Business

What are the capacity limits for different room layouts in the business spaces?

The Lecture Hall accommodates up to 120 guests in theatre layout or up to 80-100 in cabaret style with tables of 10. The Council Chamber holds up to 80 guests in theatre layout or up to 32 in cabaret style. Meeting rooms like the Dubai Meeting Room accommodate up to 14 people in boardroom style with additional standing space.

What is included in the Day Delegate Rate and what does it cost?

The Day Delegate Rate is £89 plus VAT per person with a minimum of 80 guests for the Lecture Hall package, or £49 plus VAT per person with a minimum of 20 guests for the Council Chamber package. It includes room hire, arrival refreshments (JING tea, Searcys coffee, and pastries), mid-morning break, finger food buffet lunch, afternoon refreshments, flavoured water station, in-built screen and projector, and cloakroom service.

What are the room hire costs without catering packages?

The Council Chamber has a room hire fee of £1,000 plus VAT when combined with the Day Delegate Rate. The Dubai Meeting Room costs £667 plus VAT per day for Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm hire. Specific room hire rates for the Lecture Hall alone are not specified in the available information.

What AV equipment is included and what additional options are available?

All business spaces include in-built screen and projector as standard. The Lecture Hall also features an in-built stage with lectern and lectern microphone, plus 2 hand-held or lapel microphones. AV assistance is provided upon arrival and available on calls throughout the event.

What are the standard operating hours and availability?

Events typically run from 8:00am to 5:00pm for day meetings, with some flexibility for extended hours. The venue is closed on Saturdays and Sundays. Meeting room hire is available Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm, though evening events can be accommodated in other spaces.

How long are provisional bookings held and what is the booking process?

Provisional bookings are typically held for 5 working days, though some quotes mention specific dates like holding until 17 February 2025 or 26 February 2025. The venue requires confirmation within the hold period or the space will be released to other clients.

What catering upgrades are available and at what cost?

You can upgrade from the standard finger food buffet lunch to a hot fork buffet for an additional £10-20 plus VAT per person (pricing varies by package). All catering includes JING tea and Searcys coffee as standard, with flavoured water stations provided throughout the day.

Are there any minimum guest requirements for business bookings?

Yes, minimum guest requirements vary by space and package. The Lecture Hall Day Delegate Rate requires a minimum of 80 guests, while the Council Chamber package requires a minimum of 20 guests. The Dubai Meeting Room has no specified minimum but is designed for up to 14 people.

What additional services are included in business packages?

All business packages include manned cloakroom service, dedicated catering team, and venue staffing. The Lecture Hall features an adjoining Council Chamber for refreshments and networking. Food and drinks can be delivered to meeting rooms during longer hire periods.

Can the spaces accommodate special requirements like privacy or security?

Yes, the venue can accommodate privacy requirements. Meeting rooms have windows with curtains that provide privacy when closed while still allowing natural light. The venue has a side door entrance via Little Sanctuary from Great George Street for discrete access, and security can be arranged when needed.