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Up to 220standing
Up to 240seated
Embankmentnearest station
Banquetbest for
About this space
Exclusive lower ground floor access
Grade I listed heritage building
Adjacent Whitehall Reception for catering
Own cloakroom and toilet facilities
Intricate faience tiling on columns
Central London location near Embankment
River Thames views
Own kitchen facilities
Capacity up to 280 reception style
The Whitehall Suite in One Whitehall Place has a superb Central London location. The Whitehall Suite offers a sizable venue for your meeting, seminar or conference up to 170 people.
The adjacent Whitehall Reception is used for registration & catering and provides exclusive use of lower ground floor, with its own cloakroom and toilet facilities.
The venue itself is Grade I listed and high profile, overlooking the River Thames near Embankment tube station, and is an excellent business venue.
Features
Wifi
Exclusive area
Faience tiling
Own cloakroom & toilets
Own kitchen
Food & Drink
Professional Kitchen
Halal Catering
Kosher Catering
Recommended Caterering List Available
Space
Disabled Access
305m² (3,283ft²)
Ceiling Height 6.5m (21ft)
Licenses
Licensed Until 12am
Wedding License
Capacities
150Cabaret
120Classroom
180Dining
220Reception
240Theatre
86U-Shaped
Guide prices
Indicative pricing based on standard rates. Request an instant quote for your exact brief.
Dinner Package from £135.00 per personEvery day, 09:00 - 17:00Every day, 09:00 - 17:00
£135 / Per Person
A glass of Sparkling Wine on arrival3 course set dinner followed by coffee and mints1/2 a bottle of house wine per person1/2 a bottle of mineral water per personCandelabras and mirrored centrepieces Main room hireMinimum numbers apply
Dinner Package from £135.00 per personEvery day, 09:00 - 17:00Every day, 09:00 - 17:00
£135 / Per Person
A glass of Sparkling Wine on arrival3 course set dinner followed by coffee and mints1/2 a bottle of house wine per person1/2 a bottle of mineral water per personCandelabras and mirrored centrepieces Main room hireMinimum numbers apply
Dinner Package from £135.00 per personEvery day, 09:00 - 17:00Every day, 09:00 - 17:00
£135 / Per Person
A glass of Sparkling Wine on arrival3 course set dinner followed by coffee and mints1/2 a bottle of house wine per person1/2 a bottle of mineral water per personCandelabras and mirrored centrepieces Main room hireMinimum numbers apply
Great for a...
Exclusive heritage conference space Corporate Event
• Grade I listed building creates impressive backdrop for corporate presentations
• Adjacent Whitehall Reception provides dedicated registration and catering area
• Own cloakroom and toilet facilities ensure complete privacy for delegates
Prestigious faience-tiled venue Award Ceremony
• Intricate faience tiling on columns provides elegant ceremonial atmosphere
• Capacity for 280 reception guests accommodates large award celebrations
• Central London location near Embankment ensures excellent guest accessibility
Thames-side heritage dining Gala Dinner
• River Thames location opposite London Eye creates memorable dining backdrop
• Own kitchen facilities enable bespoke catering for special dietary requirements
What are the room hire costs and minimum spend requirements for the Business space?
The London Meeting room costs £500.00 for room hire. For larger events, the Whitehall Suite and Whitehall Reception costs £5,000.00 room hire with a mandatory minimum food and beverage spend of £5,000.00 for 100 attendees. All rates are inclusive of VAT.
What are the capacity limits for different room setups in the Business space?
The Meston Suite accommodates up to 70 theatre style, 32 U-shape, 48 cabaret, 72 banqueting, 45 classroom, or 80 reception. The Whitehall Suite holds up to 150 dinner & dance or 280 reception. The River Room fits 26 boardroom, 70 theatre, 32 U-shape, 48 cabaret, 72 banqueting, 45 classroom, or 80 reception.
What are the Day Delegate Rate packages and what do they include?
The Day Delegate Rate is £152.00 per person per day (reduced from £105.00) with a minimum of 50 people. It includes arrival tea/coffee, mid-morning break, working buffet lunch served in the meeting room, afternoon break, room hire, flipchart with pads and pens, delegate stationery, mineral water, mints, and complimentary Wi-Fi.
What are the dinner package options and pricing?
Dinner packages start from £120.00-£139.00 per person (reduced from £140.00) with minimum 20-40 people depending on the package. Includes sparkling wine on arrival, three-course pre-ordered set menu, room hire, half bottle house wine per person, half bottle mineral water, menus, candelabras and mirrored centrepieces, and table plan.
What drinks packages are available and how much do they cost?
Silver Package: £35.00 per person for one hour of house wine, beer and soft drinks. Gold Package: £55.00-£65.00 per person for two hours. Diamond Package: £85.00-£90.00 per person for three hours. Champagne Package: £95.00-£110.00 per person for three hours including house champagne and exclusive wines.
What are the Christmas party packages and when are they available?
Private Christmas Party packages cost £145.00-£174.00 per person and include sparkling wine on arrival, 3-course dinner with coffee and mini mince pies, half bottle house wine and mineral water per person, room hire, Christmas table centrepieces, Christmas crackers and novelties, and manned cloakroom. Minimum numbers are 65 people.
What catering options are available beyond the standard packages?
Additional catering includes canapés from £29.00 per person, finger food from £55.00 per person, bowl food from £85.00 per person, Continental breakfast at £35.00-£42.00 per person, and Full English breakfast buffet at £46.00 per person. The venue can accommodate Halal menus upon request.
What AV equipment and technical services are available?
AV services include large PA system with four speakers (£250.00 + VAT), gooseneck microphones at £60.00 each, handheld microphones at £60.00 each, 42" comfort monitor (£265.00 + VAT), Sony PMW 300 Full HD camera with tripod (£615.00 + VAT), and on-site AV technicians at £350.00 each. Delivery/collection charge is £95.00 + VAT.
How long can spaces be held provisionally before confirmation is required?
Spaces are typically held until a specific deadline, often with same-day confirmation requirements. For example, spaces may be held "until Wednesday at 3pm" or "until 4pm today" before being released if not confirmed.
What are the access restrictions and building limitations?
The Whitehall Suite and Reception have restricted access via stairs only. The venue is located at 2 Whitehall Court London SW1A 2EJ, near Embankment tube station, making it easily accessible by public transport.
Are there any additional mandatory costs beyond room hire and catering?
The Churchill Bar requires £400.00 room hire for arrival drinks. For events requiring the Whitehall Suite and Reception, there is a mandatory minimum food and beverage spend of £5,000.00 in addition to the £5,000.00 room hire cost.
What filming and location hire rates apply for the Business space?
The River Room filming rate was quoted at £1,000.00 for full day hire (reduced from standard rate), with evening filming from 18:30-23:00 available at £700.00. The venue does not offer half-day rates - only full day hire is available for filming purposes.
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