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Welcome to The Elgin: Your Perfect Maida Vale Wedding Reception Venue
Planning your wedding reception? At The Elgin, located in the heart of Maida Vale, we’ve hosted countless couples celebrating the start of their new life together. Our venue offers a relaxed yet stylish atmosphere—a beautiful blend of historic charm and modern design—that sets the perfect stage for your special day.
A Unique London Setting for Your Wedding Celebration
Our beautifully restored pub features exposed brick walls, large ceiling-high windows, and shabby chic décor, creating a warm and inviting space with a distinct London vibe. While we aren’t licensed for wedding ceremonies, The Elgin is an ideal spot for your reception and evening festivities, whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a lively party.
Flexible Spaces Tailored to Your Wedding
We understand every wedding is unique. That’s why we offer flexible options to suit your guest list and vision:
- The First Floor: A private, light-filled dining and bar area perfect for smaller to medium-sized weddings. It features its own bar, triple-aspect arched windows, and a built-in projector. This space comfortably hosts up to 80 guests seated or 100 standing.
- The Whole Venue: For larger celebrations, enjoy exclusive use of both floors. This setup offers a seamless flow between dining, dancing, and mingling, accommodating up to 120 guests seated or 240 standing—ideal for creating a dynamic and memorable experience.
Expert Support for Your Wedding Day
Our dedicated events team is committed to making your reception flawless. We welcome your personal touches and offer flexibility with decorations to bring your vision to life. Our in-house catering serves delicious, seasonal menus, including canapés, feasting-style meals, and evening snacks to keep your guests satisfied all day and night.
Both floors are equipped with PA systems, and you’re welcome to bring your own DJ to keep the party going. Plus, with our late-night license, you can celebrate well into the early hours.
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Overview of Elgin - Maida Vale
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Reviews (11)
- AAnne Mehta11/12/2023Amazing staff Amazing staffHeld our wedding reception on the upper floor. Amazing staff and delicious food. Can’t wait to have another party hereHeld our wedding reception on the upper floor. Amazing staff and delicious food. Can’t wait to have another party here
- KKathleen Card11/12/2023atmosphere was brilliantatmosphere was brilliantAttended the Elgin for a private wedding reception. The food and coffee was absolutely brilliant and the atmosphere was brilliant. The second floor for events is cosy, rustic, and private! The staff were friendly and attentive. Vanessa in particular was extremely helpful and friendly and strived to go the extra mile without a second thought! Would highly recommend this place for private events/parties.Attended the Elgin for a private wedding reception. The food and coffee was absolutely brilliant and the atmosphere was brilliant. The second floor for events is cosy, rustic, and private! The staff were friendly and attentive. Vanessa in particular was extremely helpful and friendly and strived to go the extra mile without a second thought! Would highly recommend this place for private events/parties.
- KKat Sinclair11/12/2023absolutely stunningabsolutely stunningWe had our wedding reception at the Elgin. The staff were amazing, the food and drinks were above expectations and the room looked absolutely stunning. We had the greatest time, in great surroundings and were really looked after by the team from start to finish. ❤We had our wedding reception at the Elgin. The staff were amazing, the food and drinks were above expectations and the room looked absolutely stunning. We had the greatest time, in great surroundings and were really looked after by the team from start to finish. ❤
- KKaty Riordan11/12/2023unique venueunique venueWe hosted our wedding reception here and we could not have been more pleased with how smoothly everything ran from start to finish. It was an absolutely beautiful, unique venue and the staff were incredibly accommodating, attentive, and kind.We hosted our wedding reception here and we could not have been more pleased with how smoothly everything ran from start to finish. It was an absolutely beautiful, unique venue and the staff were incredibly accommodating, attentive, and kind.
- KKristina Bassett11/12/2023The venue itself is stunningThe venue itself is stunningMy husband and I held our wedding reception at The Elgin and were blown away by the incredible effort made by the team on-site, as well as by our event manager. The venue itself is stunning, and the team really do go the extra mile to help you add your own special touches to the space. I could not recommend The Elgin more - all of our guests are still talking about how beautiful the space is and how good the wine was. Thank you for making our day so special.My husband and I held our wedding reception at The Elgin and were blown away by the incredible effort made by the team on-site, as well as by our event manager. The venue itself is stunning, and the team really do go the extra mile to help you add your own special touches to the space. I could not recommend The Elgin more - all of our guests are still talking about how beautiful the space is and how good the wine was. Thank you for making our day so special.
- AArthur LIEGEOIS11/12/2023best experience everbest experience everWe organised our wedding party at the Elgin last Friday and it was great. The staff, and especially Nathalie, have been amazing all along! She was extremely available to answer all of our questions, took the time we needed to cover all the bases, and during the event was all over the place to make sure our guests were having the best experience ever.We organised our wedding party at the Elgin last Friday and it was great. The staff, and especially Nathalie, have been amazing all along! She was extremely available to answer all of our questions, took the time we needed to cover all the bases, and during the event was all over the place to make sure our guests were having the best experience ever.
- AAnn G11/12/2023really pretty place really pretty placeMy friend had her wedding reception here 😊 it was lovely, rustic, quaint and a really pretty place to have a function. Staff were friendly and my friend said unbelievably helpful, food was lovely...my veggie option was delicious, nice one Elgin 😁 My friend had her wedding reception here 😊 it was lovely, rustic, quaint and a really pretty place to have a function. Staff were friendly and my friend said unbelievably helpful, food was lovely...my veggie option was delicious, nice one Elgin 😁
- MMichele11/12/2023Great weddingGreat weddingWe attended a great wedding celebration here! We attended a great wedding celebration here!
- SSimon11/12/2023The perfect London wedding venue :)The perfect London wedding venue :)The perfect London wedding venue :) We hired out the whole of the Elgin for the evening do of our wedding - Mags, David, Cara and the team were absolutely brilliant and the venue worked perfectly. They were super flexible with letting us choose the layout of the pub and bringing in our own decorations.They set-up everything exactly as we had imagined and the team were absolutely brilliant on the evening. Everyone loved the food and we had loads of complements on the venue choice.The perfect London wedding venue :) We hired out the whole of the Elgin for the evening do of our wedding - Mags, David, Cara and the team were absolutely brilliant and the venue worked perfectly. They were super flexible with letting us choose the layout of the pub and bringing in our own decorations.They set-up everything exactly as we had imagined and the team were absolutely brilliant on the evening. Everyone loved the food and we had loads of complements on the venue choice.
- DDeborah Church11/12/2023Amazing servicesAmazing servicesWe hired the top floor of The Elgin for our Wedding Reception recently and were absolutely amazed with the service received. The whole team behind the scenes were incredible at communicating with as ahead of the big day to ensure that everything was as we wanted. They answered all of our questions very quickly and decorated the space beautifully. We hired the top floor of The Elgin for our Wedding Reception recently and were absolutely amazed with the service received. The whole team behind the scenes were incredible at communicating with as ahead of the big day to ensure that everything was as we wanted. They answered all of our questions very quickly and decorated the space beautifully.
Location & Contact Details for Elgin - Maida Vale
Where is The Elgin - Maida Vale wedding venue located?
The Elgin is located in the heart of Maida Vale, London, at the postcode W9 1NJ, Greater London, England, GB, providing a convenient and charming setting for your wedding reception.
Can I hold my wedding ceremony at The Elgin - Maida Vale?
The Elgin is not licensed for wedding ceremonies but is an ideal venue for your wedding reception and evening celebrations, offering a stylish and relaxed atmosphere.
What types of wedding reception spaces does The Elgin offer?
The Elgin offers flexible wedding reception spaces including:
- The First Floor: A private, light-filled dining and bar area for up to 80 seated or 100 standing guests with its own bar, arched windows, and built-in projector.
- The Whole Venue: Exclusive use of both floors, accommodating up to 120 seated or 240 standing guests, providing space for dining, dancing, and mingling.
How many guests can The Elgin accommodate for a wedding reception?
The Elgin can host up to 80 seated or 100 standing guests on the first floor, and for larger events, up to 120 seated or 240 standing guests when using the whole venue.
Is there catering available for weddings at The Elgin?
Yes, The Elgin provides in-house catering featuring delicious, seasonal menus including canapés, feasting-style meals, and evening snacks to satisfy your guests throughout your wedding day and evening.
Can I customize decorations and personal touches for my wedding at The Elgin?
The Elgin’s dedicated events team welcomes your personal touches and offers flexibility with decorations to help bring your wedding vision to life in their unique venue setting.
Does The Elgin support music and entertainment for wedding receptions?
Both floors at The Elgin are equipped with PA systems, and you are welcome to bring your own DJ to keep your wedding party lively and entertaining.
What are the operating hours for weddings at The Elgin?
The Elgin has a late-night license that allows you to celebrate well into the early hours, perfect for those looking to have an extended wedding party atmosphere.
What is the style and ambiance of The Elgin wedding venue?
The Elgin combines historic charm with modern design, featuring exposed brick walls, large ceiling-high windows, and shabby chic décor, creating a warm, inviting space with a distinct London vibe for your wedding reception.
Is The Elgin suitable for both intimate and large wedding receptions?
Yes, The Elgin is suitable for various wedding sizes, offering smaller, private spaces for intimate gatherings as well as the option for exclusive venue hire to accommodate larger celebrations, ensuring a perfect fit for your guest list.
