An Iconic London Setting for Large Dinners
Up to 470 guests.
Elevate your event in the heart of London.
- Immersive production support tailored to your dinner
- End-to-end event management
- Creative and adaptable catering options
8 Northumberland Avenue provides exceptional venues in central London designed specifically for hosting large-scale dinners. With capacity for up to 470 guests, our spaces merge historical grandeur with contemporary elegance, creating an extraordinary dining atmosphere.
Conveniently located near Trafalgar Square, our venue offers unparalleled accessibility and prestige, making it an ideal choice for prominent dinners and gala events. Distinguished by its Victorian charm, modern amenities, and impeccable service, 8 Northumberland Avenue is unmatched among large dinner venues in London.
Large Dinner Events We Cater For
Gala Dinners
An elegant setting ideal for black-tie dinners and awards evenings. Grand interiors and large capacity make it perfect if you’re looking for gala dinner venues.
Awards Dinners
Our historic Ballroom sets the stage for awards dinners where every detail works in harmony. Personalise the space with themed décor, bespoke menus, and live entertainment.
Corporate Dinners
A professional yet refined corporate dinner venue for client events or team celebrations. AV equipment and curated menus support seamless presentations and hospitality.
Charity Dinners
Flexible room layouts allow for formal dining and presentations in one seamless event. Lighting, staging, and AV create an engaging charity dinner venue that inspires donations and support.
Flexible Dinner Venue Hire
The Ballroom Dinner
The Old Billiard Room Dinner
Reception and After Party
Capacity chart
Capacity Chart| L x W x H | Sq Meters | Boardroom | Theatre | Cabaret | Reception | Banquet | Dinner / Dance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ballroom | 31.4 x 12.1 x 10.3 | 380 | 60+ | 500 | 250 | 700 | 440/500* | 100/464* |
| The Old Billiard Room | 30.4 x 11.4 x 5 | 346 | 60+ | 350 | 180 | 500 | 250/270* | – |
| Annex | 16.7 x 8.8 x 4.5 | 147 | 46 | 105 | 56 | 225 | 140 | – |
| Salon | 11.8 x 5.2 x 4.5 | 61.4 | 26 | 70 | 32 | 100 | 40 | – |
| The Parlour | 5.5 x 3.4 x 4.5 | 18.7 | 10 | 10 | – | 15 | – | – |
| Victoria | 11.8 x 5.2 x 4.5 | 61.4 | 25 | 70 | 40 | 100 | 50 | – |
| Library | 6.5 x 3.75 x 4.5 | 24.4 | 15 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Small Boardroom | 3.15 x 3.8 x 2.06 | 11.9 | 8 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Smaller Meeting Rooms | 5.5 x 3.4 x 4.5 | 18.7 | 10 | 10 | – | 15 | – | – |
* This layout is with tables of 12 instead of 10. Banqueting capacities do not factor in a stage set so numbers will reduce
“The entire team was incredibly helpful, friendly, and accommodating, even with our last-minute requests. Service was flawless, with food and drinks handled seamlessly. The planning and communication were excellent, making the event a great success. We would love to return next year.”
Grace Lewis – Event Coordinator – The Stage AwardsGallery
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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.
Frequently asked questions
Proactive, never reactive. We’re experts at anticipating needs — starting here. View our full set of FAQs for event-defining details.
We are able to help come up with ideas for your themed dinner, as well as sourcing the theming elements for you. We have a number of suppliers that we work with who we can utilise to bring your vision to life.
We include a complimentary tasting with all of our seated packages. After tasting the dishes, you will select a standard option for all guests and a free from option for any guests with dietary requirements. We are also able to offer a choice menu (if you would prefer guests to choose their food) at an additional cost.
Yes! We have a number of screens throughout the venue that can be used for content. Whilst we are a Grade 2 listed building there are also a number of points throughout the venue that can be branded with vinyl’s or project mapping. Speak to your Events/Sales/Opal Fusion Rep for bespoke options to suit your event.