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116 Pall Mall

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Venue Type

Historic Venue

City

London

Region

Central London

Standing

350

theatre

350

dinner

250

bedrooms

About Venue

Located in the heart of St James's, 116 Pall Mall is one of London's most prestigious historic event venues, occupying a magnificent Grade I listed Georgian mansion designed by renowned architect John Nash. Originally opened in 1828 as the home of the United Service Club and now home to the Institute of Directors, the venue combines grand heritage interiors with contemporary event facilities to create an exceptional destination for conferences, gala dinners, exhibitions and corporate events.

Spanning five floors, the building offers an impressive collection of ornate reception rooms, elegant meeting suites and outdoor terraces, each retaining original period features including sweeping staircases, crystal chandeliers and intricate architectural detailing. From large-scale conferences to exclusive client entertaining, the venue delivers a memorable setting in one of London's most prestigious addresses.

Just moments from Green Park and Piccadilly Circus, 116 Pall Mall offers exceptional accessibility alongside timeless Georgian elegance, making it one of Central London's leading venues for corporate hospitality and business events.

Event Spaces

The Nash

The venue's principal event space accommodates up to 350 guests theatre or standing and 250 for dinner, making it ideal for conferences, awards ceremonies, gala dinners and large corporate receptions.

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The Carlton

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Burton Room

A Georgian event space with abundant natural daylight, ideal for conferences, seminars and exhibitions.

Champagne Bar

A unique vaulted cellar bar providing an atmospheric setting for networking receptions, drinks parties and private celebrations.

St James & Trafalgar Rooms

A collection of smaller meeting rooms suited to board meetings, workshops, interviews and breakout sessions.

Facilities and Services

Integrated AV technology, high-speed Wi-Fi, hybrid meeting capabilities, dedicated event management, award-winning Searcys catering, private terrace and garden access, exhibition facilities, accessible spaces, breakout rooms and exclusive venue hire available.

Location and Access

Located at 116 Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5ED, the venue occupies a prime position in St James's, just moments from Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square and Piccadilly. Piccadilly Circus, Green Park and Charing Cross stations are all within easy walking distance, providing excellent Underground and National Rail connections across London and the UK.

Ideal For

Conferences
Awards Ceremonies
Gala Dinners
Corporate Receptions
Exhibitions
Product Launches
Networking Events
Board Meetings
Private Dining
Summer Parties

Key Features

Grade I Listed Georgian Mansion
Designed by John Nash
Historic Pall Mall Address
Grand Staircase
Private Terrace & Garden
Searcys Catering
Flexible Event Spaces
Central London Location
Exclusive Hire Available
Heritage Architecture

Why Hire

116 Pall Mall combines historic grandeur with exceptional flexibility, offering one of London's most distinguished settings for conferences, gala dinners and corporate events. Its magnificent Georgian interiors, prestigious location and extensive range of event spaces provide an impressive backdrop for everything from executive meetings to large-scale business occasions.