The National Gallery
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- From £100 per person
- 2000 people
- Charing Cross
- 432m² (4650ft²)
Spaces in The National Gallery
Central Hall
Located just off the Portico entrance, Central Hall is perfectly placed to host exceptional receptions and dinners. At the heart of the Gallery, it showcases treasures such as The Portrait of Charles William Lambton (‘The Red Boy’) by Sir Thomas Lawrence. It is also within easy reach of masterpieces by Van Gogh, Monet, and Manet, ideal for add-on private tours.
Mosaic Terrace
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 contemporary personalities of 1930’s Britain such as Greta Garbo and Virginia Woolf. Ideal for breakfast and drink receptions.
See venuePortico Terrace
Overlooking Trafalgar Square, our Portico Terrace sits in the heart of London. An outdoor terrace for summer receptions and breakfasts with a view.
See venueBarry Rooms
Receptions / Dinners / Awards Our grandest gallery features paintings by Turner and Constable. With a stunning domed ceiling and marbled columns, this is our most popular event space.
See venueAnnenberg Court
Receptions / Party / After-party Our contemporary court featuring custom installation artwork ‘Messengers’ by artist, Bridget Riley. This versatile space is ideal for dancing, networking, and after-parties.
See venueYves Saint Laurent Room
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.
See venuePigott Theatre
A 300-seat auditorium with a dedicated team of Audio-Visual Technicians provides an all-round solution to your conference, presentation and film screening needs. With built-in technology, a stepfree stage and hybrid capabilities.
See venueRoom 32 - The Julia and Hans Rausing Room
Receptions / Dinners / Gala Our largest gallery features the finest of our Italian collection. Refurbished in 2022, this gallery is stunning for large dining and awards.
See venueRoom 34
Receptions / Dinners / Gala Our British collection, a favourite for dining and networking. Adjoining the BarryRooms, it offers a seamless event flow, with options for tours in the Impressionist galleries.
See venueThe Wohl Room
Receptions / Dinners / Awards Venetian paintings in one of our largest galleries. This space bridges the classic architecture of our Grade I listed building with our newly refurbished Sainsbury Wing.
See venueSainsbury Wing Foyer
Open, welcoming, inclusive and accessible. The iconic Sainsbury Wing Foyer is the go-to blank canvas space within the Gallery, with a foyer space able to host 750 people and a 10m x 3m digital wall as the backdrop. This is the ideal space for product launches, branding and parties.
See venueThe Roden Centre for Creative Learning
Receptions Inspired by the Gallery collections and designed in collaboration with children, The Roden Centre for Creative Learning is a bright reception space with direct access to the Yves Saint Laurent Room.
See venueWhitcomb Meeting Room
Our purpose-built meeting room, offering an elevated space for your focused board meetings, away days and private dining.
See venueLocatelli
Locatelli is the newest reception space at the Gallery, light filled and bright with direct views of Trafalgar Square. This reception area provides the perfect mood for heading to the Galleries for dinner.
See venueSupporters' House
Tucked discreetly behind a private door on Trafalgar Square, Supporters House is an extraordinary new space created exclusively for our supporters and members. Available for hire in the evenings this elegant retreat is a rare gem, offering an atmosphere of quiet sophistication just steps away from the National Gallery’s world-renowned collection.
See venueWhole Gallery
The National Gallery, one of the greatest art galleries in the world, offers a breathtaking setting for your next event. Whether you're planning a glamorous Gala, an elegant wedding, a high-profile corporate dinner, or an intimate private celebration, the National Gallery is a versatile and prestigious space that transforms any occasion for 10 – 2,000 people, into an unforgettable experience. The Whole Gallery can be hired for large scale events.
See venueSupporters' House Salon
This space is perfect for hosting seated events up to 27 guests or drinks receptions up to 50 guests.
See venueSupporters' House Lounge
The Supporters' House Lounge can host up to 150 guests for a private event.
See venueSupporters' House Dining Room
This beautiful blue dining room is perfect for dinners and celebrations.
See venueSupporters' House Private Dining Room
A work lunch or an evening of celebration, this is the perfect room for those intimate occasions.
See venueAbout The National Gallery
The National Gallery, one of the greatest art galleries in the world, offers a breathtaking setting for your next event. Whether you're planning a glamorous Gala, an elegant wedding, a high-profile corporate dinner, or an intimate private celebration, the National Gallery is a versatile and prestigious space that transforms any occasion for 10 – 2,000 people, into an unforgettable experience. Set in the heart of London, overlooking Trafalgar Square, the venue welcomes your guests through its iconic Portico terrace and hosts them in picture galleries filled with masterpieces.