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Mall Galleries

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  • From £4500
  • 150 Dining
  • Charing Cross and Piccadilly Circus
  • From £4500
  • 150 Dining
  • Charing Cross and Piccadilly Circus
The only venue in Central London where guests dine surrounded by rotating curated art exhibitions in a historic 19th-century setting.
Caitlin McCavitt
Caitlin McCavitt

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Up to 150 seated dining capacity
  • 10 trusted listed caterers available
  • Complimentary WiFi and event management support
  • 450sqm of dedicated events space across three galleries
  • Curated art exhibitions as event backdrop
  • Fully equipped PA system with hand-held and lectern microphones

Grant your guests the unique opportunity to dine within a backdrop of stunningly curated visual art and 19th-century built heritage by hosting your private or corporate dinner at Mall Galleries.

To ensure the highest quality service and culinary experience, we ask that all clients utilise one of our 10 trusted listed caterers when hiring Mall Galleries - you’ll find the perfect caterer for your dinner from our diverse and exciting selection.

The venue has a capacity for up to 150 seated guests and is entirely flexible and competitively priced. Enquire now.




Frequently asked questions

The hire fee for evening dining events is £7,000+VAT. This includes exclusive access to all three galleries, venue supervisor and gallery staff, one security guard for 5 hours, two parking spaces outside 17 Carlton House Terrace, parking permits for deliveries along the Mall, and use of furniture and technical equipment including a small stage, lectern, two roving microphones, adjustable lighting, AV and audio facilities, free WiFi and cloak rails.

The venue can accommodate up to 150 seated guests for dining events. The space is entirely flexible and can be configured to suit your specific requirements.

Yes, all clients must use one of Mall Galleries' 10 trusted listed caterers to ensure the highest quality service and culinary experience. Catering is not included in the hire fee and you must contact caterers directly for quotes. There is a £500+VAT buy-out fee if you wish to use a caterer not on the approved supplier list.

Yes, your dining event will take place with the current exhibition acting as a backdrop. The venue does not offer blank canvas hire for evening events - the curated visual art and 19th-century built heritage form part of the unique dining experience.

The venue is open from 10am to 5pm for public exhibitions. Evening events can take place after 5pm when the galleries are closed to the public, allowing for exclusive access to the space.

Availability is extremely limited, particularly for daytime events where the venue has no remaining availability for the remainder of some years. Evening availability is better but still limited, so booking well in advance is essential.

The venue includes a fully equipped PA system with hand-held and lectern microphones, adjustable 3-circuit energy efficient gallery lighting, AV and audio facilities, complimentary WiFi, and a small stage. All technical equipment is included in the hire fee.

The hire fee includes two parking spaces outside 17 Carlton House Terrace (the office entrance) and parking permits for deliveries along the Mall. This facilitates both guest parking and supplier access for your event.

Yes, branding opportunities are available within the venue. The space offers flexibility for corporate events while maintaining the integrity of the gallery environment and current exhibition.

The hire fee includes a venue supervisor, gallery staff, and one security guard during the event (5 hours included). Event management support is also provided to ensure your dining event runs smoothly.




More about Mall Galleries

Located in Central London, a short walk from Charing Cross and Piccadilly Circus, is an iconic venue spread over 450sqm of dedicated events and exhibition space, providing the perfect setting for any occasion. The venue is suitable for events ranging from intimate drinks receptions, private dining, product launches, fashion shows, award ceremonies, press nights, corporate hire, special occasions, and so forth.