Events at Old Royal Naval College London
The Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich is an architectural masterpiece, ideal for those seeking a venue with both lavish detailing and historical significance. Whether you’re planning an intimate dinner or a large-scale celebration, this venue offers unparalleled elegance and versatility. The awe-inspiring Painted Hall, often referred to as “the finest dining hall in Europe,” provides a stunning setting for prestigious events, enhanced by meticulously crafted cuisine from Company of Cooks, who use the finest local ingredients to create a memorable dining experience. With its proximity to central London, the venue is easily accessible, and it’s riverside location adds an extra touch of charm, making any event truly spectacular.
A snapshot of Old Royal Naval College London
- Iconic riverside grounds.
- Stunning baroque interiors.
- Historic architectural masterpiece.
- Elegant and versatile spaces.
- Exceptional catering by Company of Cooks.
Capacity
Up to
400
Dining
Up to
340
Sitting 
300 -
600
Standing Facilities
Spaces At This Venue
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Admiral’s House
Ideal for conferences, seminars, and meetings, this versatile space offers natural daylight and river views with double-height ceilings and refined wooden panelling for a sophisticated atmosphere.
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Painted Hall
Known as "the finest dining hall in Europe," this Baroque masterpiece is ideal for gala dinners, award ceremonies, and other prestigious events, accommodating up to 400 guests.
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Queen Mary Undercroft
With its high vaulted ceiling and unique atmosphere, this space is perfect for drinks receptions, post-dinner gatherings, or daytime conferences and exhibitions.
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Nelson Room Private Dining
The Nelson Room offers an intimate dining experience with stunning stonework and a marble floor. Perfect for exclusive dinners, it includes a five-course menu with wine pairings, floral arrangements, and live music.
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The Grounds
Featuring 17 acres of riverside estate, the grounds offer versatile outdoor areas for large-scale events like festivals, concerts, and corporate away days.
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The Chapel
The Chapel provides a historic setting with exceptional acoustics, ideal for concerts, recitals, and ceremonies. Its classical interior and seating for up to 340 guests create an inspiring atmosphere for any event.
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Ideal for conferences, seminars, and meetings, this versatile space offers natural daylight and river views with double-height ceilings and refined wooden panelling for a sophisticated atmosphere.
Guest Capacity
Sitting: 0 - 90Features
Natural light
Known as "the finest dining hall in Europe," this Baroque masterpiece is ideal for gala dinners, award ceremonies, and other prestigious events, accommodating up to 400 guests.
Guest Capacity
Standing: 0 - 400Dinner & Dance: 0 - 400
Theatre: 0 - 300
With its high vaulted ceiling and unique atmosphere, this space is perfect for drinks receptions, post-dinner gatherings, or daytime conferences and exhibitions.
The Nelson Room offers an intimate dining experience with stunning stonework and a marble floor. Perfect for exclusive dinners, it includes a five-course menu with wine pairings, floral arrangements, and live music.
Location
Venue Testimonials
We went here for a graduation function of my cousin, this place was wonderful. We can see the beautiful sunset through The Thames River.
Sajini J
Fantastic place and will certainly return here again and again. Friendly staff deserve a mention.
Bernard W
Attended a few events in The Painted Hall, which was breathtaking every single time. Events are really well organised here.
Kim H
Frequently Asked Questions
The venue can accommodate a wide range of events, with the Painted Hall holding up to 400 guests for a standing reception or dinner, and the Admiral’s House hosting up to 90 for a seminar.
Yes, the venue specialises in hosting corporate events, offering a variety of spaces suitable for conferences, gala dinners, team-building events, and more.
Nearby accommodation at the Royal Naval College London includes Innkeeper’s Collection Greenwich, Novotel London Greenwich and DoubleTree by Hilton London Greenwich.
There is a limited number of car parks available on-site, and additional paid public parking is available nearby at Park Row (SE10 9NL) and Cutty Sark Gardens.
