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Top Gala Dinner Venues 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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![Exclusive Hire of HELIX & BAR at Searcys at The Gherkin in City of London]()
from £90
per person / per morningCheck availabilityExclusive Hire of HELIX & BAR
140 guestsSearcys at The GherkinAldgate StationCity of LondonEEvent P.
“The view and the AV company they recommended” -
![Minster Court Suite at Balls Brothers Minster Court in City of London]()
from £500
minimum spend / per morningCheck availabilityMinster Court Suite
180 guestsBalls Brothers Minster CourtTower Hill StationCity of London
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DDarren K.
“The booking was easy and was helped everybstep of the way through to the end of the event” -
![The London Ellipse Hall at London Museum Spaces in City of London]()
from £8400
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityThe London Ellipse Hall
350 guestsLondon Museum SpacesBarbican StationCity of LondonSSonderwell
“We had different tracks when guests came up and the winner's names flashed on the Ellipse.” -
![Whole Venue at The Sterling in City of London]()
from £6000
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180 guestsThe SterlingAldgate StationCity of LondonMMj B.
“The venue communicated clearly with us both before the event and during to make sure everything ran nicely.” -
![Main Reception Room at One Moorgate Place in Bank, City of London]()
from £1450
hire fee / per morningCheck availabilityMain Reception Room
70 guestsOne Moorgate PlaceMoorgate StationBank, City of LondonSSarah A.
“The venue is spectacular and was used for a book launch so very fitting as it’s beautifully decorated.” -
![Banqueting Hall at Ironmongers' Hall in City of London]()
from £3000
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityBanqueting Hall
160 guestsIronmongers' HallBarbican StationCity of LondonAAlex M.
“Could not be happier about booking our event through Ben Jeffery and Ironmongers' Hall.” -
![1901 at Andaz London Hotel in City of London]()
from £19000
hire fee / per dayCheck availability1901
160 guestsAndaz London HotelLiverpool Street StationCity of LondonFully prepared to host from receptions to gala dinners, awards ceremonies or weddings, fashion shows or filming - be sure to impress your guests underneath one of London’s original stained glass domes. -
![Purdey & Steed at South Place Hotel in City of London]()
from £2000
hire fee / per morningCheck availabilityPurdey & Steed
100 guestsSouth Place HotelMoorgate StationCity of LondonSSophie C.
“Helpful staff and lovely venue. Good communication.” -
![Double Private Dining Room at Searcys at The Gherkin in City of London]()
from £3000
minimum spend / per afternoonCheck availabilityDouble Private Dining Room
50 guestsSearcys at The GherkinAldgate StationCity of LondonJJenna N.
“Perfect service from start to finish, excellent food and very impressive venue. Would highly recommend.” -
![Inner Temple Hall at The Inner Temple in City of London]()
from £44
per person / per dayCheck availabilityInner Temple Hall
270 guestsThe Inner TempleTemple StationCity of LondonInner Temple Hall is perfect for a variety of functions. For formal dinners, the Hall will comfortably seat 240 guests or up to 400 for a large reception. -
![Private Cocktail Lounge at Patch St Paul's in Blackfriars, City of London]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Cocktail Lounge
35 guestsPatch St Paul'sBlackfriars StationBlackfriars, City of London
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AAlice C.
“Great venue, good food and amazing staff. Everyone had a great evening, thank you.” -
![Full Venue Hire at Piazza Italiana in Bank, City of London]()
from £11000
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityFull Venue Hire
230 guestsPiazza ItalianaLiverpool Street StationBank, City of London
#Supervenue
Exclusive hire includes use of all spaces: • Main Dining Hall – A grand, open-plan space ideal for gala dinners, receptions or impressive large-scale events.
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“Catering staff were very helpful, particularly Diane, at our drinks reception in Leo's Balcony.”
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FAQs about Top Gala Dinner Venues in City of London
Prices of gala dinner venues average around £3000 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 December 2025:
| From £1000 | to £7000 | minimum spend per event |
| From £1650 | to £3000 | hire fee per day |
| From £66 | to £110 | per person |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated December 2025), the best options include:
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Whole Venue at The Sterling in Tower Hill - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘This is a great space for corporate events and social gatherings!’ -
Minster Court Suite at Balls Brothers Minster Court in Tower Hill - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘A good size room which is also has removable walls to be more versatile.’ -
Exclusive Hire of HELIX & BAR at Searcys at The Gherkin in Tower Hill - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘The staff were very attentive and helpful The views and venue were exceptional Very professional...’
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 (December 2025):
| Small | up to 75 guests | prices average £1500 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 120 and 200 guests | prices average £3000 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 265 guests | prices average £11000 minimum spend per event |
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