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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 LondonDDarren K.
“The booking was easy and was helped everybstep of the way through to the end of the event ” -
![Whole Venue at The Sterling in City of London]()
from £6000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityWhole Venue
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. ” -
![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. ” -
![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 its beautifully decorated. ” -
![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 Londons original stained glass domes. -
![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. ” -
![Terrace Gallery at London Museum Spaces in City of London]()
from £2040
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityTerrace Gallery
120 guestsLondon Museum SpacesBarbican StationCity of LondonRRizwana R.
“Communication between ourselves and event organisers were very prompt and flexible. ” -
![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. ” -
![Whole Venue at Drapers' Hall in Bank, City of London]()
from £90
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityWhole Venue
350 guestsDrapers' HallMonument StationBank, City of LondonDrapers' 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 -
![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. -
![Plaisterer's Hall at Plaisterers' Hall in Bank, City of London]()
from £9600
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityPlaisterer's Hall
400 guestsPlaisterers' HallSt. Paul's StationBank, City of LondonThe 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
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Plan an Unforgettable Gala Dinner Event at City of London’s Restaurants
from £17000
minimum spend / per morning
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120
250
Duck and Waffle
Liverpool Street Station
City of London
Comprising a separate restaurant space, bar area and a private dining room, Duck & Waffles overall capacity reaches 250 guests.
from £28000
minimum spend / per afternoon
minimum spend / per afternoon
Exclusive Hire
120
400
SUSHISAMBA
Liverpool Street Station
City of London
Two express scenic lifts transport guests to the restaurant at five metres per second, taking entertaining in the capital to new heights. Comprised internally of a main restaurant, three bars and a private dining room, the
from £30000
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Whole Venue
150
450
The Libertine
Bank Station
Bank, City of London
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
from £12000
minimum spend / per afternoon
minimum spend / per afternoon
Straits Kitchen
122
180
Pan Pacific London
Liverpool Street Station
City of London
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.
from £5000
minimum spend / per day
minimum spend / per day
The Lampery
170
300
Apex City of London
Tower Hill Station
City of London
Find yourself in foodie heaven at The Lampery, Seething Lane. Utterly Instagrammable and just a short distance from the Tower of London, this boujee restaurant and bar serves the best plates (and pics!
from £10000
minimum spend / per afternoon
minimum spend / per afternoon
Exclusive Hire
220
550
Bread Street Kitchen, St Paul's
Mansion House Station
Bank, City of London
This Gordon Ramsay restaurant is set in an award-winning warehouse style space in the heart of the city. In the shadow of St Pauls Cathedral, this stylish restaurant provides both a welcoming atmosphere, alongside a high
Drink and Dine at City of London’s Fantastic Gala Dinner Hotels
from £2000
hire fee / per morning
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Purdey & Steed
100
150
South Place Hotel
Moorgate Station
City of London
South Place Hotels five private dining and meeting rooms are all situated on the first floor and combine distinctive, Conran-designed interiors with all the technical, AV and practical functionality you might require.
from £4000
minimum spend / per evening
minimum spend / per evening
Dunstan's Den
60
100
Canopy by Hilton London City
Aldgate Station
City of London
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
from £5700
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
The Studio
48
80
Andaz London Hotel
Liverpool Street Station
City of London
Londons latest private dining experience. Here, guests choose menu combinations from any of the hotels five restaurants, which specialise in sushi, modern British, seafood, bistro and hearty pub fare.
from £12000
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
The Skyline London
265
260
Tower Suites by Blue Orchid
Tower Gateway Station
City of London
The advanced features of the Tower Suites apart hotel enable a large percentage of the buildings total energy usage to be generated from renewable energy sources, satisfying the requirements of the citys vital clean energy
from £2000
minimum spend / per day
minimum spend / per day
Lazy Ballerinas Wine Bar
32
60
Apex Temple Court
Blackfriars Station
City of London
#Supervenue
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,
from £69
per person / per day
per person / per day
The Auditorium
450
550
Leonardo Royal London City
Tower Hill Station
City of London
The Auditorium is an impressively sized banqueting suite located on the First Floor of the Leonardo Royal City Hotel. Boasting a double-height ceiling, it is an ideal venue for large dinner-dances, conferences or private
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from £2160
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The Livery Hall
158
250
Vintners' Hall
Mansion House Station
Bank, City of London
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
from £10000
minimum spend / per day
minimum spend / per day
Exclusive Venue Hire
280
700
Banking Hall
Bank Station
Bank, City of London
Banking Hall is an art-deco gem with an enviable location in the heart of London. This elegant and beautiful space is the ultimate unique venue to hire for your next event, whether its a sit-down dinner, champagne reception,
from £3360
hire fee / per morning
hire fee / per morning
Whole Venue
205
400
Stationers' Hall & Garden
St. Paul's Station
City of London
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.
from £68
per person / per day
per person / per day
The Great Hall
150
200
Saddlers’ Hall
St. Paul's Station
Bank, City of London
Just moments away from St. Paul's Cathedral, one of the oldest Livery Halls of the City of London offers versatile spaces for conferences and events. The Great Hall, with exquisite stained-glass windows and a musicians' bespoke
from £3000
hire fee / per day
hire fee / per day
Main Hall
200
320
No.9 Little Trinity Lane
Mansion House Station
Blackfriars, City of London
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
from £9600
hire fee / per session
hire fee / per session
Livery Hall
100
220
Plaisterers' Hall
St. Paul's Station
Bank, City of London
The Livery Hall at Plaisterers' Hall embodies timeless elegance and grandeur in the heart of the City of London. Steeped in history and tradition, this majestic event space offers a magnificent setting for weddings, corporate
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Verified Reviews of Gala Dinner Venues in City of London
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Booked The Speakeasy at MNM
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
Booked Whole Venue at Slug and Lettuce, Aldgate
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
Booked Cocktail Cabinet at Dirty Martini Monument
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
Booked Private Cocktail Lounge at Patch St Paul's
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
Booked Backstage at Eastcheap Records
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
Booked The Basement Bar at Revolution Leadenhall
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
Booked Private Cocktail Lounge at Patch St Paul's
Absolutely brilliant venue, great location, stylishly decorated room and really friendly helpful staff
NS
Booked Backstage at Eastcheap Records
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.