding banquet table with floral centerpieces at 30 Euston Square.

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Weddings in the Penthouse State Rooms

30 Euston Square

Historic City livery hall with 175-capacity Cloisters reception space, ideal for corporate receptions. 2 mins from Bank station. From £65pp for canapés and drinks package

The Cloisters is a bright and airy reception space that is ideal when used in conjunction with other spaces at Merchant Taylors' as a breakout space for larger events or ideal when used as a standalone space for drinks receptions or networking events. 

Pair with the neighbouring outdoor space of the Courtyard Garden for a great combination of a luxurious outdoor space with a casual and refreshing and relaxing outside reception. 

Cloisters courtyard with fountain, ideal for networking events and gatherings.

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Networking event at The Cloisters, Merchant Taylors' Hall with elegant arches and exhibitor booths.

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The Cloisters

Merchant Taylors' Hall 

Historic Nelson Chamber in St. Paul's Cathedral crypt, Europe's largest. Ideal reception hall for 250 guests with private cathedral tours, from £6,000 evening hire.

Eight Pillars encircle the tomb of Admiral Lord Nelson, which stands proudly as the focal point of the Chamber.

 With he mosaic floor and vaulted ceiling the Nelson Chamber is an elegant space in which to hold a drinks reception.

Nelson Chamber in St. Paul's Cathedral, elegant event space for corporate gatherings.