De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms
61-65, Great Queen Street, England, WC2B 5DA, United Kingdom
De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms Weddings
Are you looking for a standout London wedding venue for an occasion of a lifetime? De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms could be the one you’ve been looking for. Convenient access and discounted parking? Check. Near to London attractions and hotel accommodation? Check. Option to dry hire and host large Asian weddings? Check. De Vere Grand Connaught weddings tick all the right boxes – no wonder it’s a popular choice for engaged couples across the capital.
The Scene at Devere Grand Connaught Rooms Weddings
GLAMOROUS – BALLROOM – ART DECO
Stepping off the bustling thoroughfare of Great Queen Street in Covent Garden and into this sleek London events venue will impress your guests from the moment they arrive. The marble-lined lobby features a striking monochrome checkerboard floor and a majestic staircase that presents the perfect photo opportunity as you ascend to the ballrooms. It sets the scene for the fairy tale wedding you’ve been hoping for.
De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms is a Grade II listed heritage wedding venue in London’s West End, that has every facility you may possibly need to host a flawless wedding day. The 18th-century Georgian building first housed the Freemasons’ Tavern, and its architecture has evolved and expanded throughout the decades to now stand as a beautiful blend of head-turning Art Deco interiors woven with state-of-the-art modern technology.
Weddings at De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms range in size from intimate cocktail receptions and dinners in the upper function suites, to grand ceremonies and Asian weddings in the magical main ballroom. Each of the six key wedding spaces has its own unique aesthetic that you can add your own personal touches to, and they will guarantee an effortlessly romantic backdrop for any style of nuptial celebration.
Wedding Ceremonies at Devere Grand Connaught Rooms
Ceremony Highlights:
- Huge ballroom capacity for up to 750 ceremony guests
- Mandap ceremonies and small Hindu fires are permitted
Ceremonies at De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms are one of the many reasons why it’s considered a leading London wedding venue. The stunning Grand Hall creates an awe-inspiring location to say your vows, and the elongated room lends itself to a statement wedding aisle. Up to 750 guests can gather to watch the civil service or Mandap ceremony, beneath the arched LED-lit ceilings and dramatic crystal chandeliers. It’s a one of a kind ballroom wedding venue that will have your guests gasping with wonder.
The Crown Suite on the second floor is another astonishing wedding ceremony setting, bathed in natural light through its large sash windows. The extraordinary blue-domed ceiling gives an ethereal feel to the room, and some couples could opt to have a circular wedding ceremony to make the most of this beautiful feature. In this arrangement, the couple would exchange their vows beneath the dome, while the ceremony seating spirals out around the suite.
When you book De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms for your wedding, the private event spaces conveniently come in pairs, which means that your ceremony set up can be seamlessly turned over for dinner whilst your guests enjoy a drinks reception or entertainment in the adjacent room. Your chosen caterers will make this transition as subtle and stress-free as possible, so you can enjoy every precious moment of your dream London wedding while they deal with the logistics.
Wedding Receptions at Devere Grand Connaught Rooms
Reception Highlights:
- Late License of 1am, which can be extended to 2am for an extra £1,000
- The in-house catering team respects all cultural requirements and can offer vegetarian, vegan and halal meals
Enhanced with 21st-century features and renovations, the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms is a sophisticated London events venue that has hosted countless memorable wedding receptions throughout its history. The supportive wedding team is on hand to help you from the initial booking stages until the day itself, and their years of experience will ensure that your vision becomes a reality.
Starting with the grande dame of wedding suites, the Grand Hall is an architectural masterpiece with its soaring 42-foot high arched ceilings, glamorous chandeliers and smart LED installations that can change the colour theme throughout the wedding reception. There are limitless ideas that can be implemented in this vast space, and up to 1500 guests can populate the room in a standing cocktail reception format.
Upstairs, the three mid-sized ballrooms and theatrical bar in the Drawing Room make great reception choices for 200 to 250 guests dependent on seating and dancefloor arrangements. Each of the venues shines with Art Deco opulence and is completely yours to put your own stamp on. As for refreshments, canapes or formal seated dinners, the talented Grand Connaught Rooms’ chef is willing to create a bespoke menu that suits your taste and dietaries, or you can opt for dry hire and bring in your own chosen caterer.
If you’re looking for an outdoor wedding reception space in the heart of London, De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms also features a secret exclusive rooftop terrace on the 5th floor. It’s perfect for balmy summer evening celebrations, surrounded by the quintessential London architecture and vibrant city setting.
Wedding Photography at De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms
- Russell Square Gardens
- Covent Garden
- Seven Dials
- Carnaby Street
- Somerset House
- The Bank of England
- Victoria Embankment Gardens
Capacity
Up to
1000
Standing 
Up to
540
Dining 
Up to
750
Theatre 
Up to
120
Boardroom 
Up to
400
Cabaret 
Up to
120
U-Shaped 
Up to
315
Classroom 
Up to
440
Dinner & Dance Wedding Venue Details
Ceremony Only
Reception Only
Facilities
In-house Catering
Dry Hire
In-house Catering & Dry Hire
Sit Down
Cocktail
Food Stations
Shared Platters
Spaces At This Venue
Grand Hall & Balmoral Suites
The pièce de résistance is the magnificent Grand Hall, a vast and impressive space with arched ornate high and far away ceilings, detailed wood-panelling and stunning chandeliers. Uplighters are included within the hire; with the neutrally painted walls, dine in the midst of your company’s colour. Adjoining to the Grand Hall lies the Balmoral Suite, a large room ideal for breakout sessions or when used as a green room. In addition, the Balmoral Suite provides a suitable spot for a drinks reception as guests wait for the Grand Hall to be turned around.
Drawing Room & Edinburgh Suite
The neutrally painted walls of the adjoining Drawing Room & Edinburgh Suite, located on the first floor, is a set of black canvas rooms with a huge central circular bar. Host a presentation in one room, whilst the other space can be used for coffee breaks. Both rooms benefit from a stream of natural light from the vast windows.
Cornwall Suite & Crown Suite & Coronet
On the second floor, the Cornwall Suite and Crown Suite is flooded with original features including a focal glass domed ceiling. Like the Drawing Room & Edinburgh Suite, the room is neutrally painted, large almost floor-to-ceiling windows allowing for an abundance of natural light. The Coronet, included within the hire, makes for a well positioned registration area.
from $2,500
Penthouse & Roof Terrace
Dazzle guests in the exclusive self-contained penthouse level bar, a rather glamorous space which leads to a private outdoor rooftop terrace with rustic wooden decking. Lounge seating and vintage style light-bulb fairy lights are included within the hire. Together, the penthouse and outdoor terrace can accommodate a combined capacity of 80, perfect for a summer party.
The pièce de résistance is the magnificent Grand Hall, a vast and impressive space with arched ornate high and far away ceilings, detailed wood-panelling and stunning chandeliers. Uplighters are included within the hire; with the neutrally painted walls, dine in the midst of your company’s colour. Adjoining to the Grand Hall lies the Balmoral Suite, a large room ideal for breakout sessions or when used as a green room. In addition, the Balmoral Suite provides a suitable spot for a drinks reception as guests wait for the Grand Hall to be turned around.
Guest Capacity
Standing: 0 - 1000Dining: 0 - 540
Theatre: 0 - 750
Boardroom: 0 - 120
Cabaret: 0 - 400
U-Shaped: 0 - 120
Classroom: 0 - 315
Dinner & Dance: 0 - 440
Features
Wi-FiAudiovisual (AV) equipment
Air conditioning
Accessible venue
Storage space
Dance floor
Stage
De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms Floor Plan
The neutrally painted walls of the adjoining Drawing Room & Edinburgh Suite, located on the first floor, is a set of black canvas rooms with a huge central circular bar. Host a presentation in one room, whilst the other space can be used for coffee breaks. Both rooms benefit from a stream of natural light from the vast windows.
Guest Capacity
Standing: 0 - 400Dining: 0 - 250
Theatre: 0 - 300
Boardroom: 0 - 60
Cabaret: 0 - 200
U-Shaped: 0 - 65
Classroom: 0 - 150
Dinner & Dance: 0 - 200
Features
Wi-FiAudiovisual (AV) equipment
Air conditioning
Natural light
Accessible venue
Storage space
Dance floor
Stage
De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms Floor Plan
Grand Connaught Rooms, Edinburgh or Cornwall Room, Dinner & Dance Floorplan
Grand Connaught Rooms, Edinburgh or Cornwall Room, No dance floor Floorplan
On the second floor, the Cornwall Suite and Crown Suite is flooded with original features including a focal glass domed ceiling. Like the Drawing Room & Edinburgh Suite, the room is neutrally painted, large almost floor-to-ceiling windows allowing for an abundance of natural light. The Coronet, included within the hire, makes for a well positioned registration area.
Guest Capacity
Standing: 0 - 400Dining: 0 - 250
Theatre: 0 - 300
Boardroom: 0 - 60
Cabaret: 0 - 200
U-Shaped: 0 - 65
Classroom: 0 - 150
Dinner & Dance: 0 - 200
Features
Wi-FiAudiovisual (AV) equipment
Air conditioning
Natural light
Accessible venue
Storage space
Dance floor
Stage
De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms Floor Plan
Grand Connaught Rooms, Edinburgh or Cornwall Room, Dinner & Dance Floorplan
Grand Connaught Rooms, Edinburgh or Cornwall Room, No dance floor Floorplan
Dazzle guests in the exclusive self-contained penthouse level bar, a rather glamorous space which leads to a private outdoor rooftop terrace with rustic wooden decking. Lounge seating and vintage style light-bulb fairy lights are included within the hire. Together, the penthouse and outdoor terrace can accommodate a combined capacity of 80, perfect for a summer party.
Guest Capacity
Standing: 0 - 80Dining: 0 - 40
Theatre: 0 - 40
Boardroom: 0 - 24
Cabaret: 0 - 32
U-Shaped: 0 - 24
Classroom: 0 - 24
Features
Wi-FiWhiteboard
Audiovisual (AV) equipment
Conference call facilities
Air conditioning
Natural light
Accessible venue
Storage space
De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms Floor Plan
Events at De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms are given the option to work with the in-house catering team to develop a modern British menu or to bring in the caterer of their choice.
The executive chef team at De Vere Grand Connaught are all about local produce, seasonal fare, and nutritious food. They’ll work with you to create a customised menu that suits your event’s particular needs.
Additional Dining Options at De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms:
- The 1775 Restaurant & Bar at De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms. For local fare served in an elegant atmosphere, this in-house restaurant caters to breakout lunches, board meetings, gala dinners, and more.
- The Pantry at De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms. The venue’s signature coffee shop serves ethically-sourced coffee, tea, juices, cakes, and pastries for those all-important mid-meeting fuel-ups.
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Location
Nearby Hotels:
- Kimpton Fitzroy Hotel
- Waldorf Hilton
- Rosewood London
- ME London
Nearby Restaurants:
- Indigo at One Aldwych Restaurant
- ROKA Aldwych
- STK London
- Christopher’s
Nearby Parks:
- Russell Square Gardens
- Victoria Embankment Gardens
- St James’s Park
- Bloomsbury Square Garden
Nearby Attractions:
- Royal Opera House
- Somerset House
- The National Gallery
- Trafalgar Square
Venue Testimonials
Really fancy.. Went there for a ball... Absolutely loved it.
Abigail Filani ·
Definitely the feel of a Grand Banquet Hall with a large central staircase leading up to it and all the backup facilities of a large hotel. Attended an Indian wedding which handled a large audience and all the lavish catering comfortably. Very easy to reach just 3 mins walk from Holborn underground station.
Arun Rishi ·
Good conference venue. Catering was good and staff helpful. Easy access by public transport.
Graham Sample ·
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 £5,000 – £17,500 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 Covent Garden.
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