Grand Connaught Rooms

Grade II-Listed Venue - Grand Connaught Rooms - Best Venues London

Venue Info

De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms is one of London’s most impressive and historic event venues, ideally located in Covent Garden close to Holborn.

 Combining grand period architecture with extensive modern event facilities, the venue provides an elegant setting for conferences, awards ceremonies, gala dinners, exhibitions, meetings, receptions and corporate celebrations.

impressive ballroom for hire

At the heart of the venue is the magnificent Grand Hall, with its high ceilings, ornate detailing and dramatic chandeliers, providing a memorable backdrop for large-scale events. Alongside it is a wide choice of additional meeting and function rooms, making the venue particularly well suited to conferences requiring breakout spaces or events with several different elements.

With its combination of large capacities, flexible event spaces and a highly accessible central London location, Grand Connaught Rooms is an excellent choice for organisers looking for a prestigious venue with plenty of character.

Key Facilities:

  • 37 flexible meeting and event spaces
  • Capacity for up to 750 delegates theatre-style
  • Magnificent Grand Hall for large conferences, awards and gala dinners
  • Grand Hall capacity of up to 750 theatre-style / 500 banquet-style
  • Multiple breakout and syndicate rooms
  • Flexible spaces for conferences, exhibitions, meetings and training
  • Dedicated registration and networking areas
  • Professional AV, sound and lighting facilities
  • High-speed Wi-Fi
  • Staging and event production capabilities
  • In-house event catering
  • Private dining and drinks reception options
  • Dedicated event planning team
  • Historic period interiors and impressive architectural features
  • Cloakroom facilities
  • Accessible event spaces and facilities
  • Central Covent Garden location

Address: 61-65 Great Queen Street, Covent Garden, Central London, WC2B 5DA

Nearest station: Holborn – approximately 5 minutes’ walk. Covent Garden Underground Station is also within easy walking distance.

Interested in this venue? Send us your brief and let our experienced venue finding team help. We can check availability, confirm the most suitable spaces for your event, negotiate the best rates and guide you through the booking process. Our venue finding service is completely free.

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