116 Pall Mall

Description

About 116 Pall Mall

116 Pall Mall is a prestigious Grade I listed London venue located in the heart of the West End. Just moments from Piccadilly Circus, Buckingham Palace and St James’s Park, this historic building sits on the site of a former palace and offers a truly unique setting for private parties, weddings, corporate events and celebrations.

With five floors of versatile event spaces, 116 Pall Mall provides the perfect backdrop for any occasion—whether you’re hosting a birthday party, hen do, anniversary, gala dinner, drinks reception, conference or Christmas celebration.

Designed by the celebrated architect John Nash (behind Marble Arch and Brighton Pavilion), this Georgian masterpiece boasts stunning original features, including a 15ft crystal chandelier above the grand staircase and historic Royal Family portraits. From intimate rooms to grand ballrooms, plus a secluded garden and outdoor terrace, 116 Pall Mall can accommodate up to 350 guests in one space, or an exclusive full-venue hire for up to 1,000 guests.

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What's on at 116 Pall Mall 

Christmas Parties

Experience the magic of the festive season in the heart of London. Surrounded by Georgian architecture and glittering chandeliers, 116 Pall Mall is the perfect Christmas party venue in Central London.

Whether you’re hosting an intimate dinner, a corporate Christmas event, or a grand celebration, our bespoke Christmas packages and elegant event spaces set the stage for an unforgettable night. Enjoy seasonal menus, festive cocktails, and Searcys Champagne, all tailored to your celebration.

With Regency glamour, outstanding Searcys catering, and a dedicated events team, 116 Pall Mall Christmas parties promise luxury, tradition, and festive sparkle in one of London’s most iconic settings.

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The Champagne Bar by Searcys

Hidden beneath the building, the Champagne Bar is a secret cellar venue with atmospheric exposed brickwork and historic iron gate doors. Just steps away from Regent Street and Haymarket theatres, the bar serves one of the largest selections of Champagne magnums in London, along with signature cocktails, British bar bites, and curated events. It’s the perfect spot for pre-theatre drinks, private parties or after-work celebrations.

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116 Pall Mall Brasserie by Searcys

Located on the ground floor, the Brasserie offers a relaxed yet elegant dining experience in what was once the Smoking Room of the United Services Club. With views over the garden terrace, period artworks, and stylish interiors, it is a popular choice for business lunches, weekend dining and private hire in central London.

The seasonal menu, designed by Executive Chef Darren Archer, showcases modern British cuisine, combining Searcys’ signature dishes with rotating seasonal specials, making it a must-visit London brasserie for food lovers.

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Offers

Offer Availability
Merry Mondays
Book your celebration on any Monday during this period and take advantage of our exclusive Merry Mondays offer, including: A complimentary glass of fizz on arrival (with non-alcoholic alternatives available) Elegant seasonal theming and festive décor throughout the venue Reduced venue hire fees for exceptional value.
Monday

Info

  • Splash the Cash £££
  • Dance floor
  • Wheelchair Access, Disabled Toilets

Hours

Day Open Close Notes
Monday 8:00 22:00 For private events, a late license can be requested.
Tuesday 8:00 22:00 For private events, a late license can be requested.
Wednesday 8:00 22:00 For private events, a late license can be requested.
Thursday 8:00 22:00 For private events, a late license can be requested.
Friday 8:00 22:00 For private events, a late license can be requested.
Saturday - - Private Hire Only. For private events, a late license can be requested.
Sunday - - Private Hire Only. For private events, a late license can be requested.

Location

Address

116 Pall Mall, 116 Pall Mall, 116 Pall Mall, SW1Y 5ED

Area

Central London

Nearest Station

Charing Cross (Tube)

Menus

  • Cuisines

    This venue serves British, Burgers and Set Menu food.

Private Hire

Name Type Capacity
Seated
Capacity
Standing
Cost Min spend
Midweek*
Min spend
Weekend*
Nash Room Private Room 250 350 - - -

The Nash Room is the grandest and most popular event space at 116 Pall Mall. Spanning 3,000 sq ft, the magnificent glittering chandelier offers the perfect centre-piece for any kind of event. Whether you're hosting an epic birthday party, anniversary, drinks reception, press launch, wine tasting, Christmas party or anything inbetween, The bright and airy Nash Room offers a stunning backdrop. With state-of-the-art AV and tech available, as well as bars, a dancefloor and world-class catering from Searcys, The Nash can welcome up to 350 guests for a standing reception, 250 on round tables or 90 on long tables. With multiple interlinking rooms all leading off from the main staircase and balcony, you can hire a range of unique and versatile rooms for catering and break-out spaces.

Waterloo Room Private Room 80 150 - - -

This stunning double aspect room overlooks Pall Mall and Waterloo place and comes alive in the evening as the beautiful Regency buildings of London light up just beyond the windows. With tonnes of natural daylight and rich gold tones on the walls, this space is popular for any type of event, including drinks receptions, private dinners, weddings, birthday celebrations and launch parties. The Waterloo links directly to the Nash Room and are often hired together as as a separate catering or exhibition space.

Champagne Bar and Cellars Private Room 0 0 - - -

Welcome to the secret-cellar Champagne Bar at 116 Pall Mall by Searcys. Not only can you book tables throughout the week for casual drinks and eating with colleagues or friends, you can also hire this beautiful space for your own private event. Located down in the original cellars of 116 Pall Mall, this unique, exposed-brick event-space is packed full of original features. Once the wine cellars of the Prince of Wales and the United Service Club, this space is now a beautiful under-ground bar. Enter through the original iron gate cellar doors and into a cosy and inviting space, with a long wood-topped bar and plush velvet seating. You can hire the whole Champagne Bar for your event, or hire the private cellar annexe that can seat up to 50.

Café Duke Venue Hire 60 120 - - -

Café Duke is one of the best-kept secrets at 116 Pall Mall. Packed full of character and original features, this space used to be the old wash rooms of the United Services Club. The original black and white floor tiles make the perfect ready-made dancefloor and the arches and original mosiac wall tiles make this space an incredibly unique party and event location. It has even provided the  filming location for blockbuster Batman movie The Dark Knight and the award-winning TV drama Downton Abbey . Café Duke and is perfect for company gatherings, birthdays, anniversaries, hen celebrations and private brunches and can host up to 60 seated, or 120 standing. Located right next to the Champagne Bar on the lower ground floor, these rooms can also be hired together easily. 

Calrton Room & Terrace Venue Hire 200 300 - - -

The Carlton Room oozes luxury with gold leaf on linen walls. This space is one of the largest and is popular for private hire including dinners, weddings, birthday parties, engagement celebrations and can host 300 standing or 200 seated. The Carlton Room adjoins a beautiful secluded terrace and garden which can either be hired separately for summer parties, or along with the Carlton to ensure a wet weather option.

St James 1 & 2 Private Room 50 60 - - -

The St James 1 & 2 are interlinking rooms overlooking Pall Mall and are ideal for more intimate events such as private dinners, drinks receptions, birthdays and meetings. They are interlinking rooms and are often hired together, offering additional space for catering, breakout, hair and makeup or dressing rooms.

Burton Room Private Room 140 160 - - -

This beautiful room offers a beautiful blank canvas for any type of event and is popular for private lunches and dinners, drinks receptions and DJ & dancefloor. The Burton also has it's own private entrance, accessible using a refurbished antique lift, making your event feel even more exclusive. The Burton is also located opposite the Trafalgar 1 & 2 rooms, providing the ideal solution for additional catering or breakout spaces.

Trafalgar 1 & 2 Private Room 48 50 - - -

These two adjoining rooms are full of original period features and overlook 116 Pall Mall. Their neutral colours and welcoming ambience provide a blank canvas and these spaces are especially popular for private dining and drinks receptions. Hire both of these spaces together to provide the option of catering and breakout space. 

Morning Room Venue Hire 80 120 - - -

The Morning Room is a bright and airy dual-aspect room looking out onto Waterloo Place and Pall Mall. Located just below the breath-taking grand staircase and glittering 15ft chandelier, this space is situated in a prime location in the building and is perfect for any type of event or celebration, welcoming 80 seated and 120 standing. There is also a small joining room which provides a breakout or catering area and can seat 24 guests. The Morning Room has also played host to a MasterChef semi-final and is currently used for the afternoon tea, taking place every Saturday. This space offers the ideal spot to watch the world go by. 

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

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