8 Northumberland Avenue

Event Venue

#43 of 327 Wedding venues in Theatreland
#53 of 377 Wedding Reception venues in Theatreland
  9 reviews  – 
8 Northumberland Avenue, London, WC2N 5BY –
Charing Cross Station (0.1 mi)
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Excellent communication - 4.8/5
12 verified clients rated their communication with the venue manager as 4.8. They appreciated the manager's professionalism and quick response times.
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Venue overview

Elegant event venue near Trafalgar Square, renowned for its glamorous atmosphere, dance floor, and state-of-the-art PA system for parties. Perfect for weddings, awards dinners, and lively celebrations.

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

Spaces for hire at 8 Northumberland Avenue

The Ballroom
Ballroom
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Private space
500 seats
700 standing
Described by English Heritage as 'the grandest example of a Victorian ballroom in existence', The Ballroom at 8 Northumberland Avenue is the jewel of the venue. The high ceilings, impressive chandeliers, grand columns, stained glass windows and ornate detailing all ensure that your event will not be forgotten. Hidden behind its classic looks the Ba...

Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Conference call facilities

The Old Billiard Room
Blank Canvas
·
Private space
300 seats
500 standing
The Old Billiard Room is a blank-canvas function room in 8 Northumberland Avenue, anchored by its period architecture and formal, hall-like proportions. Design: The interior presents a long, rectangular plan beneath a high decorated plaster ceiling, punctuated by tall arched windows and classical mouldings. The colour palette is restrained, provid...

Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Air conditioner
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Conference call facilities
Storage space

Reviews and ratings

5.0
Amenities
5.0
Location
5.0
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Catering
5.0
Communication
4.8
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Marios P.
Verified review
Gala Dinner · 250 guests · November 2018 · The Ballroom
Amazing glamorous venue Excellent service Great atmosphere Tasty, perfectly prepared food; the same as the day of the tasting Both managers, Katy and Hayley have been very helpful throughout our cooperation. Well organised, providing valuable feedback and promptly replying to our queries.
5.0
T
Tade
Verified review
Excellent communication
Olivia is great! Very informative and responsive. Great point of contact!
5.0
HC
Helen C.
Verified review
Pleasant communication
4.0
CJ
Charlotte J.
Verified review
Pleasant communication
4.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
7:00 – 0:00
from £100 per person
The Ballroom
7:00 – 0:00
from £100 per person
The Old Billiard Room
7:00 – 23:30
from £100 per person
Tuesday
7:00 – 0:00
from £100 per person
The Ballroom
7:00 – 0:00
from £100 per person
The Old Billiard Room
7:00 – 23:30
from £100 per person
Wednesday
7:00 – 0:00
from £100 per person
The Ballroom
7:00 – 0:00
from £100 per person
The Old Billiard Room
7:00 – 23:30
from £100 per person
Thursday
7:00 – 0:00
from £100 per person
The Ballroom
7:00 – 0:00
from £100 per person
The Old Billiard Room
7:00 – 23:30
from £100 per person
Friday
7:00 – 0:00
from £100 per person
The Ballroom
7:00 – 0:00
from £100 per person
The Old Billiard Room
7:00 – 23:30
from £100 per person
Saturday
7:00 – 0:00
from £100 per person
The Ballroom
7:00 – 0:00
from £100 per person
The Old Billiard Room
7:00 – 0:00
from £100 per person
Sunday
7:00 – 0:00
from £100 per person
The Ballroom
7:00 – 0:00
from £100 per person
The Old Billiard Room
7:00 – 0:00
from £100 per person

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 700
standing
Up to 500
seats
In-house catering
External catering allowed
Parking available
Accommodation available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
BYO alcohol

About 8 Northumberland Avenue

8 Northumberland Avenue is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

8 Northumberland Avenue is an events venue housed within a hotel, featuring a traditional stone‑fronted façade and a formal, hotel-style interior.

Venue highlights: The venue provides large, adaptable ballrooms and interlinked reception areas that can be configured into multiple layouts. The venue operates an in‑house catering team able to supply halal, kosher and extensive vegetarian, vegan and gluten‑free menus. The venue also includes on‑site accommodation and a dedicated events team that manage logistics and private hires.

Best for: Corporate conferences and meetings; awards dinners and formal banquets; wedding receptions and large private celebrations.

Location: The area around Trafalgar Square and the Strand places the venue amid theatres, galleries and a wide choice of restaurants and hotels for after-event dining and entertainment.

What guests say: The events team is attentive and professional when managing private hires. The venue's catering and service are reliable and consistently well delivered for large functions.

FAQ

Yes. As this is a dry-hire venue, clients need to provide their own catering on the day; a list of approved caterers can be found on pages 13 and 14.

Yes. External security teams are allowed if booking a dry hire of the venue.

Yes, decorations are included as part of the venue's full theming.

At 8 Northumberland Avenue, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available
  • The venue works with an approved list of external caterers
  • Bringing your own alcohol is allowed

  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at 8 Northumberland Avenue:

  • The Ballroom hosting 300 guests: £47769.52

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

8 Northumberland Avenue is located at 8 Northumberland Avenue, in Whitehall, London. The nearest metro station is Charing Cross Station.

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