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Since 2013 Same-Sex Couples have been able to be married according to UK Law.

The Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013 extended definitions of marriage to include gay and lesbian relationships and The Old Regent Ballroom is licensed under Section 43A as an “appropriate registered building” to hold such weddings, and we think there is no better place!

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Call: +44 7999 304048
Email: info@theoldregentballroom.com

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Our Venue

PIANO BAR

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Our Venue

BALLROOM

Our pretty venue has a classic vintage theme and feel and will compliment your wedding theme and your colours can be accentuated with additional decorations.

If you are looking to tie the knot then please contact us today to book a viewing or to request more information.

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Events

theoldregentballroom Nov 5

Twilight Wedding for R&J on Saturday.
A wonderful day. Perfect, planned and pretty.
Email info@theoldregentballroom.com to view our venue.
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Twilight Wedding for R&J on Saturday.
A wonderful day. Perfect, planned and pretty.
Email info@theoldregentballroom.com to view our venue.
#wedding #ceremony #partyvenue #ido #registrar #celebrant #ballroom #thatdress #groom #bridesmaids #petals

theoldregentballroom Oct 15

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theoldregentballroom Oct 7

Busy weekend for us. Friday night was RnB disco ticketed public event with our DJ Haydon Perry of HPE.
Saturday evening we hosted a Vegas wedding reception and an Engagement party.
Just a few snapshots here.
#djhaydonperry #engagementparty #weddingreception #DISCO #rnb #dancefloor #celebration #thurrockvenue #essexpartyvenue

Busy weekend for us. Friday night was RnB disco ticketed public event with our DJ Haydon Perry of HPE.
Saturday evening we hosted a Vegas wedding reception and an Engagement party.
Just a few snapshots here.
#djhaydonperry #engagementparty #weddingreception #DISCO #rnb #dancefloor #celebration #thurrockvenue #essexpartyvenue

theoldregentballroom Sep 20

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What people

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“Absolutely stunning venue! We celebrated our daughter’s wedding at The Old Regent Ballroom, and it was a dream come true. The elegant ballroom and the Piano Bar added so much charm to the evening.”

Sarah Johnson, Essex

Wedding

“What a fantastic place to host an event! The Old Regent Ballroom’s professional staff made our corporate gathering a huge success. The beautiful ballroom and impeccable service exceeded our expectations.”

David Wilson, Brentwood

Corporate Event

“We had our anniversary party at The Old Regent Ballroom, and it was magical! The ambiance, service, and the Piano Bar’s live music created an unforgettable experience for all our guests. Highly recommended!”

Emily Smith, Southend

20th Anniversary Party 2021

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Google Rating

4.7

Based on 194 reviews

The Old Regent Ballroom

4.7

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Amazing venue great entertainment great music. And the bar staff are really nice too.One slight problem with the bar staff it took me 4 attempts to finally find someone who understood what a tall glass is.A half pint glass is not a tall glass and only one young lady got it 100 percent correct and even when I went back an hour later she remembered my last round and got me exactly the same again without even having to tell her she was absolutely amazing.Hats off to her.

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Attended a wedding there at the weekend. Amazing venue and friendly helpful staff

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Lovely place

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Mandie and the whole team were absolutely amazing from the booking to the night. Great communication and the venue itself was fantastic.

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Beautiful venue for my 50th birthday party, very affordable, all my guests were impressed with venue and food. Bar staff great. Overall a perfect setting for any occasion. Very well organised, and thankyou for a perfect evening.

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Fantastic night. Was Greace vs Dirty Dancing musical.Wonderfully songs sung. Audience participation was a fun spot. People were on the dance floor, strutting their stuff. Great atmosphere and evening enjoyed by everyone

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Nice venue and a fun night out at the 30-up event

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We knew the lower room was where we wanted our UK wedding reception following an overseas wedding. We had about 160 in attendance and everyone was in awe just how pretty this place is.Our friend Ginge was delighted to perform his swing tribute act in such a setting and the DJ was delighted to perform to a packed Dancefloor all night long. Everyone commented on how easy it was to watch us dance from another level so everyone could see and there was suffice space for the photobooth too (tho I would put them In the opposite corner as people didn’t see them)The food was enjoyed by all and we loved the chance to have some prepared cocktails and a prosecco wall available for guests upon available - set a lovely scene. Cake table prominent and on the way out a place to put our thank yous and takeaway cake.Was also awesome we could pick everything up Monday morning vs having to run around Saturday night. So helpful and reassuring..a lot of locals discovering this place for the first time so the venue has defiantly earned some new regulars for their event evenings. Mandie and Team (security at door just awesome and friendly) really great - Thank you so much for making our vision come to light 🩷

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The Old Regent Ballroom delivered!My husband and I discovered it by chance last year and knew it was the perfect setting for our wedding celebration.Thank you Mandie and staff for giving us our dream wedding. We could of danced all night under all those twinkling lights.Food was amazing too, everyone had an amazing time, thanks again, L & J

Emiliano Bonanomi

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fantastic venue and a great staff!

Christine Bence

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Oh what a night! The most glorious wedding day and evening of Stacie and Layla White. The Old Regent at it’s very best. Precious memories were made forever!

Andrew Greenaway

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A piano playing friend from the Netherlands did a brief UK tour, playing the music of Frank Zappa (plus a few of his own compositions). Rather than set up his own equipment, he was able to make use of the in-house piano in the foyer and a good time was had by all. Phil Jupitus even popped in to say "Hi". Good friendly atmosphere, with helpful staff.

Raymond Osborne

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Held our wedding ceremony and reception at the regent the venue was fantastic the staff are all lovely and can’t do enough to help make your big day as special as you Imagined it

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The owners and staff at the old regent work so hard to make your event enjoyable. The food is prepared on site and is excellent quality. We had the best time at our family wedding and it was all down to Frank, Shawn, Mandy and their staff. Thank you for your attentive service.

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My husband celebrated his 60th Birthday at the Ballroom on Saturday and I cannot express how fantastic this venue is, from the moment you walk in it gives you the wow factor. Mandie made sure everything run smoothly and was a pleasure to deal with, the food was excellent and the bar staff were amazing and worked really hard, a big thank you to everyone for making Richards Birthday one to remember. If you are looking for a venue then do not hesitate to book this amazing place.

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Excellent party venue

Louise Bonfield

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Attended a 50th birthday, the hall was large,could fit around 150 comfortably and set up lovely. The Buffet was also good

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We had our wedding at The Old Regent Ballroom in January 2024 and to say we were happy was an understatement.From the minute we walked into the venue it was clear that it was a hidden gem. The venue is beautiful, and Mandie and her team do everything to make sure that your needs are met. We had booked the ballroom which was the perfect setting for a wedding party.The food was brilliant and drinks were kept flowing. We couldn’t have asked for anymore and both my wife and U would highly recommend the Regent Ballroom.Thank you Mandie for making our day so special for us.

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I had my 50th birthday celebrations here this weekend and had the best time. The venue looked absolutely stunning, the food was plentiful and tasty and all the staff were extremely helpful, accommodating and catered to our needs.I would highly recommend this venue and would definitely use them again. My guests absolutely loved the venue too.I couldn’t have wish for more.

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Curtis Passingham

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We had our wedding reception at The Old Regent Ballroom in Stanford, and my god what the best decision that was!We knew as soon as we walked in on that first viewing, we were 100% having our wedding reception there, the now wife ensured we paid the deposit before we left (She absolutely fell in love with the downstairs piano bar and cocktail bar).From first viewing and booking (1-2 years before) to stumbling out on our wedding night Mandie and team supported us and helped us through our planning all the way. The team were always on hand to answer any worries / questions via email or phone and were completely accommodating of all of our needs!Having one of the biggest wedding sit down meals and receptions at the venue that they have had, they certainly pulled out all of the stops to make it the most magical day ever!The venue itself is magnificent, so many of our guests were amazed that this beautiful venue was sitting right on our doorstep and as soon as they walked into the piano bar were amazed at the size (most comparing it to be like a Tardis). The food was amazing everyone gave compliments on how good the food was and how generous the portions were, we opted for a carvery dinner with handmade homemade pies for vegans (these were beautiful) along with gorgeous cheesecake & chocolate fudge brownie for dessert. Shaun and Frank done an amazing job with the food!Once the dinner was finished, we had the party where we had a DJ & 4-piece band both set up on the stage. The venue was big enough to keep our tables out as well as having a fully dedicated dancefloor, bar area and comfortability moving around; all in one room! The way this room flows with is sweeping tiers means no matter where your guests are they are constantly involved in the party.The bar staff were very attentive meaning no one was ever long waiting for a drink and I was kept up to date with how much was left out of the money I put behind the bar.Overall, the day went perfect and we have both said we wouldn't have done anything different; I can honestly say The Old Regent Ballroom served us well and was worth every penny! To anyone looking for a wedding reception venue we 100% recommend The Old Regent Ballroom, you will not be disappointed, not just with the venue itself, but with the amazing customer service throughout!Thank you, Shaun, Frank, Mandie & the rest of the team for making our day go so smoothly and helping it to be the most perfect day!

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So good place ... all staff friendly and helpfull... a lot of stairs so not a really wheelchair friendly...

Lord Anthony Davies

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What a lovely place, the music was great and staff were so helpful. Hopefully we go back again. This time I was with my company drink Certas Energy.

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This place is amazing! I had such an excellent night, food & cocktails were great! The whole venue is beautiful & I would highly recommend to everyone for parties, work events or just drink with friends!

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Here on a christmas work do, great venue, great food, would highly recommend

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Fantastic atmosphere and so beautiful.

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Jamil Asafo-Agyei

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Went to the garage brunch, brilliant event. Well managed, food great and staff were all friendly 😁

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I had my 40th Party here, totally amazing!! Couldn't of asked for a better venue, and all the bar staff were really friendly and so helpful, Mandie who helped organise my bash, really helpful, in everyway. We are very grateful. The buffet was delicious all my friends and family said it was the best buffet. If your looking for a party of a wedding venue this is the place!!

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I had my wedding reception here in 2015 which was breathtaking. We returned on Saturday for the Garage Brunch (the husband and I). Let me say "it did not disappoint" the venue looked as stunning as I remember, the tables were all set out for each group/guest. The drinks are at such a reasonable price, the food was absolutely delicious (slider and dirty fries) and such a good portion size. The music played throughout and you just couldn't help but dance. The staff give it that added magic as there are all amazing. I would highly recommend this place and in fact we will be back there in December with our friends for the Christmas party. This is a place not to be missed and a real hidden gem.

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My daughter just had her wedding reception here and what an amazing venue! Beautiful decor amazing food and fantastic staff. I can't praise the regent enough.

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What a night! We hosted a surprise party and everything was perfect! Couldn't of asked for anything more, so many compliments on how beautiful the venue was, the friendly staff and how nothing was an issue! Would defiantly recommend! There was no clean up needed from us no hassle in collecting the few bits we left overnight! If you're looking to throw a party, this ticks all the boxes!

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Lovely place went there for a wedding reception. The staff were very nice and polite.Would go again if I'm ever in the area to see what it's like during their business hours.

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Large venue for parties, wedding receptions and events. Three bar areas. Very high standard of decoration and very clean. Great atmosphere. Friendly staff.

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Fantastic venue. Polite staff. It was a night to remember

Valentine Gibbons

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Connor Fairchild

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Beautiful place with very friendly staff

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We hired the old regent ballroom for our soul event Velvet Soulbox! Well what can I say.... The Venue is stunning the staff are friendly the bar staff can cope with anything a true credit to the regent! The response we have had from or guests has been overwhelming! The regent is such a fantastic venue we will be booking this for 5/6 events next year amazing! 5 stars 💫 is not enough! Thank you all involved x Harry Craze. Velvet Soulbox

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Nice place but had to go up and down the stairs to smoke and I have issues with mobility. Felt that it was overpriced but all these places are!

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We held our Wedding at this venue (upper floor). The food was amazing! The service and friendliness of the staff was superb and they helped to take away alot of the stress of the day. Would 100% recommend to others, for any special occasion.