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Carlton Room

116 Pall Mall

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Elegant Carlton Room banquet hall with floral centerpieces, ideal for weddings and corporate events.
  • From £90 per person
  • 300 Reception
  • Piccadilly Circus & Charing Cross
  • From £90 per person
  • 300 Reception
  • Piccadilly Circus & Charing Cross
Former smoking room of the United Services Club with dramatic Ionic columns and gold leaf walls creates an unmatched atmosphere of Georgian opulence.
Aidan De Forest-Brown
Aidan De Forest-Brown

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Central London location
  • Award-winning Searcys catering
  • Fully accessible venue
  • Security and cloakroom services
  • Classic cocktail bar
  • Covered garden terrace
  • Dramatic Ionic columns
  • Gold leaf on linen walls

This grand grand floor room used to the smoking room of the United Services Club. Adorned with many rich features including the dramatic Ionic columns, and walls covered by gold leaf on linen, creating an impression of opulence.

The classic cocktail bar and views out onto the terrace make this a stunning dining location, in the heart of London.

Frequently asked questions

Weekend bookings require a minimum spend of £15,000 to open the venue, as 116 Pall Mall only operates during weekdays normally. For weekday events, specific minimum spends are not mentioned in the available information but would need to be confirmed based on your event requirements.

The Carlton room can accommodate 120 guests for banquet dining with reception space, or up to 180 guests for banquet dining only. For standing receptions, the space holds up to 300 guests.

Standard venue hours are 8:00am to 5:00pm on weekdays. Late access fees apply at £1,250 + VAT per hour for events extending after 11:00pm or before 8:00am, with events able to run until 1:00am maximum.

A 50% deposit is required within 14 days of signing the contract. Payment can be made by BACS transfer, over the phone, or via payment link (AMEX not accepted via payment link). AMEX payments are accepted via PDQ machine over the phone but incur an additional 5% charge of the invoice value.

Christmas dinner packages start from £171 + VAT per person (minimum 120 guests) including champagne on arrival, three-course meal, three hours unlimited drinks, and venue hire. Standard dinner packages are available from £149 + VAT per person for 100 guests. All catering requires set menu selection with dietary requirements catered separately.

Contracts must be signed within specific deadlines (typically within days of receiving the contract) to secure the date. Cancellation terms and conditions apply immediately after contract signing. The venue requires signatures on both Page 4 and Page 6 for contracts to be valid.

Basic AV requirements like screens, projectors, and microphones can be arranged with additional quotes provided. DJ and dancefloor packages are available as add-ons. The space can accommodate stages and entertainment setups, with 5-hour DJ sets typically included in dinner packages.

Final guest numbers and menu choices must be confirmed in advance of the event, though specific deadlines are not detailed in the available information. Table plans and name places must be provided on the day of the event to ensure smooth operations.

The Carlton room includes access to a classic cocktail bar and covered garden terrace. Additional spaces like breakout rooms (St James 1 and St James 2) can be hired for smaller groups, with capacities of 50 standing/40 banquet/32 cabaret/50 theatre style seating.

All packages include security and cloakroom services as standard. Christmas packages include traditional theming and table centrepieces. Filtered still and sparkling mineral water is provided with dinner service, and the venue is fully accessible with lift and ramp access.

More about 116 Pall Mall

116 Pall Mall, home of the Institute of Directors, is an iconic central landmark of London's great Georgian heritage located just minutes from Trafalgar Square and Piccadilly Circus.

With five floors of event space including seven ornate function rooms, a state of the art business centre, meeting rooms, Art Deco café and vaulted brick wine bar, 116 Pall Mall is able to cater for a range of corporate or private events.

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