AREF Annual Dinner 2025

Booking Information

We are delighted to announce that the AREF Annual Dinner & Awards 2025, one of the most eagerly awaited events in the real estate industry's calendar, will take place on Thursday 25th September 2025.

This exclusive event is open to AREF members and their invited guests, offering a unique opportunity to connect with industry leaders, celebrate achievements, and enjoy a truly memorable evening.

This prestigious event, steeped in tradition and elegance, brings together our industry for an unforgettable evening of networking and celebration. The event presents an excellent opportunity to network for all our members, though spaces are limited so we do strongly advise booking early to avoid any disappointment.

An Iconic New Venue: Raffles Hotel, London

In 2025, we are elevating the Annual Dinner experience by hosting it at the magnificent Raffles London, situated in the historic Old War Office (OWO) on Whitehall. This landmark building, steeped in history, has been meticulously restored over the last 8 years into a luxurious venue that marries its rich heritage with contemporary elegance.

About The OWO:

Historical Significance: Once the base of operations for Winston Churchill during World War II.
Architectural Splendor: A stunning setting that reflects the grandeur and importance of our event.

Learn more about Raffles London and its incredible transformation here.

Proudly Sponsored by JTC

For the second year running, we are thrilled to have JTC as our sole sponsor for the AREF Annual Dinner & Awards. Their continued support underscores the significance of this event, and we are excited to collaborate once again with the exceptional team at JTC.

Date:

Thursday 25 September 2025

Venue:

Raffles Hotel
Situated in the Old War Office (OWO)
57 Whitehall
London
SW1A 2BX

Evening Highlights:

18:00hrs - Pre-Dinner Champagne Reception
Begin the evening in The Lawrence, an enchanting space named after the legendary T.E. Lawrence ("Lawrence of Arabia"), who once worked at the War Office.
19:30hrs - Dinner & Awards Ceremony in The Whitehall Ballroom
Guests will descend a grand staircase into the exquisite Whitehall Ballroom for a sumptuous three-course dinner. The evening will feature live entertainment during dinner—past performers include stars like Nina Conti, Lord Sebastian Coe, and Ian Hislop
22:00hrs - Post-dinner soirée with live music
Post-dinner soirée back in The Lawrence
00:45hrs - Carriages

More Space, More Community

The larger venue at Raffles London allows us to welcome even more members to join this incredible evening, ensuring a broader representation of our vibrant community.

Cost of table:

Table for 10 people: £2400.00 + VAT
Table for 12 people: £2880.00 + VAT
Individual ticket: £300.00 + VAT * {Note: you will be seated at a table with other individual ticket holders}. This ticket is only available to staff from AREF member firms. The cost of this ticket includes all drinks.
Hosted Bar (in the Lawrence): £150.00 + VAT
Hosted Bar (in the Morse Room, located just outside The Lawrence): £80.00 + VAT

What's included in the cost of a table?

The cost of your table includes: Pre-dinner champagne reception, three course dinner with coffee and petit four, entertainment during the dinner and access to the post-dinner soirée with live music. Please note: Drinks are not included in the cost of the tables during the dinner in the Ballroom - these are pre-ordered through us later this year. There is access to a cash bar throughout the evening.

* For indiviudal tickets, table wine is included.

Book a table:

Please click here or the blue button below to book a table.

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Please note:

You will need a log-in to this website to book a table (click here for help with a log-in).
Payment can be made by credit card or invoice (if paying by invoice - an invoice will be raised and emailed to the booking contact (please allow 2-3 weeks to receive your invoice). All payments are to be received no later than Friday 22nd August 2025.

Terms and Conditions:

Please read our full terms and conditions page before purchasing a table, this can be found here.

Hosted bars:

A handful of hosted bars are also available to book. These are mainly located in the Lawrence Room for the pre-dinner champagne reception, however, a few hosted bars are available to book in the Morse Room, located just outside the Lawrence. If you choose to add a hosted bar to your booking, you will be allocated your own high top poseur table and any pre-ordered drinks will be waiting for you on the table.

Each hosted bar has a table number and your company name which will be printed for you*, your guests will be directed to your hosted bar upon arrival. DRINKS ARE NOT INCLUDED in the cost of the hosted bar and should be pre-ordered {Note: Drinks not consumed during the champagne reception will be taken to your table in the Ballroom by a member of waiting staff}. If you do not book a hosted bar, you will be responsible for finding your guests during the champagne reception (champagne will be served by waiting staff who will be circling the room).

^{* Strictly no branding is allowed, apart from AREF and the main sponsor, to be displayed in the River Rooms or the Ballroom}

Guest Information & drinks pre-orders:

Once you have booked a table, we will be in touch with full details on how to submit your guest names, dietary requirements and purchase your drinks orders.

Dress:

Business attire

Enquiries:

For all enquiries relating to the dinner, please email Mel at: [email protected].

Sponsor:

Many thanks to our sponsor for the 2025 AREF Annual Dinner & Awards:

JTC Group