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Discover the perfect drinks venues in London that can accommodate up to 500 guests. Ideal for corporate events, networking receptions, and celebrations, these spaces offer a vibrant atmosphere and excellent facilities. When selecting a venue, consider factors such as location, accessibility, and amenities to ensure your event runs smoothly. London's diverse range of drinks venues provides unique settings that cater to all tastes and preferences.

London

United Kingdom

The United Kingdom has an excellent transport infrastructure, with a wide variety of options for getting around.

TRANSPORT

The United Kingdom is home to some of the most iconic landmarks in the world, from Big Ben to Stonehenge.

LANDMARKS

The United Kingdom has a rich cultural heritage, with a wide variety of traditional music, art and cuisine.

CULTURE

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

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.

Drinks Venues in London for 500 people

Drinks Venues

A grand ballroom in a luxury hotel, ideal for large events, dinners, and receptions.

Legendary Park Lane ballroom with private entrance and ample pre‑function areas; premium setting for Christmas dinners with DJ and dancing.

Elegant ballroom with domed ceiling, perfect for weddings and corporate events.

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Elegant ballroom with marble flooring, ideal for corporate events and receptions.

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Elegant banquet hall at The Dorchester, perfect for weddings and upscale events.

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Elegant Ballroom at The Dorchester with chandeliers, perfect for corporate events.

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Elegant ballroom with marble floor, ideal for upscale events and receptions.

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Dining

Events

The Ballroom

The Dorchester

A large conference and event space with the latest technology in a bustling business district near St Paul's Cathedral.

The Wren & Shakespeare Suite is the hotel's largest single conference and event space, perfectly designed for hosting large gatherings in the heart of London. This versatile venue boasts cutting-edge technology, making it ideal for conferences, corporate events, and grand celebrations. With flexible seating arrangements accommodating up to 450 guests for a dinner dance or 300 in a classroom setup, it caters to diverse event needs. Enjoy exceptional amenities, including afternoon tea, buffet lunches, and dedicated event staff to ensure a seamless experience. Located beside the iconic St Paul's Cathedral, the suite offers easy access to Mansion House, City Thameslink, and Blackfriars stations, making it a prime choice for both local and international attendees. Enhance your event with full-range speakers, HD plasma screens, and on-site facilities like a gym, pool, and spa. The Wren & Shakespeare Suite at Leonardo Royal Hotel London St Paul's is your premier destination for unforgettable events in a central location.

Wren & Shakespeare Suite: modern event space with skylights for networking and receptions.

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Wren & Shakespeare Suite at Leonardo Royal Hotel, stylish venue for meetings and events.

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Wren & Shakespeare Suite at Leonardo Royal Hotel, elegant conference venue with blue lighting.

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Wren & Shakespeare Suite conference room setup for workshops at Leonardo Royal Hotel London.

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Modern hotel lobby at Leonardo Royal Hotel London St. Pauls, ideal for events and networking.

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Wren & Shakespeare Suite atrium, modern design for networking events in London.

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Wren & Shakespeare Suite, modern venue with glass windows for corporate events in London.

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Wren & Shakespeare Suite at Leonardo Royal Hotel, ideal for conferences with blue lighting.

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Wren & Shakespeare Suite banquet setup with round tables in Leonardo Royal Hotel London.

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Reception

Wren & Shakespeare Suite

Leonardo Royal Hotel London St.Pauls 

A spacious, flexible foyer with a brutalist aesthetic and river views. Ideal for large events.

The Queen Elizabeth Hall Foyer is a large flexible space with a standing capacity for up to 950 people.

Glass panelling bathes the spacious foyer with natural light while concrete walls and marble floors adding to the brutalist aesthetic.  

The space is particularly suited for award dinners, large receptions and exhibition stalls, boasting an outside terrace with fabulous river views.  

Queen Elizabeth Hall Foyer with modern design, ideal for events and gatherings.

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Queen Elizabeth Hall Foyer, modern event space with dynamic lighting for networking events.

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Queen Elizabeth Hall Foyer, elegant banquet setup for formal events, modern architecture.

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Queen Elizabeth Hall Foyer, vibrant event space for networking and social gatherings.

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Queen Elizabeth Hall Foyer set for a formal dinner event with ambient lighting.

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Business

Queen Elizabeth Hall Foyer

Southbank Centre

A luxurious 5* Victorian hotel with a grand ballroom, ideal for large-scale elegant events.

Designed for luxury and efficiency, we care. 

Perfect for three-days conferences with accommodation needs or incentive travel groups stays. 

30 minutes from London Heathrow Airport and 15 minutes from Kings Cross St Pancras station. 

Featuring five out of eleven of the largest event spaces on the ground floor, the hotel ensures a seamless event flow with easy access to all conference areas, an attended cloakroom, complimentary registration and a foyer area. 

-Filled with natural daylight
-Street-level loading bays
-Sustainable menus
-No additoinal charges for own AV 


Grand Ballroom at The Landmark London, elegant venue for conferences and social events.

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Grand Ballroom at The Landmark London, elegant wooden design for events and meetings.

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Doorman in formal attire at The Landmark London Grand Ballroom entrance for upscale events.

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Grand Ballroom at The Landmark London, elegant meeting space with round tables for corporate events.

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Grand Ballroom corridor at The Landmark London, elegant for high-end events and gatherings.

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Grand Ballroom at The Landmark London with ornate arches, perfect for upscale events.

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Grand Ballroom at The Landmark London, elegant space for upscale meetings and events.

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Grand Ballroom at The Landmark London, elegant decor for conferences and presentations.

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Elegant Grand Ballroom entrance at The Landmark London for corporate events and celebrations.

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Grand Ballroom

The Landmark London

A grand ballroom with natural light, high ceilings, and flexible space for up to 700 guests.

The Grand Syon Ballroom has an abundance of natural daylight with floor to ceiling windows, fabulous high ceilings and beautiful crystal chandeliers. It can comfortably host up to 400 guests at a seated event or up to 700 guests at a reception event. It can be sectioned into three separate areas for more flexibility for your meetings, either if we are hosting an intimate business meeting or a grand presentation.

Grand Syon Ballroom with elegant chandeliers, perfect for conferences and events.

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Grand Syon Ballroom with chandelier, ideal for corporate meetings and seminars.

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Grand Syon Ballroom with elegant chandeliers, ideal for conferences and banquets.

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Grand Syon Ballroom 

Hilton London Syon Park

A luxurious ballroom with elegant decor and AV tech, ideal for events from intimate to grand.

Whether you're planning an intimate wedding for 6 or a grand event of 600, every couple we look after is at the start of a unique journey.  Our pleasure is to ensure we ask the right questions, listen, and help deliver a package that suits you.
Extraordinary, custom-designed chandeliers adorn its 6 meter tall, elegant ceilings, each linking together to create a unique and dramatic 'ceiling-scape.'
Complete with in-house, start of the art audio-visual technology, the Ballroom easily opens out to  a charming balcony and luxurious lobby areas, affording you and your guests truly magical views.

Bankside Ballroom at Hilton London, elegant event space for upscale galas and corporate events.

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Elegant Bankside Ballroom ceremony setup with chiavari chairs and floral archway for weddings.

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Elegant wedding venue at Hilton London Bankside with floral aisle and chandelier.

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Bankside Ballroom setup for a formal event with elegant chairs and floral centerpieces.

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Weddings

Bankside Ballroom

Hilton London Bankside

A versatile, elegant Edwardian hall with natural light, ideal for diverse events in Central London.

Embodying all the grace and elegance of the Edwardian era, this period venue exhibits immense light and elegance inherent in its Edwardian design creating a breath-taking effect for organisers and visitors alike.

Based in the London office of the Royal Horticultural Society, the venue is steeped over 100 years of horticultural History, purpose built for the societies once monthly flower shows, the venue still boats the most unusual charm.

Please contact the Royal Horticultural Halls for a quote, the pricing on here is only a rough guide.

Lindley Hall conference setup with black chairs and stage for impactful presentations.

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Lindley Hall corporate meeting venue with elegant layout and branding for networking events.

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The Lindley Hall

Royal Horticultural Halls

A large, versatile auditorium in a central hotel, perfect for conferences and events up to 450 guests.


Situated on the First floor of the centrally-located Leonardo Royal London City Hotel, the Auditorium is a generously-sized meeting and events space, impressively accommodating up to 450 delegates. The room can also be split into the Lion and Bell suites, for slightly smaller events of up to 180 delegates. 

Modern lobby of The Auditorium, Leonardo Royal Hotel London City for events and meetings.

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The Auditorium

Leonardo Royal Hotel London City

A 600-seat auditorium in central London, ideal for conferences, meetings, and private events.

The heart of The Mermaid London is the Auditorium, the only 600-seated auditorium in the City of London. The space features tired seating with excellent sight-lines, full lighting, as well as sound and audio-visual capabilities perfect for any conference, AGM, corporate event or meeting. The stage can accommodate anything from basic to elaborately designed sets.