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De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms

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Stylish rooftop event space with pink umbrellas at De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms.
  • From £1500
  • 80 Buffet
  • Holborn & Covent Garden Underground Station
  • From £1500
  • 80 Buffet
  • Holborn & Covent Garden Underground Station
London's only penthouse bar with private rooftop terrace in the heart of Covent Garden, offering exclusive indoor-outdoor entertaining in a heritage venue.
Edward Poland
Edward Poland

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  • Fake grass flooring on terrace
  • Flexible indoor/outdoor space
  • Central Covent Garden location
  • Heritage building dating to 1775
  • Exclusive penthouse level bar
  • Private rooftop terrace
  • Combined capacity for 80 guests
  • Natural light throughout

Entertain your guests in this exclusive penthouse level bar with roof top terrace. The penthouse and outdoor area have a combined capacity for 80 guests making it a spectacular London event venue, ideal for drinks receptions, parties and product launches. It's the perfect spot for private dining parties, meetings, or outdoor drink reception during the summer months. There is plenty of seating on the terrace available and fake grass flooring as an added element of decoration. The terrace can also be a breakout room from the penthouse.

Frequently asked questions

Dry hire packages start from £10,000.00 inclusive of VAT. For boxing events, a reduced rate of £14,000.00 inclusive of VAT was offered. The dry hire includes venue access but excludes catering, security, and additional services which must be arranged separately.

Security is compulsory for all events at £29.40 per hour inclusive of VAT. For 1-200 guests, 2 guards are required; 201-400 guests need 4 guards; 401-600 guests require 6 guards. Minimum booking is 4 hours and must be paid no later than 1 month prior to the event.

For ticketed events, all tickets must be pre-purchased - the venue does not allow tickets to be sold on the night. This policy applies to all ticketed events regardless of size or type.

The venue can accommodate approximately 350 people for ticketed events. For boxing shows, capacity is reduced due to ring setup requirements. Specific room capacities vary by space, with some suites accommodating up to 250 guests for banquets or 200 for dinner dances.

Christmas packages are £112.00 per person inclusive of VAT (reduced from £190.00). This includes 3-course meal, exclusive room hire from 18:00-01:00, glass of sparkling wine on arrival, three course seated dinner, tea/coffee and mince pies, half bottle of wine per person, Christmas novelties and traditional room decoration, plus DJ and dance floor until 1am.

Banquet packages are £126.00 per person including VAT and 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. Package includes red carpet on arrival, black or white linens, dance floor, and dedicated event manager.

The venue offers joint 1st option holds for events, but these require regular updates or they will be released. Booking holds are released if no communication is received, and decisions must be made by specified deadlines (typically requiring confirmation within a few weeks of initial enquiry).

The venue has an in-house lighting system available for events. Basic AV equipment like LCD projectors and screens are available, with 3000 lumen LCD Projector & Screen (8"x6") included in some packages. Upgrades to bigger screens are available at additional charges.

De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms is located at 61-65 Great Queen Street, WC2B 5DA, London. The venue is a 5-minute walk from Holborn Station and a short distance from Covent Garden. Contact numbers include 0207 405 7811 and 0207 269 1856.

The venue offers various catering options including unlimited drinks packages (1 hour £25.00, 2 hours £45.00, 3 hours £70.00 per person), with prosecco upgrades available for £10.00 per person. Post-meeting minimum F&B spends are required, typically £3,000-£5,000 inclusive of VAT with at least 50% spent on food.

More about De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms

Located in the heart of Covent Garden, De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms is on the West End's most iconic and prestigious events venues. With a heritage dating back to 1775, the building has transformed from a Freemasons' Tavern to a distinguished hotel, and today stands as a premier destination for events of all kinds.

The venue offers 37 versatile spaces, including the magnificent Grand Hall, two additional grand spaces, three stylish bars, a variety of meeting rooms, and a stunning penthouse with a rooftop terrace. It is perfect for creating memorable experiences for any budget or occasion.