Arab Hall at Leighton House

About this space

Artist Fredric Leighton designed his house with entertaining in mind, which is why the extravagant Arab Hall would be the perfect place to host your drink's reception.

The Arab Hall reception includes all rooms on the ground floor. These are the dining room, drawing room and of course the Arab Hall.

Impress your guests with the palatial feel of the space!

Event offers and packages

Celebrate the Holidays with a drinks reception in the stunning Arab Hall! This offering includes exclusive use of the first floor of the museum.

Drinks Reception- First Floor Only

£3400 total

The Arab Hall reception includes all the rooms on the ground floor. These are the dining room, drawing room and of course the Arab Hall, Inspired by the 12th-century palace of La Zisa, Palermo.

Capacity: up to 80 guests
Packages: £3,400 + VAT. Catering packages available upon request.

Impress your clients with a drinks reception in the stunning Arab Hall! This offering includes exclusive use of the first floor of the museum.

Drinks Reception - First Floor Only

£3400 total

Celebrate your engagement in the stunning and unique Arab Hall! This offering includes exclusive use of the first floor of the museum.

Drinks Reception- First Floor Only

£3400 total

Celebrate your birthday in style in the stunning and unique Arab Hall! This offering includes exclusive use of the first floor of the museum.

Drinks Reception- First Floor Only

£3400 total

Impress your guests with a drinks reception in the stunning and unique Arab Hall! This offering includes exclusive use of the first floor of the museum.

Drinks Reception- First Floor Only

£3400 total

Prices

Monday

18:30 – 21:30

from £4080 hire fee

Per evening

18:30 – 21:30

from £4080

Note: Alcohol licence until 22:30. All prices include VAT.

The drinks reception package includes exclusive use of ground floor of the museum as well as staff support. Access to the museum beings at 17:30. The recommended guest arrival time/reception start is 18:30. The Garden closes at 21:30 with the reception ending at 22:00. There is one room available to use as a holding space/green room.

For a drinks reception, catering packages start at £90 per head. Our exclusive caterer, Bovingdons, will work with you to select your canapes, drinks menu, and furniture for your drinks reception.

Tuesday

18:30 – 21:30

from £4080 hire fee

Per evening

18:30 – 21:30

from £4080

Note: Alcohol licence until 22:30. All prices include VAT.

For a drinks reception, catering packages start at £90 per head. Our exclusive caterer, Bovingdons, will work with you to select your canapes, drinks menu, and furniture for your drinks reception.

Wednesday

18:30 – 21:30

from £4080 hire fee

Per evening

18:30 – 21:30

from £4080

Note: Alcohol licence until 22:30. All prices include VAT.

For a drinks reception, catering packages start at £90 per head. Our exclusive caterer, Bovingdons, will work with you to select your canapes, drinks menu, and furniture for your drinks reception.

Thursday

18:30 – 21:30

from £4080 hire fee

Per evening

18:30 – 21:30

from £4080

Note: Alcohol licence until 22:30. All prices include VAT.

For a drinks reception, catering packages start at £90 per head. Our exclusive caterer, Bovingdons, will work with you to select your canapes, drinks menu, and furniture for your drinks reception.

Friday

18:30 – 21:30

from £4080 hire fee

Per evening

18:30 – 21:30

from £4080

Note: Alcohol licence until 22:30. All prices include VAT.

For a drinks reception, catering packages start at £90 per head. Our exclusive caterer, Bovingdons, will work with you to select your canapes, drinks menu, and furniture for your drinks reception.

Saturday

18:30 – 21:30

from £4080 hire fee

Per evening

18:30 – 21:30

from £4080

Note: Alcohol licence until 22:30. All prices include VAT.

For a drinks reception, catering packages start at £90 per head. Our exclusive caterer, Bovingdons, will work with you to select your canapes, drinks menu, and furniture for your drinks reception.

Note: Alcohol licence until 22:30. All prices include VAT.

For a drinks reception, catering packages start at £90 per head. Our exclusive caterer, Bovingdons, will work with you to select your canapes, drinks menu, and furniture for your drinks reception.

Capacity

Standing

up to 80

Catering and drinks

Facilities

Free on-street parking

Paid parking facilities available nearby

Air conditioning

Music & sound equipment

Accessibility

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Host rules

No smoking on the premises
No drinks allowed outside the front of the building.
Garden closes at 21:30.
Sans service animals, no pets allowed inside the building.
Dancing is not permitted in the building.
For Drinks reception, no dark coloured beverages (ie coca-cola, red wine etc.)
Due to the fragile nature of the house, no electric wheelchairs/scooters are permitted.
No amplified music.
No lighting apparatus, decorations, drapery, furniture, costumes, stage sets or theatrical properties shall be brought into the premises without the prior written consent of the Head of Culture or the officer designated to act on their behalf

About Leighton House

Leighton House is the former artist studio of Fredric, Lord Leighton (1830-1896) and it is conveniently located at the heart of Kensington, West London. Recently redeveloped, the house is an extraordinary venue for entertaining proving an unforgettable setting for weddings, dinners, receptions, lectures, concerts and photographic or film shoots.

Our dedicated team is experienced in providing stunning events. With our exceptional catering partner Bovingdons and our hand picked list of florists and production teams, we are perfectly placed to deliver anything from corporate dinners to operatic soirées.