A ballroom with wood paneling, large windows, and a long banquet table set with candles and wine at University Arms.
A hotel ballroom with a U-shaped table setup, red chairs, chandeliers, and large windows at University Arms.
A hotel ballroom with red upholstered chairs, wood-paneled walls, and large windows with floor-length drapes at University Arms.
A hotel ballroom with wood-paneled walls, chandeliers, and a long banquet table set with candles at University Arms.

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
Main menu
Christmas menu
Christmas menu

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
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
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
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
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
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
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
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
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
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
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
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
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
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 6 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 Notice (TENs) available

Host rules

No smoking in the building

Cancellation policy: Custom

Show cancellation details

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

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