Private Dining
Parker's Tavern
Private dining The Parker’s Tavern Ballroom was built to host lively dinners, with menus that are written to celebrate local produce and inspire conversation from even the most introverted dinner guest. Our wine list is as eclectic as the college crests that adorn the stained glass windows and when the sun sets, the chandeliers dim, while the evening continues over candlelight. Weddings and Celebrations Whether celebrating your wedding, your 50th anniversary or a special birthday, our dining rooms offer the perfect space to unwind, converse and toast one another, safe in the knowledge that our team are curating your experience with expert ease. Business events Our Crick and Watson rooms offer flexible event space to deliver successful business events. For meetings from 10 – 200, catered by the award-winning kitchens of Parker’s Tavern, your event is sure to impress colleagues and clients alike, while the surroundings and views inspire exceptional results.
Restaurant Information
British
£££
Maximum Capacity: 200
British
£££
Maximum Capacity: 200
Private dining options
Private dining The Parker’s Tavern Ballroom was built to host lively dinners, with menus that are written to celebrate local produce and inspire conversation from even the most introverted dinner guest. Our wine list is as eclectic as the college crests that adorn the stained glass windows and when the sun sets, the chandeliers dim, while the evening continues over candlelight. Weddings and Celebrations Whether celebrating your wedding, your 50th anniversary or a special birthday, our dining rooms offer the perfect space to unwind, converse and toast one another, safe in the knowledge that our team are curating your experience with expert ease. Business events Our Crick and Watson rooms offer flexible event space to deliver successful business events. For meetings from 10 – 200, catered by the award-winning kitchens of Parker’s Tavern, your event is sure to impress colleagues and clients alike, while the surroundings and views inspire exceptional results.
The Ballroom
200 Standing
180 Seated
Indoor
Private
Few halls in Cambridge can compete with the grandeur, elegance and history of the University Arms Ballroom - a wood-panelled room that belongs to our city's heritage. Natural light spills in through huge stained-glass windows decorated with college crests, with views looking out over the city’s iconic Parker’s Piece. Summer or winter, the Ballroom is the perfect space for large events, accommodating up to 180 seated guests or 200 standing.
Ideal for dinner parties and special occasions
Amenities
Accessible, Air conditioning, Private bar, Natural light, Wi-Fi, Great views, Projector, TV/Display, Your own music, Sound system, Fireplace, Customisable floor plan, Customisable styling
Style and decor
Art deco, Elegant, Spacious
Ideal for
Dinner parties, Special occasions
The Crick
118 Standing
96 Seated
Indoor
Private
The Ballroom is a space that can also cater to more intimate events. A solid oak partitioning wall divides the Ballroom into our Crick and Watson rooms, named after James Watson and Francis Crick who made the groundbreaking discovery, the structure of DNA, 'the secret to life' here in Cambridge in 1953. The sense of elegance without pomposity, of intimacy over corporate formality, is unusual for Cambridge.
Ideal for private dining and special occasions
Amenities
Accessible, Air conditioning, Private bar, Fireplace, Sound system, Your own music, Projector, TV/Display, Great views, Natural light, Wi-Fi, Customisable floor plan, Customisable styling
Style and decor
Intimate, Elegant, Art deco
Ideal for
Private dining, Special occasions
The Watson
90 Standing
70 Seated
Indoor
Private
The Watson is suitable for more intimate events, accommodating up to 70 guests. Ideal event space for Executive Meetings and Private Dinners.
Ideal for private dining and special occasions
Amenities
Accessible, Air conditioning, Fireplace, Sound system, Your own music, Customisable floor plan, Customisable styling, TV/Display, Projector, Great views, Natural light, Wi-Fi
Style and decor
Cosy, Elegant, Art deco
Ideal for
Private dining, Special occasions
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