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New Connaught Rooms

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61-65 Great Queen Street, Covent Garden, London WC2B 5DA, United Kingdom

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Historic grade II listed venue in Covent Garden offering prestigious conference and event facilities in central London.

About This Venue

New Connaught Rooms is a distinguished Grade II listed venue located in the heart of Covent Garden, offering some of London's most prestigious conference and event facilities. This historic building combines Victorian grandeur with modern amenities, featuring ornate period architecture, high ceilings, and elegant reception areas. The venue provides multiple event spaces suitable for conferences, exhibitions, awards ceremonies, and corporate events, with capacity ranging from intimate boardroom meetings to large-scale conferences for up to 1,000 delegates. Located on Great Queen Street, the venue benefits from an exceptional central London location with easy access to major transport hubs and attractions. The facility offers comprehensive event management services, state-of-the-art AV equipment, and flexible catering options, making it ideal for prestigious corporate events, international conferences, and high-profile gatherings requiring a sophisticated London venue with impeccable heritage and professional standards.

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Indicative Budget

£22,500–£42,500

Typical day-delegate event for ~500 guests

Capacity (max)

1,000

Typical attendees

500

Per-head range

£45–£85

Currency

GBP

Indicative budget only — based on a typical day-delegate event (500 guests at £45–£85 per head). Final pricing depends on date, F&B, AV, accommodation and rate negotiation. Submit a brief for a tailored quote.

Capacity

1000

Maximum Capacity

800

Theatre Style

1000

Reception Style

Meeting Rooms

Room Name	Area (m²)	Theatre	Boardroom	U-Shape	Classroom
Grand Hall	600	800	100	150	400
Room Overview Area:600 m² Capacity by Layout theatre Style Rows facing forward - ideal for presentations 800 boardroom Style Seats around table - meetings & discussions 100 u shape Style U-shaped tables - interactive workshops 150 classroom Style Rows of tables - training & education 400 💡 Need more details? Contact the venue directly for floor plans, availability, and pricing for Grand Hall.
Assembly Hall	300	350	60	80	200
Room Overview Area:300 m² Capacity by Layout theatre Style Rows facing forward - ideal for presentations 350 boardroom Style Seats around table - meetings & discussions 60 u shape Style U-shaped tables - interactive workshops 80 classroom Style Rows of tables - training & education 200 💡 Need more details? Contact the venue directly for floor plans, availability, and pricing for Assembly Hall.
Temple Hall	200	200	40	50	120
Room Overview Area:200 m² Capacity by Layout theatre Style Rows facing forward - ideal for presentations 200 boardroom Style Seats around table - meetings & discussions 40 u shape Style U-shaped tables - interactive workshops 50 classroom Style Rows of tables - training & education 120 💡 Need more details? Contact the venue directly for floor plans, availability, and pricing for Temple Hall.
Crown Room	100	100	30	35	60
Room Overview Area:100 m² Capacity by Layout theatre Style Rows facing forward - ideal for presentations 100 boardroom Style Seats around table - meetings & discussions 30 u shape Style U-shaped tables - interactive workshops 35 classroom Style Rows of tables - training & education 60 💡 Need more details? Contact the venue directly for floor plans, availability, and pricing for Crown Room.
Boardroom	50	40	20	25	30
Room Overview Area:50 m² Capacity by Layout theatre Style Rows facing forward - ideal for presentations 40 boardroom Style Seats around table - meetings & discussions 20 u shape Style U-shaped tables - interactive workshops 25 classroom Style Rows of tables - training & education 30 💡 Need more details? Contact the venue directly for floor plans, availability, and pricing for Boardroom.

5 meeting rooms available • Total capacity: up to 800 people

Features & Amenities

✓Free WiFi

✓AV Equipment

✓Air Conditioning

✓Historic Building

✓Catering Kitchen

✓Reception Areas

✓Exhibition Space

✓Accessible

✓Audio Visual Support

📐 Space Specifications

2000

Total Space (m²)

4.5m

Ceiling Height

✓

Licensed Venue

Professional Conference Centre space

🍽️ Food & Catering

🍴Restaurant On-site

🍷Bar On-site

Dietary Options

VegetarianVeganGluten-freeHalal

Full catering service available

🎤 AV Equipment

✓Multiple projectors

✓Large screens

✓Professional PA system

✓Wireless microphones

✓High-speed Wi-Fi

✓Lighting systems

✓Video conferencing facilities

✓Staging equipment

🎯 Suitable For

📋Conferences

📋Corporate Events

📋Business Meetings

📋Training Seminars

📋Product Launches

📋Awards Ceremonies

📋Exhibitions

♿ Accessibility

✓Wheelchair accessible entrances✓Accessible toilets✓Hearing loop systems✓Step-free access to main areas

Transport & Parking

🚆 Public Transport

Holborn Underground station (Central & Piccadilly lines) 2 minutes walk; Covent Garden station (Piccadilly line) 5 minutes walk; Russell Square station 8 minutes walk; King's Cross St Pancras 15 minutes by tube; Heathrow Airport 45 minutes via Piccadilly line

🅿️ Parking

Nearby parking available

NCP Great Queen Street 2 minutes walk; Drury Lane car park 5 minutes walk; On-street parking very limited; Congestion Charge zone

Availability

📅 Booking Lead Time

21 days minimum notice

👥 Capacity by Setup

800

theatre

100

boardroom

400

classroom

150

u shape

500

cabaret

1000

reception

600

dining

500

banquet

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the maximum capacity?

Up to 1000 guests theatre style, 600 classroom style, 800 standing reception

What AV equipment is available?

Full professional AV equipment included with technical support available

Is catering available?

Comprehensive catering services from working lunches to formal dinners, dietary requirements catered for

Is there parking available?

Limited on-site parking available, nearby public car parks and excellent public transport links

Location & Contact

📍 Address

61-65 Great Queen Street
Covent Garden
WC2B 5DA, United Kingdom

🏷️ Categories

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Venue Location

61-65 Great Queen Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2B 5DA

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the maximum capacity?

A: Up to 1000 guests theatre style, 600 classroom style, 800 standing reception

Q: What AV equipment is available?

A: Full professional AV equipment included with technical support available

Q: Is catering available?

A: Comprehensive catering services from working lunches to formal dinners, dietary requirements catered for

Q: Is there parking available?

A: Limited on-site parking available, nearby public car parks and excellent public transport links

🎯 Things to Do Nearby

🏛️Museum

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British Museum World Heritage Collection

0.6 km (0.4 mi)• 7 minutes walk

🏛️

Somerset House Arts Centre

0.5 km (0.3 mi)• 6 minutes walk

🏛️

Sir John Soane's Museum

0.4 km (0.3 mi)• 5 minutes walk

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London Transport Museum

0.4 km (0.3 mi)• 5 minutes walk

🏛️

National Gallery Art Collection

0.8 km (0.5 mi)• 10 minutes walk

🏰Historic Site

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Covent Garden Market Piazza

0.4 km (0.3 mi)• 5 minutes walk

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Lincoln's Inn Historic Courts

0.3 km (0.2 mi)• 4 minutes walk

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St. Paul's Church Covent Garden

0.3 km (0.2 mi)• 4 minutes walk

🎭Theatre

🎭

Royal Opera House

0.3 km (0.2 mi)• 4 minutes walk

🎭

Theatre Royal Drury Lane

0.2 km (0.1 mi)• 3 minutes walk

💡 Local Area: These attractions and shopping areas are located within driving distance of the venue, perfect for delegates attending multi-day events.

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