Edinburgh & Drawing Room at Grand Connaught Rooms
Award winner Named Top 50 Meeting Venues 2026 2026 by Cvent
Up to 600standing
Up to 250seated
Holborn & Covent Garden Underground Stationnearest station
Office Partybest for
About this space
Natural daylight throughout
Historic chandeliers and high ceilings
Flexible capacity up to 400 guests
Central Covent Garden location
Heritage architecture from 1775
Adjacent Drawing Room for catering
Disabled access on first floor
Air conditioning
Comprehensive Wi-Fi
In-house catering team
The elegant Edinburgh Suite is filled with natural daylight and rich period character, creating a refined setting for gala dinners, awards evenings and special celebrations. Paired with the adjoining Drawing Room, featuring dramatic lighting and a striking circular bar, it provides a seamless, self-contained space for drinks receptions followed by seated dining for up to 250 guests.
Holborn
Features
Wifi
250 seated dining rounds
Historic Covent Garden venue
Full AV support available
Natural daylight and chandeliers
Food & Drink
External Catering Allowed
Corkage Charge
Professional Kitchen
Halal Catering
Kosher Catering
Recommended Caterering List Available
Recommended Caterers Only
Space
Disabled Access
Storage Space
311.7m² (3,355ft²)
Licenses
Licensed Until 1am
Extensions Available
Wedding License
Capacities
250 Dining
600 Standing
Guide prices
Indicative pricing based on standard rates. Request an instant quote for your exact brief.
Business
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Venue Hire Per Day
Every day, 09:00 - 17:00Every day, 09:00 - 17:00
£75 to £126 / Venue FeeDining
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Venue Hire Per Evening
Every day, 18:00 - 01:00Every day, 18:00 - 01:00
£120 / Venue FeeEvents
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Delegate packages
Daily Delegate RateEvery day, 09:00 - 17:00Every day, 09:00 - 17:00
£89 / Per PersonRoom hireUnlimited tea and coffee + biscuits Energising lunchFiltered still and sparkling waterWrapped meeting sweetsPads and pens1 Flipchart and pensHealthy fruit and homemade snacks all day Wi-Fi throughout the venueRoom controlled air conditioning so you’ll never be too hot or cold
Party packages
Christmas Banquet Package Every day, 09:00 - 17:00Every day, 09:00 - 17:00
£99 / Per Person Exclusive room hire from 18:00 till 01:00 (extension available upon request in advance)1 glass of bucks fizz on arrival, Half bottle of wine per personThree course seated dinner, Tea/coffee and mince piesChristmas novelties and traditional room decorationDJ and dance floor until 1amSubject to minimum numbers and T&C's Apply
Party packages
Room Hire PackageEvery day, 09:00 - 17:00Every day, 09:00 - 17:00
£7,000 / Per PersonMineral Water WIFI Stationary Box Pens/pads
Party packages
Banquet PackageEvery day, 09:00 - 17:00Every day, 09:00 - 17:00
£97 / Per PersonGlass of sparkling wineThree course dinnerHalf bottle of house wineCoffee and petit foursMineral water Room hire 18.00-01.00
About this venue
Grand Connaught Rooms brochureStanding on Great Queen Street, that connects Covent Garden with Holborn in the West End of London, is the Grade II* listed De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms. With a history dating back to 1775, the building has long been an important event venue, and was once home to the original Freemasons’ Tavern before becoming a hotel in 1909.
Since then, the venue has hosted some of the world‘s leading politicians, royalty and celebrities with its grand Georgian architecture and art-deco interiors offering 37 exceptional spaces for a wide range of conferences, exhibitions, celebrations and weddings.
Great for a...
Natural daylight heritage space Corporate Conference
- • Natural daylight ensures delegate comfort throughout full-day events
- • Adjacent Drawing Room provides dedicated catering space for 250 standing
- • Central Covent Garden location offers excellent transport links
Chandeliers and high ceilings Awards Dinner
- • Historic chandeliers create elegant atmosphere for formal ceremonies
- • Flexible capacity accommodates 200 banquet or 160 dinner dance
- • Heritage architecture from 1775 provides prestigious setting
Heritage architecture and chandeliers Wedding Reception
- • Original chandeliers and high ceilings create romantic ambiance
- • Capacity for 160 dinner dance provides intimate celebration space
- • Historic venue dating to 1775 offers unique wedding photography backdrop
Location
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Grand Connaught Rooms Covent GardenUKHolborn WC2B 5DALondon
Holborn & Covent Garden Underground Station
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