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De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms

De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms

Holborn, London, Greater London

This exquisite venue exudes grandeur and elegance with lofty arched ceilings and crystal chandeliers, just a few minutes’ walk from vibrant Covent Garden. There are 37 function rooms ranging in styles from traditional splendor to stylish and contemporary.

The Grand Connaught Rooms is an excellent venue for corporate events with space to accommodate up to an impressive 1000 guests. Free Wi-Fi, LCD and Plasma screens, the best audio-visual equipment and in-house technical assistance should you require it. Perfect for business meetings, training days, presentations, product launches and conferences.

There is a dedicated corporate events team who are ready to assist with your individual requirements and ensure that your function is a success with a range of catering options from breakfast to relaxed lunches, buffets or formal meals. Free flowing refreshment stations are available, and dining in the Tempus Restaurant. As well as corporate functions the team at the Grand Connaught Rooms are happy to host your Wedding, Christmas party or private celebration.

In a prime location 5 minutes’ walk from both Covent Garden and Holborn underground stations. Kings Cross St Pancras and Euston are 15 minutes, and the other main line train stations are easily accessible. Stansted, Heathrow, Luton and City Airports are less than an hour by car.

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Venue De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms
Max Capacity 1,000 guests
Address 61-65 Great Queen Street
Holborn
London
Greater London
WC2B 5DA

Capacity Overview

Max Capacity
1,000
Reception
1,000
Theatre
750
Dining
540
Dinner & Dance
470
Cabaret
400
Classroom
315
Boardroom
120

Featured Event Spaces (19)

Grand Hall - De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms

Grand Hall

Area: 477m2
Dimensions: 37.09m (L) x 12.85m (W) x 12.38m (H)
Max Capacity
1,000
Reception
1,000
Theatre
750
Dining
540
Dinner & Dance
470
Cabaret
400
Classroom
315
U-Shape
120
Boardroom
120
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The majestic Grand Hall is the largest function room, the elegance and classic grandeur is evident in every curve, ideal for large scale gala dinners and conferences.

Cornwall - De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms

Cornwall

Area: 314m2
Dimensions: 24.26m (L) x 12.95m (W)
Max Capacity
300
Theatre
300
Dining
250
Dinner & Dance
200
Cabaret
200
Classroom
150
U-Shape
65
Boardroom
60
More Details

Located on the second floor is Cornwall, a beautiful space flooded with natural light, ideally suited to weddings, gala dinners, conferences, and drinks receptions for up to 300 guests.

Edinburgh - De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms

Edinburgh

Area: 312m2
Dimensions: 24.22m (L) x 12.87m (W) x 4m (H)
Max Capacity
300
Theatre
300
Dining
250
Dinner & Dance
200
Cabaret
200
Classroom
150
U-Shape
65
Boardroom
60
More Details

Located on the first floor is the Edinburgh suite, a modern event space filled with natural light it can accommodate up to 300 people theatre style, or 250 guest for a banquet.

Balmoral Suite - De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms

Balmoral Suite

Area: 221m2
Dimensions: 18.76m (L) x 11.76m (W) x 4.62m (H)
Max Capacity
200
Theatre
200
Dining
150
Cabaret
120
Classroom
100
U-Shape
50
Boardroom
50
More Details

The Balmoral Suite, located on the upper ground floor, is a spacious 220 square meter function room which can host up to 200 delegates theatre style, 150 banqueting, or 120 in a cabaret setup.

Crown - De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms

Crown

Area: 179m2
Dimensions: 13.1m (L) x 13.64m (W) x 2.61m (H)
Max Capacity
200
Reception
200
Theatre
120
Dining
140
Dinner & Dance
100
Cabaret
80
Classroom
80
U-Shape
40
Boardroom
40
More Details

Crown is a majestic space for every occasion, located on the second floor boasting natural daylight and original features it can host up to 200 for a standing reception, 140 banqueting, or 120 theatre style.

Cambria - De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms

Cambria

Area: 126m2
Dimensions: 14.21m (L) x 8.84m (W) x 3.65m (H)
Max Capacity
120
Theatre
120
Dining
100
Cabaret
80
Classroom
65
U-Shape
34
Boardroom
34
More Details

Situated on the third floor is Cambria, a beautiful event space with feature windows, ideal for social and corporate events up to 120 guests.

Ampthill - De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms

Ampthill

Area: 91m2
Dimensions: 12.36m (L) x 7.36m (W) x 2.64m (H)
Max Capacity
100
Theatre
100
Dining
60
Cabaret
48
Classroom
50
U-Shape
32
Boardroom
32
More Details

Located on the third floor is Ampthill, a bright space with period features and natural daylight that can comfortably accommodate up to 100 guests.

Devon

Area: 94m2
Dimensions: 10.6m (L) x 8.83m (W) x 3.55m (H)
Max Capacity
100
Theatre
100
Dining
60
Cabaret
48
Classroom
40
U-Shape
28
Boardroom
28
More Details

Devon is a smart modern space located on the fourth floor, at 93 square meters it can comfortably accommodate up to 100 guests for private and corporate events.

Stafford

Area: 94m2
Dimensions: 10.6m (L) x 8.83m (W) x 3.55m (H)
Max Capacity
100
Theatre
100
Dining
60
Cabaret
48
Classroom
40
U-Shape
28
Boardroom
28
More Details

On the fourth floor is Stafford, a 93 square meter air-conditioned function room which can comfortably host up to 60 guest banqueting, or 100 delegates theatre style.

Covent Garden - De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms

Covent Garden

Area: 118m2
Dimensions: 12.3m (L) x 9.6m (W)
Max Capacity
80
Theatre
80
Cabaret
64
Classroom
32
U-Shape
30
Boardroom
30
More Details

Covent Garden is a dedicated space on the fourth floor ideal for corporate events such as conferences, training, and presentations for up to 80 delegates.

Dorset - De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms

Dorset

Area: 135m2
Dimensions: 10.71m (L) x 12.56m (W) x 2.66m (H)
Max Capacity
80
Theatre
80
Cabaret
64
Classroom
60
U-Shape
32
Boardroom
32
More Details

Located on the third floor is Dorset, with natural daylight and 134 square meters of space it’s perfect for training, meetings, and presentations up to 80 delegates.

Essex

Area: 83m2
Dimensions: 12.09m (L) x 6.9m (W) x 3.55m (H)
Max Capacity
80
Theatre
80
Dining
60
Cabaret
48
Classroom
45
U-Shape
30
Boardroom
30
More Details

Essex is a smart meetings and events room located on the fourth floor. At 83 square meters of space it can accommodate up to 80 delegates theatres style.

Penthouse - De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms

Penthouse

Max Capacity
80
Reception
80
Theatre
40
Cabaret
32
Classroom
24
U-Shape
30
Boardroom
24
More Details

Penthouse is an amazing space, located on the fifth floor it has its own bar and rooftop terrace, ideal for those warm summer evenings high above the capital.

Ulster - De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms

Ulster

Area: 82m2
Dimensions: 11.91m (L) x 6.85m (W) x 3.65m (H)
Max Capacity
80
Theatre
80
Dining
60
Cabaret
48
Classroom
40
U-Shape
30
Boardroom
30
More Details

Ulster is a majestic room with many original features located on the third floor, ideal for social and corporate events up to a maximum of 80 guests.

Coronet

Area: 72m2
Dimensions: 10.46m (L) x 6.86m (W) x 2.5m (H)
Max Capacity
50
Theatre
50
Dining
30
Cabaret
32
Classroom
20
U-Shape
20
Boardroom
20
More Details

Coronet is one of the smaller spaces, located on the second floor with just over 70 square meters of space it’s best suited to more intimate private and corporate events up to 50 delegates.

Denbigh - De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms

Denbigh

Area: 62m2
Dimensions: 6.87m (L) x 8.97m (W) x 3.65m (H)
Max Capacity
50
Theatre
50
Dining
40
Cabaret
32
Classroom
20
U-Shape
24
Boardroom
24
More Details

Located on the third floor is Denbigh, a bright space which is ideal for training, meetings, and presentations up to 50 delegates.

Durham - De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms

Durham

Area: 66m2
Dimensions: 9.25m (L) x 7.1m (W) x 3m (H)
Max Capacity
50
Theatre
50
Cabaret
40
Classroom
30
U-Shape
20
Boardroom
24
More Details

On the third floor is the Durham Suite, a bright modern space which is ideally suited to training, meetings, and presentations up to 50 guests.

Empire - De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms

Empire

Area: 66m2
Dimensions: 8.85m (L) x 7.46m (W) x 4.72m (H)
Max Capacity
50
Reception
50
Theatre
40
Cabaret
32
Classroom
20
U-Shape
20
Boardroom
20
More Details

The Empire suite is a tastefully decorated function space, located on the upper ground floor it’s best suited to private dining as well as training and presentations for up to 50 guests.

Holborn

Area: 50m2
Dimensions: 4.8m (L) x 10.48m (W)
Max Capacity
32
Cabaret
32
Classroom
20
U-Shape
24
Boardroom
20
More Details

Holborn is one of the smaller meetings and events suites, located on the second floor and offering 50 square meters of space it can accommodate up to 32 delegates in a cabaret setup.

Key Features

  • AV Equipment
  • Disability Access
  • External Catering Allowed
  • Family Friendly
  • In-house Catering
  • Late Licence
  • Licensed Bar
  • Local Public Transport
  • Music Licence
  • Outside Space
  • Smoking Area
  • Training Specialists
  • Wedding License
  • Wi-Fi Access