Versatile Events Venue
At Athena, we offer a range of flexible room layouts that can be tailored to suit every event. Whether you're planning a corporate conference, an elegant wedding, or an intimate gathering, our adaptable spaces provide the perfect setting. With a seamless blend of modern innovation and historic charm, each room can be configured to match your unique vision, ensuring your event is nothing short of exceptional.
The Cinema Suite
A unique space capable of seating up to 1000 guests, ideal for Awards & Dinners, Conferences, Exhibitions, Presentations, Award ceremonies, and Dinner dances. The Cinema Suite is a tiered suite and includes a large stage, dance floor, large bar, a broadcast-quality RCF Sound System,10m x 5m Cinema Screen capable of projecting an array of images, a fully equipped lighting rig and system, and a wireless data connection facility throughout.
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The Gallery
The Gallery is tiered and can seat up to 300 guests. The Gallery overlooks the stage and can be used in conjunction with The Cinema Suite, making it ideal for larger dinners, award ceremonies, presentations, and dinner dances. An ideal breakout space or pre-dinner drinks area.
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The Deco Lounge
A versatile suite, ideal for use in conjunction with The Cinema Suite and The Gallery as a break-out room or as a drinks reception. The Deco Lounge can also be used alongside The CityView Lounge or in isolation for smaller events. The lounge benefits from a dual aspect bar, a plasma screen capable of projecting an array of images, and wireless data connection.
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The City View Lounge
A truly unique, versatile lounge with ample natural daylight. Benefiting from outstanding views through the city centre. The City View Lounge can be used in conjunction with The Cinema Suite and The Gallery as a break-out room or can also be used as a suite for smaller events.
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The Foyer
A stunning reception space, ideal for meeting and greeting your guests, as well as a flexible guest registration desk area. A striking bar and convenient cloakroom facilities are available along with a LED welcome screen capable of displaying images of your event/ table plans/ The decor includes a spectacular chandelier and chrome doors leading into The Cinema Suite.
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Please note the Gallery (balcony) space can be used in conjunction with the cinema suite, as it oversees the stage. This will allow additional capacity if required.
All the spaces benefit from no fixed seating so the layouts can be flexible and adjusted to individual requirements, including using a mixture of tables and formations.
| Room | Theatre | Standing | Cabaret | Banquet | Floor | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cinema Suite | 1000 | 1300 | 550 | 700 | G | 30.0m x 28.8m |
| Deco Lounge | - | 250 | - | - | G | 16.5m x 6.8m |
| City View Lounge | 50 | 60 | - | 40 | 1st | 10.0m x 10.4m |
| Gallery | 250 | 600 | - | 300 | 2nd | 22.1m x 22.8m |
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