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  • From £75 per person
  • 500 people
  • Trafalgar Square
  • 432m² (4650ft²)

Spaces in The National Gallery

300 Reception

Room 30

From From £10,000.00 / Venue Fee

Experience the grandeur of arriving through the magnificent Portico entrance, Mosaic Terrace and Central Hall into Room 30. Room 30 houses the Gallery's most iconic Spanish paintings by artists such as Veláquez and Zurbarán, including the fabled Rokeby Venus. Room 30 is a luxurious space that provides an unforgettable welcome. Perfect for receptions for 300 or a dinner for 220 guests.

200 Standing

Central Hall

From From £10,000.00 / Venue Fee

This spectacular room, beautifully lit by an elevated glass rooftop, showcases Northern Italian paintings from the 16th century. The striking marble staircase entrance leads up to an intricately decorate ceiling of golden leaves, making it a truly regal setting. Just situated off the Portico Entrance, Central Hall is perfectly located to accommodate exceptional receptions for up to 200 guests, or dinner for up to 100.

60 Reception

Mosaic Terrace

From From £7,000.00 / Venue Fee

Step inside the Gallery onto our historic mosaic floor, beautifully lit by a domed glass ceiling. This unique artwork by Boris Anrep combines an ancient technique with with contemporary personalities of 1930's Britain such as Greta Gerbo and Virgina Woolf. Beautifully lit by a glass ceiling and muted turquoise wall, the light delicately compliments the vibrant colours of the mosaic.

250 Reception

Portico Terrace

From From £7,000.00 / Venue Fee

With unrivalled views overlooking the iconic Trafalgar Square, the Portico Terrace is an extraordinary event space. It is ideal for a summer drinks reception or alfresco dinning on the exquisite black and white mosaic floor. In inclement weather Central Hall can be used as a wet weather option. The Portico Terrace can accommodate up to 100 guests for a drinks reception or 250 when used with the Portico Foyer.

300 Reception

Barry Rooms

From From £13,000.00 / Venue Fee

The Barry Rooms are an impressive setting for any event with a spectacular domed roof, ornamental marble pillars and British portraits lining the walls. The delicately balanced combination of colourful paintings and regal architecture make the Barry Rooms one of the Gallery's most popular event spaces. The space is perfectly suited for receptions for up to 300 people or dinners for a maximum of 150 guests.

300 Dinner Dance

Annenberg Court

From From £6,000.00 / Venue Fee

Accessed by the Getty Entrance and located just off Central Hall, the Annenberg Court is the blank canvas of the National Gallery. Perfect for press or product launches, this fabulous space can be dressed to suit your event. The Annenberg Court has also fantastic access to the Picture Galleries making it the perfect location for tours around the permanent collection. This space makes a great venue for dancing the night away until 02:00

100 Reception

Yves Saint Laurent Room

From From £6,000.00 / Venue Fee

The Yves Saint Laurent Room is an elegant gallery dedicated to Rubens, the most celebrated Flemish painter of the 17th Century. In addition to the ingenuity of his compositions and brilliant use of colour, the opulent fabric on the walls enhances the atmospheric setting for a stylish drinks reception for up to 100 guests or dinner for 60 people.

450 Reception

Wohl Room

From From £10,000.00 / Venue Fee

The Wohl Room contains the Gallery's fantastic gold-framed collection of Venetian paintings and is lavishly decorated with green damask walls and a spectacular glass roof.

400 Reception

Room 32

From From £16,000.00 / Venue Fee

Newly renovated, this grand gallery adjoins to the magnificent Barry Rooms. With an ornate ceiling, dramatic lighting and vivid baroque masterpieces to surround your event, it's your very own Italian Palazzo. The artwork on these walls influenced the future of paintings across Europe, so it's only fitting they hang in our most impactful room.

About The National Gallery

The National Gallery is one of the most visited and best loved art galleries in the world. We're located in the very heart of Central London, with an iconic building overlooking Trafalgar Square.

Choose from a variety of spectacular picture galleries for hosting dinners for up to 300 guests and receptions for up to 1,200. You can also dance the night away until 02:00.

In our unique venue, we also have a range of modern conference facilities for between 2-328 delegates.

What better place to entertain your guests than the National Gallery located in the heart of London!


The National Gallery

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