Event spaces

Overlooking Trafalgar Square, our Portico Terrace sits in the heart of London. An outdoor terrace for summer receptions and breakfasts with a view.

An ornate mosaic floor, custom made for the National Gallery by artist, Boris Anrep. Our most intimate event space. Ideal for breakfast receptions.

Located in the heart of the Gallery, this space plays host to large scale portraiture and ‘Grand Manner’ works. Within easy reach of Van Gogh, Monet, Manet and Claude for add-on private tours.

Our grandest gallery features work from our Italian, French and British collections. With a stunning domed ceiling and marbled columns, this is our most popular event space.

Our largest gallery features the finest of our Italian collection. Refurbished in 2022, this gallery is stunning for large dining and awards.

Our British collection, a favourite for dining and networking. Adjoining the Barry Rooms, it offers a seamless event flow, with options for tours in the Impressionist galleries.

Our contemporary court featuring custom installation artwork ‘Messengers’ by artist, Bridget Riley. This versatile space is ideal for dancing, networking, and after-parties.

Venetian paintings in one of our largest galleries. This space bridges the classic architecture of our Grade I listed building with our newly refurbished Sainsbury Wing.

Direct views over Trafalgar Square, our newly remodelled mezzanine hospitality space as part of our Sainsbury Wing redevelopment. The perfect place for drinks receptions and pre-dinner drinks before dining amongst our masterpieces.

Our Dutch Collection, in our most intimate dining gallery.

Integrated equipment and dedicated Audio-Visual Technicians, create a seamless event experience. Newly refurbished with an adjoining foyer, making this a flexible space for presentations, conferences, film screenings, award ceremonies, product launches and more.

Flooded with natural light and built-in audio-visual equipment, our new meeting room is built to inspire. A versatile room for full-day meetings, team awaydays and private business dining, with the nation’s collection nearby.

Overlooking St Martin-in-the-Fields, our Ochre restaurant is available for exclusive and non-exclusive out-of-hours hire.

Ochre’s private dining room, with seating for up to 19 people and direct views over Trafalgar Square, is an ideal setting for celebrations, lunches or dinners.

Beautifully intimate and self-contained, the private dining rooms in Supporters’ House is the perfect central London dining spot.