An event space with round tables covered in black linens, a wood floor, and a built-in bar at Royal Maritime Hotel.
An event space with round tables, cushioned chairs, and porthole-style windows at Royal Maritime Hotel.
An event space with round tables, black chairs, wood flooring, and nautical porthole wall art at Royal Maritime Hotel.
An event space with a nautical-themed bar, ship-inspired detailing, and bottles displayed at Royal Maritime Hotel.

Below Decks at Royal Maritime Hotel

Event Space in a Hotel
·
Private space
75 Queen Street, Portsmouth, PO1 3HS –
Charles Dickens, Portsmouth
Up to 80
seats
Up to 100
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Below Decks is an Event Space in the Royal Maritime Hotel that occupies a private, lower-level room offering a secluded, enclosed setting for hired events.

Design: The room presents a nautical, lower‑deck aesthetic through panelled walls, exposed metal beams and round porthole artworks. The colour palette is muted greys and whites and the floor is hard‑wearing timber that supports active layouts.

Features: The space includes Wi‑Fi and air conditioning alongside an in‑room PA system and speakers. The room permits own music and brought‑in DJs and provides a designated dance area subject to a noise restriction. The space is wheelchair accessible and served by accessible toilets.

Ideal for: Small to medium groups seeking a relaxed, social seated dinner or an informal standing reception in a private, adaptable room.

Prices

Monday
9:00 – 0:00
from £695 hire fee
Per evening
19:00 – 0:00
from £695 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £695 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
9:00 – 0:00
from £695 hire fee
Per evening
19:00 – 0:00
from £695 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £695 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
9:00 – 0:00
from £695 hire fee
Per evening
19:00 – 0:00
from £695 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £695 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
9:00 – 0:00
from £695 hire fee
Per evening
19:00 – 0:00
from £695 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £695 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
9:00 – 0:00
from £695 hire fee
Per evening
19:00 – 0:00
from £695 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £695 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
9:00 – 0:00
from £695 hire fee
Per evening
19:00 – 0:00
from £695 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £695 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
9:00 – 0:00
from £695 hire fee
Per evening
19:00 – 0:00
from £695 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £695 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
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Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 100
Dining
up to 70
Theatre
up to 80
Boardroom
up to 25
Cabaret
up to 55
U-Shaped
up to 25
Classroom
up to 25

Catering and drinks

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

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Air conditioner
Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
Dance floor Dedicated dance floor area
Soundproof Soundproofed room for noise control
Accommodation is available on-site On-site accommodation
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Natural light
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Lighting equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Backdrops
Unavailable: Quiet space
Unavailable: Mirrors

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
Space has noise restriction after 00:00

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

Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
No wedding licence
No Temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Host rules

• No smoking in the building
• Damage to the space will result in extra charge

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day with Grace Period

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About Royal Maritime Hotel

Royal Maritime Hotel is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

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Location

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