De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms

De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms

61-65, Great Queen Street, England, WC2B 5DA
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The Location of De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms

Located on Great Queen Street, at the junction of Covent Garden and Holborn, De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms is a grand event hall centrally located in London’s West End. Nearby tourist attractions include Waterloo Bridge, Big Ben, and the British Museum.

De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms are located just 5 minutes’ walk from Covent Garden and Holborn stations

The Atmosphere of Events at De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms

De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms are located in an old Freemasons Tavern that dates back to 1775. The storied venue has hosted events large and small for some of the politicians, royalty, and celebrities from around the world. Opulent decor and spacious rooms make Grand Connaught a popular choice for weddings as well.

An Overview of De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms Events

Events at De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms often make use of a combination of the historic venue’s 37 rooms. The Grand Hall and outdoor terrace and very popular spaces for weddings, while the Balmoral Suite can also be added to the mix if you’re hosting a large group of 500-plus guests.

Event types supported

Wedding
Awards Night
Christmas Party
Conference
Corporate Party
Function
Gala Dinner
Meeting
Networking Event
Seminar

Venue details

Standing
Standing
Up to 1,000 guests
Dining
Dining
Up to 540 guests
Theatre
Theatre
Up to 750 guests
Boardroom
Boardroom
Up to 120 guests
Cabaret
Cabaret
Up to 400 guests
U-Shaped
U-Shaped
Up to 120 guests
Classroom
Classroom
Up to 315 guests
Dinner & Dance
Dinner & Dance
Up to 440 guests

Spaces at this venue

Grand Hall & Balmoral Suites
Capacity
0-1000

Grand Hall & Balmoral Suites

Wi-Fi Audiovisual (AV) equipment Air conditioning Accessible venue Storage space Dance floor Stage
Drawing Room & Edinburgh Suite
Capacity
0-400

Drawing Room & Edinburgh Suite

Wi-Fi Audiovisual (AV) equipment Air conditioning Natural light Accessible venue Storage space Dance floor Stage
Cornwall Suite & Crown Suite & Coronet
Capacity
0-400

Cornwall Suite & Crown Suite & Coronet

Wi-Fi Audiovisual (AV) equipment Air conditioning Natural light Accessible venue Storage space Dance floor Stage
Penthouse & Roof Terrace
Capacity
0-80

Penthouse & Roof Terrace

Wi-Fi Whiteboard Audiovisual (AV) equipment Conference call facilities Air conditioning Natural light Accessible venue Storage space
Meeting Suites
Capacity
0-120

Meeting Suites

Wi-Fi Whiteboard Audiovisual (AV) equipment Conference call facilities Air conditioning Natural light Storage space

Frequently asked questions

De Vere’s bespoke wedding packages range from £115 to £150 per person. If you would prefer to do a dry hire, the venue hire fee for weddings at De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms ranges from £7,000 – £18,500 depending on the time of year and space you go for.
The spacious Grand Hall can accommodate up to 540 guests seated banquet style, 440 guests for a dinner and dance and 1,000 standing guests for cocktail-style events. The Balmoral Room has space for 500 standing guests and 150 seated banquet style. Their smaller suites can accommodate up to 200 guests for a dinner and dance and 250 guests for just a dinner.
Weddings at De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms must end by 1am, with the option to extend to 2am for an additional cost of £1,000.
Weddings at this iconic London venue are timeless and elegant, taking place in wonderfully spacious rooms brimming with opulent decor.
The talented in-house catering team specialises in creating exceptional modern British menus, with a focus on local and seasonal produce. You also have the option to bring in a caterer of your choice if you would prefer.
There are plenty of hotels near De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms London, including: Kimpton Fitzroy Hotel The Waldorf Hilton, London Strand Palace Hotel
Valet parking is available for £55 per car per day and there is parking nearby at the NCP Bloomsbury Square where you will receive 20% off

Location and Access

Public Transport

  • Holborn Station: ~3-5 minute walk (Central and Piccadilly lines).
  • Covent Garden Station: ~5 minute walk (Piccadilly line).
  • Tottenham Court Road: Within walking distance (Central, Northern, Elizabeth lines).
  • Leicester Square: Within walking distance (Piccadilly and Northern lines).

Parking Accommodation

  • Apex Parking, Covent Garden (WC2B 5QD): Closest large car park, roughly a 3-minute walk.
  • Bloomsbury Square Car Park (WC1A 2RJ): Approximately a 4-minute walk.
  • On-Street Parking: Available on Great Queen Street, though spots are limited.
  • JustPark Options: Several smaller private,bookable garages (e.g., Saco Holborn, Citadines Holborn) are nearby within walking distance.

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Lavinia George-Veale
Lavinia George-Veale
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