The Waterloo Suite

The Royal Horseguards Hotel and One Whitehall Place

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Waterloo Suite meeting room with round table, elegant decor for corporate events.
  • From £650
  • 24 Theatre
  • Embankment
  • From £650
  • 24 Theatre
  • Embankment
Grade I listed Victorian venue with direct River Thames views opposite the London Eye, offering an unmatched combination of historic grandeur and iconic London landmarks.
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  • 5-star hotel accommodation
  • 277 luxury bedrooms available
  • Opposite London Eye
  • Professional event staff
  • Flexible dining spaces
  • River Thames views
  • Grade I listed Victorian architecture
  • Glittering chandeliers
  • Charming terrace
  • Central London location
An intimate setting in the elegant surroundings of The Royal Horseguards Hotel and One Whitehall Place, The Waterloo Suite offers a unique dining experience in the heart of central London. With its stunning Victorian architecture and glittering chandeliers, this Grade I listed venue provides a quintessentially British atmosphere, perfect for hosting memorable dinners, receptions, and celebrations. Guests can enjoy picturesque views of the River Thames and the iconic London Eye, while the charming terrace adds an extra touch of sophistication. Ideal for both intimate gatherings and larger events, The Waterloo Suite seamlessly combines luxury and comfort, ensuring an unforgettable dining experience for you and your guests. Whether you're planning a corporate dinner, a wedding reception, or a special celebration, this exquisite venue is designed to impress.



Frequently asked questions

Dinner packages start from £120.00 per person (reduced from £140.00) and include 1 glass of sparkling wine on arrival, three-course pre-ordered set menu (1 starter, 1 main, 1 dessert plus vegetarian option), coffee & petit fours, room hire for the main room, half bottle of house wine per person, half bottle of mineral water, menus, candelabras & mirrored centrepieces, and table plan. Minimum numbers are 20 people for this package.

Room hire for the Meston Suite is £1,000.00 for drinks receptions. The Churchill Bar has a room hire cost of £400.00 for arrival drinks. All rates are inclusive of VAT.

The Meston Suite can accommodate up to 72 for banqueting and 80 for receptions, with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Whitehall's architecture. The Churchill Bar is available for drinks with opulent décor and modern twist. The venue also offers The River Room for intimate dining with stunning Thames views, accommodating up to 72 for banqueting.

The Private Christmas Party package costs £145 per person and includes a glass of sparkling wine on arrival, 3-course dinner with coffee & mini mince pies, half bottle of house wine and mineral water per person, room hire, menus, table plan, Christmas table centrepieces, Christmas crackers and novelties. Minimum numbers are 65 people for this package.

Silver Package offers one hour of house wine, beer and soft drinks for £35 per person. Gold Package provides two hours for £55 per person. Diamond Package includes three hours for £85 per person. Individual bottles start from £43 for house wine, £48 for sparkling wine, and £80 for champagne.

Yes, the venue can cater to halal menus. They also offer vegetarian options as standard with all dinner packages and can accommodate various dietary requirements with advance notice.

Dinner packages require a minimum of 20 people (reduced rate packages may require 40). Christmas party packages require minimum 65 people. For drinks receptions in the Meston Suite, there's no specific minimum mentioned, but room hire applies at £1,000.

Additional options include canapés from £29 per person, finger food from £55 per person, bowl food from £85 per person, cheese and port from £32 per person, and various breakfast options including continental breakfast at £35 per person or full English buffet at £46 per person.

The venue typically holds spaces for a limited time and requires confirmation by specific deadlines, often within a few days of the quote. They may hold space until a specific time (such as 3pm on a particular day) but will release it if not confirmed by the deadline.

Standard dining setups include menus, table plans, candelabras & mirrored centrepieces for dinner packages. Christmas packages also include Christmas-specific decorations, crackers and novelties. All packages include room hire for the main dining space and basic table settings.




More about The Royal Horseguards Hotel and One Whitehall Place

Grade I listed Westminster mansion-hotel venue with chandeliered historic rooms and a spectacular library space for prestigious dinners, speeches, and donor receptions.



The Waterloo Suite at The Royal Horseguards Hotel and One Whitehall Place - Dining

Capacity: Up to 24 guests (Theatre)
Location: Whitehall, London, Westminster, SW1A 2EJ, London
Coordinates: 51.5062103271484, -0.123992681503296

Features

  • Wifi
  • Intimate Setting

Food & Drink

  • Professional Kitchen
  • Halal Catering
  • Kosher Catering
  • Recommended Caterering List Available

Space

  • Disabled Access
  • 10.5m² (112ft²)
  • Ceiling Height 1m (2.8ft)

Licenses

  • Licensed Until 11pm

Capacities

  • 14 Boardroom
  • 14 Dining
  • 24 Theatre

Venue Guide Prices

Business

Venue Hire Per Day

PriceSchedule
£650 / Venue FeeEvery day, 09:00 - 17:00

Venue Hire Per Evening

PriceSchedule
£650 / Venue FeeEvery day, 09:00 - 17:00

Dining

Venue Hire Per Day

PriceSchedule
£650 / Venue FeeEvery day, 09:00 - 17:00

Venue Hire Per Evening

PriceSchedule
£650 / Venue FeeEvery day, 09:00 - 17:00

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the dinner package prices and what's included?

Dinner packages start from £120.00 per person (reduced from £140.00) and include 1 glass of sparkling wine on arrival, three-course pre-ordered set menu (1 starter, 1 main, 1 dessert plus vegetarian option), coffee & petit fours, room hire for the main room, half bottle of house wine per person, half bottle of mineral water, menus, candelabras & mirrored centrepieces, and table plan. Minimum numbers are 20 people for this package.

What are the room hire costs for drinks receptions?

Room hire for the Meston Suite is £1,000.00 for drinks receptions. The Churchill Bar has a room hire cost of £400.00 for arrival drinks. All rates are inclusive of VAT.

What dining spaces are available and what are their capacities?

The Meston Suite can accommodate up to 72 for banqueting and 80 for receptions, with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Whitehall's architecture. The Churchill Bar is available for drinks with opulent décor and modern twist. The venue also offers The River Room for intimate dining with stunning Thames views, accommodating up to 72 for banqueting.

What are the Christmas party package options and pricing?

The Private Christmas Party package costs £145 per person and includes a glass of sparkling wine on arrival, 3-course dinner with coffee & mini mince pies, half bottle of house wine and mineral water per person, room hire, menus, table plan, Christmas table centrepieces, Christmas crackers and novelties. Minimum numbers are 65 people for this package.

What drinks packages are available and how much do they cost?

Silver Package offers one hour of house wine, beer and soft drinks for £35 per person. Gold Package provides two hours for £55 per person. Diamond Package includes three hours for £85 per person. Individual bottles start from £43 for house wine, £48 for sparkling wine, and £80 for champagne.

Can the venue accommodate dietary requirements like halal food?

Yes, the venue can cater to halal menus. They also offer vegetarian options as standard with all dinner packages and can accommodate various dietary requirements with advance notice.

What are the minimum numbers required for different dining events?

Dinner packages require a minimum of 20 people (reduced rate packages may require 40). Christmas party packages require minimum 65 people. For drinks receptions in the Meston Suite, there's no specific minimum mentioned, but room hire applies at £1,000.

What additional catering options are available beyond the standard packages?

Additional options include canapés from £29 per person, finger food from £55 per person, bowl food from £85 per person, cheese and port from £32 per person, and various breakfast options including continental breakfast at £35 per person or full English buffet at £46 per person.

How far in advance do I need to confirm my booking?

The venue typically holds spaces for a limited time and requires confirmation by specific deadlines, often within a few days of the quote. They may hold space until a specific time (such as 3pm on a particular day) but will release it if not confirmed by the deadline.

What is included in the venue's standard dining setup?

Standard dining setups include menus, table plans, candelabras & mirrored centrepieces for dinner packages. Christmas packages also include Christmas-specific decorations, crackers and novelties. All packages include room hire for the main dining space and basic table settings.

Venue Photos

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Waterloo Suite meeting room with round table, elegant decor for corporate events.Aerial view of The Waterloo Suite, a riverside venue for weddings and corporate events.

Amenities & Features

  • River Thames views
  • Grade I listed Victorian architecture
  • Glittering chandeliers
  • Charming terrace
  • Central London location
  • 5-star hotel accommodation
  • 277 luxury bedrooms available
  • Opposite London Eye
  • Professional event staff
  • Flexible dining spaces

Event Types

Great for: Grade I listed Victorian venue with direct River Thames views opposite the London Eye, offering an unmatched combination of historic grandeur and iconic London landmarks.

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