An event space in a museum with blue paneled walls, framed artwork, and set dining tables at The National Gallery.
A museum dining room with blue paneled walls, round tables set for guests, and a bar in an arched alcove at The National Gallery.
An elegant museum event space with arched doorways, globe pendant lights, and set dining tables at The National Gallery.
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An art gallery with a grand neoclassical facade, prominent dome, and a large fountain in front at The National Gallery.
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Blue Dining Room at The National Gallery

Banqueting Hall in a Gallery
·
Private space
Trafalgar Square, London, WC2N 5DN –
Leicester Square Station (0.2 mi)
Up to 22
seats
Up to 50
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

The Blue Dining Room is a Banqueting Hall in The National Gallery and a private dining space defined by interlocking arched bays that form a sequence of semi-private dining alcoves.

Design: The interior pairs deep blue upholstered seating and velvet-backed booths with polished dark wood floors under high ceilings. The lighting is provided by globe pendant lamps and vertical wall lights, while pale plaster walls and restrained mouldings create a formal, museum-appropriate backdrop.

Features: The room includes a PA system and venue Wi‑Fi, and it is served by air conditioning for year-round comfort. The layout uses freestanding dining tables and movable seating to support formal table service or a rearranged plan, and accessible toilets and wheelchair access are provided. Onsite event services are available through the venue.

Ideal for: Smaller groups seeking a composed, seated dining experience or a focused, sit-down presentation in a formal, museum-style setting.

What guests say: The National Gallery's smaller rooms are well-lit and offer quieter, more secluded spaces away from the busier gallery highlights. The rooms provide comfortable seating and an orderly atmosphere suited to calmer, reflective gatherings.

Offers and packages

Menu

 Main menu

Prices

Monday
12:00 – 23:00
from £2400–£6000 hire fee
Per afternoon
12:00 – 15:00
from £2400 hire fee
Per evening
18:30 – 23:00
from £6000 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
12:00 – 23:00
from £2400–£6000 hire fee
Per afternoon
12:00 – 15:00
from £2400 hire fee
Per evening
18:30 – 23:00
from £6000 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
12:00 – 23:00
from £2400–£6000 hire fee
Per afternoon
12:00 – 15:00
from £2400 hire fee
Per evening
18:30 – 23:00
from £6000 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
12:00 – 23:00
from £2400–£6000 hire fee
Per afternoon
12:00 – 15:00
from £2400 hire fee
Per evening
18:30 – 23:00
from £6000 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
12:00 – 23:00
from £2400–£6000 hire fee
Per afternoon
12:00 – 15:00
from £2400 hire fee
Per evening
18:30 – 23:00
from £6000 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
12:00 – 23:00
from £2400–£6000 hire fee
Per afternoon
12:00 – 15:00
from £2400 hire fee
Per evening
18:30 – 23:00
from £6000 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
12:00 – 23:00
from £2400–£6000 hire fee
Per afternoon
12:00 – 15:00
from £2400 hire fee
Per evening
18:30 – 23:00
from £6000 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 50
  • Dining
    up to 22

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
No external catering allowed
Approved caterers only
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Air conditioner
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Free parking is available on-site
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Storage space
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

  • Own music not allowed
  • Bring your own DJ not allowed
  • No noise restrictions

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
  • Unavailable: 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
  • Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available
  • No wedding licence

Host rules

Client and Event Suitability

Below is a list of the types of organizations and style of events we are unable to accommodate:

* Politically affiliated events, including lobbying organizations or those fundraising on behalf of political parties.
* Fundraising events from charities from the arts and heritage sectors.
* Ticketed events or third party hosting unless otherwise agreed in writing by us.
*Events that bring in other artwork or copies of our collection.
Below is a list of additional restrictions we apply:
* Children under the age of 14 are not permitted at events without the prior consent.
* Gambling, including auctions, raffles, etc., requires the prior written consent of the National Gallery. Clients must obtain any licenses and permissions required under the Gambling Act 2005 should the National Gallery consent be provided.

We kindly ask that you highlight any queries you may have about the possible association with the Gallery so that we can best advise you - failing to do so could result in the cancellation of an event with no compensation.

Cancellation

If the Gallery is closed due to unforeseen circumstances, then you will be entitled to postpone your events to another date within our financial year (April 20 - March 21).

If the Gallery remains open and you would like to cancel, where we are able to "re-sell" the date to another client we shall reimburse you all the charges you have paid to us prior to the date of cancellation. Where we are unable to "re-sell" the date to another client cancellation charges are payable. Depending on when you cancel, the cancellation charges you must pay shall be determined by reference table below:

When we receive your written cancellation notice Cancellation charge
More than two (2) months prior to the event 50% of the hire charge
Less than two (2) months prior to the event 100% of the hire charge

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day

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About The National Gallery

The National Gallery is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

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