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Where style meets possibility

Capacity

Up to 500 guests.

Location

Elevate your fashion show in the heart of London.

Key Features
  • A flexible layout perfect for runways
  • Grand Victorian architecture or neutral white backdrops
  • Central London convenience for both designers and guests

Whether you choose the Old Billiard Room’s modern blank canvas or the Ballroom’s double-height ceilings and ornate chandeliers, our venue is designed to adapt. From sleek minimalist shows to grand couture runways, we can host up to 500 guests in central London’s most accessible location. Our proximity to Trafalgar Square and major transport links ensures that your fashion show remains at the centre of the city’s vibrant style scene.

A historic space that amplifies your runway show:

The Ballroom

The Old Billiard Room

Capacity Chart

A historic space that amplifies your runway show:

→ The Ballroom → The Old Billiard Room
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Capacity chart

Capacity Chart
L x W x HSq MetersBoardroomTheatreCabaretReceptionBanquetDinner / Dance
The Ballroom31.4 x 12.1 x 10.338060+500250700440/500*100/464*
The Old Billiard Room30.4 x 11.4 x 534660+350180500250/270*–
Annex16.7 x 8.8 x 4.51474610556225140–
Salon11.8 x 5.2 x 4.561.426703210040–
The Parlour5.5 x 3.4 x 4.518.71010–15––
Victoria11.8 x 5.2 x 4.561.425704010050–
Library6.5 x 3.75 x 4.524.415–––––
Small Boardroom3.15 x 3.8 x 2.0611.98–––––
Smaller Meeting Rooms5.5 x 3.4 x 4.518.71010–15––

* This layout is with tables of 12 instead of 10. Banqueting capacities do not factor in a stage set so numbers will reduce

Our services

Event management

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“‘Thank you for being so accommodating in every way, it made my job much easier to know I could rely on you’”

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Our spaces

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The Ballroom

Iconic Victorian design, double-height ceilings and striking chandeliers.

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The Old Billiard Room and Annex 

White walls and modern finishes, ideal for custom branding and thematic transformations.

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Let’s make history

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Access to the centre of London

8 Northumberland Avenue is located within a short walk of major transport links, ensuring delegates arrive with ease. Our venue offers step-free access, nearby parking options and a central location convenient for both domestic and international travel.
For more information, contact our team to discuss specific accessibility needs.

Accessibility

Frequently asked questions

Proactive, never reactive. We’re experts at anticipating needs — starting here. View our full set of FAQs for event-defining details.

FAQs

Our room hire packages include everything you need to host a flawless event. This includes access to our venue spaces, bespoke catering services, comprehensive security arrangements, additional meeting rooms, furniture, professional staffing, and integrated state-of-the-art AV solutions. You benefit from a fully packaged event experience, eliminating the need to coordinate with multiple suppliers.

While we do not offer on-site parking, there is a Q-Park car park conveniently located nearby. We provide a discount code for your guests, ensuring easy and affordable parking options. Our central location also means that public transportation is readily accessible, making it simple for attendees to reach our venue by bus, Tube, or taxi.pal Fusion Rep for bespoke options to suit your event.

Yes, we offer end-to-end event planning support as part of our comprehensive service package. Our dedicated event managers and operations team are available to assist with coordination, timelines, deliveries, ordering supplies, booking accommodation, and arranging tastings. From your initial enquiry to the final guest exit, we are with you every step of the way, ensuring a seamless and stress-free event planning experience.

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