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The Watson at University Arms

Function Room in a Hotel
·
Private space
52-42 Regent Street, Cambridge, CB2 1AD –
Central Cambridge
Up to 70
seats
Up to 80
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

The Watson is suitable for more intimate events, accommodating up to 70 guests. Ideal event space for Executive Meetings and Private Dinners.

Offers and packages

Menus

 Main menu
Christmas menu

Prices

Monday
Open 24 hours
from £65 per person
Per day
Open 24 hours
from £750 hire fee per day
Per day
Open 24 hours
from £65 per person
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
Open 24 hours
from £65 per person
Per day
Open 24 hours
from £750 hire fee per day
Per day
Open 24 hours
from £65 per person
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
Open 24 hours
from £65 per person
Per day
Open 24 hours
from £750 hire fee per day
Per day
Open 24 hours
from £65 per person
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
Open 24 hours
from £65 per person
Per day
Open 24 hours
from £750 hire fee per day
Per day
Open 24 hours
from £65 per person
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
Open 24 hours
from £65 per person
Per day
Open 24 hours
from £750 hire fee per day
Per day
Open 24 hours
from £65 per person
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
Open 24 hours
from £65 per person
Per day
Open 24 hours
from £750 hire fee per day
Per day
Open 24 hours
from £65 per person
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
Open 24 hours
from £65 per person
Per day
Open 24 hours
from £750 hire fee per day
Per day
Open 24 hours
from £65 per person
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 8 months ago

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 80
  • Dining
    up to 60
  • Theatre
    up to 70
  • Boardroom
    up to 36
  • Cabaret
    up to 40
  • U-Shaped
    up to 24
  • Classroom
    up to 40

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Halal menu
Kosher menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
Complimentary water Complimentary refreshments (such as water, tea, or coffee) for guests at no extra cost
British cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Projector
  • Flatscreen TV
  • Whiteboard
  • Flipchart
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Conference call facilities Equipment for video or phone conferencing during your event
  • Air conditioner
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
  • Quiet space
  • Accommodation is available on-site On-site accommodation
  • Paid parking is available on-site (22 spaces)
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby

Music & sound equipment

  • Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
  • Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
  • Space has noise restriction after 23:00

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
  • Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
  • Accessible parking spot available
  • Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
  • Wedding licence available Venue is licensed to host wedding ceremonies and receptions
  • No Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available

Host rules

No smoking in the building

Cancellation policy: Custom

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About University Arms

University Arms is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

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Location

Location map

Meet your host

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Member of Tagvenue since March 2025
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