Fortnum & Mason

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  71 reviews  – 
181 Piccadilly, London, W1J 9AN –
Green Park Station (0.2 mi)
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Venue overview

Iconic 18th-century venue in Piccadilly, known for gourmet food, luxurious teas, and its refined Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon. Ideal for elegant private parties, corporate events, or celebratory gatherings with a touch of history and sophistication.

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Spaces for hire at Fortnum & Mason

The Drawing Room

Function Room
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Private space
60 seats
80 standing
Elegant and enticing as a plate of petits fours, The Drawing Room is just made for entertaining. Flooded in natural light and decorated with hand-painted silk wallpaper and bespoke, refined furnishings - it’s a sophisticated venue is perfect for breakfasts, lunches, afternoon tea, dinners, drinks receptions & weddings! With a full suite of the la...

Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Storage space
Play your own music

from £4500 minimum spend
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The Tasting Room

Dining Room
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Private space
14 seats
18 standing
The Tasting Room is a private dining room in Fortnum & Mason that provides an intimate, formal setting for seated meals. Design: The interior has polished wood panelling, arched mirror-backed glass cabinets and soft lamp lighting that create a classic, restrained aesthetic. Natural daylight and warm ceiling fixtures complement upholstered chairs a...

Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music

from £400 minimum spend
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The Boardroom

Boardroom
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Private space
24 seats
30 standing
The Boardroom may imply business but it’s the setting for many a pleasurable occasion. With previous guests including Winston Churchill, meticulously restored antique furniture & an exceptional art collection that reflects Fortnum’s illustrious history, it’s a splendid venue for dining and entertaining. The Boardroom is also available to host a s...

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

from £2500 minimum spend
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The Crypt

Function Room
·
Private space
12 seats
16 standing
The Crypt is a Function Room in Fortnum & Mason, a private dining room defined by its historic club-style interior. Design: The room has low, intimate proportions, a deep red carpet and a central formal dining table surrounded by high-backed upholstered chairs. The lighting is provided by a central chandelier and wall sconces, and the finishes fav...

Wi-Fi available
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music

from £1200 minimum spend
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3'6 Bar

Bar
·
Private space
70 seats
80 standing
An intimate and relaxing daytime spot for work, rest, and play. An atmospheric night-time destination, with a speakeasy intimacy and an enviable assortment of extraordinary cocktails. A thrilling space defined by exceptional art and design from some of the world’s leading creatives. Join us at the all-new 3’6 at Fortnum’s, on the 3rd floor of our ...

Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music

from £4000 minimum spend
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The Royal Exchange

Outdoor Space
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Private space
150 seats
450 standing
To call The Royal Exchange ‘iconic’ would be putting it lightly. First built in 1566, the celebrated centre of trade has burned down twice over the course its history, and was last rebuilt in its original Roman style and reopened by Queen Victoria in 1844. Since opening The Bar & Restaurant at The Royal Exchange in November 2018, we are now within...

Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music

from £30000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 5 months ago
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The Food & Drink Studio

Event Space
·
Private space
24 seats
45 standing
The Food & Drink Studio is a private Event Space in Fortnum & Mason. The studio's most distinctive quality is an integrated demonstration kitchen that supports live cookery and tasting sessions. Design: The space is a light-filled, open-plan studio with herringbone parquet flooring, black metal-framed counters and mixed-height surfaces. The space ...

Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music

from £1500 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 5 months ago
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The Wine Bar

Bar
·
Private space
90 seats
100 standing
Situated in the midst of our mouthwatering Food Hall, Fortnum’s Wine Bar has been called one of London’s best kept secrets - a chic, refined setting in which to enjoy distinguished wines accompanied by freshly-shucked oysters, fine caviars or cheeses. A versatile spot for any event.

Wi-Fi available
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music

from £6000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 5 months ago
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The Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon

Dining Room
·
Private space
170 seats
350 standing
Covering the entirety of our 4th Floor, our Tea Salon is the home of Afternoon Tea at Fortnum’s. By turns intimate and grand - and decorated beautifully throughout - it is a truly stunning venue for receptions, parties, dining and weddings.

Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Storage space
Play your own music

from £35000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 5 months ago
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Event offers

Christmas Party Offers

Three Course Set Menu – The Drawing Room – The Tasting Room

£85 per person

• Three-course seasonal set menu for the whole party
• Fortnum’s Royal Blend tea and Piccadilly Blend coffee included
• Personalised printed menus, place cards and house flowers provided
• Dietary requirements catered with tailored alternatives
STARTERS
1. Secret Smokehouse smoked salmon
2. Burrata
3. Chicken liver pâté
MAINS
1. Roast chicken breast
2. Monkfish
3. Baked Portobello mushroom
DESSERTS
1. Glazed lemon tart
2. Raspberry pavlova
3. Chocolate fondant
See full offer

Reviews and ratings

4.9
Amenities
5.0
Cleanliness
4.9
Location
5.0
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
4.9
Catering
5.0
Communication
4.8

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Isabella O.
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Private Dining · 15 guests · October 2025 · The Boardroom

Excellent venue! Extremely fun corporate event. Food was truly excellent, and the team were flexible, jovial and knew a lot about the history of the store.

Minor things - cold tea and coffee, room wasnt perfectly clean, toilet facilities werent great. Would still recommend highly

4.7
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Qasim S.
Verified review
Afternoon Tea · 13 guests · October 2025 · The Tasting Room

Yusuf was an excellent host - polite, professional, personable, friendly, knowledgeable. Really transformed the event

Nothing! Thank you Yusuf

5.0
GD
Gokul D.
Verified review
Baby Shower · 15 guests · March 2025 · The Tasting Room

fabulous space, fantastic staff (Rossi) and great food and vibe!

NA

5.0
PW
Peter W.
Verified review
Networking · 12 guests · December 2024 · The Crypt

This was superb! Loved everything and the staff were amazing!

5.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
6:00 – 2:00
from £200 per person
The Tasting Room
7:00 – 23:30
from £400–£1200 min. spend
The Drawing Room
12:00 – 23:30
from £4500–£5000 min. spend
The Boardroom
12:00 – 23:30
from £2500–£3000 min. spend
The Crypt
18:00 – 0:00
from £1200 min. spend
The Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon
6:00 – 0:00
from £5000 hire fee + min. spend
The Wine Bar
12:00 – 0:00
from £1000 hire fee + min. spend
The Food & Drink Studio
7:00 – 0:00
from £750 hire fee + min. spend
The Royal Exchange
18:00 – 2:00
from £200 per person
3'6 Bar
18:00 – 23:30
from £4000 min. spend
Tuesday
6:00 – 2:00
from £200 per person
The Tasting Room
7:00 – 23:30
from £400–£1200 min. spend
The Drawing Room
12:00 – 23:30
from £4500–£5000 min. spend
The Boardroom
12:00 – 23:30
from £2500–£3000 min. spend
The Crypt
18:00 – 0:00
from £1200 min. spend
The Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon
6:00 – 0:00
from £5000 hire fee + min. spend
The Wine Bar
12:00 – 0:00
from £1000 hire fee + min. spend
The Food & Drink Studio
7:00 – 0:00
from £750 hire fee + min. spend
The Royal Exchange
18:00 – 2:00
from £200 per person
3'6 Bar
18:00 – 23:30
from £4000 min. spend
Wednesday
6:00 – 2:00
from £200 per person
The Tasting Room
7:00 – 23:30
from £400–£1200 min. spend
The Drawing Room
12:00 – 23:30
from £4500–£5000 min. spend
The Boardroom
12:00 – 23:30
from £2500–£3000 min. spend
The Crypt
18:00 – 0:00
from £1200 min. spend
The Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon
6:00 – 0:00
from £5000 hire fee + min. spend
The Wine Bar
12:00 – 0:00
from £1000 hire fee + min. spend
The Food & Drink Studio
7:00 – 0:00
from £750 hire fee + min. spend
The Royal Exchange
18:00 – 2:00
from £200 per person
3'6 Bar
18:00 – 23:30
from £4000 min. spend
Thursday
6:00 – 2:00
from £200 per person
The Tasting Room
7:00 – 23:30
from £400–£1200 min. spend
The Drawing Room
12:00 – 23:30
from £4500–£5000 min. spend
The Boardroom
12:00 – 23:30
from £2500–£3000 min. spend
The Crypt
18:00 – 0:00
from £1200 min. spend
The Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon
6:00 – 0:00
from £5000 hire fee + min. spend
The Wine Bar
12:00 – 0:00
from £1000 hire fee + min. spend
The Food & Drink Studio
7:00 – 0:00
from £750 hire fee + min. spend
The Royal Exchange
18:00 – 2:00
from £200 per person
3'6 Bar
18:00 – 23:30
from £4000 min. spend
Friday
6:00 – 2:00
from £200 per person
The Tasting Room
7:00 – 23:30
from £400–£1200 min. spend
The Drawing Room
12:00 – 23:30
from £4500–£5000 min. spend
The Boardroom
12:00 – 23:30
from £2500–£3000 min. spend
The Crypt
18:00 – 0:00
from £1200 min. spend
The Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon
6:00 – 0:00
from £5000 hire fee + min. spend
The Wine Bar
12:00 – 0:00
from £1000 hire fee + min. spend
The Food & Drink Studio
7:00 – 0:00
from £750 hire fee + min. spend
The Royal Exchange
18:00 – 2:00
from £200 per person
3'6 Bar
18:00 – 23:30
from £4000 min. spend
Saturday
7:00 – 2:00
from £200 per person
The Tasting Room
7:00 – 23:30
from £400–£1200 min. spend
The Drawing Room
18:30 – 23:30
from £5000 min. spend
The Boardroom
12:00 – 23:30
from £2500–£3000 min. spend
The Crypt
18:00 – 0:00
from £1200 min. spend
The Wine Bar
12:00 – 0:00
from £1000 hire fee + min. spend
The Food & Drink Studio
7:00 – 0:00
from £750 hire fee + min. spend
The Royal Exchange
18:00 – 2:00
from £200 per person
3'6 Bar
18:00 – 23:30
from £4000 min. spend
Sunday
7:00 – 2:00
from £200 per person
The Tasting Room
7:00 – 23:30
from £400–£1200 min. spend
The Drawing Room
18:30 – 23:30
from £5000 min. spend
The Boardroom
12:00 – 23:30
from £2500–£3000 min. spend
The Crypt
18:00 – 0:00
from £1200 min. spend
The Wine Bar
12:00 – 0:00
from £1000 hire fee + min. spend
The Food & Drink Studio
7:00 – 0:00
from £750 hire fee + min. spend
The Royal Exchange
18:00 – 2:00
from £200 per person
3'6 Bar
18:00 – 23:30
from £4000 min. spend
Pricing updated by venue 5 months ago
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Facilities and catering options

Up to 450
standing
Up to 170
seats
In-house catering
British
cuisine
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About Fortnum & Mason

Fortnum & Mason is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

For more than three centuries, we’ve delivered only the very finest service to our customers.

From parties to working breakfasts, birthday feasts to wedding receptions, and intimate gatherings to epic events, a celebration at Fortnum’s is always an experience to remember. Our expert team and in-house chefs are here to look after you with whatever you need, whenever you need it.

Usually booked for
Private Dining

Typically for 10-40 guests and costs about £7,500.


"Excellent venue! Extremely fun corporate event."

- Isabella O. Oct 2025

Usually booked for
Afternoon Tea

Typically for 10-30 guests and costs about £1,200.


"Really transformed the event..."

- Qasim S. Oct 2025

Usually booked for
Networking

Typically for 40-80 guests and costs about £1,700.


"This was superb! Loved everything and the staff were amazing!"

- Peter W. Dec 2024

FAQ

Yes. Bringing branded products or goodie bags is permitted.

The most suitable room is The Boardroom, located on the fifth floor of Fortnum & Mason’s flagship store in Piccadilly. It can accommodate 24 seated guests.

No, external food is not allowed and cannot be heated in the kitchens.

At Fortnum & Mason, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available

  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at Fortnum & Mason:

  • The Drawing Room hosting 40 guests: £6815.52
  • The Tasting Room hosting 11 guests: £1088.56
  • The Crypt hosting 9 guests: £1019.12
  • The Boardroom hosting 16 guests: £4400
  • The Food & Drink Studio hosting 70 guests: £5136.16

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

Fortnum & Mason is located at 181 Piccadilly, in St James, London. The nearest metro station is Green Park Station.

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