Dinners

Dazzle your dinner guests at the National Portrait Gallery

View of long dining table formally laid and decorated with flowers

Surround yourself with icons of British history and culture to create a dining experience unlike any other. Impress your guests with a private dinner hosted in one of the Gallery’s unique spaces, and work with the finest selection of caterers to create menus inspired by the most extensive collection of portraits in the world.

Exclusive dinner hire is available Monday – Thursday from 18:45.

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Rooms for hire

Ondaatje Main Hall

Ondaatje Main Hall

Standing 300 guests

Contemporary Galleries

Contemporary Galleries
in the Weston Wing

Standing 100 guests
Seated 40 guests

20th Century Gallery

20th Century Gallery

Standing 80 guests

Victorian Galleries

Victorian Galleries

Standing 200 guests
Seated 120 guests

17th and 18th Century Galleries

17th and 18th Century Galleries

Standing 400 guests
Seated 300 guests

Tudor Galleries

Tudor Galleries

Standing 80 guests
Seated 40 guests

Portrait Restaurant

Portrait Restaurant
The Borthwick Room

Standing 150 guests
Seated 90 guests

Gallery 18

Gallery 18

Standing 150 guests
Seated 120 guests

Special Exhibitions and Private Tours

Special Exhibitions and Private Tours

Combine your experience with a Private View of one of our exciting exhibitions, an exclusive Gallery tour or a life-drawing workshop

Floor Plans

Floor Plans

Explore our spaces

Your event

Hire fees

Hire fees

From receptions to fashion shows, find the perfect option for your event

Approved suppliers

Approved suppliers

Choose delicious food, spectacular production, and beautiful flowers

Your Enquiry

The Gallery's forecourt

Get in touch

Whatever your question, our events team is here to help.

You can contact us by phone, email, or by filling out our Enquiry Form.

44 (0) 20 7306 0055

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