Gala Dinner and Drinks Receptions.

Leeds is packed full of exceptional dinner and drinks reception venues that incorporate the city’s rich history as well as world-wide influences providing delegates with memorable experiences beyond the conference itself!

If you’re looking for fine dining or a stand-out setting you wouldn’t get anywhere else then Leeds offers a diverse range of venues for both large groups and intimate parties to enjoy. Throughout the city you can choose from a range of unique, historical and landmark buildings to hold an impressive and unforgettable event.

The list below highlights venues that can offer dinners and receptions for more than 400 people.

The Royal Armouries and New Dock Hall

Maximum capacity: 1000 for dinner, 1500 for a drinks reception

Set in a modern waterfront development, the Royal Armouries Museum provides an iconic setting for your conference dinner amongst one of the world’s greatest museum collections.

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Aspire

Maximum capacity: 400 for dinner, 1000 for a drinks reception

Aspire is an award winning premier events venue; creating bespoke dining events and offers unique services to suit all requirements.

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Leeds Town Hall

Maximum capacity: 400 for dinner, 1300 for a drinks reception

Known for being one of the most iconic buildings in the city dominating the city’s skyline, Leeds Town Hall provides one of the most beautiful settings in the city for a conference dinner.

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First Direct Arena

Maximum capacity: 1100 for dinner

Set your conference dinners apart and impress your guests by dining in the same room where global superstars including Bruce Springsteen, Michael Bublé and Prince have all played!

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The Queens Hotel

Maximum capacity: 450 for dinner, 600 for a drinks reception

This landmark hotel offers an unrivalled location adjacent to Leeds train station in the heart of Leeds city centre. Enjoy the charm of this elegant Art Deco Grade II listed building, where a traditional concierge still works the reception area looking after guests. The Queens offers 16 conference and meeting spaces including the magnificent Queens Ballroom, which offers capacity for up to 450 for dinner, 600 for a drinks reception.