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Tate Britain
Evening Event Spaces   Daytime Event Spaces
Tate Britain evening

One of the most stunning venues in London, Tate Britain offers seven versatile and architecturally rich entertaining spaces, from classical and formal galleries to the clean and contemporary lines of the Manton Entrance. There are also day-time meeting facilities in the Clore Gallery.

All evening events in the gallery can include a private view of a special exhibition, or the permanent collection, and this is included in the prices quoted. Tate guides can be available for an additional charge to conduct guided tours for guests.

Evening receptions run from 18:45-20:45, though extensions in length can be granted. Dinners run from 19:00-23:00.

If you have any questions about corporate entertaining at Tate, please contact the Corporate Events team on 020 7887 8689 or corporatehospitality@tate.org.uk.


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Evening Event Spaces

The Sackler Octagon

The Sackler Octagon


A magnificent architectural space in the heart of the sculpture galleries of the North and South Duveens. It is an ideal venue for a drinks reception combined with a private view of the adjacent Level 2 special exhibition area.

Drinks reception for up to 350 guests
Dinner for up to 120 guests

Room 9

Room 9


Room 9 is a beautifully proportioned Victorian gallery with paintings focusing on romantic painting in Britain. It is an impressive and spectacular location for evening events.

Drinks reception for 350 guests
Dinner for up to 200 guests
Drinks reception for up to 600 guests using Room 9 and the Sackler Octagon

Rex Whistler Restaurant
Rex Whistler Restaurant


This famous and well-loved restaurant is named after the landscape mural painted by Rex Whistler. Painted in 1925, it surrounds the restaurant, creating the perfect backdrop for an event.

Drinks reception for up to 120 guests
Dinner for up to 80 guests
Breakfast for up to 120 guests

Manton Entrance
Manton Entrance


The dramatic Manton Entrance - with its beautiful Italian limestone floor and glass atrium - leads directly to the Linbury Galleries, which house many of Tate's Special Exhibitions. Following a reception in the Manton Entrance guests can proceed via the grand staircase to the upper galleries for dinner in Room 9.

Drinks reception for up to 500 guests


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Daytime Event Spaces

The Duffield Room and the Clore Auditorium are available as venues for daytime meetings and presentations. Both spaces are situated in the Clore Gallery at Tate Britain, which also houses the Turner Collection.

The Corporate Events team can arrange all aspects of your event in either the Clore Auditorium or the Duffield Room. From audio visual requirements to catering we will ensure that your event is as easy and smooth to organise as possible. For further information, contact the team on 020 7887 8689 or corporatehospitality@tate.org.uk.

The Duffield Room
The Duffield Room


The Duffield Room's large windows look out across the Clore Garden towards the Millbank Entrance. It is an ideal space for meetings, seminars, brainstorms, presentations and networking lunches.

Full day for up to 40 guests
Half day for up to 40 guests

The Clore Auditorium
The Clore Auditorium


The fully equipped Auditorium is perfect for presentations and training days.

Full day for up to 190 people
Half day for up to 190 people


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