The Goring Hotel:
A five-star wedding venue in central London, best known for its discretion, heritage, and quietly formal service. Located beside Buckingham Palace, The Goring Hotel offers an intimate setting for couples planning a small, highly considered wedding rather than a large reception.
Wedding style and guest numbers
Weddings at The Goring are deliberately small. Around 20 guests is ideal. The hotel can host up to 44 guests at most, depending on the setup. Because of this, it suits micro weddings and close, family-focused celebrations rather than full-scale receptions.
Ceremony spaces and garden access
One of The Goring’s defining features is its garden. It is the second-largest privately owned hotel garden in London, and couples benefit from direct access from the ceremony space into the garden. This allows for a natural flow between ceremony, drinks, and photographs, without moving guests through public areas.
Service, heritage, and atmosphere
The Goring is the only hotel in London to hold a Royal Warrant for hospitality, and its service reflects that level of formality and consistency. Footmen form part of the service team, reinforcing the hotel’s traditional British character. Interiors lean towards a classic English country house style, with restored rooms and a rich, heritage-led palette, including deep red finishes.
Planning and experience
The in-house events team supports couples through every stage of planning, from food and drink selection to timings and logistics. The approach is structured and discreet, with an emphasis on calm delivery rather than spectacle. As a result, The Goring appeals to couples who value privacy, tradition, and a central London location over scale.