Mall Galleries

Evening drinks receptions cost £6,500+VAT for up to 350 standing guests. Full day events cost £7,000+VAT (yoga event example) to £11,000+VAT (corporate events). All-day blank canvas hire for press events has limited availability with next slots in February and August 2025. A £500+VAT buy-out fee applies if using caterers not on the approved supplier list.

The venue can accommodate up to 350 people standing for drinks receptions across all three galleries. For smaller events of 35 people, the East Gallery is recommended. The venue offers over 450sqm of dedicated events space with the West Gallery suggested as the main event space for activities like yoga sessions.

All hire fees include a Venue Supervisor and gallery staff, one security guard during the event, two parking spaces outside 17 Carlton House Terrace, parking permits for deliveries along the Mall, and use of furniture and technical equipment. Technical equipment includes a small stage, lectern, two roving microphones, adjustable lighting, AV and audio facilities, free WiFi, and cloak rails.

Daytime hire availability is extremely limited with no remaining slots for the remainder of 2024 and very limited availability in 2025. Evening hire is more readily available. Filming must take place outside opening hours (before 10am or after 5pm) and exhibitions will be present as backdrop rather than blank canvas during public hours.

All clients must use one of Mall Galleries' approved caterers - catering is not included in hire fees and must be arranged directly with caterers. If you wish to use a caterer not on the approved supplier list, there's a mandatory £500+VAT buy-out fee. The venue can accommodate various catering setups including barista services with access to sinks and power outlets.

Most events take place with exhibitions as backdrop rather than in blank canvas spaces. For example, December events would feature the Royal Institute of Oil Painters exhibition, and May events might feature the Society of Botanical Artists exhibition. True blank canvas hire is very limited with next availability in February and August 2025.

The venue has very limited availability, particularly for daytime events. Many enquiries are declined due to lack of availability, and alternative venues are frequently suggested. For 2025, blank canvas hire slots are only available in February and August. Evening events have better availability than daytime slots.

The venue includes 3-circuit energy efficient lighting, fully equipped PA system, acoustic sound panels, air conditioning, and AV facilities. Equipment available includes adjustable lighting, two roving microphones, a small stage, and lectern. The space features modern industrial ceiling, oak wood flooring, and free WiFi throughout.

One security guard is mandatory and included in all hire fees for the duration of events. Venue Supervisor and gallery staff are also mandatory and included. The venue requires use of approved caterers unless paying the £500+VAT buy-out fee. Two parking spaces and delivery permits are automatically included.

The venue offers flexible access arrangements depending on event needs. Multi-day hires are possible (examples show 2-3 day bookings for setup and breakdown). Access can be arranged from early morning through late evening, with specific timing negotiated based on event requirements and venue availability.