Pennethorne’s Bar
Max Capacity 100Pennethorne’s Bar is the latest opening at the iconic Somerset House. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the all-day wining and dining destination now offers a private dining room for exclusive, desirable and stylish events.
This venue is accredited by VisitBritain’s ‘We’re Good To Go’ campaign.
Meeting & Event Room Capacities | Reception | Theatre | Boardroom | U Shape | Din/Dance | Cab | Lunch/Dinner |
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The Drawing Room | 40 | 30 | 20 | - | - | - | 24 |
Pennethorne's Bar and Drawing Room - Exclusive Use | 100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
LOCATION
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Nearest train
London Charing Cross 0.4 Miles
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Nearest Tube Station
Temple 0.2 Miles
- Car Parking
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Nearest Junction
M1 JCT 1 6.2 Miles
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Nearest Airports
London City Airport
Airport 7.1 Miles
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Accommodation
Many of our venues have strong relationships with local hotels to provide accommodation for events they host. Our central sales team can also assist with larger group bookings. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.
Case study
We know it’s important that you have confidence in our ability to deliver exceptional events. What better way to do this than with case studies of previous events. We are working on case studies for this venue. We always love to hear from our customers and get their feedback, so if you have some feedback, please contact us.
Overview
Pennethorne’s, the sophisticated wine and cocktail bar located in the New Wing of Somerset House with a private Drawing Room and a spacious terrace for al fresco drinks and nibbles. Open all day, for morning coffee and croissants, light lunches and sophisticated evening cocktails. The carefully curated wine list is influenced by the Grand Tour of Europe popular in the Victorian era when the New Wing was built, with a focus on France, Spain and Italy. The menu also includes a monthly wine specials.An evening small bites menu accompanies the drinks, also focusing on classic flavours from the European Grand Tour locations of France, Italy and Spain.
We all love a bit of exclusivity now and again and Pennethorne’s beautiful Drawing Room is the perfect private space for intimate get-togethers. Situated opposite the main bar, the Drawing Room is available for private groups of up to 40 reception with exclusive and bespoke menus available.
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