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At a glance

Up to 300 people
Average Price
££££ - £50 - £79
Cuisines
Ambience
Fine dining, Modern

About

Homerton College provides a stunning setting for private dining events, offering a blend of historic charm, elegant dining spaces, and exceptional cuisine. Whether hosting an intimate celebration, a corporate banquet, or a grand formal dinner, the college’s beautifully preserved Victorian architecture and landscaped gardens provide a unique and atmospheric backdrop. With a selection of distinctive dining rooms, each with its own character, Homerton ensures every occasion is a memorable one.

At the heart of the college, the iconic Great Hall sets the scene for impressive gatherings. Designed in 1889, its American Gothic architecture, high wooden panelling, and historic portraits create a sense of grandeur, making it the perfect setting for banquets, gala dinners, and drinks receptions. With the capacity to host large-scale dining events, the Great Hall delivers both splendour and history in equal measure.

For a more intimate affair, the Fellows’ Dining Room offers a refined and elegant space, seating up to 88 guests. Overlooking the college lawns, this beautifully restored room retains a sense of tradition while offering a welcoming environment for private dinners, summer events, or even civil wedding ceremonies. Meanwhile, the Drawing Room provides an equally charming yet more intimate option, with its traditional furnishings and classic atmosphere making it an ideal setting for private lunches and dinners of up to 40 guests.

Homerton’s dining experience extends beyond its stunning interiors. The Griffin Bar, with its stylish refurbishment and original features, provides a relaxed social space for pre-dinner drinks or post-dinner gatherings. The adjoining outdoor terrace overlooks the college grounds, allowing guests to enjoy their surroundings in warmer months. For a more informal atmosphere, the Combination Room offers a cosy and versatile space, with access to a patio and garden, ideal for drinks receptions and relaxed dining occasions.

The culinary team at Homerton prides itself on delivering exceptional food, with menus that celebrate seasonal ingredients and a balance of traditional and contemporary flavours. Whether it’s a formal three-course meal, a buffet, or an outdoor barbecue, every dish reflects a commitment to quality and sustainability. With impeccable service, stunning surroundings, and a choice of exquisite dining spaces, Homerton College offers a truly unforgettable setting for private dining events.

Spaces

Great Hall

Great Hall

Dining capacity: 156
Room size: 279m²

When the Great Hall was built in 1889 it was the largest college hall in Cambridge. It was designed in an American gothic style and still has the standard medieval layout of a college hall. The wooden paneling around the high walls, with paintings of previous college principals watching over events lends the hall a sense of magnificent history and authority. It can accommodate a variety of events, including dinners, drinks receptions and exhibitions.

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Fellows

Fellows' Dining Room

Dining capacity: 80
Room size: 170m²

Built in 1903 the Fellows’ Dining Room has seen many changes in use over the years. It was designed initially as three classrooms in the arts-and-crafts style which became the college library in 1936 and then the combination room in 1968. Most recently in 2004 it became one of the college’s most popular dining rooms seating up to 80 guests in formal ‘college style’ or 100 for a standing buffet and exhibition space. The room is also licensed as a wedding ceremony venue for up to 80. Its glazed doors to the west open out onto the grounds making it a popular venue for formal dining or for summer events.

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Drawing Room

Drawing Room

Dining capacity: 40
Room size: 78m²

The function of the Drawing Room has hardly changed since 1894. The room can seat up to 40 guests for a seated lunch or dinner, but is equally flexible for drinks receptions and buffets. It retains its original charm as a comfortable space in which guests can relax and socialise while admiring the original furniture and architectural features.

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Combination Room

Combination Room

Dining capacity: 180
Room size: 168m²

The Combination Room has large glazed wooden doors and windows overlooking and leading out to the immaculately maintained lawn and terrace.

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The Griffin Bar

Dining capacity: 50

Refurbished in 2018, but retaining its original features, our Griffin bar is a stylish area for your guests to relax and socialise. Located in the heart of the college, the Griffin is close to all three dining rooms and features a terraced area overlooking the lawns.

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Dining Hall

Dining capacity: 300

Opened in Spring 2022, our Dining Hall is an impressive light and airy space able to host dinners of up to 300. With its high ceilings and many windows, the hall has a stylish yet welcoming feel. Dining is on long tables in the traditional college style. The new building takes inspiration from the original college building, and its brick detailing and Arts and Crafts spirit feed into the new hall.

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