Our blank canvas venue lends itself seamlessly to a wide spectrum of events, whether corporate events like a high-profile press day, a grand product launch or a corporate conference. And when the sun sets, the venue transforms effortlessly into a luxurious setting for celebratory occasions like weddings, prestigious gala dinners and enchanting Christmas parties.

Absolutely, in fact we positively encourage a site visit! A site visit gives you the chance to visualise how your event will unfold, meet the team and ask any questions. Site visits are available by appointment only and must be confirmed 24 hours prior to ensure our staff are on site.

Provisional dates can be held without commitment for one week (except over December). Clients will always be given notice and an opportunity to confirm before a provisionally held date is released. Once our clients have notified us they would like to book an event, a contract is issued which needs to be returned within 7 days along with a deposit invoice.

To ensure your event runs perfectly, Kent House Knightsbridge work with Evolve Events, an award winning events management agency. Evolve take pride in getting the operational and logistic detail right, providing all the elements needed to enhance your event. The team will oversee every element of your event from site visit to the briefing and management of suppliers and delivery of event.

When you exclusively dry hire Kent House Knightsbridge, following elements are included: Fully furnished kitchen, catering furniture, uplighting, security, red carpet, ropes and posts.

No. When you hire Kent House Knightsbridge you get the whole venue exclusively to yourself.

Yes. Kent House can be hired exclusively or on a floor-by-floor (ground or first) or room-only basis. Private hire of Kent House Knightsbridge provides a range of options for London meeting spaces over two floors, with four large and spacious rooms that can be configured for different sizes, complimented by two terraces for refreshing break-out spaces With flexible layouts, our discreet townhouse is perfect for a wide range of meetings, whether casual discussions, intimate board meetings, or extensive team planning days with dedicated break-out rooms. Kent House Knightsbridge is ideal from 10 to 300 guests. Meeting room hire starts from £100 per hour.

Yes, we have two lovely terraces (on the ground and first floor) which are perfect for BBQs, receptions or serving drinks and canapes, providing additional space for adjoining rooms or as refreshing outdoor break-out spaces.

Whilst Kent House Knightsbridge is a historic venue it is not a listed space so offers great flexibility for branding. As a blank canvas venue it provides a neutral and elegant backdrop, allowing the brand or product to hold the spotlight. The space, with its natural light, lends itself beautifully to events with an easy flow between each room.

We work with a range of London’s leading caterers to provide indulgent cuisine to suit a variety of tastes and requirements including Asian, Kosher and Vegan cuisine as well as sustainable caterers who can provide a 10-mile-radius menu The elegance of the black and white Marble Hall provides the perfect setting for welcoming guests with drinks and canapés, whilst with its high ceilings and stylish decor, the Sanctuary is perfect for receptions and seated dinners. Food and wine menus change regularly and are created by our highly experienced catering team. If you are looking for something bespoke we can work with you to design your menu and identify the perfect pairing of food and beverages.

Yes you can, subject to the conditions of your hire agreement with venue management ie dry hire vs packafe agreement.

Yes you can. We recommend bands of up to 5/6 pax. Any amplified must be volume controlled via our in-house sound equipment. Each band must sign our band waiver and confirm instruments being used.

Contractor access is permitted no earlier than 3 hours prior to your hire period commencing. We can allow deliveries such as catering hire for earlier in the day or the previous day subject to venue availability.

Regular venue hire is until midnight. An extension is available for an additional fee until 1am.

At Kent House Knightsbridge, we work with a number of partners to help reduce our carbon footprint. For example, many of our caterers work to reduce food waste by donating leftover food to local charities or composting it. Our events team, Evolve Events, have been selected by Micebook as a 2023 Power 50 Sustainable Champion. We also partner with Event Decision, a leading sustainability consultancy firm that specialises in helping clients measure and reduce their carbon footprint.

To read our full Sustainability Policy click here.

The serving of pork and shellfish is not permitted and the venue has a nut-free policy. There is no hire available on a Friday evening or Saturday morning.

The Rutland Room on the ground floor and Sanctuary on the first floor of the venue are air conditioned.

When you hire Kent House Knightsbridge, we include projector hire in the ground floor and plasma screens. For a more substantial set up, using the venue’s equipment, a set-up fee will be charged. Hard wired internet is available in the Library and Rutland Room with WiFi throughout the building as at speed of 200MBPS on a leased line (ie. 1:1 contention rate). Enhanced WiFi speed can be arranged on an ad hoc basis.

There is one step from outside into the ground level of the building for which we provide a ramp and there is a small passenger lift from the ground level, the lift dimensions are as follows: Entrance width: 80cm, Door Height: 2.0m, Width = 1.40m, Length: 1.10m. There is also a disabled toilet located in the basement of the venue (accessible via the lift).

Kent House Knightsbridge is situated on a private residential road and does not have any parking. Metered parking is available in Rutland Gate and Hyde Park. An underground car park is also located 10 mins walk from the venue. The Piccadilly line stops at Knightsbridge, exit Brompton Road & Harrods. The walk from the tube station is less than 5 minutes. Four bus routes stop outside the venue (No,9, 10, 52 and 452).

No. Kent House Knightsbridge is exclusively yours for the entire day. You will be able to treat the whole venue as your own home. Exclusive hire ensures complete privacy.

Kent House Knightsbridge is the first pillared entrance building on the left as you pass through the security gates at the top of Rutland Gardens. It is in a superb location, in a private and secure road opposite the Knightsbridge Army Barracks.

Kent House Knightsbridge boasts a rich history. Built in 1790, it takes its name from Prince Edward, Duke of Kent and father to Queen Victoria, who, rumour has it, gifted it to his mistress after installing a secret tunnel connecting it to Kensington Palace. After being auctioned in 1808, it was occupied by notable figures until its demolition in 1870.

The current red brick and Portland stone building was the residence of Lady Louisa Ashburton, and it retains the name and royal legacy of the original mansion. In 1940, it was owned by Sir Saxton Noble, who hosted cultural events, including performances by Les Ballet Russes.

During World War II, Kent House served as a Red Cross store. In the 1960s, a revival began, and recent restoration efforts have preserved its classical elegance.

Today, Kent House Knightsbridge stands as a top London venue for private events and brand celebrations.