Mall Galleries

Evening drinks receptions cost £6,500+VAT for up to 350 standing guests. Full day yoga/wellness events are £7,000+VAT. Evening dinners are £7,000+VAT. Full day blank canvas hire is £11,000+VAT, though reduced rates may be available for single gallery use or half-day hire.

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 450sqm of dedicated events space with flexible use of three interconnected galleries.

All clients must use one of Mall Galleries' approved caterers from their trusted supplier list. Catering is not included in hire fees and must be arranged directly with caterers. There is a £500+VAT buy-out fee if you wish to use a caterer not on the approved supplier list.

The hire fee includes 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. All prices are subject to VAT at 20%.

Yes, Mall Galleries offers all-day blank canvas hire for press events and similar occasions. However, availability is extremely limited - next available dates for blank canvas hire are February and August 2025. Most events take place with exhibitions as backdrops.

The venue has no daytime availability remaining for 2024. Evening hire is available when daytime slots are booked. For filming, work must take place outside opening hours (before 10am or after 5pm). The venue may be unavailable due to public exhibitions on specific dates.

The venue provides a small stage, lectern, two roving microphones, adjustable lighting, AV and audio facilities, free WiFi, and cloak rails. The space features natural light with ability to black out, arched ceilings, oak wood floors, and CCTV coverage.

Availability is extremely limited, particularly for blank canvas hire and daytime events. The venue frequently turns away bookings due to lack of availability. Contact Sarah Witt, Gallery Hire Sales Manager, at 020 7968 0958 to check specific dates and arrange site visits.

Most events take place with current exhibitions as backdrops - for example, the Royal Institute of Oil Painters in December or Plantae 2025 (Society of Botanical Artists) in May. The specific exhibition depends on your event date and cannot typically be changed unless you book blank canvas hire.

Security is mandatory with one guard included in the hire fee for standard duration. Extended security hours may incur additional costs. The £500+VAT caterer buy-out fee applies if using non-approved suppliers. All quotes are subject to 20% VAT.