The Old Billiard Room at 8 Northumberland Avenue

Event Space in an Event Venue · Private space

  9 reviews  – 
8 Northumberland Avenue, London, WC2N 5BY
Charing Cross Station (0.1 mi)

About this space

The Old Billiard Room and Annex are the most adaptable of our central London venue spaces. The combination of white walls, mirror details and subtle architectural touches create the perfect blank canvas spaces.

It's versatility makes it a stunning backdrop for your event whether dining, entertaining, or conferencing.

With a classic yet contemporary feel, clients embrace this timeless setting or personalise the space to better compliment the nature and style of their event. Either way, The Old Billiard Room and Annex will undoubtedly leave a lasting impression on all those who pass through its doors.


Event offers and packages

Christmas Party Offers

Your Christmas Party Package package will include:

• Exclusive venue hire from 6PM until midnight
• 60 minute drinks reception on the first-class Sky Lion jetliner with unlimited sparkling wine and winter cocktails
• A 3-course seated dinner with coffee and petit fours served by the AlchemyLive team or a bowl food reception (6 bowls)
• Unlimited house wine, beer and soft drinks during your time at the party (4 hours)
• All 8 Northumberland Airways Sky Lion and The Golden Moon Ball theming, lighting and production
• DJ and disco at the ball
• Live band (1hr15 set)
• Photobooth included all night (digital photos)
• Event security and manned cloakroom
• Dedicated event manager from the 8 Northumberland Avenue team
• Pre- event tasting (dinners only for 2 guests)
Christmas Dinner (Up to 300 guests)
£197 per person
Christmas Reception (Up to 500 guests)
£119 per person

Conference Offers

£30000 min. spend
Amplify your important conference with a special setting at London’s most central Venue. We accommodate conferences of up to 500 delegates, with a range of flexible spaces utilising the cutting-edge event technology, to maximise the impact of your event.
Day Delegate Rate
£200 per person
Exclusive Whole Venue Hire (access 7am clear by 5pm)
Ballroom, Old Billiard room, Annex and Salon
Your own dedicated Event Sales Executive and Event Manager
Mirror plasma screens in the corridor
LED Wall in the Old Billiard Room
Complimentary 100MB Wi-Fi & a bio-active intelligent lighting system
Pads, pencils, sweets and mineral water on cabaret tables
Arrival coffee break with pastries
Mid-morning coffee break with biscuits
Café lunch including soft drinks
Afternoon coffee break with cake
Daytime security and fully staffed cloakroom

Wedding Offers

£30000 min. spend
Perfect Wedding (Minimum 200 guests)
£152 per person
Include:
• Hire of the Ballroom and the Old Billiard Room and Annex (from 12 pm to midnight)
• Your own dedicated Events Sales Executive and Event Manager
• Reception and catering
• Decorations and A/V system

Further information
• When going below agreed minimum numbers of guests, prices are subject to a pro rata increase
• Noise restrictions apply from 10.30pm. Please ask for details.
• We share the building with Club Quarters, a 4* business members hotel. Check in is from 3pm.
• Kosher friendly or Halal menus can be supplied, sometimes at an additional cost
Please note: Prices are subject to change and additional staffing and operations cost can apply
Dry Hire Package
£11700 total
POSSIBLE ADDITIONAL CHARGES:
Sound restriction for loud music after 10.30pm** £680 inc vat
Lighting desk & technician to create bespoke scenes from £580 inc vat
OR just have the lights react to your DJs music £240 inc vat
Additional access for set-up and breakdown (per hour) £250 inc vat
Access past midnight in the Old Billiard Room (per hour) £450 inc vat
Crockery and linen packages from £1,540 inc vat
Lighting desk - for more than 3 changes £240 inc vat
A custom gobo for your initials onto a wall or floor £450 inc vat
4m x 3m white carpeted stage £360 inc vat
Hire of a white 18ft x 18ft dancefloor £420 inc vat
Hire of Old Billiard Room LED wall £420 inc vat

Prices

Monday
7:00 – 23:30
from £100 per person
Per session
7:00 – 17:00
from £10000 min. spend
Per session
7:00 – 17:00
from £100 per person
Per session
18:00 – 23:30
from £150 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Weekend Wedding Dry Hire Package - £22,500 inc vat
Weekend Wedding Catering Package by AlchemyLive - £148 inc vat per person

Weekday Corporate Event Dinner - Venue hire from £9,000
Weekday Corporate Conference - Venue hire from £11,000
*Please contact the team for a bespoke quote*
Tuesday
7:00 – 23:30
from £100 per person
Per session
7:00 – 17:00
from £10000 min. spend
Per session
7:00 – 17:00
from £100 per person
Per session
18:00 – 23:30
from £150 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Weekend Wedding Dry Hire Package - £22,500 inc vat
Weekend Wedding Catering Package by AlchemyLive - £148 inc vat per person

Weekday Corporate Event Dinner - Venue hire from £9,000
Weekday Corporate Conference - Venue hire from £11,000
*Please contact the team for a bespoke quote*
Wednesday
7:00 – 23:30
from £100 per person
Per session
7:00 – 17:00
from £10000 min. spend
Per session
7:00 – 17:00
from £100 per person
Per session
18:00 – 23:30
from £150 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Weekend Wedding Dry Hire Package - £22,500 inc vat
Weekend Wedding Catering Package by AlchemyLive - £148 inc vat per person

Weekday Corporate Event Dinner - Venue hire from £9,000
Weekday Corporate Conference - Venue hire from £11,000
*Please contact the team for a bespoke quote*
Thursday
7:00 – 23:30
from £100 per person
Per session
7:00 – 17:00
from £10000 min. spend
Per session
7:00 – 17:00
from £100 per person
Per session
18:00 – 23:30
from £150 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Weekend Wedding Dry Hire Package - £22,500 inc vat
Weekend Wedding Catering Package by AlchemyLive - £148 inc vat per person

Weekday Corporate Event Dinner - Venue hire from £9,000
Weekday Corporate Conference - Venue hire from £11,000
*Please contact the team for a bespoke quote*
Friday
7:00 – 23:30
from £100 per person
Per session
7:00 – 17:00
from £10000 min. spend
Per session
7:00 – 17:00
from £100 per person
Per session
18:00 – 23:30
from £150 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Weekend Wedding Dry Hire Package - £22,500 inc vat
Weekend Wedding Catering Package by AlchemyLive - £148 inc vat per person

Weekday Corporate Event Dinner - Venue hire from £9,000
Weekday Corporate Conference - Venue hire from £11,000
*Please contact the team for a bespoke quote*
Saturday
7:00 – 0:00
from £100 per person
Per session
14:00 – 0:00
from £15000 min. spend
Per session
7:00 – 17:00
from £100 per person
Per session
18:00 – 23:30
from £150 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Weekend Wedding Dry Hire Package - £22,500 inc vat
Weekend Wedding Catering Package by AlchemyLive - £148 inc vat per person

Weekday Corporate Event Dinner - Venue hire from £9,000
Weekday Corporate Conference - Venue hire from £11,000
*Please contact the team for a bespoke quote*
Sunday
7:00 – 0:00
from £100 per person
Per session
14:00 – 0:00
from £15000 min. spend
Per session
7:00 – 17:00
from £100 per person
Per session
18:00 – 23:30
from £150 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Weekend Wedding Dry Hire Package - £22,500 inc vat
Weekend Wedding Catering Package by AlchemyLive - £148 inc vat per person

Weekday Corporate Event Dinner - Venue hire from £9,000
Weekday Corporate Conference - Venue hire from £11,000
*Please contact the team for a bespoke quote*
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 500
Dining
up to 270
Theatre
up to 300
Cabaret
up to 180

Catering and drinks

In-house catering
Approved caterers only
External catering not allowed
Venue provides alcohol
BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / speakers
Conference call facilities
Air conditioning
Storage space
Accommodation available
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Intelligent AMBX Lighting
Sound to light projection
Whiteboard
Natural light
Quiet space

Music & sound equipment

Bring your own DJ
Own music allowed
Noise restriction

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Accessible toilets
Lift to all floors

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Wedding licence
Temporary event notices (TENs) available

Age policy

Guests under 21 are not allowed

Host rules

As part of the Westminster area we have strict sound regulations and restrictions will be discussed prior to confirmation as well as being included in contracts. *Bands are permitted in the Ballroom until 10.30pm, unless a approved band when they can play until 11.45pm. DJ’s are permitted until midnight in the Ballroom and 2am in the Old Billiard room.
The sound restriction affects bedrooms above the Ballroom.
*The rooms affected by sound are a superior and standard. Check in from 3pm.


Reviews and ratings

(9 reviews and ratings - )

PM
Peace M.
October 2023
Excellent communication
5.0
CQ
Charlotte Q.
May 2018
Excellent communication
5.0

8 Northumberland Avenue is located only a stone’s throw away from Trafalgar Square, marking it London’s most central Venue!

Exceptional public transport links from all directions ensure that your guests will always arrive and depart with ease.

The unique mixture of classic Victorian architecture and cutting-edge technology compliments a variety of special occasion events from large awards dinners to high tech conferences and luxurious receptions to successful exhibitions, for up to 1000 guests. Our exquisite venue is also ideal for Weddings acting as a magnificent backdrop to your special day hosting up to 400 guests.

We are extremely proud of our repeat client rate, who just can't get enough of our venue. 'You and your team were absolutely amazing. It felt so seamless and faultless, I can't thank you enough' - BP.


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