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The Council Chamber at Congress Centre

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28 Great Russell Street, London, WC1B 3LS – Show map
Tottenham Court Road Station (250 yd)
Ruby C.

Ruby C.

Up to 160
seats
Up to 150
standing
195 m2
2099 ft2
In-house catering
External catering allowed

About this space

The high ceilings and original wood panelling found in the Council Chamber provide a traditional and impressive backdrop for meetings and training sessions. This stunning daylight room benefits from built-in HD digital projection, a new digital sound desk and two LCD screens. In addition, the four large rooms across the foyer are ideal for catering, meeting and break-out areas when booked in conjunction with the Council Chamber.

Capacity

Standing
up to 150
Theatre
up to 160
Boardroom
up to 63
Cabaret
up to 80
U-Shaped
up to 42
Classroom
up to 100

Prices

Monday
8:00 – 18:00
from £59 per person
Per day
8:00 – 18:00
from £59 per person
Note: All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
8:00 – 18:00
from £59 per person
Per day
8:00 – 18:00
from £59 per person
Note: All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
8:00 – 18:00
from £59 per person
Per day
8:00 – 18:00
from £59 per person
Note: All prices include VAT.
Thursday
8:00 – 18:00
from £59 per person
Per day
8:00 – 18:00
from £59 per person
Note: All prices include VAT.
Friday
8:00 – 18:00
from £59 per person
Per day
8:00 – 18:00
from £59 per person
Note: All prices include VAT.
Saturday
Closed
Note: All prices include VAT.
Sunday
Closed
Note: All prices include VAT.

Catering

In-house catering
Allows external catering
Approved caterers only
BYO alcohol allowed
Can provide alcohol
Kitchen facilities available
Can provide halal
Can provide kosher
Complimentary water
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
Complimentary tea and coffee
Buyout fee for external catering

Facilities

Wi-Fi
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
Audiovisual (AV) equipment
Conference call facilities
Air conditioning
Natural light
Disabled access
Storage space
Accommodation available
Parking available

Venue welcomes

Ticketed events
Own music equipment / DJ
Enhanced security events

About Congress Centre

Set within an award-winning listed modernist building in London’s West End, Congress Centre offers exceptional value. Here are just a few reasons why you should consider the venue for your next event:

1. Location
Congress Centre is in an unbeatable position minutes from Tottenham Court Road Underground and a short walk from Oxford Street, Covent Garden and Soho.

2. Value
The venue represents exceptional value for money - your budget will go further at Congress Centre without compromising on quality.

3. Flexibility
With 13 different conference and event spaces, most with natural light, you’ll be hard-pressed not to find a suitable room for your event, whether you’re holding a small meeting, a conference for 500, or a cocktail reception for 850. NEW FOR AUTUMN 2017 - the venue has launched The Congress Suite, a brand new space ideal for exhibitions when booked in conjunction with large events in Congress Hall.

4. Quirkiness
The venue is set within an architecturally renowned 1950s’ modernist building. Its contemporary refurbished spaces have a quirky vintage vibe and provide a striking backdrop for any event.

5. Hi-tech facilities
Congress Centre has experienced technicians and all the hi-tech gadgetry necessary to produce an event with maximum impact. HD projection, giant screens and exceptional sound systems are just a few of the many facilities you can expect.

6. Exceptional food and service
Congress Centre offers a dedicated account management service to assist with every aspect of planning your event and, with a wide range of inventive menus to choose from, the venue’s resident chef will prepare delicious food to suit all tastes and budgets.

7. You’re in good company
This gem of a venue has hosted events for companies including Apple, Barclays, Coca Cola, John Lewis, Microsoft and Yahoo!, as well as public sector organisations such as the NHS. Repeat bookings are a high proportion of Congress Centre’s business.

So what are you waiting for?

Other spaces and event packages at this venue

Congress Hall at
from £59
per person / per day

Congress Hall

Seating capacity 500
Standing capacity 850
Marble Hall at
from £1500
hire fee / per evening

Marble Hall

Standing capacity 150
Invision Suites 1 - 2 at
from £59
per person / per day

Invision Suites 1 - 2

Seating capacity 130
Meeting Rooms 1-4 at
from £59
per person / per day

Meeting Rooms 1-4

Seating capacity 160
Standing capacity 160
Invision Suite 1 at
from £59
per person / per day

Invision Suite 1

Seating capacity 73
Standing capacity 74
Invision Suite 2 at
from £59
per person / per day

Invision Suite 2

Seating capacity 36
Standing capacity 46
Invision Suite 3 at
from £59
per person / per day

Invision Suite 3

Seating capacity 12
Standing capacity 20
Invision Suite 4 at
from £59
per person / per day

Invision Suite 4

Seating capacity 36
Standing capacity 45
Meeting Room 1 at
from £59
per person / per day

Meeting Room 1

Seating capacity 43
Standing capacity 65
Meeting Room 2 at
from £59
per person / per day

Meeting Room 2

Seating capacity 34
Standing capacity 40
Meeting Room 3 at
from £59
per person / per day

Meeting Room 3

Seating capacity 34
Standing capacity 40
Meeting Room 4 at
from £59
per person / per day

Meeting Room 4

Seating capacity 34
Standing capacity 35
The Congress Suite at
from £59
per person / per day

The Congress Suite

Seating capacity 190
Standing capacity 200

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