Why book a gala dinner here
There are few venues you can hire for a gala dinner in the City that offer the same sense of occasion as The Inner Temple.
The Hall, with its oak panelling, chandeliers and stained glass windows, provides a striking setting for formal dining and award presentations. During the summer months, the three-acre private Garden offers an elegant space for pre-dinner receptions.
We can accommodate a wide range of gala dinner sizes, with the Parliament Chamber seating up to 96, Pavilion at The Inner Temple seating 200 (summer only) and the Hall up to 276. We can also accommodate receptions.
Our team is on hand to help with AV, catering and any other requirements for your gala dinner.
Suitable spaces for gala dinners
Corporate gala dinners
A corporate gala dinner at The Inner Temple brings a sense of occasion to company milestones, client appreciation evenings and conference dinners. Set within one of London’s historic legal estates in the City of London, the venue is within easy reach of Temple and Blackfriars stations.
The evening typically begins with a reception, giving guests time to arrive and connect before moving through to the Hall for dinner, speeches and presentations. For larger summer events, Pavilion at The Inner Temple seats up to 200 guests within the grounds.
Our events team coordinates access, setup and technical requirements with your chosen entertainment, bands and DJs, and can recommend trusted suppliers.
How the evening unfolds
Gala dinners at The Inner Temple are structured to allow the evening to unfold naturally, from welcome drinks through to dinner and presentations.
The evening often begins with a reception, giving guests time to arrive, connect and enjoy the surroundings before moving through to the main event. During the summer months, these receptions may take place on the Terrace or in the Garden, offering an elegant outdoor setting ahead of dinner.
Dinner then takes place in the Hall, where guests gather beneath its chandeliers for formal dining, speeches and award presentations.
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Rooms with presence
Depending on the tone and scale of the event, gala dinners at The Inner Temple can take place across several of the venue’s event spaces.
The Hall offers the most striking setting for formal dinners, award ceremonies and large-scale alumni events.
For smaller gala dinners or more intimate award evenings, the Parliament Chamber provides an elegant alternative with its oak panelling and characterful setting.
For events that begin with a reception, guests may gather on the Terrace or in the Garden before moving through to the dining space for the main event.
For larger summer events, The Pavilion provides additional capacity within the grounds, allowing gala dinners and celebrations to extend into the outdoor spaces of the estate.
Frequently asked questions
Can the Hall accommodate a stage or raised platform for presentations?
Yes. Additional staging or raised platforms can be arranged where required for speeches, award presentations or performances. The Hall’s gallery also provides an elevated position that can be used for certain elements of the programme.
Do you have AV facilities for speeches and video presentations?
The Hall includes a built-in PA system with microphone for speeches and announcements. Additional AV equipment, including projection and presentation facilities, can be arranged where required, and an in-house AV technician is available to assist with setup and delivery.
Can we bring in our own entertainment or band?
Yes. Live entertainment, bands and DJs can be accommodated. Our events team will coordinate access, setup and technical requirements with your suppliers in advance of the event. We can also recommend a list of trusted suppliers if required.
What's your late licence for evening events?
Evening events typically finish at 11:00pm, with events on Fridays and Saturdays able to run until midnight. Later finishes of up to 1:00am may be available on Fridays and Saturdays on request.
Enquire about gala dinner
If you are planning a gala dinner, award ceremony, alumni event or charity event in the City of London, our team will be pleased to assist.
Contact us to discuss your event requirements, explore suitable spaces and begin planning your gala dinner at The Inner Temple.
