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Top Venues for Gala Dinners in Leicester
Leicester knows how to set the table for a grand occasion, and your event deserves nothing less. The city has elegant ballrooms near the Cultural Quarter to impressive halls around New Walk. Gala dinner venues here bring a touch of class to the evening. With a history that stretches back to King Richard III and a food culture that spans curries to contemporary fine dining, Leicester is the perfect setting for a night of speeches, toasts, and dancing. Let’s find the venue that makes your gala shine.
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![Premiership Suite at Leicester Tigers in Leicester]()
from £41
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityPremiership Suite
800 guestsLeicester TigersLeicesterIt's a magnet for monumental occasions, from grand family weddings to prestigious gala dinners and extravagant corporate Christmas events. Located at the epicenter of the multi-million pound North Stand, the Premiership Suite -
![Room 1 at Lvl1 @DSU in Leicester]()
from £100
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityRoom 1
200 guestsLvl1 @DSULeicester
#Supervenue
This is a versatile room suitable for hosting a large number of events like wedding receptions, seated awards ceremonies, school proms, birthday parties, Christmas parties, and tabletop game tournaments or whatever plans -
![Event Space at The Royal Suite in Leicester]()
from £495
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200 guestsThe Royal SuiteLeicesterSmack dab in the heart of Leicester, The Royal Suite is where weddings get their real sparkle. It’s got all the elegance of a royal ballroom, with a cheeky wink of modern flair. -
![The Orangery at Winstanley House in Leicester]()
from £33
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Orangery
40 guestsWinstanley HouseLeicesterAdjacent to The Grand Ballroom is The Orangery, an ideal fusion of contemporary and Georgian architecture. With its red brick walls, modern lighting fixtures and plenty of natural daylight, it’s the perfect setting for smaller -
![Exclusive Use at The City Rooms in Leicester City Centre]()
from £65
per person / per dayCheck availabilityExclusive Use
200 guestsThe City RoomsLeicester City CentreThe City Rooms has so much to offer for your celebration - • Grade 1 listed exclusive wedding venue and banqueting hall • 4 Boutique bedrooms in the heart of Leicester city centre. -
![The Grand Ballroom at Winstanley House in Leicester]()
from £33
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Grand Ballroom
450 guestsWinstanley HouseLeicesterThe Grand Ballroom can accommodate up to 450 delegates and has dual aspect windows that open on to its own private terrace. With its own private bar and lounge areas, these can be used as an additional break-out space for -
![The Drawing Room at The City Rooms in Leicester City Centre]()
from £33
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Drawing Room
55 guestsThe City RoomsLeicester City CentreLocated at the front of the building on the ground floor, the tall windows allow natural daylight to fill the room. Offering views of the surrounding streets of Leicester, The Drawing Room is ideal for meetings for up to -
![Stage Suites at Holiday Inn Leicester - Wigston in Leicester]()
from £1300
hire fee / per eveningCheck availabilityStage Suites
350 guestsHoliday Inn Leicester - WigstonLeicesterThree rooms in one, our Wigston & Oadby Suites are capable of seating up to 350 people! Perfect for your large conference, a successful product launch or just a productive training day! -
![Room 2 at Lvl1 @DSU in Leicester]()
from £100
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityRoom 2
150 guestsLvl1 @DSULeicester
#Supervenue
Our room is ideal for both intimate and corporate events. Host birthdays, drinks receptions, company gatherings, and more in a cozy setting that features a dedicated DJ booth, a fully stocked bar, and friendly, attentive -
![Leicestershire Suite at Holiday Inn Leicester in Leicester]()
from £1000
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityLeicestershire Suite
280 guestsHoliday Inn LeicesterLeicesterThis space also has a private bar which can be hired for guests to enjoy. Conveniently located on the ground floor, the Leicestershire Suite offers a private entrance and air conditioning, providing comfort and ease of access -
![2Funky Street Kitchen at 2Funky Complex in Leicester]()
from £600
minimum spend / per dayCheck availability2Funky Street Kitchen
60 guests2Funky ComplexLeicester2Funky Street Kitchen is the perfect space to host street food events. It has a large outdoor space with a second bar, perfect for the summer. It has a 2 am licence and a capacity of 220 people. -
![Wigston 1 at Holiday Inn Leicester - Wigston in Leicester]()
from £600
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityWigston 1
200 guestsHoliday Inn Leicester - WigstonLeicesterThis suite is perfect for conferences, weddings and product launches and also has a private entrance and guest facilities for those looking to hold an event in Leicester.
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Prices of gala dinner venues average around £41 per person. The exact costs depend on the room size, audiovisual equipment (such as projectors or microphones), or high-speed Wi-Fi. Additional services, such as catering or on-site coordinators, may cost extra. Flexible configurations for presentations, workshops, or networking, along with amenities such as parking or dedicated breakout rooms, will also affect the price. See usual price ranges in Leicester, based on Tagvenue data:
| From £33 | to £41 | per person |
| From £50 | to £100 | hire fee per hour |
| From £350 | to £600 | hire fee per day |
You'll find gala dinner venues in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Leicester, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (September 2026):
| Small | up to 100 guests | prices average £50 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 160 and 250 guests | prices average £600 hire fee per day |
| Large | over 350 guests | prices average £100 hire fee per hour |
These are the venues within 0.3 mi from central Leicester, available to book on Tagvenue:
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Night Club at The Basement
on 1 Wellington Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
Venue said: The Basement isn’t just a venue — it’s an experience. A hidden gem in Leicester that offers character, energy, and flexibility all in one space. -
Exclusive Use at The City Rooms
on 16 Hotel Street, Leicester - 0.1 mi from centre.
Venue said: It spans the whole length of the first floor and is 9 metres in height which gives the room a sense of space and grandeur. -
Room 1 at Lvl1 @DSU
on Mill Lane Campus Centre Building - 0.3 mi from centre.
Venue said: This space is also suitable for corporate events and staff parties. The space offers a large projector, full AV system, stage, and a fully stocked licensed bar with a competitive bar tariff as well as trained and friendly...
Smaller gala dinner venues usually fit up to 100 guests seated. Here are some great options in Leicester, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:
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Studio 5 at Create Studios Leicester - hall for 40 guests
Venue said: Create Studios is an independent venue in Leicester's Clarendon Park offering four self-contained spaces for rehearsals, meetings, workshops, classes, private events, and creative productions. -
Knighton Suite at Holiday Inn Leicester - Wigston, rated 4.8/5 - meeting room for 50 guests
Venue said: The Perfect Venue for Conferences, Meetings & Events in Leicester Perfectly located in Wigston, just a short drive from the M1, Leicester city centre, East Midlands Airport, and Leicester Train Station, Holiday Inn Leicester... -
Lower Floor - Clubhouse at Carisbrooke Tennis Club, rated 4.9/5 - function room for 100 guests
Venue said: The Lower Floor is suitable for small events and classes. It has Wi-Fi, a large flat-screen TV for all those embarrassing photos of the birthday boy or girl when they were younger, and enough space for a DJ or live band.
Cheap gala dinner venues in Leicester start from £30 per person or £200 hire fee per day. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:
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The Orangery at Winstanley House, from £33 per person (up to 40 guests seated)
Venue said: Set amid parkland with its illustrious history and contemporary renovation, Winstanley House is the place to be. As a boutique hotel, luxury venue and home to Black Iron, a contemporary British steakhouse and restaurant, -
Loughborough & Harborough at Holiday Inn Leicester, from £200 hire fee per day (up to 100 guests seated)
Venue said: The Loughborough & Harborough is a lovely space to host an event. This room can provide space for up to 20 to 60 guests for a private event. It has space for a dance floor too. -
Studio 4 at Create Studios Leicester, from £25 hire fee per hour (up to 20 guests seated)
Venue said: A bright, naturally lit room in a private section of the building, with a built-in presentation screen. A straightforward, professional setting for meetings, training sessions, workshops and small classes.
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