Award Ceremony Venues in London

Awards ceremonies can ask for a lot of one venue as they can involve a drinks reception, a ceremony with staging and AV, a seated dinner and often a late bar afterwards. Searcys’ award ceremony venues in London are set up for all of it, with in-house catering and an events team on hand from first enquiry to final toast.

Choose from Horizon 22, 254 metres above the City of London, the riverside rooms at IET London: Savoy Place, or historic halls and Georgian townhouses in Westminster and the City. Whether you are hosting a corporate awards ceremony for 500 or a small awards dinner for 50, we will help you find the right space.

The HAC

The HAC is quite unlike any other City venue; a magnificent Georgian building set in a five-acre garden hidden away in a q...

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Surveyors House at RICS Westminster

Surveyors House at RICS Westminster, is opening its doors with Searcys for external conferences, meetings, receptions, wed...

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116 Pall Mall

116 Pall Mall is a stunning Georgian venue in the heart of London. With five floors of event space, 116 Pall Mall is able ...

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Stationers’ Hall

Located by St Paul’s Cathedral, Stationers’ Hall is one of the few ancient Livery Halls remaining in the City of Londo...

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Vintners’ Hall

Steeped in history, the Worshipful Company of Vintners' is perfect for corporate events, banqueting, private dining, Chris...

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Inner Temple

The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple is one of the four historic Inns of Court. Situated in the heart of London’s ...

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Gray’s Inn

Gray’s Inn, a historic venue near Chancery Lane, offers eight elegant event spaces for corporate and private functions. ...

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The HAC

Finsbury Barracks, City Rd, London, EC1Y 2BQ

Surveyors House at RICS Westminster

11-12 Great George St, London SW1P 3AD

116 Pall Mall

116 Pall Mall, London, SW1Y 5ED

Stationers’ Hall

Stationers' Hall Ave Maria Lane London EC4M 7DD

Vintners’ Hall

Upper Thames Street, 68, London, EC4V 3BJ

Inner Temple

The Honourable Society of The Inner Temple
Crown Office Row
London
EC4Y 7HL

Gray’s Inn

8 South Square, London WC1R 5ET

Large Awards Dinners

For a large awards ceremonies, Searcys offers venues all across London that can host the whole evening, from a drinks reception for up to 500 guests to a ceremony with staging, lighting and AV and a seated dinner, often under one roof.

Choose from skyline spaces, riverside rooms and historic halls, all catered by Searcys, with menus, drinks and service planned by one team and a dedicated event manager on hand from first enquiry to final toast. Simply get in touch and we’ll help you find the perfect space for you.

Venues for smaller awards dinners

Not every awards night needs a ballroom. For team awards, partner recognition dinners or a shortlist celebration, We can offer you and your ceremony a more personal setting for groups of around 50, with the same catering and service as our larger venues. Just get in touch to find a space that suits your guest list.

Historic venues for awards dinners and gala evenings

For an awards dinner with a sense of occasion, our historic venues pair period rooms with modern catering and AV.

116 Pall Mall is a Grade I listed John Nash building from the early 1820s, with five floors of event space and seven ornate function rooms. Stationers’ Hall, beside St Paul’s Cathedral, is one of the few ancient livery halls remaining in the City, and Vintners’ Hall sits in the heart of the City as home of the Worshipful Company of Vintners. Gray’s Inn, near Chancery Lane, offers eight event spaces, while The HAC is a Georgian house set in five acres of garden and The Inner Temple sits within an award-winning garden.

See all our historic livery halls in London and City of London venues.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which London venue can host a ceremony, a drinks reception and a dinner under one roof?

Several of our venues can accommodate every element of an awards event in one location. Venue include but are not limited to the HAC, The Barbican, IET London: Savoy Place, 116 Pall Mall, Church House and 30 Euston Square all offer flexible event spaces suitable for ceremonies, drinks receptions, gala dinners, and post-event networking.

What is your largest award ceremony venue?

The Barbican is our largest awards venue, with a theatre seating capacity of up to 1,943 guests, complemented by a range of reception and dining spaces for pre- and post-event hospitality.

Do your venues provide staging, lighting and AV?

Yes. Many of our venues are equipped with professional in-house AV facilities, while others work with trusted preferred suppliers. Our experienced events teams can arrange staging, lighting, sound production, screens, live streaming, and technical support to ensure your event runs seamlessly.

Can our awards night run late?

Yes. Our venues can accommodate evening events, making them ideal for awards ceremonies, gala dinners, and celebrations. Finish times vary by venue and are subject to individual licence conditions, but our team will advise on the latest permitted timings and any associated costs during the planning process.

Can Searcys cater an awards ceremony at a venue you do not run?

Absolutely. Through Searcys Events, our mobile catering division, we deliver exceptional food, drink, and service at a wide range of partner venues, private locations, and unique event spaces across London and beyond. Whether you’re hosting an awards ceremony in a historic venue, gallery, marquee, or conference centre, our experienced team can create a bespoke catering experience tailored to your event.

Can you help us find an awards venue?

Not sure where to start? The Collection Events by Searcys is our complimentary venue-finding service. Tell us your date, guest numbers and budget and our central events team will shortlist event spaces for you, inside or outside the Searcys collection.