The Marquis Cornwallis is a flexible Bloomsbury venue for corporate celebrations, events, team socials, milestone birthdays, anniversaries and parties with friends. Its combination of a large private room, bookable areas within the main pub and a total capacity of up to 250 guests across two floors means events can range from intimate gatherings to larger celebrations. Flexible layouts and a bar on each level allow the space to be adapted around the occasion, whether guests are sitting down for a banquet or moving between drinks, food and conversation.
The Drawing Room is the main private event space at The Marquis Cornwallis, accommodating up to 65 guests seated or 100 standing. With its own private bar and a choice of layouts, this space has hosted it all, from sit-down banquets for corporate celebrations and milestone birthdays to more informal drinks-led parties. The room also has a projector, making it useful for presentations, speeches and team occasions.
For smaller gatherings, areas within the main bar offer a more informal alternative, with a mixture of seating and standing space. These bookable areas are suited to after-work drinks, team socials and birthday celebrations, while smaller sections can also be arranged for seated lunches and dinners.
Event menus at The Marquis Cornwallis can follow the format of the occasion. The three-course feasting menu brings guests together around a seated meal, with dishes including garlic king prawns and chorizo, miso-glazed salmon, chicken schnitzel and pie of the day, followed by sticky toffee pudding or chocolate brownie. The buffet provides a more informal option for parties where guests can help themselves while mingling.
For drinks receptions and less formal occasions, canapés provide individual bites including Scotch eggs, cheeseburger sliders, truffled mushroom crostini, monkfish scampi, beef shin croquettes and smoked salmon rillettes, with sweet options including triple chocolate brownie and spiced sticky ginger cake. Drinks packages cover beer, wine, fizz, spirits, cocktails and shots.