116 Pall Mall

116 Pall Mall, Westminster, London, SW1Y 5ED, United Kingdom

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Nestled between St James’s and Trafalgar Square, 116 Pall Mall is one of London’s most remarkable Georgian buildings. Home to the Institute of Directors, this Grade I listed landmark is a leading destination for corporate events, conferences, private dining, weddings and celebrations, combining historic grandeur with contemporary hospitality. Beyond its elegant event spaces, the venue is also open to visitors, with seasonal British dining in The Brasserie by Searcys, alfresco drinks on the Terrace & Garden, and an intimate Champagne Bar housed within the building’s original cellars. Rich in heritage yet modern in its approach, 116 Pall Mall brings together exceptional hospitality, catering by Searcys and a truly iconic setting in the heart of the capital.

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You might not know but..

Designed by renowned Regency architect John Nash, the mastermind behind Buckingham Palace, Marble Arch and the Royal Pavilion in Brighton, and completed in 1828.
Built on the site of Carlton House, the former London residence of the Prince Regent, later King George IV.
The Grand Staircase is home to a spectacular 15-foot chandelier gifted by King George IV to commemorate the Battle of Waterloo.
During the First World War, 116 Pall Mall served as the headquarters of the War Office, playing a role in Britain’s wartime administration.
The Champagne Bar occupies the building’s original wine cellars, accessed through historic iron cellar doors beneath Pall Mall.
Hospitality and catering are provided by Searcys, Britain’s oldest catering company, founded in 1847.
Home to the Institute of Directors since 1978, 116 Pall Mall continues to be a hub for business, leadership and networking.
The venue has appeared in major film and television productions, including The Dark Knight, Downton Abbey, Gandhi, Parks and Recreation and YOU.
Ian Fleming, creator of James Bond, was a frequent visitor, and the atmosphere of Pall Mall’s historic clubland is believed to have influenced aspects of his novels.
Today, the building combines historic grandeur with modern versatility, offering more than 20 event spaces for conferences, meetings, weddings, private dining and celebrations.

3 things to try when you’re there

Searcys smoked salmon, Pickled cucumber, horseradish, lemon
Basque cheesecake
Trio of Searcys Selected Cuvées with Avruga Caviar, crème fraiche with mixed crackers.