Mayfair Suites
Grand Ballroom
The crown jewel of the old Embassy Cinema: soaring ceilings, Art Deco bones and a flexible floor that becomes a banquet hall, concert arena or fight-night ring.
600Seated
1,500Standing
Est. 1933 · Art Deco landmark · Romford, East London
Whereevery nightbecomes history.
From intimate boardroom meetings to 1,500-strong concerts and fight nights — weddings, galas and celebrations of every culture, staged inside a legendary 1930s super cinema.
2,015
Combined capacity
1,500
Ballroom standing
5
Event spaces & rooms
90+
Years of entertainment
Our story
A 1930s super cinema, reborn for celebration.
Construction began in December 1933 on the Embassy Cinema — an Art Deco "super cinema" by architect Harry Weston that opened in May 1934 with films, live variety shows and organ recitals for more than 1,800 guests.
After decades as the Gaumont, the Odeon and later a bingo hall, the building was lovingly reimagined and reopened in December 2015 as Mayfair Venue — named in honour of the area's first cinema. Today it's where East London marries, celebrates, performs and does business.
What we host
One venue. Every kind of occasion.
Whether it's ten colleagues around a table or fifteen hundred fans around a ring, our team, rooms and partners flex to fit your event — day or night.
01Weddings
Civil ceremonies, Nikkah, Mehndi, Walima, Nigerian & Ghanaian traditional weddings — every culture, beautifully hosted.
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02Concerts & DJ Nights
A former 1,800-seat super cinema built for performance — live bands, headline DJs, album launches and club nights.
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03Boxing & Fight Nights
Ring staging, tiered seating, walkout lighting and VIP ringside tables for up to 1,500 fans.
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04Corporate Events
Conferences, award ceremonies, product launches and Christmas parties with full AV, staging and catering.
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05Private Parties
Milestone birthdays, Eid and Diwali celebrations, anniversaries, christenings, proms and graduations.
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06Meetings & Workspace
Three private, naturally lit rooms for 5–15 people — by the hour, half-day, full day or recurring.
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Three spaces, endless configurations.
Book a single room or take the whole building — our suites work beautifully alone or together.
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Mayfair Lounge
Elegant and more intimate, with modern lighting, neutral décor and great acoustics — made for Mehndis, Nikkahs, civil ceremonies, launches and networking nights.
200Seated
500Standing
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Meeting Rooms
Quiet, naturally lit rooms with conference-ready equipment for board meetings, interviews, training and strategy days — with the big spaces ready for breakouts.
3Private rooms
5–15People each
Day & night
Boardroom by day. Ballroom by night.
Drag to see how Mayfair transforms — focused, natural-light meetings in the morning, full-production shows after dark.
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Why Mayfair
Everything you need, under one historic roof.
Show-ready production
Professional sound, lighting and staging, with space for touring rigs, walkouts and broadcast set-ups.
Catering & décor partners
Trusted specialists for South Asian, African and international menus, plus stylists for every theme.
Grand foyer
A spacious entrance for ticketing, registration, welcome drinks, photo walls and merchandise.
Multiple spaces at once
Run a ceremony and a reception, or a main show and a VIP lounge, side by side.
Licensed for ceremonies
Say "I do" and celebrate in the same building, with no travel between venues.
Easy to reach
On the High Road in Chadwell Heath, close to the Elizabeth line and the A12, serving Romford, Ilford and beyond.
Client stories
Loved by couples, promoters & planners
Has staged several fight nights here and singles out the professional team, an event-ready space and an electric atmosphere.
James MorganBoxing event promoter
Brought a live concert of several hundred people to the Ballroom and highlights the acoustics and the spacious foyer.
Laura MendezConcert organiser
Used both the Grand Ballroom and the Mayfair Lounge to host a full Nigerian wedding celebration.
Joel KesinroGroom, Nigerian wedding
Plans Mehndis, Nikkahs and Walimas here and rates the venue's versatility for Asian weddings.
Saira MalikWedding planner
Held both his Nikkah and Walima at Mayfair and valued the flexibility plus in-house décor and catering.
Imran AhmedGroom, Nikkah & Walima
Celebrated her Mehndi in the Mayfair Lounge and loved the set-up, the lighting and the team's support.
Ayesha KhanBride, Mehndi
Ninety years after the curtain first rose, the Embassy is still where the neighbourhood comes to celebrate.
Questions
Good to know.
We're at 1078–1086 High Road, Chadwell Heath, Romford RM6 4BD — on the border of Romford, Ilford and Dagenham in East London, close to Chadwell Heath station on the Elizabeth line.
The Grand Ballroom seats up to 600 or holds up to 1,500 standing, the Mayfair Lounge seats up to 200 or holds up to 500 standing, and our three meeting rooms suit 5, 10 or 15 people. Combined, the venue welcomes up to 2,015 guests.
Yes. Mayfair Venue is licensed for civil ceremonies, so you can marry and celebrate in one place. Ceremonies are conducted by registrars, whom you book with the local register office.
We work with trusted catering and décor partners — including specialists in South Asian and African cuisine — and we're also happy to welcome your own approved suppliers.
Absolutely. Many clients book the Ballroom and the Lounge together — for example a ceremony in one and the reception in the other, or a VIP area alongside a main show.
Yes — viewings are by appointment. Request one through our contact page or call us on 020 3583 5520.
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