

Royal Pavilion, Banqueting Room
Royal Pavilion 4-5 Pavilion Buildings, Brighton, BN1 1EE -
Up to
180 guestsOffers
cateringExternal Catering
allowed
One of the most exotically beautiful buildings in the British Isles, the Royal Pavilion is the magnificent former seaside residence of King George IV. Decorated in the elaborate Chinese taste, with a dramatic Indian exterior, this Regency party palace was built by a King who wanted to impress.
The lavish interiors and grand scale are testament to this. The State Rooms available for hire include the opulent Banqueting room, including gold dragon chandelier, and the stunning Music Room, designed to look like the inside of a Chinese lady's jewellery box.
We also have George IV's surprisingly beautiful Great Kitchen available, where the King himself was rumored to eat Christmas lunch. Or if you require something a little smaller we have three more intimate, but just as richly decorated rooms to choose from that are not open to the public.
We work closely with several approved caterers (list below), who are very familiar with the venue, and can also provide recommendations for quality AV suppliers, entertainment, florists and photographers. Classical string trios, harpists and jazz bands work very well in the venue, and we have hosted traditional Regency dance classes for some events which proved very popular.
Approved Caterers:
• Food Glorious Food - www.foodgloriousfoodsouth.co.uk
• The Secret Restaurant - www.thesecretrestaurant.co.uk
• Earth Catering - www.earthcatering.co.uk
• Seasoned - www.beseasoned.co.uk
As a venue for your event, the Royal Pavilion is a truly unique and historic setting like no other.
The stunningly opulent Banqueting Room is the heart of the Royal Pavilion and the ultimate space to impress!
Built for George IV to throw his lavish banquets, no room could offer more history, glamour and drama. Whether used for a drinks reception or a seated dinner, the Banqueting Room is sure to leave guests in owe. Where else does a giant Regency chandelier held up by a dragon watch over proceedings? This room really has to be seen to be believed!
Banqueting Room
Capacity & layout
Standing
up to 180
Dining
up to 90
Cabaret
up to 90
Catering & drinks
Catering arrangements
Catering facilities
Refreshments
Alcohol
Amenities
Cloakroom
Disabled access
Heating
Lectern
Natural light
Stage
Table / chairs included
Public transport
Audio & visual
Sound system
Microphone
Projector & screen
WiFi
Space rules
Allowed events
Licensed for alcohol
Location
Reviews
Marta D
February 2025A stunning palace, with incredible interior designs, ornaments, paintings, scluptures, lightings, chandeliers, wall decorations, carpets, big rooms, big kitchen, big gardens, and all other things. They displayed everything beautifully, and perfectly. Some rooms are available for rent. The toilets for customers are not big. No need to buy tickets in advance. 1 ticket is valid for 1 year.
Jo Turney
January 2025Quite an amazing palace in which the interior is possibly more exceptional than the exterior. This is an absolute feast for the eyes, bathed in colour, pattern, gold and crystals and as one goes from room to room, the luxuriousness and excess increases. It is a great place to visit and there is a good film that offers a history of the building with detsils regarding conservation.
Petra Curić
March 2025majestic! very cool experience. when you buy a ticket, you get an annual pass - you can come back within a year. i don’t think that is very necessary so the cost of the ticket isn’t justified but okay. nevertheless i recommend!
Peter L
February 2025We visited here to attend a Candlelight Concert. It was a beautiful experience and the setting really enhanced the music. This was a casual event in sumptuous surroundings. A very relaxed atmosphere, suitable for parents and mature children, twenty somethings and older people. Contemporary music in a classical style is always a must view for anyone interested in music. Songs were performed by the Sussex String Quartet, who clearly enjoyed playing these unfamiliar songs
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