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Café Duke

116 Pall Mall

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Café Duke at 116 Pall Mall: elegant venue with checkered floor for events and meetings.
  • From £60
  • 120 Standing
  • Piccadilly Circus & Charing Cross
  • From £60
  • 120 Standing
  • Piccadilly Circus & Charing Cross
Historic Georgian venue in the heart of London with ornate function rooms and award-winning Searcys catering team.
Sam Cotton
Sam Cotton

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  • Fully accessible venue
  • Security and cloakroom services
  • Traditional Christmas theming available
  • DJ and dancefloor facilities
  • Late license until 1am available
  • Georgian heritage building
  • Central London location near Trafalgar Square
  • Seven ornate function rooms
  • State-of-the-art AV equipment
  • In-house Searcys catering
With original tiled walls, floors and beautiful ceiling arches, the room has striking architecture to wow your guests. If you are looking to hire an unusual venue to hold a dinner, networking event of drinks receptions, Café Duke it the ideal setting.

Frequently asked questions

Weekend events require a minimum spend of £15,000 to open the venue, as 116 Pall Mall only operates during weekdays normally. This minimum applies to all costs including venue hire, catering, and additional services.

Standard venue hours are 8:00am to 5:00pm on weekdays. Early access before 8:00am or late access after 5:00pm costs £1,250 + VAT per hour, with extensions available until 1:00am.

Payment can be made by BACS transfer, payment link (AMEX not accepted), or over the phone via PDQ machine. AMEX payments incur an additional 5% charge on the invoice value when processed through the PDQ machine.

Contracts must be signed on both page 4 and page 6 to be valid. A 50% deposit is required within 14 days of signing the contract, with the venue able to extend deposit deadlines in some cases (such as extending to end of September for events not until March).

The venue can place other clients on a 48-hour deadline to make decisions when there are competing provisional holds for the same date. Dates are not held without signed contracts and are liable to sell until contracted.

The Nash Room accommodates 184 cabaret style or 350 standing, the Carlton Room holds 120 banquet with reception space or 180 banquet only or 300 standing, and the Waterloo Room fits 140 standing. Multiple rooms can be hired together for larger events.

External catering is strictly forbidden - all food must be provided by Searcys. A choice of one dish from each course is required for the whole party (set menu), with dietary requirements catered separately. Table plans and name places must be provided on the event day.

AV requirements vary by package but can include screens, laptop projection, microphones (lapel, handheld, and roaming), and technician support. Specific AV needs like multiple microphones for panel discussions and breakout room equipment are available as add-ons.

Christmas packages include traditional Christmas theming, table centrepieces, festive lighting on the Grand Staircase, and signature Christmas trees. The venue offers specialized Christmas lunch and dinner packages with seasonal menus and decorations.

Security and cloakroom services are included in most packages. The venue is fully accessible with accessible toilets, lift access, and ramp access. The venue is located 5 minutes from Piccadilly Circus and 4 minutes from Charing Cross.

More about 116 Pall Mall

Grade I listed Georgian landmark near Trafalgar Square with grand rooms and in-house catering—best for a premium, traditional conference feel with networking in adjacent spaces.

116 Pall Mall brochure:

Café Duke at 116 Pall Mall - Events

Capacity: Up to 120 guests (Standing)
Location: St James’s, London, Westminster, SW1Y 5ED , London
Coordinates: 51.5071851, -0.131668399999967

Features

  • Wifi
  • Art Deco Features
  • Original 19C decoration

Food & Drink

  • External Catering Allowed
  • External Alcohol Allowed
  • Corkage Charge
  • Kitchenette
  • Catering Equipment Provided
  • Professional Kitchen
  • Halal Catering
  • Recommended Caterering List Available
  • Recommended Caterers Only

Space

  • Disabled Access
  • 149m² (1,604ft²)
  • Ceiling Height 3m (11.1ft)

Licenses

  • Licensed Until 11pm
  • Extensions Available
  • TENs Available

Capacities

  • 30 Boardroom
  • 48 Cabaret
  • 60 Dining
  • 120 Standing
  • 80 Theatre

Venue Guide Prices

Dining

Venue Hire Per Evening

PriceSchedule
£750 / Venue FeeMondays to Fridays, 09:00 - 17:00

Party packages

PriceSchedulePackage
£90 / Per PersonMondays to Fridays, 09:00 - 17:00Dinner package

Events

Venue Hire Per Evening

PriceSchedule
£750 / Venue FeeMondays to Fridays, 09:00 - 17:00

Party packages

PriceSchedulePackage
£60 / Per PersonMondays to Fridays, 09:00 - 17:00Drinks Reception

Film and Photo

Venue Hire Per Evening

PriceSchedule
£750 / Venue FeeMondays to Fridays, 09:00 - 17:00

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the minimum spend required to open the venue for weekend events?

Weekend events require a minimum spend of £15,000 to open the venue, as 116 Pall Mall only operates during weekdays normally. This minimum applies to all costs including venue hire, catering, and additional services.

What are the standard operating hours and what are the charges for extended access?

Standard venue hours are 8:00am to 5:00pm on weekdays. Early access before 8:00am or late access after 5:00pm costs £1,250 + VAT per hour, with extensions available until 1:00am.

What payment methods are accepted and are there additional charges for certain cards?

Payment can be made by BACS transfer, payment link (AMEX not accepted), or over the phone via PDQ machine. AMEX payments incur an additional 5% charge on the invoice value when processed through the PDQ machine.

What are the contract signing requirements and deposit payment terms?

Contracts must be signed on both page 4 and page 6 to be valid. A 50% deposit is required within 14 days of signing the contract, with the venue able to extend deposit deadlines in some cases (such as extending to end of September for events not until March).

How long can the venue hold provisional bookings and what happens with competing enquiries?

The venue can place other clients on a 48-hour deadline to make decisions when there are competing provisional holds for the same date. Dates are not held without signed contracts and are liable to sell until contracted.

What are the capacity options for different event spaces and layouts?

The Nash Room accommodates 184 cabaret style or 350 standing, the Carlton Room holds 120 banquet with reception space or 180 banquet only or 300 standing, and the Waterloo Room fits 140 standing. Multiple rooms can be hired together for larger events.

What catering restrictions apply and what menu selection process is required?

External catering is strictly forbidden - all food must be provided by Searcys. A choice of one dish from each course is required for the whole party (set menu), with dietary requirements catered separately. Table plans and name places must be provided on the event day.

What AV equipment and technical support is included in event packages?

AV requirements vary by package but can include screens, laptop projection, microphones (lapel, handheld, and roaming), and technician support. Specific AV needs like multiple microphones for panel discussions and breakout room equipment are available as add-ons.

What Christmas and festive theming options are available during December?

Christmas packages include traditional Christmas theming, table centrepieces, festive lighting on the Grand Staircase, and signature Christmas trees. The venue offers specialized Christmas lunch and dinner packages with seasonal menus and decorations.

What security, cloakroom, and accessibility features are provided?

Security and cloakroom services are included in most packages. The venue is fully accessible with accessible toilets, lift access, and ramp access. The venue is located 5 minutes from Piccadilly Circus and 4 minutes from Charing Cross.

Venue Photos

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Amenities & Features

  • Georgian heritage building
  • Central London location near Trafalgar Square
  • Seven ornate function rooms
  • State-of-the-art AV equipment
  • In-house Searcys catering
  • Fully accessible venue
  • Security and cloakroom services
  • Traditional Christmas theming available
  • DJ and dancefloor facilities
  • Late license until 1am available

Event Types

Great for: Historic Georgian venue in the heart of London with ornate function rooms and award-winning Searcys catering team.

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Additional Information

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Website: https://www.hirespace.com/Spaces/London/170520/116-Pall-Mall/Café-Duke/Events