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Small Pension Room

The Honourable Society of Gray's Inn

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  • From £138 per person
  • 30 Reception
  • Chancery Lane
  • From £138 per person
  • 30 Reception
  • Chancery Lane
Historic oak-panelled intimate dining room with mahogany table in the heart of Central London, perfect for exclusive gatherings of up to 16 guests.
Benjamin Edmonds
Benjamin Edmonds

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Central London location
  • Professional staffing included
  • Fine dining menu options
  • Wine service available
  • Historic oak-panelled walls
  • Beautiful mahogany dining table
  • Intimate setting for up to 16 guests
  • Available from 3pm weekdays and all day weekends

The Small Pension Room is an intimate and charming room surrounded by oak panelled walls with a beautiful mahogany table. The dining room is perfect for private parties up to 16 guests. The room is available from 3pm on the weekdays and all day on the weekends.

Frequently asked questions

The Large Pension Room costs £1,450+VAT for weekdays (08:00-17:00) and £1,595+VAT for Sundays. A 10% charity discount is available, reducing the weekday rate to £1,305+VAT. There is usually an extra charge for use after 5pm, though this may be waived on occasion.

Two main packages are offered: Package 1 at £55+VAT per person includes tea/coffee/pastries on arrival, mid-morning refreshments, gourmet sandwich lunch with crisps and fruit, and afternoon tea/coffee/cake. Package 2 at £75+VAT per person includes breakfast baps on arrival, mid-morning refreshments, fork buffet with 3 main courses/1 salad/1 dessert, and afternoon tea/coffee/cake. Both include still/sparkling water throughout.

The Large Pension Room accommodates up to 110 people in theatre style seating. For banqueting, it can seat 60 people at round tables or 50 people at long tables. The Bingham Room holds 30 people in boardroom style and 60 in theatre style.

Standard AV equipment includes a screen, lectern, and 3 microphones for the Large Pension Room. The Bingham Room comes with a projector and screen with integrated ceiling speakers, 75-inch CleverTouch TV, and 2 handheld microphones.

100% payment is required six weeks before the event. Quotes are valid for 30 days from receipt and may be subject to change after this period. Bookings are taken on a first-come, first-served basis.

Viewings are available Monday to Friday between 09:00-11:00 and 15:00-17:30. You can contact the venue directly at 020 7458 7960 to arrange a viewing appointment.

Venue hire does not include decorations, so you'll need to arrange your own. You can bring your own cake but will need to sign a disclaimer on arrival. The venue appears to have restrictions on external catering as they offer comprehensive in-house catering packages.

Special rates are available for multiple Sunday bookings - contact the venue for pricing. A 10% charity discount is offered to qualifying organizations. Educational institutions may also receive reduced rates, with the Bingham Room offered at £450+VAT (reduced rate) for a 4-hour hire.

Beyond room hire and catering, you may need to budget for extended hours (extra charges apply for use after 5pm), DJ services (£850+VAT), and lighting from external suppliers. Security and unmanned cloakroom facilities are typically included in packages.

Some bookings operate on a minimum spend basis of £40+VAT per person on food and beverage, with room hire charged separately at £1,450+VAT. The venue will release provisional bookings if no response is received by specified deadlines, typically within 7-14 days.

More about The Honourable Society of Gray's Inn

Nestled in the heart of Central London, Gray's Inn is stunning venue steeped in transition and grandeur, offering a unique setting for corporate and private events. With eight versatile event spaces and two licensed rooms for wedding ceremonies, it provides an elegant and flexible backdrop for any occasion.

Step outside into The Walks, five acres of beautifully maintained private gardens, home to our bespoke Summer Marquee, available between 5th June - 24th July. This fully equipped space includes a cloakroom, luxury restrooms, a bar, dancefloor and integrated AV - perfect for summer parties.