A pub with a red brick exterior, white stone trim, and a street sign for Great Scotland Yard at The Clarence Whitehall.
A pub dining room with a glass skylight, tufted banquette seating, wood tables, and vintage chandeliers at The Clarence Whitehall.
An event space in a pub with dark wood furnishings, leather seating, globe pendant lights, and carpeted floors at The Clarence Whitehall.
A dining room in a pub with tufted red banquette seating, arched windows, mirrors, and wood tables at The Clarence Whitehall.

The Clarence Whitehall

Pub

#20 of 103 Bar venues in The Strand
  9 reviews  – 
53 Whitehall, London, sw1a 2hp –
Charing Cross Station (0.2 mi)
From £1500
min. spend
Up to 48
seats
Up to 60
standing
Venue offers catering
British
cuisine
Parking not available
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Venue overview

Traditional British pub near Trafalgar Square with historic charm, tartan-backed seating, and a London-themed aesthetic. Ideal for casual gatherings over classic British meals and drinks.

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

Spaces for hire at The Clarence Whitehall

Number Fifty Three at The Clarence Whitehall
Number Fifty Three
Dining Room
·
Private space
48 seats
60 standing
Number Fifty Three is a Dining Room in The Clarence Whitehall characterised by a classic London-pub interior. Design: The dining room has dark timber panelling, deep-colour wallpaper and high ceilings. The room features arched windows, patterned flooring and a central chandelier that create a traditional, formal pub interior. Features: The room c...
Alcohol licence until 23:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music
from £1500 minimum spend
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Whitehall at The Clarence Whitehall
Whitehall
Function Room
·
Private space
38 seats
40 standing
Need a bit of space to call your own? Somewhere to gather you and yours for a drinks reception, dinner party or meeting? Step upstairs from the happy hurly-burly of The Clarence and into your very own Cabinet room in the shape of the spacious and luxurious Whitehall bar. Stunningly decorated with rich dark wood, and leather seating, and equipped w...
Alcohol licence until 23:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music
from £1500 minimum spend
Enquire now

Reviews and ratings

3.2
1 recent guest rated this venue at 3.0
Amenities
3.0
Cleanliness
3.0
Location
3.0
Service quality
3.0
Value for money
3.0
Catering
3.0
Communication
4.8
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SH
Sam H.
Verified review
Christmas Party · 20 guests · December 2025 · Number Fifty Three
Food was OK. Don't get the brownie or you might need a dentist
Booked a whole venue and turned up and they had filled the room with other patrons. We had a company presentation/games etc. for our Christmas party. Do not book this venue on this website if you want a private room. The staff were rude when we queried it, and they just said "computer system says you have a table" when we came in to view the room a few weeks before to confirm it. Why would I use TagVenue to just book tables in a pub? You can do that directly.
3.0
JC
James C.
Verified review
Excellent communication
Same day response.
5.0
EQ
Esther Q.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0
DA
Donna A.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
11:00 – 23:00
from £1500 min. spend
Whitehall
11:00 – 23:00
from £1500 min. spend
Number Fifty Three
11:00 – 23:00
from £1500 min. spend
Tuesday
11:00 – 23:00
from £1500 min. spend
Whitehall
11:00 – 23:00
from £1500 min. spend
Number Fifty Three
11:00 – 23:00
from £1500 min. spend
Wednesday
11:00 – 23:00
from £1500 min. spend
Whitehall
11:00 – 23:00
from £1500 min. spend
Number Fifty Three
11:00 – 23:00
from £1500 min. spend
Thursday
11:00 – 23:00
from £1500 min. spend
Whitehall
11:00 – 23:00
from £1500 min. spend
Number Fifty Three
11:00 – 23:00
from £1500 min. spend
Friday
11:00 – 23:00
from £1500 min. spend
Whitehall
11:00 – 23:00
from £1500 min. spend
Number Fifty Three
11:00 – 23:00
from £1500 min. spend
Saturday
11:00 – 23:00
from £1500 min. spend
Whitehall
11:00 – 23:00
from £1500 min. spend
Number Fifty Three
11:00 – 23:00
from £1500 min. spend
Sunday
11:00 – 23:00
from £1500 min. spend
Whitehall
11:00 – 23:00
from £1500 min. spend
Number Fifty Three
11:00 – 23:00
from £1500 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 60
standing
Up to 48
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 Clarence Whitehall

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

A short wander down Whitehall from Trafalgar Square brings you to the very heart of England: The Clarence! An elegant and indeed damned fine traditional British pub which has a fair claim to being the Prime Minister’s local, The Clarence embodies all that is great about British hospitality – hearty traditional food, delicious drinks and the warmest of welcomes.

Usually booked for
Christmas Party

Typically for 30-40 guests and costs about £2,000.

"Food was OK. Don't get the brownie or you might need a dentist..."

- Sam H. Dec 2025

FAQ

At The Clarence Whitehall, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available

The Clarence Whitehall does not offer parking facilities.

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at The Clarence Whitehall:

  • Whitehall hosting 55 guests: £800
  • Number Fifty Three hosting 20 guests: £1892

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

The Clarence Whitehall is located at 53 Whitehall, in Whitehall, London. The nearest metro station is Charing Cross Station.

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

  • Sam H. rated it 3/5 stars
    'Food was OK. Don't get the brownie or you might need a dentist'

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53 Whitehall, London, sw1a 2hp
Charing Cross Station (0.2 mi)
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  • Subway Charing Cross 0.2 mi
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