Successful start for DH Venues

A historic Coventry venue which has re-opened in the Cathedral Quarter is seeing an increase in enquiries as it continues to attract interest from those looking for unique event spaces in the heart of the city.

The renowned Grade II listed Drapers’ Hall opened under the new management of DH Venues last year and has already received glowing feedback about the events it has hosted.

It is now seeing enquiries increase further in 2025 for everything from weddings and conferences to birthday parties and concerts.

DH Venues is managed by Chris Hartley and Arum Javed, who both bring extensive backgrounds in event planning, hospitality, and venue management to ensure that occasions hosted at Drapers' Hall are of the highest quality.

The venue has a range of distinctive event spaces steeped in history and charm which can cater from small meetings to large gatherings of up to 300 people.

The ballroom is the centrepiece of Drapers’ Hall, featuring high ceilings, grand architectural details and classic Regency décor, and can cater for events including wedding receptions, gala dinners, corporate gatherings, awards ceremonies and formal gatherings.

In addition to this, the venue features a variety of other rooms with smaller capacities which can accommodate everything from birthday parties, meetings and roundtable events to formal dining events, meetings, concerts, art exhibitions and community workshops and events.

Drapers’ Hall is also licenced to host civil ceremonies, meaning that couples can have their ceremony and main reception under one roof.

DH Venues works with a range of local suppliers, which it is looking to grow further as demand for Drapers’ Hall increases, to provide catering including formal meals, buffets, breakfast options and drinks and cakes.

Chris said: “We’ve had a fantastic start since taking over Drapers’ Hall on behalf of Historic Coventry Trust.

“We have hosted an incredibly diverse range of events ranging from music exams and community workshops to larger corporate events, all of which have seen us receive incredible feedback.

“2025 is already shaping up to be a busy year, with several weddings booked as well as six music concerts and a range of other events.

“Drapers’ Hall is another venue which can support Coventry’s tourism credentials and being located just a five-minute walk from a public car park and 15 minutes from the train station makes it ideal for events in the city centre.