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Dinners and receptions

A magnificent venue in an ancient fortress

Letting down our guard

Nearly 1,000 years of siege, ceremony, triumphs, tears, blood and even bears help create the remarkable atmosphere you will experience inside these ancient stone walls.

Give your guests a truly unique experience with a private view of the Crown Jewels, a special Yeoman Warder tour or allow them to stand witness to the ancient Ceremony of the Keys.

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Modern dinner in the White Tower using image projection and glass tables with brick imagery. Blue and red lighting.

The White Tower

At the centre of this ancient fortress and World Heritage Site is its oldest and most recognisable building – the White Tower.

The King’s Great Hall on the first floor is a truly special space for dinners and receptions, and a magnificent experience at night. Adjoining rooms hold vast displays of armour belonging to English kings including Henry VIII and Charles I.

Capacity

  • Up to 200 guests for a reception
  • Up to 90 guests for a dinner

The New Armouries

This versatile, accessible space is perfectly suited for any large  reception or dinner. Offering easy access to the Tower’s inspiring and ancient surroundings, it is a unique blank canvas to style to your brief. Fun and different for a corporate away-day and can be used in conjunction with other venues around the Tower to offer guests a wonderful, memorable experience.

Capacity

  • Up to 300 guests for a reception, exhibition, product launch 
  • Up to 240 guests for a dinner
  • Up to 150 guests for a lunch
Landscape image of Banqueting Suite in New Armouries set up for dinner with round tables, and central pillars decorated with red and floral bouquets. Tables decorated with red tablecloths, a central matching floral display, and led candlestick lighting.Caterer: Moving Venue, Production: Event Concept, Florist: Pinstripes & Peonies, Photographer:Black Edge Studios
Landscape shot of inside the Reveller, set up for after-dinner entertainment, with round poseur tables decorated with purple cloth and central red and purple floral display and led tea light candles. Purple uplighting and soft furnishings.
Caterer: Moving Venue, Production: Event Concept, Florist: Pinstripes & Peonies, Photographer: Xander Casey.

The Reveller

The Reveller is a versatile and accessible space suitable for any large reception or dinner and with its own outdoor private terrace, this space is yours to create as your own. The contemporary building located on the Wharf and nestled under Tower Bridge arches, combines the old with the new with spectacular views overlooking the iconic London skyline and the River Thames. It can be used also in conjunction with other venues around the Tower to offer guests a truly memorable experience.

Capacity

  • Up to 250 for a reception, exhibition, product launch
  • Up to 150 for a reception and dinner
  • Up to 100 for a dinner & dance
Landscape image of a Yeoman Warder standing outside New Armouries on a Private event. New Armouries is lit up red in the background.Caterer: Moving Venue, Production: Event Concept, Florist: Pinstripes & Peonies, Photographer: Black Edge Studios

'Simply brilliant! to bring the outside in, to feel like you're on a terrace and still have that iconic White Tower view to admire - whilst enjoying tales from a Beefeater! Just perfect for planning a summer soiree in our unpredictable British weather!'

London Party Planner of 25yrs

Dinner in the Medieval Palace Upper Wakefield. Long tables. Black and Gold décor. Regal and glamorous.

MEDIEVAL PALACE

Dine inside The Medieval Palace, collectively made up of St Thomas' Tower, the Wakefield Tower and the Lanthorn Tower. Built on the riverside over Traitor's Gate, the Medieval Palace lies at the heart of what was formerly the residential area of the Tower; richly decorated and comfortable lodgings, they were grand enough for any Medieval monarch.

You and your guests can experience a breath-taking drinks reception on the Battlements, with views overlooking the River Thames.

CAPACITY

Drinks reception: 80

Dining: 40

AVAILABILITY

From 18:45 from May to September 

CROWN JEWELS EXPERIENCE

No experience of the Tower is complete without seeing the Crown Jewels: the world's most valuable array of crowns, coronation regalia and jewels.

As a special added extra, you can begin your event with a guided tour of the Crown Jewels. These Jewels have a special significance in this nation's life, and the private viewing will allow your guests to experience the stories, legends, and traditions that surround these magnificent regalia.

CAPACITY

  • Up to 500 guests for private views.

AVAILBILITY

  • Tours available before or after public opening hours
  • Usual closure time of 20:00 extended upon request
Landscape image of the Crown Jewel Entrance in the Waterloo Block and night. The walkway is lit up with red lighting. Ready to welcome guests for a private Crown Jewels evening Tour. Caterer: Moving Venue, Production: Event Concept, Florist: Pinstripes & Peonies, Photographer: Black Edge Studios.

Approved suppliers

Whatever the nature of your event our preferred suppliers can help you deliver an unforgettable experience for your guests.

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If you would like to speak to a member of our team please call us on +44 (0)20 3166 6226.

Alternatively please complete our enquiry form and we’ll respond to you as quickly as possible.

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