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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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![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
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![Event Hall at The Royal Suite in Leicester]()
from £495
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityEvent Hall
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.
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![Ballroom at The City Rooms in Leicester City Centre]()
from £33
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityBallroom
200 guestsThe City RoomsLeicester City CentreIdeal for: The ballroom suits groups seeking a formal, traditional setting for seated dining or standing receptions with a polished tone. What guests say: The ballroom is beautiful and well maintained and is supported by
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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
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![Champions Club at Leicester Tigers in Leicester]()
from £41
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityChampions Club
350 guestsLeicester TigersLeicesterVersatility is the hallmark of the Champions Club, accommodating up to 600 guests for informal receptions or up to 350 guests for formal dinners. The expansive windows flood the area with natural daylight, creating an inviting
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![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
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![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
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![Crumbie Lounge at Leicester Tigers in Leicester]()
from £41
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityCrumbie Lounge
75 guestsLeicester TigersLeicesterCrumbie Lounge, a Function Room in Leicester Tigers, is a clubhouse-style lounge defined by a social layout and informal, flexible space. Design: The room has low, intimate proportions, a tiled ceiling and a brick feature
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![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
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![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 CentreThe Drawing Room is a Function Room in The City Rooms and is configured as a compact private dining space centred on a single long table. Design: The Drawing Room presents neutral painted walls, a patterned carpet and a low
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![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.
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![Studio 5 at Create Studios Leicester in Leicester]()
from £37
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityStudio 5
40 guestsCreate Studios LeicesterLeicesterStudio 5 is a Hall in Create Studios Leicester and an open, column-free studio defined by a wide, clear floor area. Design: The room has whitewashed brick walls, painted exposed beams and a neutral industrial finish.
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FAQs about Top Venues for Gala Dinners in Leicester
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 (October 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. -
Ballroom at The City Rooms
on 16 Hotel Street, Leicester - 0.1 mi from centre.
Venue said: Features: The ballroom provides a traditional banqueting layout with tables and chairs and a cleared central area suitable for dining, speeches or dancing. -
Whole Venue at Athena Events Venue
on Queen Street - 0.3 mi from centre.
Venue said: Athena Events Venue brings together a striking 1930s Art Deco setting, world-class facilities and a central Leicester location making it an ideal choice for conferences, corporate events, awards, exhibitions, celebrations
Smaller gala dinner venues usually fit up to 100 guests seated. Here are some great options in Leicester, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:
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Loughborough & Harborough at Holiday Inn Leicester, rated 5/5 - event space for 100 guests
Venue said: Ideal for: This room suits corporate teams and social groups seeking a flexible space for seated dinners or standing receptions in a practical, adaptable setting. -
Wigston 2 at Holiday Inn Leicester - Wigston, rated 4.8/5 - meeting room for 60 guests
Venue said: The layout uses round-table seating and a neutral colour scheme that supports focused, professional meetings. Room features: The room provides a projector, a PA system and conference-call facilities, plus a flipchart and... -
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 October 2026:
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Ballroom at The City Rooms, from £33 per person (up to 200 guests seated)
Venue said: Features: The ballroom provides a traditional banqueting layout with tables and chairs and a cleared central area suitable for dining, speeches or dancing. -
Loughborough & Harborough at Holiday Inn Leicester, from £200 hire fee per day (up to 100 guests seated)
Venue said: Ideal for: This room suits corporate teams and social groups seeking a flexible space for seated dinners or standing receptions in a practical, adaptable setting. -
Studio 4 at Create Studios Leicester, from £25 hire fee per hour (up to 20 guests seated)
Venue said: Create Studios Leicester is a dance studio operating multiple in-house rehearsal rooms and featuring a street-level loading entrance that gives direct access into the building.
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