Combined indoor and outdoor spaces
Whether your drinks reception is the main occasion or part of a bigger event, you can split your time across our versatile indoor and outdoor spaces.
All your drinks and nibbles sorted in-house
Soft drinks to cocktails, canapés to bowl food: our talented chefs will prepare everything on-site, ready to be served by our friendly waiters.
A central London setting for drinks
We’re located within Regent’s Park, putting us within easy reach of local and national transport links and London’s corporate hubs.
Raise a glass at Regent’s
Welcoming clients, celebrating a milestone or simply having a get-together with friends? We’ll help create a drinks reception that feels polished, fun and entirely fit for purpose.
Enjoy hand-crafted drinks, delicious food and stylish spaces for any party size – all designed to make mingling easy and keep the conversation flowing.
Private parties to corporate receptions
Canapés to bowl food and buffets
Private grounds in Regent’s Park
Central London location
Flexible spaces and layouts
Experienced events team on hand
A standout venue for drinks receptions
With Regent’s Park around you and quick connections nearby, Regent’s is an easy choice for stylish receptions of every kind.
Split your event
Drinks receptions can be stand-alone occasions or a great way to split up a bigger event – offering a warm welcome for your guests, a refreshing break between activities, or a laid-back conclusion to the day.
Give us a call to talk through your options or add a drinks reception to your event at Regent’s.
Food and drink
From welcome drinks and canapés to bowl food and buffets, our in‑house chefs have got it covered. You can keep it simple with one of our food and drinks packages, or work with us to create a bespoke menu.
Parking
We offer on-site parking for drinks receptions – a rare luxury in central London.
Our car park has 70 spaces, allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Parking costs £2.50 an hour on weekdays and £15 a day at weekends. We also have three dedicated spaces for Blue Badge holders – for details, visit our Accessibility page.
Find out moreExtras
Want to elevate the atmosphere? We can arrange DJs, live performers, décor and more through our network of trusted suppliers. Our goal is to make your drinks reception as simple as possible, so we’ll handle all the details for you – just let us know what you’d like in advance.
These extras will come at an additional cost.
Event planning
Our experienced events team will guide you through planning and hosting your drinks reception, from selecting spaces to making sure everything runs on time.
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Discover our spaces for your drinks reception
From sophisticated pre‑dinner gatherings to lively evening celebrations, our spaces offer the perfect setting for raising a glass in style.
- York Lawns
- The Brasserie & Terrace
- Secret Garden
- Herringham Hall
- Tuke Common Room
- Knapp Gallery
York Lawns
York Lawns is Regent’s signature outdoor summer party space four acres of landscaped lawns framed by historic architecture, with a grand marquee on hand for cover.
It’s built for scale: host up to 2,000 guests for a full summer party with live music, outdoor bars and street food stalls, or scale it back for a smaller celebration with space to spare. Whatever the size, the lawns are yours to configure around your event.
Marquee and indoor breakout areas
From street food to fine dining
Four acres of outdoor space
Live music, games and activities
The Brasserie & Terrace
The Brasserie Terrace is an elegant outdoor setting for summer entertaining, with the reassurance of an adjoining indoor space should the weather change. Enjoy drinks and canapés overlooking Regent’s Park, making it ideal for summer celebrations, networking events and corporate gatherings.
Great for BBQs, small parties, dining and more
Picture-perfect garden view
Combined indoor and outdoor space
Intimate setting for smaller groups
Secret Garden
Tucked away within Regent’s private grounds, the Secret Garden is an acre of seasonal blooms, a lily pond and a stylish terrace, a genuinely secluded escape for a summer party that feels worlds away from central London, despite being minutes from Baker Street. It’s a particularly atmospheric choice for a cocktail reception or an intimate summer celebration surrounded by greenery.
Intimate and private
Seasonal flowers and foliage
Perfect for weddings, parties and more
Picture-perfect backdrop
Herringham Hall
With its high ceiling, solid wood flooring and arched windows, Herringham Hall is bursting with period character.
High ceiling and arched windows
Perfect for weddings, corporate events and more
Flexible layout
Natural daylight
Tuke Common Room
Tuke Common Room’s historic character brings warmth and a touch of grandeur to any gathering.
Three flexible, connected areas
Period charm
Suitable for conferences, weddings and more
Garden views
Knapp Gallery
Knapp Gallery is a bright, minimalist setting that lets your ideas shine, from showcases and exhibitions to private events with a touch of modern elegance.
Great for showcases, meetings, parties and more
Natural daylight and white walls
Projector and PA system
Experienced in-house events team
Book your drinks reception
Let’s start planning your drinks reception. Call us between 9am and 5pm on weekdays, or email us any time.
+44 (0) 20 7487 7540 
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