The Watson at University Arms

Ballroom in a Hotel
·
Private space
52-42 Regent Street, Cambridge, CB2 1AD –
Market, 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.

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 – 6:00
from £65 per person
Per day
6:00 – 6:00
from £750 hire fee per day
Per day
6:00 – 6:00
from £65 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Dinner (minimum numbers apply):
Three-course dinner – from £62 pp.
Canapes/Finger food – from £45 pp.
Buffet – from £50 pp.
Tuesday
6:00 – 6:00
from £65 per person
Per day
6:00 – 6:00
from £750 hire fee per day
Per day
6:00 – 6:00
from £65 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Dinner (minimum numbers apply):
Three-course dinner – from £62 pp.
Canapes/Finger food – from £45 pp.
Buffet – from £50 pp.
Wednesday
6:00 – 6:00
from £65 per person
Per day
6:00 – 6:00
from £750 hire fee per day
Per day
6:00 – 6:00
from £65 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Dinner (minimum numbers apply):
Three-course dinner – from £62 pp.
Canapes/Finger food – from £45 pp.
Buffet – from £50 pp.
Thursday
6:00 – 6:00
from £65 per person
Per day
6:00 – 6:00
from £750 hire fee per day
Per day
6:00 – 6:00
from £65 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Dinner (minimum numbers apply):
Three-course dinner – from £62 pp.
Canapes/Finger food – from £45 pp.
Buffet – from £50 pp.
Friday
6:00 – 6:00
from £65 per person
Per day
6:00 – 6:00
from £750 hire fee per day
Per day
6:00 – 6:00
from £65 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Dinner (minimum numbers apply):
Three-course dinner – from £62 pp.
Canapes/Finger food – from £45 pp.
Buffet – from £50 pp.
Saturday
6:00 – 6:00
from £65 per person
Per day
6:00 – 6:00
from £750 hire fee per day
Per day
6:00 – 6:00
from £65 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Dinner (minimum numbers apply):
Three-course dinner – from £62 pp.
Canapes/Finger food – from £45 pp.
Buffet – from £50 pp.
Sunday
6:00 – 6:00
from £65 per person
Per day
6:00 – 6:00
from £750 hire fee per day
Per day
6:00 – 6:00
from £65 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Dinner (minimum numbers apply):
Three-course dinner – from £62 pp.
Canapes/Finger food – from £45 pp.
Buffet – from £50 pp.
Pricing updated by venue 5 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
Halal menu
Kosher menu
Extensive vegan 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
Accommodation is available on-site
Paid parking is available on-site
Paid parking facilities available nearby

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
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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About University Arms

Our style is undeniably British and quintessentially Cambridge. Classic Edwardian interiors are combined with bespoke, leather-padded writing desks, low ottomans, and tiered chandeliers in playful colours and rooms full of natural light. The result is ambitious, beautiful, and full of life.

Our hotel offers 189 luxury rooms and suites across four floors, with views over Parker’s Piece, historic Regent Street, and the hotel’s inner courtyard.

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Location

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