The Bedford in London can host private parties, receptions and weddings for between 30 and 160 guests, across seven spaces on the ground and first floors. The largest is a 132 m² ballroom for 128 seated or 160 standing guests. The building is a pub and bar with a club room and 15 boutique bedrooms, and the events team handles bookings for parties of eight or more through an online form.
Weddings and receptions The Bedford has a weddings page with a photo gallery, and the same rooms are used for birthday parties, Christmas parties and wakes. For a reception, the first floor works as a set. The Ballroom holds 128 seated or 160 standing, and it adjoins the Cocktail Bar, the Mezzanine and the Private Dining Room, so guests can move between a dinner, a bar and a dance floor without leaving the floor. The Ballroom has a private bar, a screen or projector and DJ facilities. The site does not state a licence for ceremonies on the premises, so confirm this with the team before planning one here.
Rooms and capacities The site publishes size, seated and standing figures for each space. The Pub measures 131 m² and takes 90 seated or 150 standing, with screens and a projector. The Saloon Bar measures 50 m² and takes 30 seated or 50 standing. Both can be hired by booth or by area. The Club Room, also 131 m², is a private bar with a stage, a sound system, AV technology and DJ facilities, for 90 seated or 150 standing. The Mezzanine, 67 m², overlooks the Club Room and takes 40 seated or 70 standing, with booths and tables that can be hired.
On the first floor, the Cocktail Bar covers 21 m² and is a private bar. Used with the Private Dining Room, it takes 48 seated or 80 standing. The Private Dining Room covers 40 m², seats 48 and has a TV screen and DJ facilities. It can only be hired together with the Cocktail Bar. All spaces are wheelchair accessible, and the building has a sound system and free Wi-Fi throughout.
