Grand Connaught Rooms

Description

An iconic event venue in Covent Garden

The magnificent Grace II* listed De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms can be found on Great Queen Street, that connects Covent Garden with Holborn in the West End of London.

With a rich and glorious 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 it's inception, 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 and private hires, the venue offers a number of beautifully designed executive rooms, equipped with original features and oak-panelling. Outside, on the 5th floor, an exclusive roof terrace, with views overlooking the city, is available for summer parties and private venue hire.

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. 

Free, superfast Wi-Fi with a maximum bandwidth of 1Gb is available throughout the venue.

We look forward to welcoming you and your party.

Offers
Offer Availability
Discover Day Delegate
Host your April, May, June, July or October 2026 conference at the iconic De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms with our special day delegate rate of £65.00 per person inclusive of VAT where applicable, for all new bookings made before 30th April 2026. Offer valid for bookings of 8 delegates or more. 		Monday 08:00 – 17:00
Tuesday 08:00 – 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 – 17:00
Thursday 08:00 – 17:00
Friday 08:00 – 17:00
Saturday 08:00 – 17:00
Sunday 08:00 – 17:00
Banqueting Brilliance
Host your April, May, June, July or October 2026 dinner at the iconic De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms with our special banqueting package offer of £92.00 per person, inclusive of VAT, for all new bookings made before 30th April 2026. Offer valid for bookings of 50 guests or more. 		Monday 18:00 – 01:00
Tuesday 18:00 – 01:00
Wednesday 18:00 – 01:00
Thursday 18:00 – 01:00
Friday 18:00 – 01:00
Saturday 18:00 – 01:00
Sunday 18:00 – 01:00
Penthouse Perfection
Book your April, May, June, July, August, or October 2026 event in the breathtaking Penthouse Suite & Terrace at the iconic De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms to receive one complimentary glass of prosecco per guest. Offer valid for bookings made before 30th April 2026.

Info
  • Happily Affordable ££
  • Taking Bookings
  • Dance floor
  • Wheelchair access, Disabled Toilets
  • None
  • Terrace

Hours
Day Open Close Notes
Monday 7:00 -
Tuesday 7:00 -
Wednesday 7:00 -
Thursday 7:00 -
Friday 7:00 -
Saturday 7:00 -
Sunday 7:00 -

Location

Address

Grand Connaught Rooms, 61-65, Great Queen Street, WC2B 5DA

Area

Holborn

Nearest Station

Holborn (Tube)

Grand Connaught Rooms

Getting there

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Private Hire
Name Type Capacity
Seated		 Capacity
Standing		 Cost Min spend
Midweek*		 Min spend
Weekend*
Grand Hall & Balmoral Private Room 500 1500 - POA POA

Grand Hall 

For your event, we can offer you a drinks reception in Balmoral Suite followed by a dinner dance in Grand Hall.

The amazing Grand Hall boasts a 42-foot ceiling, imposing chandeliers and an arched Art Deco design. This space can accommodate up to 540 for a dinner, 440 for a dinner dance and 1,000 for a reception. The Balmoral Suite, adjacent to the Grand Hall has its own full service bar facilities and is the ideal space for your pre-dinner drinks reception or post-dinner entertainment. This Suite can cater for up to 500 for a reception or 200 for a sit down dinner.

 

OR

Grand Hall
The room can accommodate up to 400pax Cabaret style or 650pax theatre style, has disabled access and is located on the upper ground floor of our venue. This is the ideal room for your corporate meeting.

Catering:
In the Balmoral suite (subject to change), Complimentary room hire, adjacent to the Grand Hall can accommodate up to 500pax standing buffet.

Breaks and lunch served in the Balmoral suite
Edinburgh & Drawing Room Private Room 250 600 - POA POA

Edinburgh & Drawing Room 

For your event, we can offer you a drinks reception in Drawing Room followed by a dinner dance in Edinburgh Suite.

The Edinburgh Suite is located on the first floor of the venue, has natural daylight and is a perfect example of the unique architecture and heritage of the venue. This room can accommodate up to 250 guests for a banquet dinner or 200 for a dinner dance. The Drawing Room, located adjacent to the Edinburgh Suite has a dramatic and theatrical feel, magnificent lighting and a self-contained circular bar, ideal for pre- and post-event drinks. This room can accommodate up to 250 guests for a drinks reception.

OR 

Edinburgh Suite - Subject to change
The room can accommodate up to 200pax Cabaret style or 250pax theatre style, has natural daylight, disabled access and is located on the 1st floor of our venue. This is the ideal room for your corporate meeting. 

Catering:
In the Drawing room (subject to change), Complimentary room hire, adjacent to the Edinburgh suite can accommodate up to 250pax standing buffet.

Breaks and lunch served in the Drawing room
 
Crown & Cornwall Private Room 250 600 - POA POA

Cornwall & Crown Suite 

For your event, we can offer you a drinks reception in Crown Suite followed by a dinner dance in Cornwall Suite.

The Cornwall Suite is located on the second floor of our venue, has natural daylight and is designed to create a real sense of wow with its intricate designs. The Cornwall Suite can accommodate up to 250 guests for a banquet dinner or 200 for a dinner dance. The breathtaking ornate domed ceiling and contemporary furnishings with decadent colours make the Crown Suite a perfect room for a drinks reception before your dinner. The Crown can accommodate up to 250 for a drinks reception and is perfectly situated next to the Cornwall Suite and can be used in conjunction with it.

 

OR

Cornwall Suite - Subject to change
The room can accommodate up to 200pax Cabaret style or 250pax theatre style, has natural daylight, disabled access and is located on the 2nd floor of our venue. This is the ideal room for your corporate meeting. 

Catering:
In the Crown suite (subject to change), Complimentary room hire, adjacent to the Cornwall can accommodate up to 250pax standing buffet.
Breaks and lunch served in the Crown suite
 

 
Cambria Suite Private Room 80 120 - POA POA

Cambria Suite

For your event, we can offer you a drinks reception in the Ampthill Suite followed by a dinner dance in the Cambria Suite. 

The Cambria Suite is perfect for your banqueting event, the traditional feel shown through the beautiful stained glass windows & rich wooden panelling is bound to make any dining fit for elegance. This space can accommodate up to 100 guests for a dinner, 80 guests for a dinner dance and 130 guests for a reception. The Ampthill Suite, adjacent to the Cambria Suite, has a gorgeous curved ceiling and is the ideal space for your pre-dinner drinks reception or post-dinner entertainment. This Suite can cater for up to 110 guests for a reception. 

 

OR 

 

Cambria Suite - Subject to change
The room can accommodate up to 80pax Cabaret style, has natural daylight, disabled access and is located on the 3rd floor of our venue. This is the ideal room for your corporate meeting. 
Penthouse Suite Rooftop 40 80 - POA POA

Penthouse & Terrace - Subject to change

Located on the 5th floor and with a spacious terrace with views of the London skyline the penthouse is a spectacular space for a drinks reception. The terrace features an outdoor sound system and comfy seating. Inside, the light and airy Penthouse Suite is perfect to set up a bar and features a cosy seating area.

Can accommodate up to 80pax for a standing event
Ampthill Suite Private Room 50 100 - POA POA

Ampthill Suite - Subject to change
The room can accommodate up to 50pax Cabaret style or 100pax theatre has natural daylight, disabled access and is located on the 3rd floor of our venue. This is the ideal room for your corporate meeting. 
Ulster Suite Private Room 50 80 - POA POA

Ulster Suite - Subject to change
The room can accommodate up to 48pax Cabaret style or 80pax theatre, has natural daylight, disabled access and is located on the 3rd floor of our venue. This is the ideal room for your corporate meeting.
Devon Suite Private Room 50 100 - POA POA

Devon Suite - Subject to change
The room can accommodate up to 48pax Cabaret style or 100pax theatre, has natural daylight, disabled access and is located on the 4th floor of our venue. This is the ideal room for your corporate meeting. 
Stafford Suite Private Room 50 100 - POA POA

Stafford Suite - Subject to change
The room can accommodate up to 48pax Cabaret style or 100pax theatre, has natural daylight, disabled access and is located on the 4th floor of our venue. This is the ideal room for your corporate meeting. 
Essex Suite Private Room 50 100 - POA POA

Essex Suite - Subject to change
The room can accommodate up to 48pax Cabaret style or 100pax theatre, has natural daylight, disabled access and is located on the 4th floor of our venue. This is the ideal room for your corporate meeting. 
Holborn Suite Private Room 24 50 - POA POA

Holborn Suite -subject to change 

The room can accommodate up to 24pax Cabaret style or 50pax theatre, has natural daylight, disabled access and is located on the 3rd floor of our venue. This is the ideal room for your corporate meeting. 
Denbigh Suite Private Room 32 50 - POA POA

Denbigh Suite - Subject to change
The room can accommodate up to 32pax Cabaret style or 50pax theatre, has natural daylight, disabled access and is located on the 3rd floor of our venue. This is the ideal room for your corporate meeting. 
Oxford Suite Private Room 24 50 - POA POA

Oxford Suite - Subject to change
The room can accommodate up to 24pax Cabaret style or 50pax theatre, has natural daylight, disabled access and is located on the 2nd floor of our venue. This is the ideal room for your corporate meeting. 
Cambridge Suite Private Room 24 50 - POA POA

Cambridge Suite - Subject to change
The room can accommodate up to 24pax Cabaret style or 50pax theatre, has natural daylight, disabled access and is located on the 1st floor of our venue. This is the ideal room for your corporate meeting. 
Dorset Suite Private Room 64 100 - POA POA

Dorset Suite - Subject to change
The room can accommodate up to 64pax Cabaret style or 100pax theatre , has natural daylight, disabled access and is located on the 3rd floor of our venue. This is the ideal room for your corporate meeting. 
Covent Garden Suite Private Room 64 100 - POA POA

Covent Garden Suite - Subject to change
The room can accommodate up to 64pax Cabaret style or 100pax theatre, has natural daylight, disabled access and is located on the 4th floor of our venue. This is the ideal room for your corporate meeting.
Boardroom Suites Private Room 12 12 - POA POA

Boardroom Suite - Subject to change
The room can accommodate up to 12pax Boardroom style, has natural daylight, disabled access and is located on the 4th floor of our venue. This is the ideal room for your corporate meeting. 

* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.

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