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Hire De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms - 22 spaces for memorable events in London
Standing on Great Queen Street, that connects Covent Garden with Holborn in the West End of London, is the Grade II* listed De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms. With a history dating back to 1775, the building has long been an important event venue, and was once home to the original Freemasons’ Tavern before becoming a hotel in 1909.
Since then, the venue has hosted some of the world‘s leading politicians, royalty and celebrities. With its grand Georgian architecture and art-deco interiors offering 37 exceptional spaces for a wide range of conferences, exhibitions, meetings, training and weddings.
Arched ornate ceilings, beautiful wood-panelling and dramatic chandeliers, the Grand Hall creates an impressive event space for up to 750 guests theatre style and 1,500 guests for a drinks reception. For smaller events, there are a number of executive rooms, often with original features and oak-panelling, whilst a suite of modern training rooms is also available. Outside, on the 5th floor, an exclusive roof terrace, with views of the city, is available for summer parties and receptions.
Five minutes from Covent Garden and Holborn tube stations and 30 minutes’ walk or short taxi ride from Kings Cross, St Pancras and Euston train stations, the venue is well-connected for all major London transport links. Heathrow Airport is an hour away by rail or road.
Free, superfast Wi-Fi with a maximum bandwidth of 1Gb is available throughout the venue.
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Room & Venue Capacities
Grand Hall
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| Event style | Guests |
|---|---|
| Standing Reception - Indoors | 1000 |
| Seated Lunch | 540 |
| Seated Dinner | 540 |
| Dinner/Dance | 440 |
| Theatre Style | 750 |
| Cabaret Style | 400 |
| U-Shape Style | 120 |
| Boardroom Style | 120 |
| Classroom Style | 315 |
| Seated lunch/dinner | 540 |
Edinburgh & Drawing Room
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| Event style | Guests |
|---|---|
| Standing Reception - Indoors | 400 |
| Seated Lunch | 250 |
| Seated Dinner | 250 |
| Dinner/Dance | 160 |
| Theatre Style | 300 |
| Cabaret Style | 220 |
| U-Shape Style | 65 |
| Boardroom Style | 60 |
| Classroom Style | 150 |
| Seated lunch/dinner | 250 |
The Penthouse & Roof Terrace
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| Event style | Guests |
|---|---|
| Standing Reception - Indoors | 80 |
| Standing Reception - Outdoors | 80 |
| Seated Lunch | 50 |
| Seated Dinner | 50 |
| Theatre Style | 40 |
| Cabaret Style | 32 |
| U-Shape Style | 20 |
| Boardroom Style | 20 |
| Classroom Style | 24 |
| Seated lunch/dinner | 50 |
Crown & Cornwall Suites
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| Event style | Guests |
|---|---|
| Standing Reception - Indoors | 300 |
| Seated Lunch | 250 |
| Seated Dinner | 250 |
| Dinner/Dance | 170 |
| Theatre Style | 250 |
| Cabaret Style | 230 |
| U-Shape Style | 65 |
| Boardroom Style | 60 |
| Classroom Style | 150 |
| Seated lunch/dinner | 250 |
Covent Garden Suite & Boardrooms
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| Event style | Guests |
|---|---|
| Theatre Style | 60 |
| Cabaret Style | 48 |
| U-Shape Style | 30 |
| Classroom Style | 50 |
| Seated lunch/dinner | 56 |
Oxford Suite
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| Event style | Guests |
|---|---|
| Standing Reception - Indoors | 24 |
| Standing Reception - Outdoors | 24 |
| Seated Lunch | 24 |
| Seated Dinner | 24 |
| Theatre Style | 50 |
| Cabaret Style | 24 |
| U-Shape Style | 20 |
| Boardroom Style | 24 |
| Classroom Style | 24 |
| Seated lunch/dinner | 24 |
Ampthill Suite
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| Event style | Guests |
|---|---|
| Standing Reception - Indoors | 150 |
| Seated Lunch | 60 |
| Seated Dinner | 60 |
| Theatre Style | 100 |
| Cabaret Style | 48 |
| Seated lunch/dinner | 60 |
Balmoral Suite
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| Event style | Guests |
|---|---|
| Standing Reception - Indoors | 150 |
Cambridge Suite
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| Event style | Guests |
|---|---|
| Standing Reception - Indoors | 50 |
| Seated Lunch | 24 |
| Seated Dinner | 24 |
| Theatre Style | 50 |
| Cabaret Style | 24 |
| U-Shape Style | 20 |
| Boardroom Style | 24 |
| Classroom Style | 24 |
| Seated lunch/dinner | 24 |
Dorset
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| Event style | Guests |
|---|---|
| Theatre Style | 80 |
| Cabaret Style | 60 |
| Boardroom Style | 30 |
Durham Suite
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| Event style | Guests |
|---|---|
| Theatre Style | 45 |
| Cabaret Style | 32 |
| U-Shape Style | 20 |
| Boardroom Style | 17 |
| Classroom Style | 27 |
Derby
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| Event style | Guests |
|---|---|
| Standing Reception - Indoors | 50 |
| Theatre Style | 50 |
| Cabaret Style | 30 |
| U-Shape Style | 20 |
| Boardroom Style | 24 |
| Classroom Style | 24 |
| N/A | 24 |
| Seated lunch/dinner | 60 |
Holborn Suite
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| Event style | Guests |
|---|---|
| Standing Reception - Indoors | 50 |
| Theatre Style | 50 |
| Cabaret Style | 20 |
| U-Shape Style | 24 |
| Boardroom Style | 20 |
Tempus Restaurant 1775
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| Event style | Guests |
|---|---|
| Standing Reception - Indoors | 300 |
| Standing Reception - Outdoors | 300 |
| Theatre Style | 80 |
| Cabaret Style | 48 |
| U-Shape Style | 30 |
| Boardroom Style | 30 |
| Classroom Style | 40 |
| Seated lunch/dinner | 300 |
Hospitality Suite
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| Event style | Guests |
|---|---|
| Boardroom Style | 10 |
Ampthill Suite
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| Event style | Guests |
|---|---|
| Cabaret Style | 48 |
| U-Shape Style | 48 |
| Boardroom Style | 32 |
| Classroom Style | 50 |
Cambria Suite
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| Event style | Guests |
|---|---|
| Standing Reception - Indoors | 120 |
| Cabaret Style | 80 |
| U-Shape Style | 32 |
| Boardroom Style | 24 |
| Classroom Style | 65 |
Denbigh Suite
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| Event style | Guests |
|---|---|
| Standing Reception - Indoors | 50 |
| Theatre Style | 50 |
| Cabaret Style | 32 |
| Boardroom Style | 24 |
| Classroom Style | 20 |
Ulster Suite
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| Event style | Guests |
|---|---|
| Standing Reception - Indoors | 60 |
| Theatre Style | 80 |
| Cabaret Style | 48 |
| U-Shape Style | 24 |
| Boardroom Style | 30 |
| Classroom Style | 40 |
| Seated lunch/dinner | 48 |
Devon Suite
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| Event style | Guests |
|---|---|
| Standing Reception - Indoors | 100 |
| Theatre Style | 90 |
| Cabaret Style | 48 |
| U-Shape Style | 28 |
| Boardroom Style | 30 |
| Classroom Style | 40 |
Stafford Suite
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| Event style | Guests |
|---|---|
| Standing Reception - Indoors | 100 |
| Standing Reception - Outdoors | 100 |
| Theatre Style | 90 |
| Cabaret Style | 48 |
| U-Shape Style | 28 |
| Boardroom Style | 30 |
| Classroom Style | 40 |
Essex Suite
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| Event style | Guests |
|---|---|
| Standing Reception - Indoors | 70 |
| Theatre Style | 80 |
| Cabaret Style | 48 |
| U-Shape Style | 30 |
| Boardroom Style | 30 |
Venue Facilities & Accessibility
- Outside space
- Natural daylight
- AV and audio facilities on site
- Wifi
- Panoramic Views from up high
- Disabled access
- Wedding licence
- Dancing permitted
- Live bands permitted
- Asian catering
- Kosher catering
- Live bands permitted
Venue Sustainability accreditation
De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms address, travel directions, and parking information
- Covent Garden, Holborn
- London City (7 miles)
- London Heathrow (15.5 miles)
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