Edinburgh & Drawing Room at Grand Connaught Rooms
Award winner Named Top 50 Meeting Venues 2026 2026 by Cvent
Up to 400seated
Holborn & Covent Garden Underground Stationnearest station
Seminarbest for
Holbornarea
About this space
Natural daylight from large windows
Air-conditioned environment
Adjacent Drawing Room for breakouts
Theatre capacity up to 300 delegates
Cabaret capacity up to 200 delegates
High ceilings with chandeliers
Comprehensive Wi-Fi throughout
Disabled access
Located on 1st floor
Flexible room configurations
Grade II* listed Covent Garden venue with a vast, high-ceilinged Grand Hall, natural light, in-house AV and an exclusive 5th-floor roof terrace for standout brand-led conferences and receptions.
Features
Wifi
Cabaret for 400
5 minutes to tubes
Exclusive roof terrace
In-house AV included
8am to 5pm DDR
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
400 Cabaret
Guide prices
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Business
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Venue Hire Per Day
Every day, 08:00 - 17:00Every day, 08:00 - 17:00
£60 / Venue FeeDining
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Venue Hire Per Day
Every day, 09:00 - 17:00Every day, 09:00 - 17:00
£126 / Venue FeeEvents
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Venue Hire Per Day
Every day, 18:00 - 01:00Every day, 18:00 - 01:00
£18,000 / Venue FeeAbout 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 light enhances focus Corporate Training
- • Natural daylight reduces eye strain during long sessions
- • Adjacent Drawing Room provides dedicated breakout space
- • Theatre setup accommodates 300 delegates comfortably
Flexible layouts for presentations Conference
- • Cabaret style seating for 200 encourages networking
- • High ceilings with chandeliers create impressive atmosphere
- • Comprehensive Wi-Fi supports hybrid event capabilities
Prestigious Covent Garden location Corporate Event
- • Air-conditioned environment ensures delegate comfort
- • Disabled access accommodates all attendees
- • Drawing Room breakout space enables private discussions
Location
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Grand Connaught Rooms Covent GardenUKHolborn WC2B 5DALondon
Holborn & Covent Garden Underground Station
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dry hire rates for the Business space and what's included?
Dry hire packages start from £10,000.00 inclusive of VAT. The venue has offered reduced rates in specific cases, such as £14,000.00 inclusive of VAT for boxing events. Room hire is VAT exempt and includes meeting room hire, pads and pencils, comprehensive Wi-Fi access, and chilled conference mineral water inside the room.
What are the Day Delegate Rate packages and pricing?
Day Delegate Rates range from £55.00 to £87.00 per person inclusive of VAT (reduced from standard rates of £129.00-£189.00). The package includes room hire 09:00-17:00, air-conditioned room with daylight, Wi-Fi, water, pastries and smoothies on arrival, yogurt and granola pots, energizing lunch, unlimited tea and coffee, flipchart, and 3000 lumen LCD projector with 8'x6' screen.
What are the mandatory security requirements and costs?
Security is compulsory for all events at £29.40 per hour inclusive of VAT. Requirements are based on guest numbers: 1-200 guests require 2 guards, 201-400 guests require 4 guards, 401-600 guests require 6 guards. There's a minimum 4-hour booking and minimum 2 security guards, which must be paid no later than 1 month prior to the event.
What are the banquet package options and pricing?
Banquet packages range from £100.00-£160.00 per person inclusive of VAT for standard events, with Christmas packages at £112.00 per person (reduced from £190.00). Packages include glass of sparkling wine, three-course dinner, half bottle of house wine, coffee and petit fours, mineral water, and room hire from 18:00-01:00. Christmas packages also include DJ, dance floor, novelties, and traditional decorations.
What are the restrictions for ticketed events?
For ticketed events, all tickets must be pre-purchased and the venue does not allow tickets to be sold on the night. This is a strict policy that applies to all ticketed events regardless of size or type.
What spaces are available and what are their capacities?
The venue offers multiple spaces including the Grand Hall (400 cabaret/650 theatre), Cornwall Suite (250 banquet/200 dinner dance), Edinburgh Suite (200 cabaret/250 theatre), various meeting rooms like Dorset Suite (60 classroom), Cambridge Suite (24 boardroom), and multiple boardrooms accommodating 12-13 delegates. Room assignments are subject to change based on availability.
How long are provisional bookings held and what's the confirmation process?
The venue places bookings on 'joint 1st option' which means the space is provisionally held but not exclusively reserved. Booking holdings are released if no updates are received within a reasonable timeframe, and the venue requires confirmation decisions by specific deadlines (such as 1pm on a Thursday for a Friday event).
What are the catering minimums and additional food and beverage costs?
Post-meeting drinks require a minimum spend of £3,000.00-£5,000.00 inclusive of VAT with at least 50% spent on food. Additional catering includes unlimited tea/coffee at £11.50 per person, energizing lunch at £20.95 per person, sandwich lunch at £12.95 per person, and bacon/egg baps at £4.95 per person. Unlimited drinks packages range from £25.00 (1 hour) to £70.00 (3 hours) per person.
What AV equipment is included and what are upgrade costs?
Basic packages include a 3000 lumen LCD projector with 8'x6' screen and flipchart. LCD projector and screen hire starts from £195.00 inclusive of VAT for additional setups. Upgrades to bigger screens are available at additional charges, and the venue recommends upgrades for larger events.
What are the setup and access times included in bookings?
Day Delegate packages include room hire from 09:00-17:00, with setup from 06:00-09:00 available complimentary for some packages. Evening events typically include room hire from 18:00-01:00. All spaces must be vacated by the contracted end time or additional de-rig charges apply.
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