Ondaatje Main Hall
Price on requestOur main entrance hall is a striking space for receptions, product launches, branded events and pop-up exhibitions. Its open atrium layout offers a prominent setting for large gatherings and event installations.
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National Portrait Gallery
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London, United KingdomJoined 2026
We are the National Portrait Gallery, a distinctive event venue in central London where art, history and contemporary culture come together. Our Grade I-listed building offers a variety of spaces, from the impressive Ondaatje Main Hall to our historic portrait galleries and contemporary Weston Wing. Whether you are planning a corporate reception, a formal dinner, a product launch or a private gathering, our rooms provide an engaging setting surrounded by portraits of people who have shaped British history and culture. We work with approved catering and production suppliers to help organisers develop an event that suits their brief, and options can include private views of exhibitions, exclusive gallery tours and life-drawing workshops. Our central location near Trafalgar Square makes us convenient for guests travelling across London. With a range of room sizes and layouts, we can accommodate events ranging from intimate dinners to larger receptions, subject to availability and the chosen configuration.
1-300 guests
Gallery
Spaces & Packages
Ondaatje Wing Theatre
Price on requestOur tiered auditorium is suited to conferences, talks, panel discussions, presentations and screenings. Its fixed seating makes it a practical option for events where every guest needs a clear view of the stage.
Victorian Galleries
Price on requestOur Victorian Galleries offer an elegant backdrop for receptions and formal dinners, surrounded by portraits from an important period of British history. They suit events that benefit from a traditional gallery atmosphere.
17th and 18th Century Galleries
Price on requestOur galleries provide a richly historic environment for receptions, dinners and private events. The spaces feature portraits spanning influential periods in British history, creating a distinctive setting for guests.
Gallery 18
Price on requestOur Gallery 18 is suited to private receptions and seated dining, offering an intimate gallery setting with portraits as the backdrop. It can also be combined with adjoining gallery areas where the hire arrangement allows.
Tudor Galleries
Price on requestOur Tudor Galleries offer a smaller historic setting for receptions, private dinners and intimate gatherings. They are ideal for events where the atmosphere of the building and collection is central to the experience.
Contemporary Galleries — Weston Wing
Price on requestOur contemporary galleries offer a modern alternative to the historic rooms, with a collection focused on more recent portraiture. They are suitable for drinks receptions, smaller dinners, launches and corporate gatherings.
20th Century Gallery
Price on requestOur 20th Century Gallery is a compact option for drinks receptions and smaller events surrounded by portraits reflecting modern British life and culture.
The Portrait Restaurant — Borthwick Room
Price on requestOur restaurant offers a dining-focused setting for private meals, business entertaining and receptions.
Event Types
ConferenceSeminarWorkshopMeetingTrainingAGMProduct LaunchExhibitionGraduation
Amenities
CateringPhotographyVideographyDJ/MusicDecorationEvent PlanningLightingSound SystemSecurityTransport
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