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Looking for a fabulous formal venue for your next event in London? Here's a selection of the best venues for formal occasions, loved by professional event organisers across the city. Make sure upcoming conference, dinner or board meeting is hosted at the right setting, whatever your guest list. Contact our expert team for a tailored service, totally free! Just let us know your key requirements and we'll find the perfect venue for bringing your next formal event to life. If you like our formal venue selection category, you can even instantly request a reviewing via the venue page and be seeing it in the flesh in no time, leaving you more valuable time to work on creating a great event for your attendees. 

By plane, train, underground, bicycle and more, London has some of the best transport links in the world.

TRANSPORT

Icons that make London know the world over, from Buckingham Palace to the House of Parliament.

LANDMARKS

Home to Theatreland, world renowned music venues, museums and a piece of history on every corner.

CULTURE

London is a city that needs no introduction. It’s a global hub for business, finance, fashion and the arts, and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. It’s also an excellent place to hold an event, with a huge range of venues to choose from. From the iconic O2 Arena and Wembley Stadium to more intimate spaces like the Royal Albert Hall and Roundhouse, London has a venue to suit every event. And with a wealth of hotels, restaurants and bars, you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to entertaining your guests.

London

The United Kingdom has an excellent transport infrastructure, with a wide variety of options for getting around.

The United Kingdom is home to some of the most iconic landmarks in the world, from Big Ben to Stonehenge.

The United Kingdom has a rich cultural heritage, with a wide variety of traditional music, art and cuisine.

The United Kingdom is a country in northwestern Europe, off the coast of France. It is made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The UK has a long and rich history, and its culture has been influenced by many different peoples and nations. The UK is a leading economic and political power, and is home to some of the world’s most iconic landmarks, such as Big Ben and Buckingham Palace. The UK is an excellent place to hold an event, with a variety of world-class venues and a wealth of experience in hosting events of all kinds.

United Kingdom

When it comes to venues for a formal occasion, London is king. From Livery Halls seeped in history to stunning ballrooms, the city has it all.

Formal Venues

Formal Event Venues

60-capacity boardroom suite next to St Paul's Cathedral, ideal for formal meetings and conferences, from £65 per delegate including catering and AV.

The Churchill Suite is a flexible meeting and events space, situated on Lower Ground Floor 1. The suite is ideal for hosting business meetings, conferences, interviews, board meetings and training sessions. 

Churchill Suite lobby at Leonardo Royal Hotel, modern design for events and networking.

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Churchill Suite at Leonardo Royal Hotel London, modern venue for events with stylish bar.

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Churchill Suite bar at Leonardo Royal Hotel, ideal for networking and cocktail events.

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Churchill Suite lobby at Leonardo Royal Hotel, modern design for meetings and events.

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Churchill Suite at Leonardo Royal Hotel: modern atrium for conferences and events.

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Theatre

Events

Churchill Suite

Leonardo Royal Hotel London St.Pauls 

700-capacity conference suite near Tower Bridge, ideal for formal events. Natural daylight, air-conditioned, fully accessible. Day delegate rates from £79 per person incl

Situated on the Lower Ground floor of the property, Trinity & Goodmans suite offers a total capacity of 750 people. The room may be hires as a single space or separated into four separate suites, depending on the type of the event. The suite is ideal for hosting product launches, exhibitions, live webcasting session, dinner dances, conferences, gala dinners and Annual General Meetings. By booking the suite, you also get an access to the private indoor Atrium and two spacious Foyers which are the perfect space for the catering and exhibition. 

Trinity & Goodmans Suite at Leonardo Royal Hotel, spacious conference hall for corporate events.

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Trinity & Goodmans Suite at Leonardo Royal Hotel, ideal for corporate events and conferences.

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Trinity & Goodmans Suite at Leonardo Royal Hotel, ideal for conferences and banquets.

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Trinity & Goodmans Suite at Leonardo Royal Hotel, elegant event venue with festive decor.

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Trinity & Goodmans Suite at Leonardo Royal Hotel, modern entrance for corporate events.

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Trinity & Goodmans Suite

Leonardo Royal Hotel London Tower Bridge

Historic 4-star hotel in South Kensington with 200-capacity Kings Suite, ideal for formal conferences and dinners, from £75 per delegate including catering.

The Kings Suite is the largest event room at The Rembrandt, offering a maximum capacity of 200 delegates theatre-style. Ideal to host a conference, meeting or training session - the space boasts excellent amenities including LCD projector, telephone, stationery, PA system for hire, video conferencing facilities, black-out blinds and more. Flooded with natural daylight, it is perfect for working lunches, and our experienced chef offers a range of catering options for all events. For smaller events the suite can be partitioned into four separate rooms using sound proof partitions. 

Elegant Kings Suite banquet hall with round tables, perfect for weddings and corporate events.

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Kings Suite meeting room with elegant decor, ideal for conferences and workshops.

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Kings Suite at The Rembrandt, elegant meeting space for conferences and banquets.

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Reception

Business

Dining

The Rembrandt

Wood-panelled riverside suite for 72 seated, Thames views, ideal for formal dinners, 2 mins from Westminster, from £135pp based on recent quotes.

The Meston Suite overlooks some of Whitehall's finest architecture. With its whites walls and magnificent floor to ceiling windows. The Meston Suite is flooded with natural daylight. An architectural jewel that lends itself to all types of events including drinks reception and baby shower afternoon teas.

Meston Suite at Royal Horseguards Hotel, elegant venue for weddings and conferences.

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Elegant Meston Suite with floral tables, perfect for networking events and receptions.

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Meston Suite at Royal Horseguards Hotel, elegant event space for corporate meetings.

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Elegant banquet room in The Meston Suite, ideal for upscale meetings and events.

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Meston Suite at Royal Horseguards Hotel, elegant wedding venue with acrylic chairs.

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The Meston Suite

The Royal Horseguards Hotel and One Whitehall Place

350-capacity Art Deco ballroom at Paddington Station, ideal for formal conferences and gala dinners, up to 300 reception guests, from £6,000 daily hire.

Walk up the imposing lobby staircase of this Art Deco hotel to find Great Western 1 ballroom, located on the first floor, waiting to host your guests. With 282 sq. metres of space this pillar-less meeting room, filled with natural daylight, can take up to 350 guests. Enjoy the comfortable chairs and multipurpose tables and use the dedicated foyer are for pre- or post-event networking, coffee breaks or a hearty lunch for your guests. The closely located cloak and rest rooms and fully equipped business centre, ensures you will have everything you need at hand. 

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Great Western 1

Hilton London Paddington

500-capacity Tower Suite with Tower Bridge views, private entrance, fully accessible. Ideal for formal dinners and conferences. From £10,000 daily hire near Tower Hill.

The largest event room at The Tower Hotel, the Tower Suite can accommodate up to 550 people. Fully refurbished in 2007, this 550 sqm space can be divided into three smaller rooms, separated by soundproof walls to ensure complete privacy. 

Located on the first floor, The Tower Suite has its own private entrance and foyer area, with magnificent views of Tower Bridge. It's also fully wheel-accessible. The Tower hotel can provide movable staging and a dance floor to cater for all types of event, and our in-house AV company can provide on-site technicians as required. 

Tower Suite event space with round tables, ideal for meetings and conferences.

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Tower Suite meeting room with round tables, ideal for conferences and professional events.

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Tower Suite event space with natural light, ideal for networking and conferences.

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Spacious Tower Suite conference room with chairs for corporate seminars and meetings.

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Spacious Tower Suite conference room ready for corporate events and presentations.

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Tower Suite

The Tower Hotel

400-capacity ballroom in West London hotel, ideal for formal conferences and award ceremonies. Natural daylight, AV equipment, 20 minutes from Heathrow and Central London

Only 20 minutes from Heathrow Airport and Central London, as well as adjacent to Chiswick Business Park. Chiswick Ballroom is a fabulous flexible room, which can be adapted for a wide range of uses, such as meetings, conferences, syndicates, presentations, training courses, kickoff meetings, team building, private dining, award ceremonies and many more. The room is flooded with natural daylight and equipped with screen projectors, free WiFi as well as light, sound and climate control.

Chiswick Ballroom banquet hall with elegant decor, ideal for weddings and formal events.

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Chiswick Ballroom at Clayton Hotel, elegant event space for weddings and corporate gatherings.

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Chiswick Ballroom

Clayton Hotel Chiswick

150-capacity formal venue with high ceilings and natural daylight, 2 minutes from Euston Station. Day delegate packages from £50 per person including catering and AV.

Private dining, banqueting, dinner & dance. Porter Hall at The Wesley Euston Hotel & Conference Venue offers an exquisite setting for your next event. With its high ceilings and abundant natural daylight, this elegant space creates a warm and inviting atmosphere perfect for intimate gatherings or grand celebrations. Our ethical approach ensures that all catering is fair trade and sustainably sourced, allowing you to indulge in delicious cuisine while supporting responsible practices. Equipped with the latest AV technology, Porter Hall is ideal for presentations, speeches, or entertainment, making it a versatile choice for any occasion. Located just a two-minute walk from Euston Station, your guests will appreciate the convenience of our central London location. Experience exceptional service and a unique dining experience at The Wesley, where every detail is tailored to your needs.

Porter Hall at Wesley Euston Hotel, elegant event space for corporate meetings and gatherings.

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Porter Hall at Wesley Euston Hotel, elegant venue for weddings and corporate events.

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Porter Hall at Wesley Euston Hotel, elegant event space for weddings and corporate gatherings.

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Dining 

Porter Hall

The Wesley Euston Hotel & Conference Venue 

400-capacity riverside venue near London Bridge station, ideal for formal conferences and award ceremonies, with Shard views from £78 per person for dinner packages.

Tower AB is a bright and spacious two part of our Tower Suite.  Tower AB is entirely adaptable to your event needs offering floor to ceiling windows and neutral decor.  Whatever your creativity brings to mind, this blank canvas can make your decorations and event magic dream come alive. 

Conference room at Tower AB, Hilton London Tower Bridge, set for professional events.

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Stylish event space in Tower AB, Hilton London, with modern furniture and purple lighting.

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Tower AB

Hilton London Tower Bridge

Grand 712-capacity ballroom in Mayfair overlooking Hyde Park Corner, ideal for formal galas and awards ceremonies, from £115pp for dinner packages.

InterContinental London Park Lane's dedicated conference and events floor has been designed to deliver the optimum meeting environment and combines state-of-the-art facilities with expansive views over London. The hotel is one of the most sought after locations in London for meetings, theatre style conference and large scale award ceremonies. The Ballroom can accommodate 750 guests for a Gala Dinner and drink reception, whilst more intimate rooms are ideal for smaller meetings.

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Ballroom

InterContinental London Park Lane

Elegant 5-star Marylebone hotel ballroom for 168 seated formal dinners, 3 mins from Baker Street, from £165pp based on recent quotes.

The Empire Room is an elegant and versatile event space ideally suited for various occasions. With its enchanting ambiance, characterized by expansive north and west-facing floor-length windows that flood the room with natural light and high ceilings that add to its grandeur, this space offers a unique and inviting atmosphere. Capable of accommodating up to 220 guests in a theater-style setup, making it perfect for a presentation.


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Empire Room

The Landmark London

The Landmark London - Empire Room

350-capacity modern suite with built-in bar and dance floor, ideal for formal conferences and dinners. Cricklewood location, £52 per delegate including catering.

The modern design offers a bright-walled environment, a room that is self-reliant with its own elevators to and from the hotel's reception and a built-in bar. 

The Ivy Reception space is included in the hiring which is ideal to use for arrival drinks and welcoming sessions. 

With bespoke wedding packages and tailor-made gourmet menus, a perfect place to host an elegant and efficacious wedding reception. 


Elegant banquet room in Ivy Suite, The Crown London Hotel for weddings and corporate events.

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Ivy Suite at The Crown London Hotel, elegant stage with floral decor for weddings and events.

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Ivy Suite at The Crown London Hotel, modern event space with elegant decor and glassware.

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Ivy Suite at The Crown London Hotel, featuring ping pong for team-building events.

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Weddings

Ivy Suite

The Crown London Hotel

1,350-capacity pillar-free conference suite near Paddington Station, ideal for formal corporate events, splits flexibly, from £15,000 daily based on recent quotes.

Kensington Suite is one of London's largest event spaces and as memorable as the area it's named after. This suite is big, with enough space to fit 1,350 guests in theatre style! Better yet, the Met has a purpose-built, West Wing Lobby for your guests to use as their exclusive entrance, very fancy! From there, the logistics are easy just two flights of stairs (or take the lift) and there's the beautiful Kensington Suite. 

Kensington Suite at Hilton London Metropole, spacious event venue for conferences and banquets.

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Kensington Suite at Hilton London Metropole, spacious event space with balcony view.

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Kensington Suite at Hilton London Metropole, spacious event hall for conferences and banquets.

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Kensington Suite

Hilton London Metropole

650-room Thames-side hotel with 660-capacity ballroom, ideal for formal conferences and award dinners. Day delegate packages from £87pp including catering and AV.

The Plaza Suites are on -4 floor of Park Plaza Riverbank providing the perfect space for workshops, exhibitions or as breakout space from The Ballroom. 
The space can be broken down into different individual spaces, or it can be used as one whole space providing plenty of flexibility.


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Plaza Suites

Park Plaza London Riverbank

Elegant Regency suite near Trafalgar Square, up to 100 reception or 60 dining, three chandeliers, natural light, from £75 per delegate including lunch.

The Regency is a stunning space resplendent with three chandeliers and  several windows which flood the space with natural light .
Elegant period features create an opulent atmosphere in which to hold a business event.
Whether a seminar, training session or private corporate party our expert staff will make your event special.
The room comes with complimentary wifi and all the trappings needed for a successful event of almost any  business type.
With much experience of hosting high security events as well as many major corporate clients we can deliver perfection.



Sophisticated meeting room at The Clermont Charing Cross with elegant chandeliers for events.

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Sophisticated meeting room at The Clermont Charing Cross with elegant chandeliers for corporate events.

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Regency

The Clermont Charing Cross

200-capacity conference suite with natural light near Ealing Common, ideal for formal corporate events. Day delegate packages from £79 per person including AV and caterin

The Ealing Suite is an excellent choice for any occasion, as it is one of the largest event suites. it boasts a dedicated foyer & bar area for starting your event with a great welcome. The interior is modern and stylish, making it an ideal venue with a capacity to accommodate up to 200 guests. 

Elegant Ealing Suite with floral centerpieces, ideal for weddings and upscale events.

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Ealing Suite at DoubleTree London Ealing, elegant wedding venue with floral decor.

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Ealing Suite at DoubleTree London, elegant wedding venue with floral centerpieces.

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Elegant banquet table with floral centerpieces for weddings and corporate events.

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Ealing Suite appetizers with shrimp cocktails for networking events at DoubleTree Hilton.