A pub dining room with wooden tables, bentwood chairs, a tiled bar, brass pendant lights, and framed wall murals at The Marquis Cornwallis.
A pub interior with a long wooden bar, brass taps, red leather stools, wooden tables, and pendant lights at The Marquis Cornwallis.
A corner pub exterior with dark blue frontage, red-brick upper floors, outdoor tables and trees beside a city sidewalk at The Marquis Cornwallis.

The Drawing Room at The Marquis Cornwallis

Function Room in a Pub
·
Private space
31 Marchmont Street, London, WC1N 1AP –
Russell Square Station (0.1 mi)
Up to 70
seats
Up to 100
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

The Drawing Room is a Function Room in The Marquis Cornwallis that offers period pub character and an intimate, lounge-style layout.

Design: The room pairs warm timber floorboards, tall sash windows and muted painted walls with tufted leather banquette seating, framed portraits and layered lighting that emphasise the room's period details.

Features: The room is a self-contained private area within the pub with movable tables and chairs for flexible layouts. The room includes venue Wi‑Fi and air conditioning and is fitted with a PA system and speakers; the space accepts its own music and external DJs.

Ideal for: Friend groups and work teams seeking a relaxed, informal seated meal or an easygoing standing reception.

What sets it apart: A painted decorative ceiling punctuated by pendant chandeliers provides a distinctive, almost private-dining feel.

What guests say: The Drawing Room is beautiful and cosy with a vibrant atmosphere and friendly, attentive staff.

Usually booked for

Party

Typically for 40-60 guests and costs between £1,000 - £1,200.

"Lots of space, and it was easy to set up the projector. The staff were attentive and supportive as well..."

- Anna P. Mar 2026

Birthday Party

Typically for 35-50 guests and costs about £900.

"Great space with nice artwork too. Event space was private and easy to find."

- Adeola O. Oct 2025

Christmas Party

Typically for 40-75 guests and costs about £3,000.

"We had a fantastic time at Marquis Cornwallis for our Christmas party."

- Kathryn M. Dec 2025

Christmas Dinner

Typically for 40-55 guests and costs about £2,400.

"The food, the service, the setting..."

- Farrella R. Dec 2025

Workshop

Typically for 15-40 guests and costs about £200.

"We hosted a workshop at The Drawing Room, and everything exceeded expectations."

- Maria B. Oct 2025

Prices

Monday
9:00 – 23:00
from £200–£900 min. spend
Per session
9:00 – 17:00
from £200 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 23:00
from £900 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
9:00 – 23:00
from £200–£900 min. spend
Per session
9:00 – 17:00
from £200 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 23:00
from £900 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
9:00 – 23:00
from £200–£1100 min. spend
Per session
9:00 – 17:00
from £200 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 23:00
from £1100 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
9:00 – 23:00
from £200–£1400 min. spend
Per session
9:00 – 17:00
from £200 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 23:00
from £1400 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
9:00 – 0:00
from £200–£1400 min. spend
Per session
9:00 – 17:00
from £200 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 0:00
from £1400 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
9:00 – 0:00
from £300–£1600 min. spend
Per session
9:00 – 17:00
from £300 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 0:00
from £1600 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
9:00 – 22:30
from £300 min. spend
Per session
9:00 – 17:00
from £300 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 22:30
from £300 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 100
  • Dining
    up to 70
  • Boardroom
    up to 20
  • U-Shaped
    up to 25
  • Classroom
    up to 40

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
British cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Projector
  • Flipchart
  • 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
  • Private Bar
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Storage space
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site
  • Unavailable: Parking available

Music & sound equipment

  • Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
  • Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
  • No noise restrictions

Accessibility

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

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • No promoted and ticketed events allowed
  • Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available
  • No wedding licence

Host rules

No smoking in the building
Dog Friendly
Dogs allowed

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day

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Reviews and ratings

(216 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.

KM
Kathryn M.
Verified review
Christmas Party · 100 guests · December 2025

We had a fantastic time at Marquis Cornwallis for our Christmas party. We had around 80 guests, which felt like the most we would want in the space, it was very full but it worked. The staff were fantastic and the food was great, we'd definitely love to be back!

The advert said the space would hold 100 but we had 80 and that felt as full as would be comfortable. Not a complaint, just a comment for future.

4.7
HF
Helen F.
Verified review
Drinks Reception · 100 guests · May 2026

The room is lovely and the staff efficient.

Our party started at 630pm and we were not told that another party ended at 630pm... so we arrived a little early, as Id indicated we would to see everything was OK, and the other party was still underway. Our guests were arriving and the staff were still clearing away. It did happen quite quickly but it was a surprise to say the least.

4.3
AP
Anna P.
Verified review
Party · 40 guests · March 2026

Lots of space, and it was easy to set up the projector. The staff were attentive and supportive as well

Would have been good if we were able to remove some of the chairs and tables, from the space, but we made it work!

4.7
MS
Maddy S.
Verified review
30th Birthday Party · 60 guests · February 2026

Overall it was an excellent service all evening. Our bar staff was extremely helpful with all of our requests such as dimming lights, aiding in our set up of the room etc. and dealing with quite a crowded room. We really appreciate it and my mum and I had a great time overall so thank you!

If a slight tweak would just be that it wasn't massively clear when the bar staff would clock in from and so at the beginning of the event, the bar was left unattended for a while and we came downstairs 2-3 times to ask but once started, it all was fine!

4.4

FAQ

No, music can be connected through a cable, and a connector for a mobile can be provided.

Yes, a private room on the first floor is available to hire.

Yes, a laptop or phone can be connected to the sound system using the available jack cable and iPhone and Samsung adapters. Guests can play their own music or playlists.

Yes, decorations can be brought and put up, but they may only be attached with Blu Tack.

Yes. Tables can be laid out for dinner and moved to the side afterwards for networking.

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Response rate: 90%

About The Marquis Cornwallis

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