Awards & Dinners FAQ's

Running events can be a complicated business, so we have compiled some of the most popular questions we get asked and put the answers all in one place. If you still need more information please contact us and one of our team will be happy to help.

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Where can my guests leave their coats and bags when they arrive?

We have a complimentary cloakroom that all guests can use to leave their belongings in a safe and secure location. In addition, we have 24-hour security so all guests of your awards dinner will be able to enjoy the event knowing their valuables are safe.

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Can you provide food for my guests?

Our specially tailored menus are perfect for awards events. Our award-winning chefs recognise that food is one of the most important aspects of your awards dinner and will pay particular attention to providing cuisine that complements your evening and stands out as a feature of your event. Find out more about our food and drink.

Can I hire more than one room to use for my awards dinner/event?

Some of our rooms are interconnected or joined, meaning that we can be very flexible when it comes to linking spaces and hiring multiple rooms. Organisers should be able to use different rooms in conjunction or use one as a breakout area and another as the main stage area.

Which venue space would work best for my awards event?

Here is a list of our venue rooms, each with its own unique features and layout, and a capacity size to suit both the largest and most intimate awards events.

  • The Porter Tun has a capacity of 300-1000.
  • The King George III has a capacity of 300-450.
  • Queen Charlotte has a capacity of 100-200.
  • The Sugar Rooms has a capacity of 60-120.
  • The Smeaton Vaults has a capacity of 60-100.
  • The James Watt has a capacity of 30-80.

More details of our different venue spaces can be found here.

 

Will The Brewery help organise my awards dinner?

If you choose to host your awards event at The Brewery, we’ll be with you every step of the way. We work with you from your first enquiry to understand the goals you have for your awards dinner and the services you’re looking to include, from catering and audio-visuals, to IT systems and designed venue spaces.

Why hold your awards dinner at The Brewery?

At The Brewery, we pride ourselves on providing everything you need to make your awards dinner a success, supported by our many years of experience in the events industry. With a dedicated event design team, audio-visual systems, award-winning chefs and six venue spaces, we can customise our offering to any event. We’re also situated right in the heart of London, close to transport links across the UK and beyond.

How do I host an awards dinner?

An awards dinner is a fantastic way to recognise the great work that your colleagues and employees, or companies in your industry, have achieved. Hosting such a dinner can be intimidating to consider, but with the right team behind you and a plan in place, it needn’t be out of reach. Working with the venue you have chosen will also make the hosting of your awards dinner easier, since you’ll not only have your own team but also the experience of a well-versed events team too.