Business

Dining

Events

What is the minimum spend required to open 116 Pall Mall for weekend events?

Weekend events require an overall minimum spend of £15,000 to open the venue, as 116 Pall Mall only operates during weekdays normally. This minimum applies to the total event cost including venue hire, catering, and any additional services.

What are the standard operating hours and what are the charges for extended access?

Standard venue hours are 8:00am to 5:00pm on weekdays. Early access before 8:00am or late access after 5:00pm incurs additional charges of £1,250 + VAT per hour. Events can be extended until 1:00am with these hourly charges applying.

What payment terms and deposit requirements apply for bookings?

A 50% deposit is required within 14 days of signing the contract to secure your booking. The deposit payment deadline can be extended in some cases, such as the extension to September 29th granted for one event. Full payment of hire fees and catering packages is required prior to the event date.

How long can provisional holds be maintained and what is the deadline process?

Provisional holds are not guaranteed and other clients may also have holds on the same date. If another client requests the same date, you will be given a 48-hour deadline to make a decision or the space may be released to the competing inquiry.

What are the payment options and associated fees for different methods?

Payment can be made via BACs transfer, over the phone, or through a payment link (AMEX not accepted on payment link). AMEX payments are accepted via PDQ machine over the phone but incur an additional 5% charge of the invoice value per payment.

What contract requirements must be completed to secure a booking?

Contracts must be signed on both Page 4 and Page 6 to be valid. The signed contract is required before the space can be secured, and cancellation terms and conditions apply immediately after signing. Contracts can be sent via DocuSign for electronic signature.

What are the capacity limits and layout options for the St James dining spaces?

St James 2 can accommodate 50 standing, 40 banquet, 32 cabaret, or 50 theatre style. The St James 1 & 2 rooms are interlinking, allowing flexible use as separate spaces or combined for larger events, with one room serving as reception space and the other for dining.

What catering requirements and restrictions apply to events?

External catering is strictly forbidden at the venue. All catering must be provided by Searcys, the in-house caterers. Set menus are required with one dish choice per course for the entire party, and dietary requirements are catered for separately. Table plans and name places must be provided on the event day.

What AV equipment and technical services are available for dining events?

AV services are available and require separate quotation based on specific requirements. Services can include screens, laptop projection, microphones (main mic, roaming mic, and panel discussion mics), and technical support. Two breakout rooms can be included with screen, laptop and projection setup.

What accessibility features and location details should clients know?

The venue is fully accessible with accessible toilets, lift access, and ramp access. Located at 116 Pall Mall, St James's, it is a 5-minute walk from Piccadilly Circus and 4-minute walk from Charing Cross. Visitors should enter through the main entrance and ask for their contact at reception.