Dinner and Reception venues London experience more Dinner and reception venues your delegates and visitors won t want to miss: ExCeL is a superb base from which to sample some of the best experiences that London has to offer. The city offers over 1,000 inspirational and unique venues. Detailed below is a selection of our recommended partners, handpicked to suit a variety of event formats. View more
Travel Dinner tips and Reception venues 100-500 guests 2/21 The Orbit The ArcelorMittal Orbit, created by Turner Prize-winning artist Anish Kapoor in collaboration with Cecil Balmond, is the UK s tallest sculpture and iconic landmark of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. The venue s viewing platforms are available to hire throughout the year, for early morning and evening events, providing a unique backdrop for a variety of off-site functions. 100-500 Reception: 250 Dinner: 120 20 minutes arcelormittalorbit.com Quote ExCeL to receive a 10% discount on an event quote Amy Spargo Sales Executive +44 (0) 20 8221 9114 amy.spargo@arcelormittalorbit.com
Travel Dinner tips and Reception venues 100-500 guests 3/21 Bateaux London Enjoy London from a different perspective with an exclusive event on the River Thames. Bateaux London s private cruises are perfect for reception drinks, gala dinners, summer parties and festive celebrations and can cater for various bespoke and theming requirements. With live entertainment, fresh food and stunning London views it is a truly unforgettable experience. 100-500 Venues & capacities Bateaux London has two vessels; the Scandinavian-designed Harmony which boasts the largest observation deck on the Thames and the Parisian Symphony, with an all-glass structure allowing guests to enjoy the magnificent views uninterrupted. Harmony Reception: 220 Dinner: 180 Symphony Reception: 320 Dinner: 260 30 minutes bateauxlondon.com 4 free places for bookings of 100+. Book in advance and quote ExCeL London. Please note offer is on an introductory basis and is subject to availability +44 (0) 20 7695 1809 sales@bateauxlondon.com
Travel Dinner tips and Reception venues 100-500 guests 4/21 Cutty Sark Image copyright Holly Clark Photography and Create Food and Party Design Cutty Sark is one of the world s most famous ships and last surviving tea clipper, the fastest and greatest of her time. Just five minutes from Greenwich Pier, the venue offers remarkable event spaces both aboard and beneath the ship: The Dry Berth, The Tween Deck and The Master s Saloon, all with commanding views over Canary Wharf and the City of London. 100-500 Reception: 450 Dinner: 270 30 minutes rmg.co.uk/cuttysark Free curator talk with all event bookings. Catherine Owen Event Sales and Marketing Manager +44 (0) 7825 544 643 cowen@rmg.co.uk
Travel Dinner tips and Reception venues 100-500 guests 5/21 The Gherkin Standing 180m tall, 30 St Mary Axe, is the venue affectionately known as The Gherkin. With its striking architecture, it is one of the most prestigious and iconic venues on the London skyline. Exclusively occupying the top three floors, Searcys provide first-class catering for off-site events and private functions within this unique landmark. 100-500 Reception: 260 Dinner: 140 20 minutes searcys.co.uk/ the-gherkin A complimentary cocktail for all guests attending an evening event at the top of the building Chelsey Hoefkens Business Development Manager +44 (0) 20 7071 5022 chelsey.hoefkens@searcys.co.uk
Travel Dinner tips and Reception venues 100-500 guests 6/21 The Old Royal Naval College Closed until January 2019 as undergoing period of conservation work. Designed by Sir Christopher Wren, one of the most highly acclaimed English architects in history, the Old Royal Naval College offers a magnificent setting for an off-site event. Outside, the grounds boast beautiful lawns, courtyards and colonnades for a welcome reception. Inside, you have the choice of four venues offering guests an unforgettable experience: The Painted Hall, Queen Mary Undercroft, King William Undercroft and Admiral s House. 100-500 Reception: 398 Dinner: 398 30 minutes ornc.org /venuehire 15% discount off the standard venue hire for all venues. Elizabeth Smith Sales and Marketing Manager +44 (0) 20 8269 2131 venuehire@ornc.org
Travel Dinner tips and Reception venues 100-500 guests 7/21 Tower of London For over 900 years the Tower of London has dominated the city of London and is still one the Capital s most prominent landmarks. Steeped in history, the ancient fortress is an impressive and iconic location for a dinner or reception. Events can be combined with a private viewing of the Crown Jewels, offering a once in a lifetime experience for your guests. 100-500 Reception: 300 Dinner: 240 20 minutes hrp.org.uk/ toweroflondon Discounted entrance according to season for delegates to The Tower of London (for larger groups): e.g. 250-500 delegates 10% discount 500-1,000 delegates 20% discount +1,000-50% discount. Milan Thakrar Business Development Manager +44 (0) 20 3166 6158 milan.thakrar@hrp.org.uk
Travel Dinner tips and Reception venues 100-500 guests 8/21 Victorian Bath House Step into a world transcended from the tribulations of the modern lifestyle at the Victorian Bath House. From the secluded Victorian Courtyard, offering intimate and exclusive pleasures through to the splendid interior of the Grade II listed Bath House proper, this is a unique venue beyond compare. Featuring design from the esteemed Russell Sage Studio, the original tessellating mosaics and crimson pillars are preserved amongst features modern and marvellous. Situated on Bishopsgate Churchyard, a stone's throw from Liverpool Street Station, the Victorian Bath House is in the ideal location for private and corporate events alike. 100-500 Reception: 150 Dinner: 90 25 minutes victorianbathhouse.co.uk Quote ExCeL to receive 20% off venue hire and complementary upgrade to include spirit kilners with every beer/wine and soft drinks package. Emma Hamilton +44 (0) 7904 233 970 emma@camm-hooper.co.uk
Travel Dinner tips and Reception venues 100-500 guests 9/21 Tanner Warehouse Tanner Warehouse is a unique space situated on vibrant Bermondsey Street, a short stroll from London Bridge station. This stunning converted warehouse has a fully loaded bar, open flair kitchen and the latest AV technology. can enjoy lounging in the stylish courtyard, sipping our hand-crafted cocktails and enjoying a selection of our famous greedy canapés. 100-500 Reception: 450 Dinner: 150 30 minutes tannerwarehouse.co.uk Quote ExCeL to receive 20% off venue hire and complementary upgrade to include spirit kilners with every beer/wine and soft drinks package. Emma Hamilton +44 (0) 7904 233 970 emma@camm-hooper.co.uk
Travel Dinner tips and Reception venues 100-500 guests 10/21 Somerset House Somerset House is an ideal central London, riverside location with eleven venues available for an off-site dinner or reception. With a diverse and flexible range of rooms and spaces, this grand house was originally built in 1547 for Edward Seymour, Duke of Somerset. 500-1,000 Reception: 200 Dinner: 100 30 minutes somersethouse.org.uk/ venue-hire (Larger spaces available for hire upon request) Please contact the team at Somerset House to discuss exclusive organiser rate options. +44 (0) 20 7845 4618 events@somersethouse.org.uk
Travel Dinner tips and Reception venues 500-1,000 guests 11/21 The Brewery The Brewery is a Grade II historic venue located in the City of London, within the buildings of Whitbread s 18th Century brewery. Offering 6 unique spaces, with a capacity from 30 to 1,000 guests, the venue offers the flexibility to adapt to any kind of event, including award dinners, receptions and parties. 500-1,000 Reception: 1,000 Dinner: 900 30 minutes thebrewery.co.uk Complimentary sparkling wine to Champagne reception upgrade (first booking only). Katharine Hall-Smith Business Development Manager +44 (0) 20 7065 5740 katharine.hall-smith@thebrewery.co.uk
Travel Dinner tips and Reception venues 500-1,000 guests 12/21 The East Wintergarden The East Wintergarden is a stunning events venue in the heart of Canary Wharf, London s financial district. The spectacular glass covered atrium provides the ideal setting for a variety of off-site events including cocktail parties, receptions, award ceremonies and dinners. 500-1,000 Reception: 1,000 Dinner: 500 10 minutes canarywharf.com/ workwithus/ theeastwintergarden Complimentary Audio Visual Package up to the value of 5,000. Dorothy Gold Deputy Manager T +44 (0) 20 7418 2725 Dorothy.Gold@CanaryWharf.com
Travel Dinner tips and Reception venues 500-1,000 guests 13/21 National Maritime Museum Spanned by a spectacular glass roof, Neptune Court is a meeting of classical 18 th century grandeur and innovative modern architecture at the heart of the National Maritime Museum. The Lower Deck is an ideal space for receptions and pre-dinner drinks whilst The Upper Deck offers open pillarless space with high ceilings, suitable for gala and awards dinners. With direct access to surrounding grounds this is a perfect location for summer parties. It is possible to increase the capacity of a reception to 1,500 guests by additionally hiring the Sammy Ofer Wing. 500-1,000 Reception: 1,000 Dinner: 500 30 minutes rmg.co.uk/hospitality Quote ExCeL London to receive a 10% discount on the quote for your event. Catherine Owen Event Sales and Marketing Manager +44 (0) 7825 544 643 cowen@rmg.co.uk
Travel Dinner tips and Reception venues 500-1,000 guests 14/21 Tate Britain Tate Britain is a Grade-II* listed building that offers a wide range of entertaining spaces, from classical and formal to modern and contemporary. Whether you are holding a drinks reception or a staff briefing, a grand dinner or a breakfast presentation, Tate Britain has the perfect space for your event. 500-1,000 Reception: 900 Dinner: 300 40 minutes tate.org.uk Quote ExCeL to receive a 15% discount on catering delivered by our exclusive events catering team Tate Entertaining. (Minimum spend of 5,000 applies.) Please contact the Events Team on 020 7887 8689 or email corporatehospitality@tate.org.uk
Travel Dinner tips and Reception venues 500-1,000 guests 15/21 Banking Hall The Grade II listed Main Hall was designed in the 1930s and has a unique Art Deco charm. With a Mezzanine level that looks out over the Bank of England, the space is flexible and can be adapted to accommodate your needs whether for a dinner, standing reception, wedding banquet, conference or exhibition. Their chefs offer exquisite menus to accompany this exceptional event venue and their dedicated events team is well versed in delivering high-end, unique events and will work with you to create an exceptional experience for your guests. 500-1,000 Reception: 800 Dinner: 280 25 minutes bankinghall.com Quote ExCeL to receive 20% off venue hire and complementary upgrade to include spirit kilners with every beer/wine and soft drinks package. Emma Hamilton +44 (0) 7904 233 970 emma@camm-hooper.co.uk
Travel Dinner tips and Reception venues 1,000+ guests 16/21 Tate Modern Tate Modern is a riverside icon which transformed an obsolete power station into the world s most visited gallery of modern and contemporary art. With its commanding location on the banks of the Thames opposite St Paul s Cathedral, the new Tate Modern opening in June 2016 will boast ten floors of unique and varied spaces, including a tenth floor viewing terrace and the vast and versatile Turbine Hall and The Tanks. 1,000+ Reception: 1,500 Dinner: 800 30 minutes tate.org.uk Quote ExCeL to receive a 15% discount on catering delivered by our exclusive events catering team Tate Entertaining. (Minimum spend of 5,000 applies.) Please contact the Events Team on 020 7887 8689 or email corporatehospitality@tate.org.uk
Travel Dinner tips and Reception venues 1,000+ guests 17/21 indigo at The O2 From the British Comedy Awards to the launch of Call of Duty: Ghost, indigo at The O2 has hosted the biggest names in entertainment. Located just 10 minutes from ExCeL London and connected by The Emirates Airline cable car, the venue provides the ideal location for a large scale dinner or reception. 1,000+ Reception: 1500 Dinner: 540 10 minutes indigoattheo2.co.uk Special discounted rates for ExCeL organisers Emma Carroll for further information on discounted rates: enquiries@indigoattheo2.co.uk
Travel Dinner tips and Reception venues 1,000+ guests 18/21 Old Billingsgate Situated on the North banks of the River Thames stands Old Billingsgate, one of London s most exciting and versatile venues, with stunning views of Tower Bridge and the City. This distinctive Grade II listed building is the perfect location for all types of events including receptions, award ceremonies, gala dinners and off-site parties. 1,000+ Reception: 2000 Dinner: 1200 20 minutes oldbillingsgate.co.uk Please contact the team at Old Billingsgate to check the best availability and rates. Gemma Wallace Sales and Marketing Manager +44 (0) 20 7283 2800 gemma.wallace@oldbillingsgate.co.uk
Travel Dinner tips and Reception venues 1,000+ guests 19/21 Tobacco Dock Reborn as a unique events venue in 2012, Grade 1 listed Tobacco Dock offers a choice of stunning, flexible spaces for drinks receptions, dinners and parties for 300 to 10,000 guests. Whether a seated dinner for 1,300 in the Great Gallery a party in the atmospheric North and South Vaults or a celebration in the cobbled Quayside courtyard, join an extensive list of leading exhibition organisers, associations and blue chip brands that have hosted events at Tobacco Dock. 1,000+ Reception: 10,000 Dinner: 1,300 20 minutes tobaccodocklondon.com 15% off rate card for venue hire. Vicki Coleman Head of Sales +44 (0) 20 7680 4001 vicki@tobaccodocklondon.com
Travel Dinner tips and Reception venues 1,000+ guests 20/21 Troxy Originally opened in the 1930s as a cinema, this award winning venue has been fully restored to meet the needs of modern events, whilst retaining its historical Grade II listed art deco features. The venue boasts a permanently installed hi-spec sound and lighting system and flexible stage options. Troxy is regularly used by ExCeL London clients for exhibitor parties, awards dinners and delegate receptions. 1,000+ Reception: 1,800 Dinner: 1,000 20 minutes troxy.co.uk 50% reduction on standard in-house technical package. Will Poole Events & Compliance Manager +44 (0) 20 7791 9854 will@troxy.co.uk
Travel Dinner tips and Reception venues 21/21 London s venues deliver: A world class service Luxury dining experiences Iconic landmarks The above venues are indicative of what London has to offer but should you require further support with your off-site event planning process, please contact your ExCeL London Account Manager for additional recommendations. *Capacities based on maximum numbers www.excel.london