Dukes London, St James Suite

Dukes Hotel Ltd, 35-36 St. James's Place, London, SW1A 1NY -

From
£1500 min spend
Up to
80 guests
Offers
catering
Internal Catering
allowed

About Venue

DUKES London is on a transformative renovation and will reopen its doors in autumn of 2025

The iconic DUKES Bar will remain open and the team welcomes you to enjoy our legendary martinis

DUKES LONDON has been hosting unforgettable events for decades, from business dinners to lavish engagement and birthday parties. We are dedicated to making each event truly special through our bespoke and personalised service. This traditional and luxurious British hotel will provide the perfect backdrop for your event.

Our refurbished St James Suite is a beautiful and elegant room, perfect for a wide range of events, from private meetings and business lunches to Christmas parties and birthday celebrations. It is located on its own floor, with a private entrance, cloakroom and registration desk, giving your event that feeling of intimacy and exclusivity.
The room has a convenient alcove area that lends itself perfectly as a break-out area, suitable for food and drinks service . This area has direct access into the staff service area, which allows us to set up any food or drinks with minimal disturbance to your guests.

The magic of Christmas is forever and its greatest gifts are unforgettable moments shared. Celebrate the festive season at DUKES London.
Get into the holiday spirit with delicious festive cuisine and themed tipples, from the warmth of your favourite country house in the
heart of St. James’s. From the aroma of pine needles together with spiced mulled wine, to the twinkling lights and cosy surroundings, we make sure to
deliver exceptional experiences all year long; with a distinctive touch during this special time. Our hidden Christmas wonderland brightens up this precious tradition, creating new and everlasting memories.

Christmas Package from £165.00

Available from 25th November - 31st December

If you’re a group of 10 or more, hire one of our private spaces and enjoy from our selection of festive canapes and bowl food. Includes a glass of Prosecco upon arrival.

THE CELEBRATION PACKAGE INCLUDES:
Room hire for reception & dinner
One glass of Prosecco / Soft drink on arrival
Three pre-dinner canapés
Three-course Christmas Party Dinner
Freshly brewed coffee and homemade mince pies
Half a bottle of house wine per person
Christmas novelty items

Capacity & Layout

Standing

up to 80

Dining

up to 60

Theatre

up to 50

Boardroom

up to 30

Cabaret

up to 35

Classroom

up to 30

Pricing
& Opening Hours

Weekly schedule

monday
00:00 - 24:00
tuesday
00:00 - 24:00
wednesday
00:00 - 24:00
thursday
00:00 - 24:00
friday
00:00 - 24:00
saturday
00:00 - 24:00
sunday
00:00 - 24:00

Price type: Minimum spend/day

from £1500 minimum spend/day
from £1500 minimum spend/day
from £1500 minimum spend/day
from £1500 minimum spend/day
from £1500 minimum spend/day
from £1500 minimum spend/day
from £1500 minimum spend/day

Food & Beverage

Catering arrangements

Alcohol

Facilities & Amenities

Cloakroom

Flipchart

Heating

Air conditioning

Telephone

Tea

Public transport

Premises parking

Overnight accommodation

Breakout rooms

Audio & Visual

Projector & screen

TV screen

Flipchart

WiFi

Other

Screen, Projector, Laptop & HDMI cables available

Space Rules

Allowed events

Licensed for alcohol

Attendee Minimum Age

Location

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Reviews

Emily Lee
January 2026
Honestly, not worth it. £30 per cocktail and no effort made with a seasonal menu. I ordered what I thought was simply a “summer cocktail,” only to be told it wasn’t available because it’s winter, something that could have been communicated far more clearly. Embarrassed, I apologised and asked for a recommendation. My husband tried to make conversation, mentioning videos he’d seen on YouTube showcasing their cocktails, but the waiter didn’t even acknowledge him. An interesting approach to hospitality. We also waited over an hour to be seated, as reservations aren’t permitted. I understand this is meant to build hype, but for those travelling into London for the day, it completely disrupts your plans. You’re left hoping you’ll be seated at some point, unable to book anywhere else because you have no idea when (or if) you’ll be called. Rather than adding to the experience, it actively detracts from it and ends up spoiling the day. Once seated, the atmosphere was strangely cold and uncomfortable, not just in temperature, but in feeling. Other tables were chatting and clearly having a nice time, yet our corner felt completely disconnected from any sense of a “bar” environment. There wasn’t even background jazz or ambient music to soften the space. We couldn’t see the bar, were placed at a table with a wonky lamp, and the setting felt more awkward than atmospheric. The service did nothing to improve this. The waiter barely made eye contact, didn’t ask what we’d like so much as gesture in our direction, and showed little interest in explaining or engaging while making the cocktail. There was no sense of theatre, hospitality, or pride in what he was doing, just indifference. Yes, the cocktail was good, but at £30, it should be. At the end of the day, it was gin in a glass, and that alone doesn’t justify the price, the hype, or the reputation. We won’t be returning, which I’m aware makes 0 difference to this establishment but thought maybe I’ll shed some light on this place.