Your event. Your space. Your guests at the centre of everything.
When you bring your conference to The Central, the whole venue is yours. No shared spaces, no outside interruptions. Just a calm, secure environment shaped entirely around your agenda and your people.
We have the space, the team and the expertise to make it a day worth attending.
Whether you need a full-day conference for 180, a focused half-day seminar, a hybrid event, a training day or a small‑format exhibition.
Start planning your next event
She coordinates every detail so that on the day, you can focus entirely on your delegates.
A sanctuary for focused work
Nestled in Westminster’s Marylebone Conservation Area, The Central sits quietly between Oxford Circus and Great Portland Street. Inside, it is entirely yours. Exclusive use means your delegates are never sharing corridors with strangers or competing for attention. The environment is private, discreet and designed for clarity.
A welcome your guests will feel
Our team brings decades of hospitality experience to every event. Diane manages every detail before the day; a dedicated duty manager is present throughout. Every delegate who walks through our doors is treated as a guest in our home. That warmth is not incidental. It is our promise.
Quality that runs through every detail
Five-star food. Professional AV. 150/150 Mbps WiFi. These are not extras at The Central. They are part of what we offer as standard. We hold ourselves to the same standard we hold our catering, because your conference is a reflection of you.
Green Room
Capacity: 16 to 20
Layouts: Café-style, Cabaret, Theatre
Registration Area
Capacity: 6
Layouts: Desk layout
From a keynote for 180 to a closed boardroom session for 12, our spaces can be configured and combined to suit exactly what your conference requires.
Explore each space in full, including floor plans and AV specifications:
Every conference is different. Below are some of the ways our clients have configured The Central, each shaped around how their delegates move, gather and connect throughout the day.
Full-day conference (up to 180)
Half-day seminar (up to 130 cabaret style pr 60 boardroom style)
Hybrid or virtual conference
Training day or product launch
A well-fed delegate is an engaged one. Our in-house catering team works to hotel standard in everything they produce, from arrival pastries to a formal sit-down dinner, which can be hosted in our Atrium and conference rooms for up to 80 people. Every menu is built around your event and your guests, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options as standard.
Food at The Central is something guests remark on. We take that seriously.
Arrival tea, coffee, juices and pastries 
Mid-morning refreshments Working lunches or sit-down dining 
Afternoon tea and refreshment breaks 
Evening drinks receptions or dinners The Central supports in-person and hybrid conferences with professional-grade AV and connectivity as standard. Every piece of equipment is in place before your delegates arrive.
Diane MacLennan, our Events Director, is your single point of contact from the moment you enquire. She coordinates layouts, catering, AV, timings and suppliers on your behalf, so that by the time your delegates arrive, every element is in place.
On the day itself, a duty manager is on-site throughout. One of our clients described the result as running with military precision. That is the standard we aim for, every time.
Planning support includes:
A truly welcoming venue makes every guest feel considered. The Central is fully accessible and straightforward to reach from across London and beyond.
Address:
42 Hallam Street, London W1W 6NW
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Is the whole venue available exclusively for my event?
Yes. The Central operates on an exclusive use basis. When you hire the venue, it is entirely yours for the duration. No shared spaces, no other events running alongside yours.
Can you support hybrid and virtual conferences?
Yes. We can support in-person and hybrid events. With 150/150 Mbps WiFi and HD projectors. Specialist equipment can be hired in at an additional cost to support multiple display options.
How do you handle dietary requirements?
Our in-house catering team builds bespoke menus for every event. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and other dietary requirements are accommodated as standard. Just let Diane know when you discuss your brief.
How far in advance should I get in touch?
As early as you are able, particularly for full-day or multi-day conferences. That said, our team will always do their best to help, even at shorter notice. It is always worth asking.
Is there parking nearby?
There is no on-site parking, but off-street car parks are available nearby. Single yellow line parking is permitted before 8:30am and after 6:30pm Monday to Saturday, and all day on Sundays and Bank Holidays.
