Gala Dinner Venues for Hire in City of London

Gala Dinner Venues for Hire in City of London

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Top Venues for Gala Dinners in City of London

The City of London, steeped in history yet buzzing with contemporary energy, is a premier destination for hosting glamorous gala dinners. Imagine welcoming your guests to a venue located within the City’s iconic architecture—perhaps a centuries-old hall near the Bank of England or a modern space with views of the Tower of London. Each venue offers a great atmosphere, combining tradition with luxury, perfect for a corporate gala or charity fundraiser. With world-class dining and service, and a location central to London’s financial and cultural heart, your event will be the talk of the town. Book top gala dinner venues now and create an extraordinary evening in the City of London.

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Book One of City of London's Cheap Gala Dinner Locations

Basement Bar
from £2500
minimum spend / per session
Basement Bar
110
200
Pitcher & Piano Cornhill
(58)
Bank Station
Bank, City of London
Restaurant
Private space
Minimum spend varies heavily depending on the day of the week and the time of year, but the prices reflected on our profile are our typical costs. Please let me know your approximate budget when you make the enquiry.
Venetian Room
from £80
minimum spend / per morning
Venetian Room
18
25
Bolton's
(26)
Bank Station
City of London
Dining Room in a Restaurant
Private space
Our beautiful private dinning room provides the perfect backdrop to you event, whether it be a working lunch, birthday celebration or christmas party. The room can seat up to 20, and comes with its own private waiter and
The Dining Room
from £470
hire fee / per morning
The Dining Room
50
70
The Walbrook Club
(13)
Cannon Street Station
Bank, City of London
Restaurant
Private space
There are a Bar, Dining Room and two private rooms. The various seasonal event menus are tailored to different tastes, occasions, and budgets. Open from 7 am until past midnight Monday to Friday, it is a discreet, elegant,
Dining Room
from £720
hire fee / per day
Dining Room
30
Salters’ Hall
(8)
Moorgate Station
City of London
Hall
Private space
This intimate space is ideal for private dining or as an additional breakout space in conjunction with the rest of the venue. This space has a balcony that overlooks the main hall which can be closed off or kept open depending
First Floor
from £850
minimum spend / per session
First Floor
50
60
Manicomio City
(2)
St. Paul's Station
Bank, City of London
Dining Room in a Restaurant
Private space
Furthermore, we take care of the finer details, providing place cards and table plans for your event at no extra cost. For large group meetings, the First Floor extends its services with a bespoke breakfast menu and the availability
Entire Venue
from £1000
minimum spend / per day
Entire Venue
88
120
Vivat Bacchus Farringdon
Farringdon Station
City of London
Restaurant
Private space
Just a short walk from Chancery Lane tube station, City Thameslink, and Farringdon Stations, our venue is perfectly situated for your next gathering
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Plan an Unforgettable Gala Dinner Event at City of London’s Restaurants

Whole Venue
from £17000
minimum spend / per morning
Whole Venue
120
250
Duck and Waffle
(24)
Liverpool Street Station
City of London
Restaurant
Whole venue
Comprising a separate restaurant space, bar area, and a private dining room, Duck & Waffle London's overall capacity reaches 250 guests.
Main Restaurant
from £300
minimum spend / per morning
Main Restaurant
100
200
Bolton's
(26)
Bank Station
City of London
Dining Room in a Restaurant
Whole venue
The main restaurant features seating for up to 100 guests and enough space for 200 standing. It has an elegant interior with round tables and paintings adorning the walls.
Entire Venue
from £30000
minimum spend / per day
Entire Venue
200
350
Lucky Cat by Gordon Ramsay - Bishopsgate
Liverpool Street Station
Bank, City of London
Restaurant
Whole venue
Ideal for groups in the main restaurant or at the sushi counter for up to 12 guests For a luxurious private dining experience our private dining room seats up to 18 guests with city wide views.
Straits Kitchen
from £10000
minimum spend / per afternoon
Straits Kitchen
122
180
Pan Pacific London
(3)
Liverpool Street Station
City of London
Restaurant in a Hotel
Private space
Straits Kitchen offers the opportunity to hire the restaurant exclusively for those wanting to host a larger event, whilst keeping the essence of a restaurant vibe.
Whole Venue
from £30000
minimum spend / per session
Whole Venue
150
450
The Libertine
(5)
Bank Station
Bank, City of London
Restaurant
Whole venue
Spaces for hire include the private dining room, our hidden alcove lounge ‘The Whiskey Vault’, our restaurant and the bar area. For groups of 4 to 450, we will work with you to create a bespoke package that perfectly matches
Full Venue
from £2500
minimum spend / per session
Full Venue
180
500
Pitcher & Piano Cornhill
(58)
Bank Station
Bank, City of London
Restaurant
Whole venue
Enjoy a sit down meal in our downstairs restaurant space then move upstairs for a night of dancing with a live band or a DJ. The space would be yours to do with what you like!
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Drink and Dine at City of London’s Fantastic Gala Dinner Hotels

Dunstan's Den
from £4000
minimum spend / per evening
Dunstan's Den
60
100
Canopy by Hilton London City
(33)
Aldgate Station
City of London
Meeting Room in a Hotel
Whole venue
Our eye-catching hotel is in the buzzing City neighborhood and business hub, within a mile of Tower Bridge and Spitalfields Market. Explore trendy dining venues and popular attractions at your own pace with our complimentary
The Studio
from £5700
minimum spend / per session
The Studio
48
80
Andaz London Hotel
(26)
Liverpool Street Station
City of London
Dining Room in a Hotel
Whole venue
London’s latest private dining experience. Here, guests choose menu combinations from any of the hotel’s five restaurants, which specialise in sushi, modern British, seafood, bistro and hearty pub fare.
Royal Suite
from £95
per person / per day
Royal Suite
160
190
Tower Suites by Blue Orchid
(7)
Tower Gateway Station
City of London
Meeting Room in a Hotel
Private space
This modern meeting room is ideal for a range of meetings and events including gala dinners and drinks receptions for up to two-hundred people.
Lazy Ballerinas Wine Bar
from £2000
minimum spend / per day
Lazy Ballerinas Wine Bar
32
60
Apex Temple Court
(2)
Blackfriars Station
City of London
Hotel
Semi-private area
Buried in the heart of London, a new type of luxury awaits you at this elegant 4-star hotel. Its central location, eye-catching interiors and historic façade make it the perfect Fleet Street hotel to stay for family escapes,
Secret Garden
from £1500
hire fee / per morning
Secret Garden
40
80
South Place Hotel
(25)
Moorgate Station
City of London
Outdoor Space at a Hotel
Private space
C
Codie J.
“Venue, atmosphere, food, decor, space”
The Wren
from £20000
minimum spend / per session
The Wren
540
500
Leonardo Royal London St Paul's
(19)
St. Paul's Station
Blackfriars, City of London
Ballroom in a Hotel
Private space
J
Jt
“Catering staff were very helpful, particularly Diane, at our drinks reception in Leo's Balcony.”
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Book a Hall for a Delicious Gala Dinner Event

Whole Venue
from £90
per person / per session
Whole Venue
350
450
Drapers' Hall
(8)
Monument Station
Bank, City of London
Hall
Whole venue
Drapers' Hall is a stunning venue in the heart of London. The venue can comfortably hold up to 700 guests for a standing reception when using all rooms, 276 for a seated dinner, and 300-350 for theatre-style presentations
Plaisterer's Hall
from £9600
hire fee / per session
Plaisterer's Hall
400
500
Plaisterers' Hall
(14)
St. Paul's Station
Bank, City of London
Hall
Whole venue
The largest of the smaller spaces is the Livery Hall, which is suited to receptions, dinners and theatre style events for 30 to 220 guests. Adjacent to the Livery Hall is the Humber Room, an elegant room that lends itself
The Livery Hall
from £2160
hire fee / per day
The Livery Hall
158
250
Vintners' Hall
(4)
Mansion House Station
Bank, City of London
Hall
Whole venue
The Livery Hall, now the venue for lunches, dinners, drinks receptions and other events, was the original meeting place for members of the Company that can accommodate up to maximum reception capacity of 250 and Dinner/Lunch
Main Hall
from £3000
hire fee / per day
Main Hall
200
320
No.9 Little Trinity Lane
(3)
Mansion House Station
Blackfriars, City of London
Banqueting Hall in a Hall
Whole venue
The largest and grandest of the three rooms at Painters’ Hall, the Livery Hall is a fantastic space for conferences, banquets or wedding receptions. It can accommodate a reception for up to 320 guests on the building's first
Whole Venue
from £3360
hire fee / per morning
Whole Venue
205
400
Stationers' Hall & Garden
(27)
St. Paul's Station
City of London
Hall
Whole venue
The very grand Main Hall is our largest space and is very suitable for events such as conferences, AGMs, meetings, roadshows and exhibitions as well as formal lunches, dinners, drinks receptions and fashion shows.
Grand Hall
from £5500
hire fee / per day
Grand Hall
240
340
The Old Bailey
St. Paul's Station
City of London
Historic Building
Private space
With a maximum capacity of 340 people, the Grand Hall offers an incredible and flexible space for seated dinners, conferences, theatre-style presentations, and receptions.
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Gala Dinner Venues for Hire in City of London

Frequently Asked Questions

Prices of gala dinner venues average around £4000 minimum spend per event. 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 City of London, based on Tagvenue data, as of May 2026:

Prices of gala dinner venues in City of London
From £2040 to £10000 minimum spend per event
From £1440 to £4200 hire fee per day
From £1800 to £3600 hire fee per event

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated May 2026), the best options include:

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 City of London, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (May 2026):

Small up to 100 guests prices average £2500 minimum spend per event
Medium between 160 and 250 guests prices average £5000 minimum spend per event
Large over 320 guests prices average £12000 minimum spend per event

Based on Tagvenue data (as of May 2026), users looking for gala dinner venues most commonly go for these venue types:

Hall prices average £3720 hire fee per day typically between 250 and 400 guests
Restaurant prices average £6000 minimum spend per event typically between 90 and 400 guests
Dining Room prices average £2500 minimum spend per event typically between 45 and 80 guests
Hotel prices average £4000 minimum spend per event typically between 100 and 180 guests
Function Room prices average £2400 minimum spend per event typically between 100 and 160 guests

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Verified Reviews of Gala Dinner Venues in City of London

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Kayla
Verified review
Booked The Speakeasy at MNM
4.8
I had the best party ! Thanks so much for making it so easy and simple, the Staff Daniele and Antonia were great and made me feel super relaxed. All my friends had a great time and loved the venue ! All the best. Kayla x
OS
Orsi S.
Verified review
Booked Whole Venue at Slug and Lettuce, Aldgate
4.9
The whole Team was excellent, thank you for the management, Alexios and Radek and the event organiser Milly, who all supported our annual event and done a fantastic job in welcoming us and accommodating all our requests.
HW
Harriet W.
Verified review
Booked Cocktail Cabinet at Dirty Martini Monument
5.0
Perfect venue with the loveliest and informative staff. Will definitely be back for more events. Can’t fault a single thing, thank you so much
KS
Kacie S.
Verified review
Booked Private Cocktail Lounge at Patch St Paul's
4.8
Patch was really great for my 30th birthday, lovely little space for a small party! We had a great time and the staff were really friendly and helpful! Thank you to the team at Patch St Pauls
LR
Liam R.
Verified review
Booked Backstage at Eastcheap Records
5.0
A massive thank you to eastcheap records! Bar staff, management and bouncers were so friendly and helpful. Messaging Isy was so easy and efficient, a special thank you to her. I would definitely recommend this venue. Cant fault them. Had such a lovely night and all my friends and family commented saying how lovely the venue is.
JL
Jade L.
Verified review
Booked The Basement Bar at Revolution Leadenhall
4.9
The venue was perfect for our event, Robyn Brennan was AMAZING with organising the event with me, so helpful and made it all smooth running!
BR
Beth R.
Verified review
Booked Private Cocktail Lounge at Patch St Paul's
5.0
Absolutely brilliant venue, great location, stylishly decorated room and really friendly helpful staff
NS
Nishma S.
Verified review
Booked Backstage at Eastcheap Records
4.4
Awesome venue - really like the room and atmosphere of the place. The food was great although I think I ordered too much food. Cocktails and drinks were lovely and service was great.

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