The Marquis Cornwallis

Pub

#25 of 2771 Pub venues in London
#40 of 3468 30th Birthday Party venues in London
  209 reviews  – 
31 Marchmont Street, London, WC1N 1AP
Russell Square Station (0.1 mi)
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Venue overview

Charming pub in Bloomsbury with a cozy, homely vibe, offering top-notch pints and fine wines alongside delicious Sunday roasts. Ideal for private dining and engagement parties with a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.

This is an AI-generated summary based on client reviews and venue profile

Spaces for hire at The Marquis Cornwallis

The Drawing Room
Function Room
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Private space
70 seats
100 standing
The Drawing Room is located upstairs from the main bar. It can hold up to 100 guests standing and seat up to 70. The space is perfect for all occasions, whether it be entertaining clients, a meeting or training session or if you want to celebrate with friends or colleagues. The room has a full audio visual set up with projector, a PA system, an...

Alcohol licence until 23:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music

Whole Venue Hire
Pub
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Whole venue
220 seats
300 standing
As well as our private Drawing Room upstairs, there's also the option to hire out the entire pub meaning you would have exclusive use of one of London's most iconic pubs for the duration of your event. With two floors, two bars, the opportunity to play your own music, a microphone and multiple screens across the venue, the Marquis Cornwallis has ...

Alcohol licence until 23:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music

Reviews and ratings

4.7
8 new reviews from verified users within the last 6 months
95 recent guests highly rated location
Amenities
4.7
Cleanliness
4.7
Location
4.9
Service quality
4.7
Value for money
4.7
Catering
4.6
Communication
4.9
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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
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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

Prices and opening hours

Monday
9:00 – 0:00
from £200–£5000 min. spend
The Drawing Room
9:00 – 23:00
from £200–£900 min. spend
Whole Venue Hire
9:00 – 0:00
from £1200–£5000 min. spend
Tuesday
9:00 – 0:00
from £200–£5000 min. spend
The Drawing Room
9:00 – 23:00
from £200–£900 min. spend
Whole Venue Hire
9:00 – 0:00
from £1200–£5000 min. spend
Wednesday
9:00 – 0:00
from £200–£5000 min. spend
The Drawing Room
9:00 – 23:00
from £200–£1100 min. spend
Whole Venue Hire
9:00 – 0:00
from £1200–£5000 min. spend
Thursday
9:00 – 0:00
from £200–£9000 min. spend
The Drawing Room
9:00 – 23:00
from £200–£1400 min. spend
Whole Venue Hire
9:00 – 0:00
from £1200–£9000 min. spend
Friday
9:00 – 0:00
from £200–£9000 min. spend
The Drawing Room
9:00 – 0:00
from £200–£1400 min. spend
Whole Venue Hire
9:00 – 0:00
from £1200–£9000 min. spend
Saturday
9:00 – 0:00
from £300–£9000 min. spend
The Drawing Room
9:00 – 0:00
from £300–£1600 min. spend
Whole Venue Hire
9:00 – 0:00
from £2000–£9000 min. spend
Sunday
9:00 – 0:00
from £300–£5000 min. spend
The Drawing Room
9:00 – 22:30
from £300 min. spend
Whole Venue Hire
9:00 – 0:00
from £2000–£5000 min. spend

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 300
standing
Up to 220
seats
In-house catering
British
cuisine
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Parking available
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About The Marquis Cornwallis

The Marquis Cornwallis is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

We are your local pub, proudly serving some of Bloomsbury's best pints & fine wines along with awesome food and our excellent Sunday roasts. Enjoy watching the world go by from our on-street terrace.
We're also one of the best equipped and versatile venues in Bloomsbury and can cater for a wide range of events, from large dinner parties and lunch meetings, to christmas parties and drinks receptions.

FAQ

Yes! Here's what guests who have hosted their birthdays at this venue say:

  • Natasha L. rated it 4.4/5 stars
    'It was a great space for a birthday party - it felt spacious, was useful to have a private bar and aircon if it’s a hotter day. The team were very helpful and quick to respond to any questions in the lead up and on the night and happy for me to send cake and decorations to be delivered there which was so helpful. Food and drinks were all very nice and all went smoothly too'
  • Maddy S. rated it 4.4/5 stars
    '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!'
  • Adeola O. rated it 4.8/5 stars
    'Great venue, helpful staff and overall lovely experience. Great space with nice artwork too. Event space was private and easy to find.'

It is! Here's what guests who have hosted holiday celebrations there are saying:

  • Kathryn M. rated it 4.7/5 stars
    '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!'
  • Amy H. rated it 3.9/5 stars
    'The Marquis Cornwallis is a lovely venue and had been decorated beautifully for Christmas. The food was of a good quality and the staff were very helpful, both at the event and in planning it.'
  • Angharad G. rated it 5/5 stars
    'I liked how versatile, beautifully maintained, and decorated the drawing room was, it was a perfect size for our party of 50 with plenty of natural light, and a bar of our own in the private room went down well. The food was great, wide menu choice for people with allergens, plate was well presented and a good portion size, served hot. The bar and waiting staff were attentive and helpful with a special mention and thanks to Kieran who was brilliant! Thanks'

No, blinds are not provided.

Yes, the Drawing room has its own private bar.

Yes, the room has a projector screen.

Yes, children are allowed with no age restriction.

Yes — dinner can be on the ground floor and guests can move to the first floor for dancing.

Yes, a wheelchair accessible toilet is located on the main bar floor.

Cancellations 30 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 30 days to 7 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 7 days are non-refundable.

At The Marquis Cornwallis, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available

The Marquis Cornwallis does not offer parking facilities.

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at The Marquis Cornwallis:

  • The Drawing Room hosting 65 guests: £2040
  • Whole Venue Hire hosting 250 guests: £21600

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

The Marquis Cornwallis is located at 31 Marchmont Street, in Bloomsbury, London. The nearest metro station is Russell Square Station.

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