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Council Room

One Great George Street

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Elegant Council Room with round tables, ideal for formal dinners and corporate events.
  • From £111 per person
  • 100 Theatre
  • Westminster Tube
  • From £111 per person
  • 100 Theatre
  • Westminster Tube
Grade II listed venue with stunning oak-panelled Council room connected to Brunel room, offering flexible dining configurations in Westminster's most prestigious location.
Joana Seguí Rubio
Joana Seguí Rubio

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  • Hard-wired interconnectivity between all meeting rooms
  • Licensed for Civil marriage ceremonies and civil partnerships
  • Rich dark oak panelling with embellished plaster ceilings
  • Connected to Brunel room for flexible event flow
  • Central air conditioning ensures guest comfort
  • Natural daylight creates an inviting atmosphere
  • Full wheelchair accessibility with guide dogs allowed
  • Connectivity to high specification Tandberg video-conferencing

Located on the ground floor of this award-winning Grade II listing venue, the Council room is fully accessible. Guests will be amazed by the rich, dark oak panelling and the ceilings adorned by beautifully embellished plaster and lit by a large chandelier. The soft furnishing including recently-added curtains and carpets are well-appointed in reds, greens and golds which create a warm and luxurious feel. The Council room is connected to the Brunel room which allow flexibility in how the space is used, should you want to welcome your guests with a drinks reception before dinner.

Frequently asked questions

The dinner package costs £88.70+VAT per person (without alcohol) or £108.50+VAT per person (with alcohol). The alcohol package includes hire of both Council Room and Stephenson Room for pre-dinner drinks (18:30-23:00), 2 glasses of house wine for pre-drinks, 3-course set dinner menu with coffee and salted caramel truffles, half bottle of house wine with meal, and unlimited bottled water. The non-alcohol package includes only the Council Room for dinner with the same food offerings.

The Council Room accommodates a maximum of 80 guests for seated dinner. For events using both Council Room and Stephenson Room (interconnected spaces), the venue recommends a maximum of 50 guests total, though numbers above 30 can mingle between both rooms. All dinner packages require a minimum of 30 delegates.

Mandatory costs include VAT on all pricing. Optional upgrades include pre-dinner canapés at £12.50 per person (3 pieces), choice menu at £13.50 per person (maximum 3 choices per course), additional course/cheese course at £10.50 per person, and bar setup at £295 including 2 staff members. Late extensions cost £500 (11pm-midnight), £1,200 (11pm-1am), or £1,900 (11pm-2am).

Standard dinner events run from 18:30-23:00, which covers your total room access time including setup and breakdown. The venue asks that you ensure this timeframe is adequate for all your requirements. Show-round appointments are available Monday-Friday 9:30am-17:00pm, though site visits are currently limited due to building refurbishment.

The venue prohibits naked flames and smoke for decorations. They work with a range of entertainment suppliers and can provide personal recommendations. Non-alcoholic drinks can be arranged and charged on consumption basis if needed for religious or other requirements.

Bookings can be placed on a waitlist option if dates are being held by other clients. The venue requires confirmation of final numbers and specific requirements before finalizing quotes. Provisional holds can be arranged, and the venue will find alternative options if they cannot accommodate your specific date.

There is no minimum spend for dinner packages - you simply pay £88.70+VAT per person for the non-alcohol package or £108.50+VAT per person for the alcohol package. However, all packages are based on catering for a minimum of 30 delegates, so you cannot book for fewer than 30 people.

The Council Room can be used standalone for dinner events up to 80 guests. For pre-dinner drinks, the interconnected Stephenson Room (maximum 30 standing reception) can be added. When using both rooms together, the venue recommends maximum 50 total guests, though numbers above 30 can move between the interconnected spaces during the event.

More about One Great George Street

A stunning Grade II Listed, glass-domed conference centre and event venue in Westminster, Central London by Big Ben, Buckingham Palace and St James's Park. 21 diverse function rooms are available for intimate and grand occasions, including its jaw-dropping Great Hall with capacity of up to 400. Expect exceptional in-house catering, audio visuals and service from this venue which also excels at sustainability and accessibility. Enjoy the rarity of both period features and natural light throughout for meetings, conferences, fine dining, gala dinners, lectures, seminars, filming and weddings.