Edinburgh & Drawing Room at Grand Connaught Rooms
Award winner Named Top 50 Meeting Venues 2026 2026 by Cvent
Up to 450standing
Up to 300seated
Holborn & Covent Garden Underground Stationnearest station
Evening Partybest for
About this space
Natural daylight throughout
Heritage architecture from 1775
Adjacent Drawing Room with circular bar
Central Covent Garden location
37 versatile event spaces
Dedicated event management team
In-house catering services
Full AV support available
The Edinburgh Suite located on the first floor boasts natural daylight and is designed to incorporate the architecture and heritage of the venue.
This room can accommodate up to 400 guests for a standing buffet and 200 guests for a banquet. The Drawing Room, adjacent to the Edinburgh Suite is designed with a dramatic and theatrical feel, magnificent lighting and self contained with a circular bar - perfect for a drinks reception, coffee point, or breakout area for an exhibition or main plenary room.
Holborn
Features
Wifi
Natural light
Original Characteristics
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
60 Boardroom
300 Buffet
200 Cabaret
150 Classroom
250 Dining
160 Dinner Dance
300 Reception
450 Standing
300 Theatre
65 U-Shaped
250 Wedding
Guide prices
Indicative pricing based on standard rates. Request an instant quote for your exact brief.
Business
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Venue Hire Per Day
Every day, 09:00 - 17:00Every day, 09:00 - 17:00
£75 to £126 / Venue FeeDining
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Venue Hire Per Evening
Every day, 18:00 - 01:00Every day, 18:00 - 01:00
£120 / Venue FeeEvents
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Delegate packages
Daily Delegate RateEvery day, 09:00 - 17:00Every day, 09:00 - 17:00
£89 / Per PersonRoom hireUnlimited tea and coffee + biscuits Energising lunchFiltered still and sparkling waterWrapped meeting sweetsPads and pens1 Flipchart and pensHealthy fruit and homemade snacks all day Wi-Fi throughout the venueRoom controlled air conditioning so you’ll never be too hot or cold
Party packages
Christmas Banquet Package Every day, 09:00 - 17:00Every day, 09:00 - 17:00
£99 / Per Person Exclusive room hire from 18:00 till 01:00 (extension available upon request in advance)1 glass of bucks fizz on arrival, Half bottle of wine per personThree course seated dinner, Tea/coffee and mince piesChristmas novelties and traditional room decorationDJ and dance floor until 1amSubject to minimum numbers and T&C's Apply
Party packages
Room Hire PackageEvery day, 09:00 - 17:00Every day, 09:00 - 17:00
£7,000 / Per PersonMineral Water WIFI Stationary Box Pens/pads
Party packages
Banquet PackageEvery day, 09:00 - 17:00Every day, 09:00 - 17:00
£97 / Per PersonGlass of sparkling wineThree course dinnerHalf bottle of house wineCoffee and petit foursMineral water Room hire 18.00-01.00
About 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...
Heritage grandeur meets modern elegance Gala Dinner
- • Natural daylight Edinburgh Suite accommodates 200 banquet guests
- • Adjacent Drawing Room with circular bar creates seamless reception flow
- • 1775 heritage architecture provides distinguished backdrop for awards
Flexible spaces with Covent Garden prestige Corporate Event
- • Edinburgh Suite transforms from 400 standing reception to 200 seated dinner
- • Drawing Room breakout space enhances networking opportunities
- • Central Covent Garden location ensures easy delegate access
Dramatic circular bar with heritage charm Private Party
- • Drawing Room's theatrical lighting creates memorable party atmosphere
- • Self-contained circular bar provides premium service experience
- • Natural daylight Edinburgh Suite offers elegant dining space
Location
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Grand Connaught Rooms Covent GardenUKHolborn WC2B 5DALondon
Holborn & Covent Garden Underground Station
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