The Old Billiard Room at 8 Northumberland Avenue

Blank Canvas in an Event Venue
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Private space
8 Northumberland Avenue, London, WC2N 5BY –
Charing Cross Station (0.1 mi)

About this space

The Old Billiard Room is a blank-canvas function room in 8 Northumberland Avenue, anchored by its period architecture and formal, hall-like proportions.

Design: The interior presents a long, rectangular plan beneath a high decorated plaster ceiling, punctuated by tall arched windows and classical mouldings. The colour palette is restrained, providing a neutral backdrop for event lighting and temporary décor.

Features: The room includes a PA system and house speakers, venue Wi‑Fi and air conditioning. The room provides wheelchair access and accessible toilets, and organisers may bring their own DJ. The room also incorporates a front-stage performance area and rigged lighting suitable for presentations and live acts.

Ideal for: Groups seeking a formal, architecturally strong space that supports seated dinners or AV-led presentations and performances.

What guests say: The room is well maintained and professionally run, with attentive on-site staff. The space presents a plush, formal appearance and maintains a high standard of presentation and upkeep.


Offers and packages

Menu


Event offer

Christmas Party Offers

Celebrate Christmas in The Old Billiard Room with a three-course dinner, unlimited drinks, DJ and live entertainment in a themed two-floor experience.

Christmas Party Package – The Old Billiard Room
£217 per person

• Exclusive hire of City of Stars, including The Ballroom, The Old Billiard Room and Annex, from 6:00 PM until midnight
• 60-minute drinks reception with unlimited sparkling wine and winter cocktails
• Three-course seated dinner with coffee and petit fours
• Unlimited house wine, beer and soft drinks for 4 hours
• City of Stars theming, lighting and production
• DJ and disco
• Live entertainment
• Photobooth with digital photos
• Event security and manned cloakroom
• Dedicated event manager
• Pre-event tasting for 2 guests

Pricing: from £217 per person + VAT


Prices

Monday
7:00 – 23:30
from £100 per person
Per session
7:00 – 17:00
from £10000 min. spend
Per session
7:00 – 17:00
from £100 per person
Per session
18:00 – 23:30
from £150 per person
Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
7:00 – 23:30
from £100 per person
Per session
7:00 – 17:00
from £10000 min. spend
Per session
7:00 – 17:00
from £100 per person
Per session
18:00 – 23:30
from £150 per person
Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
7:00 – 23:30
from £100 per person
Per session
7:00 – 17:00
from £10000 min. spend
Per session
7:00 – 17:00
from £100 per person
Per session
18:00 – 23:30
from £150 per person
Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
7:00 – 23:30
from £100 per person
Per session
7:00 – 17:00
from £10000 min. spend
Per session
7:00 – 17:00
from £100 per person
Per session
18:00 – 23:30
from £150 per person
Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
7:00 – 23:30
from £100 per person
Per session
7:00 – 17:00
from £10000 min. spend
Per session
7:00 – 17:00
from £100 per person
Per session
18:00 – 23:30
from £150 per person
Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
7:00 – 0:00
from £100 per person
Per session
14:00 – 0:00
from £15000 min. spend
Per session
7:00 – 17:00
from £100 per person
Per session
18:00 – 23:30
from £150 per person
Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
7:00 – 0:00
from £100 per person
Per session
14:00 – 0:00
from £15000 min. spend
Per session
7:00 – 17:00
from £100 per person
Per session
18:00 – 23:30
from £150 per person
Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
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Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 500
  • Dining
    up to 270
  • Theatre
    up to 300
  • Cabaret
    up to 180

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
BYO alcohol allowed
A fee is charged if you bring your own alcohol
Corkage fee for BYO alcohol

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Projector
  • Flatscreen TV
  • 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
  • Backdrops Photography backdrops available
  • Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
  • Mirrors Full-length mirrors available
  • Accommodation is available on-site On-site accommodation
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Intelligent AMBX Lighting
  • Sound to light projection
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Natural light
  • Unavailable: Quiet space

Music & sound equipment

  • Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
  • Own music 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
  • Unavailable: 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
  • Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available

Age policy

Guests under 21 are not allowed

Host rules

As part of the Westminster area we have strict sound regulations and restrictions will be discussed prior to confirmation as well as being included in contracts. *Bands are permitted in the Ballroom until 10.30pm, unless a approved band when they can play until 11.45pm. DJ’s are permitted until midnight in the Ballroom and 2am in the Old Billiard room.
The sound restriction affects bedrooms above the Ballroom.
*The rooms affected by sound are a superior and standard. Check in from 3pm.


Reviews and ratings

(9 reviews and ratings - )

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HC
Helen C.
Verified review
Pleasant communication
4.0
PM
Peace M.
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Excellent communication
5.0
CQ
Charlotte Q.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

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