London street addresses don’t come much more prestigious than 116 Pall Mall, which sits proudly on this busy St James’s thoroughfare. This grand old venue has hosted all sorts over the years, from world-famous musicians and filmmakers to royalty, and your name could join that list should you choose to hire this Grade-I listed Georgian mansion.
116 Pall Mall boasts a huge range of versatile spaces across five floors, and if you’re planning a private dinner and need a venue suitable to host a grand occasion, you’ll find plenty of options here. Some spaces at 116 Pall Mall are only available on weekends, whilst others are available seven days a week. Of the latter, The Nash is the largest - this luxurious 3,000 sq ft space comfortably accommodates 250 diners, and it can be hired in conjunction with The Waterloo next door to add space for another 80.
Smaller groups have even more options, from the period charm of the Trafalgar rooms, to the bright, spacious Burton room. If you’re planning something for a weekend, check out the magnificent Carlton room, with its gold leaf walls, artwork and warm chandelier lighting, or The Chesterfield Room with it's plush Chesterfield banquettes and palatial high ceilings.
Meanwhile, catering is handled by Searcys - one of the most highly regarded caterers in the business - and they provide a variety of menus based around an ethos of quality-led, seasonal, classic British cooking. Searcys can lay on appropriate food for any occasion, ranging from healthy working lunches, fresh pastries and cooked breakfasts, all the way up to canapes and multi-course banquets. Example dishes include game terrine with Cumberland sauce and toasted sourdough, beef Wellington with wild mushrooms, heritage carrots and Madeira sauce, and pear tarte tatin with port syllabub.