A hotel ballroom with stained glass windows, wood paneling, round tables with white linens, and a large chandelier at University Arms.

The Ballroom at University Arms

Ballroom in a Hotel
·
Private space
52-42 Regent Street, Cambridge, CB2 1AD –
Central Cambridge
Up to 200
seats
Up to 200
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Few halls in Cambridge can compete with the grandeur, elegance and history of the University Arms Ballroom - a wood-panelled room that belongs to our city's heritage. Natural light spills in through huge stained-glass windows decorated with college crests, with views looking out over the city’s iconic Parker’s Piece. Summer or winter, the Ballroom is the perfect space for large events, accommodating up to 180 seated guests or 200 standing.

Ideal event space for Conferences, Gala Dinners, Award Ceremonies, Grand Celebrations, University Events and more.

Event offers and packages

Package per person

Day Delegate Rates (minimum of 25 attendees – For less than 25 people room hire fee will apply):

Basic Day Delegate Rate – From £65.
- Private room hire from (8 hours)
- All day tea and coffee and water
- Arrival pastries
- Cold Buffet
- One break with selection of chef’s choice snacks
- Smart screen, one flip chart
- Pencils and notepads
- High-speed Wi-Fi
- All-day access to our pantry, including a selection of energising snacks and sweets

Advanced Day Delegate Rate – From £75
Please enquire for more details.

Premium Day Delegate Rate – From £85
Please enquire for more details.

Prices

Monday
6:00 – 23:00
from £65 per person
Per day
6:00 – 23:00
from £750 hire fee per day
Per day
6:00 – 17:30
from £65 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
6:00 – 23:00
from £65 per person
Per day
6:00 – 23:00
from £750 hire fee per day
Per day
6:00 – 17:30
from £65 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
6:00 – 23:00
from £65 per person
Per day
6:00 – 23:00
from £750 hire fee per day
Per day
6:00 – 17:30
from £65 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
6:00 – 23:00
from £65 per person
Per day
6:00 – 23:00
from £750 hire fee per day
Per day
6:00 – 17:30
from £65 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
6:00 – 23:00
from £65 per person
Per day
6:00 – 23:00
from £750 hire fee per day
Per day
6:00 – 17:30
from £65 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
6:00 – 23:00
from £65 per person
Per day
6:00 – 23:00
from £750 hire fee per day
Per day
6:00 – 17:30
from £65 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
6:00 – 23:00
from £65 per person
Per day
6:00 – 23:00
from £750 hire fee per day
Per day
6:00 – 17:30
from £65 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Pricing updated by venue 8 months ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 1 verified user

Capacity

Standing
up to 200
Dining
up to 180
Theatre
up to 200
Boardroom
up to 76
Cabaret
up to 120
U-Shaped
up to 56
Classroom
up to 90

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
Halal menu
Kosher menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
Complimentary water
British cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 0:00
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
PA system / speakers
Conference call facilities
Air conditioner
Natural light
Storage space
Quiet space
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site
Unavailable: Paid parking is available on-site
Unavailable: Paid parking facilities available nearby
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Lighting equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Backdrops
Unavailable: Dance floor
Unavailable: Soundproof
Unavailable: Mirrors

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music
Bring your own DJ
Space has noise restriction after 23:00

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Accessible toilets
Ground level
Accessible parking spot available
Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

No promoted and ticketed events allowed
Wedding licence available
No temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Host rules

No smoking in the building

Cancellation policy: Custom

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Reviews and ratings

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Viggo R.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

About University Arms

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