The Cellar

The Royal Horseguards Hotel and One Whitehall Place

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Elegant wine cellar at The Royal Horseguards Hotel, perfect for private events and tastings.
  • From £900
  • 70 Reception
  • Embankment
  • From £900
  • 70 Reception
  • Embankment
Grade I listed Victorian building with foundation stone laid by Prime Minister Gladstone in 1884, featuring legendary underground passages to Parliament.
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  • Legendary underground passage to Parliament
  • 5-star hotel with 277 luxury bedrooms
  • Central London location
  • In-house catering and bar service
  • Original Victorian architecture from 1884
  • Grade I listed building with historic character
  • River Thames location opposite London Eye
  • Foundation stone laid by Prime Minister William Gladstone

Steeped in history we are proud of this room's story. The foundation stone sits here, laid by the then Prime Minster William Gladstone in 1884. According to local legend, a passage once ran from The Cellar to the houses of Parliament and Ministry of Defence. A room for curious minds, it's perfect for unique private dining




Frequently asked questions

Dinner packages start from £120.00 per person (reduced from £140.00) with a minimum of 20 guests. The package includes 1 glass of sparkling wine on arrival, three-course pre-ordered set menu (1 starter, 1 main, 1 dessert plus vegetarian option), coffee & petit fours, room hire for the main room, half bottle of house wine per person, half bottle of mineral water, menus, candelabras & mirrored centrepieces, and table plan. All prices are inclusive of VAT.

Room hire for the Meston Suite is £1,000.00 for drinks receptions. The Churchill Bar has a room hire cost of £400.00 for arrival drinks. These are standalone room hire fees and do not include catering or beverages.

Several drink packages are offered: Silver Package (1 hour house wine, beer, soft drinks) £35.00 per person, Gold Package (2 hours) £55.00 per person, Diamond Package (3 hours) £85.00 per person, and Champagne Package (3 hours with house champagne) £95.00 per person. Individual bottles start from £43.00 for house wine, £48.00 for sparkling wine, and £80.00 for champagne.

The Meston Suite accommodates up to 72 for banqueting style dining. The venue can cater to halal dietary requirements and offers both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage options for groups that don't consume alcohol.

Canapés start from £29.00 per person, finger food from £55.00 per person, and bowl food from £85.00 per person. Additional options include cheese and port from £32.00 per person, cheese and fruit platters from £55.00 per platter, and egg & bacon rolls from £8.50 per person.

The dinner package requires a minimum of 20 guests. For drinks receptions with room hire only, there are no specific minimums mentioned, but the venue can accommodate groups as small as 15 people for social gatherings.

Yes, the venue can cater to halal menus and provides vegetarian options as part of their standard dinner packages. They also offer soft drinks and non-alcoholic options for groups that don't consume alcohol.

The main dining spaces include the Meston Suite (up to 72 banqueting), which overlooks Whitehall's architecture with floor-to-ceiling windows and natural daylight. The Churchill Bar is available for arrival drinks with opulent décor and modern twist, offering an excellent range of wines, spirits and cocktails.

The venue typically holds spaces for a limited time and requires confirmation by specific deadlines, often within 24-48 hours. They may hold spaces until a specific time (such as 3pm on a given day) but will release them if not confirmed by the deadline.

Private Christmas Party packages start from £145.00 per person and include a glass of sparkling wine on arrival, 3-course dinner with coffee & mini mince pies, half bottle of house wine and mineral water per person, room hire, menus, table plan, Christmas table centrepieces, Christmas crackers and novelties, and manned cloakroom. Minimum numbers are 65 guests.




More about The Royal Horseguards Hotel and One Whitehall Place

This 5-star hotel and venue are situated in central London, located along the River Thames opposite the London Eye.

The Grade I listed venue built in 1884 is bursting with character and is a wonderful backdrop for your event.

Perfect for meetings, conferences, dinners, awards, receptions, weddings, barmitzvahs, engagement parties, birthdays, BBQs, locations filming, fashion shows...the list is endless!

The 5-star hotel offers 277 luxury bedrooms and 5 suites enhancing the experience that this venue has to offer you and your guests.