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Covent Garden's quirky conference venues offer a unique blend of historical charm and modern innovation, perfect for sparking creativity and engagement. These distinctive spaces provide a memorable backdrop for corporate events, ensuring a departure from the mundane and fostering a dynamic atmosphere for delegates.

Thanks to its convenient central location, Covent Garden is super easy to get to by tube, train, bus or on foot!

TRANSPORT

Originally a market garden that sold produce from local farms, Covent Garden was first developed in the 1600s and quickly became a hub for entertainment

HISTORY

Covent Garden is renowned for its range of eateries, ranging from casual to more upmarket. There's something for everyone!

FOOD & DRINK

Covent Garden is a vibrant and historic area situated in the heart of London's West End. Centred around a bustling pedestrianised Italian-style Piazza, inside the intricate market building (which dates all the way back to 1835) there are an array of shops, restaurants and bars which can all double as unique event locations! 

Also home to the world-famous London Transport Museum, there are a plethora of venues nearby, perfect for drinks receptions, corporate dinners, conferences or meetings. This area is often used as a filming location too thanks to its aesthetically-pleasing architecure reminiscent of a past era. Covent Garden has excellent transport links to the rest of the city, served by several nearby tube stations as well as Charing Cross train station. Covent Garden is particularly popular in summer, as tourists and locals alike flock to enjoy a cold drink in the Piazza whilst watching the live entertainers that often perform there.

Covent Garden

The London Eye, Big Ben, Trafalgar Square, Hyde Park, Marble Arch... need we say more?!

LANDMARKS

Whether you want to impress clients with French fare or marvellous mezze, London is no stranger to incredible food and drinks hotspots.

From cafes to conference centres, the sheer amount of venues in Central London means there is something for everyone!

VENUE VARIETY

Central London is a large area comprising the City of London and the innermost parts of 6 other boroughs, including Westminster, Southwark, Kensington & Chelsea, Islington, Camden and Lambeth. As this defined area stretches across many well populated and thriving cosmopolitan districts of the capital, it comes as no surprise that there is an endless stream of incredible event venues suitable for every kind of event, each with a unique cultural feel and offering. 

Whether you’re planning a conference, away day, dinner, awards ceremony, rooftop party or a simple team meeting, you’re sure to find the ideal venue in Central London. Plus with world-famous landmarks and iconic locations aplenty, your guests will always be impressed and entertained in equal measure! Central London has an abundance of train and tube stations connecting the areas, as well as buses, taxis, even boats! Plus, with countless hotels and accommodation offerings, out-of-town guests will have no shortage of convenient options.


Central London

Discover quirky conference venues in Covent Garden, London, for a unique corporate event that inspires creativity and engagement.

Quirky Conference Venues in Covent Garden

Quirky Conference Venues

Historic 18th-century church venue at Trafalgar Square with vaulted crypt spaces, accommodating up to 200 seated conferences, from £2,200 hourly for exclusive hire.

St Martin’s Hall is a beautiful room with oak panelling and even though the space is situated underground the room has an abundance of natural daylight. 

There is fresh air supply, under floor heating, WIFI, adjustable lighting and has its own private bathrooms and cloakroom. It also has its own separate space for refreshments in the ‘Lightwell’ which is situated right outside the Hall. St Martins Hall can hold up to 130 delegates in a theatre style, 64 delegates in a cabaret style or 32 in a boardroom style.

St Martins Hall meeting room with round tables, ideal for events and presentations.

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St Martins Hall event space with gray chairs, ideal for presentations and meetings.

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St Martins Hall meeting space with gray and red chairs, ideal for workshops and presentations.

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St Martins Hall atrium, modern glass design for corporate meetings and social events.

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St Martins Hall meeting space with wooden walls, ideal for networking events and discussions.

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Reception

Business

St Martins Hall & Lightwell

London

St Martin-in-the-Fields

Chic 445sqm conference space accommodating up to 300 guests in Covent Garden, with 6 interconnecting studios and day delegate rates from £110 per person.

Elegantly styled with light decor, the ME Room is available for hire 24 hours a day. 

Large scale events such as fashion shows and car launches are just a small selection of the impressive events held here. 

The ME Room can accommodate up to 150 guests for a standing reception or 80 for dinner, or with the inter-connecting walls removed between the 6 adjoining studios, the total capacity can be increased to 300pax for a reception or 250pax for a seated lunch or dinner.

The venue comes complete with all furniture and linen, as well as table centrepieces and elegant uplighting. 

Sleek ME Room in ME London, perfect for presentations and networking events.

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Dynamic fashion show in ME London Event Space with sleek venue design and audience engagement.

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Sleek ME Room in ME London, ideal for Jaguar showcases and corporate events.

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Sleek ME Room event space for automotive showcases, ideal for product launches and networking.

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Modern ME Room event space set for a fashion show with defined runway and seating.

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Events

The ME Room 

ME London Event Space

110-seat tiered theatre in Covent Garden's transport museum, ideal for quirky conferences with 4K projection, built-in stage, from £3,550 for day hire.

Following a £500k AV refurbishment, the Cubic Theatre has professional DCP/DCI playback capabilities with true 4k resolution and Dolby Digital surround sound for a full cinema experience. All equipment is supported by our in-house technical team, who are bookable throughout your event. The adjoining Foyer is perfect for welcome drinks and post-screening networking whilst our catering partner Benugo can serve cinema-inspired canapes.

Cubic Theatre at London Transport Museum with tiered seating for events and screenings.

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Cubic Theatre at London Transport Museum with tiered seating for corporate events and screenings.

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Cubic Theatre auditorium with tiered seating, ideal for presentations and screenings.

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Cubic Theatre seating with red chairs, ideal for presentations and film screenings.

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Theatre

Screenings

The Cubic Theatre

London Transport Museum

London Transport Museum - The Cubic Theatre

Private Soho club with retractable glass roof terrace, 150-capacity Green Room, natural daylight, private bar. From £3,000 room hire plus £8,000 minimum spend.

If you're looking for a place for corporate dining, our green room is the perfect space. The room can accommodate up to 90 guests, via a variety of different dining setups from, large table rounds, U-shaped & long tables.

Elegant dining room in Century Club, perfect for corporate events and intimate gatherings.

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Elegant Green Room at Century Club with floral centerpieces for weddings and corporate events.

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Elegant Green Room at Century Club with round tables, ideal for upscale events and gatherings.

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Elegant Green Room at Century Club, ideal for upscale weddings and corporate events.

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Dining 

Green Room

Century Club

Art Deco theatre bar overlooking The Strand, ideal for quirky boardroom meetings. Seats 12 boardroom-style, 70 standing. £550 daily hire.

Located on the second-floor of the Adelphi Theatre with fantastic views overlooking The Strand, the Dress Circle Bar is the ideal setting for boardroom style meetings.

Whether its a workshop, training course or board meeting that you are wanting to host, this space offers a well-lit and spacious area which will keep your delegates and colleagues motivated throughout the day.

Dress Circle Bar at Adelphi Theatre: bright meeting space with geometric windows for workshops.

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Dress Circle Bar at Adelphi Theatre: modern meeting room with geometric windows, ideal for workshops.

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Dress Circle Bar at Adelphi Theatre: elegant meeting room with plush red chairs, ideal for corporate events.

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Standing

Dress Circle Bar

Adelphi Theatre

Adelphi Theatre - Dress Circle Bar

Iconic Trafalgar Square gallery with baroque masterpieces, ornate ceilings and dramatic lighting. Central Hall seats 100 for dinner, from £18,000 for four-hour exclusive 

This spectacular room, beautifully lit by an elevated glass rooftop, showcases Northern Italian paintings from the 16th century.  The striking marble staircase entrance leads up to an intricately decorate ceiling of  golden leaves, making it a truly regal setting. Just situated off the Portico Entrance, Central Hall is perfectly located to accommodate exceptional receptions for up to 200 guests, or dinner for up to 100. 

Central Hall in The National Gallery, elegant event space with warm lighting for upscale gatherings.

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Elegant Central Hall in The National Gallery, ideal for upscale corporate events and receptions.

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Central Hall in The National Gallery, elegant event space for networking and gala events.

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Elegant dining setup in Central Hall, National Gallery for upscale events.

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Elegant dining table in Central Hall, National Gallery for upscale gala events.

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Central Hall

The National Gallery

Unique conference space atop iconic Foyles bookstore in Covent Garden. Theatre-style seating for 160, reception for 200. From £1,350 half-day hire.

Whether you're holding a conference or a private party, a drinks reception, launch or an awards ceremony, our space is designed to fulfil your requirements.

Centrally located, with collapsible staging, equipped with wireless and wired microphones, Level 6 can accommodate speeches, discussion panels and performance.

In addition, we offer the freedom to dress or brand the space as you desire.



Elegant event space with round tables, ideal for corporate gatherings and celebrations.

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Versatile auditorium venue with polished wooden floor for corporate events and receptions.

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Stylish auditorium venue with modern bar, ideal for networking and cocktail receptions.

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Modern auditorium meeting space with long table, ideal for events and collaboration.

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Whole Venue Auditorium with red chairs, ideal for workshops and presentations.

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Whole Venue

Auditorium - Level 6 Foyles 

138-seat theatre in iconic Covent Garden gallery, ideal for quirky conferences. From £2,500 for 4-hour hire with AV equipment and technician included.

With audio-visual facilities and comfortable tiered seating, the Ondaatje Wing Theatre is the perfect space for an evening presentation, product launch or award ceremony before a drinks reception in the Gallery. The Lecture Theatre can be hired at any time of day.

Events in the Theatre can be paired with breakfast, evening reception or dinner events in Gallery spaces.

Hire includes use of AV equipment and presence of AV Technician.

This space has 138 fixed seats and a maximum capacity of 150.

Modern auditorium with tiered seating in The Ondaatje Wing Theatre, perfect for conferences.

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Panel discussion at The Ondaatje Wing Theatre, National Portrait Gallery, engaging speakers.

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The Ondaatje Wing Theatre

National Portrait Gallery

Grade II-listed West End theatre with 2,300-capacity main stage, perfect for quirky conferences. Historic Edwardian spaces from £10,000 daily hire.

Aways Days, Conferences, Seminars, Team Building

London Coliseum stage with ornate decor, perfect for performances and events.

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Elegant theater stage with red curtains at London Coliseum, ideal for gala events.

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Stage 

London Coliseum

Central London's largest outdoor terrace at historic casino, ideal for quirky conferences. 120-capacity rooftop with city skyline views, from £40 per delegate.

The Rooftop is the largest outdoor terrace in central London and offers a full range of drinks, cocktails and food. We’re flexible on numbers so can section off areas to suit the size of your event. Cater to many different types of events.

Rooftop Bar at The Hippodrome Casino with ornate dome, perfect for upscale events.

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Modern rooftop bar with stylish seating, perfect for cocktail receptions and networking events.

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Stylish rooftop bar at The Hippodrome Casino, ideal for cocktail receptions and events.

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Rooftop Bar at The Hippodrome Casino, modern design for stylish events and gatherings.

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Rooftop view of The Hippodrome Casino, perfect for corporate events and celebrations.

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Boardroom

The Rooftop Bar

The Hippodrome Casino

The Hippodrome Casino - The Rooftop Bar

Grade II listed 1,027-capacity theatre auditorium in Covent Garden, ideal for quirky conferences with opulent Victorian charm from £500/hour.

Host large conferencing with a capacity of 1150 (582 with Covid-safe social distancing in place.) or hire the Aldwych for smaller meetings, workshops and corporate training events. The theatre hosts a number of hospitality rooms which can be used for breakout spaces, in addition to three fully stocked bars.

Covid-safety procedures will be in place during all hires. 

Aldwych Theatre Auditorium with plush seating, ideal for conferences and performances.

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Aldwych Theatre bar area, polished wood counter, ideal for networking events and receptions.

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Elegant Aldwych Theatre staircase with chandelier, perfect for upscale events and meetings.

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Aldwych Theatre Auditorium lobby with elegant columns, ideal for events and networking.

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Aldwych Theatre Auditorium with elegant bar, ideal for upscale events and gatherings.

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Auditorium

Aldwych Theatre Auditorium 

Historic Georgian meeting room for 100 theatre-style in Covent Garden's Grand Connaught Rooms, from £64 per delegate with AV and catering included.

Located on the third floor, the Dorset Suite is a purpose-built conference room that has a fresh and modern feel, making it an ideal choice for business meetings, conferences, and corporate events. With its stylish design and state-of-the-art facilities, this versatile space accommodates a variety of setups, ensuring your event runs smoothly. Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi, in-house AV professionals, and convenient cloakroom and storage options. The Dorset Suite also features access to an outdoor roof terrace, perfect for networking breaks or informal gatherings. Situated within the prestigious De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in Covent Garden, your guests will be captivated by the venue's rich history and opulent surroundings. Elevate your business event in the heart of London, where elegance meets functionality.

Dorset Suite corridor at De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms, ideal for networking events.

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Dorset Suite meeting room with flexible tables, ideal for professional events and conferences.

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Dorset Suite

De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms 

Industrial-chic conference space in Covent Garden with original brick walls, light-filled windows, theatre-style seating for 150, from £4,600 for full-day hire.

Located on the Conduit's first floor, The Forum is a versatile, multipurpose events space, with access to AV facilities. With its original brick wall, light-filled windows and industrial details, the space is the perfect blank canvas for filming and photography.

Stylish dinner event space at The Forum, featuring elegant communal tables and warm lighting.

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Modern dining setup at The Forum, elegant tables for corporate events and receptions.

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Stylish event space at The Forum with vibrant purple lighting for corporate gatherings.

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The Forum in The Conduit: modern event space with round tables for meetings and gatherings.

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Film and Photo

The Forum

The Conduit

Grade II listed Victorian hotel's Regency suite with three chandeliers, natural light, up to 80 theatre-style, 2 mins from Charing Cross, from £70 per delegate.

The Regency is a stunning space resplendent with three chandeliers and  several windows which flood the space with natural light .
Elegant period features create an opulent atmosphere in which to hold a business event.
Whether a seminar, training session or private corporate party our expert staff will make your event special.
The room comes with complimentary wifi and all the trappings needed for a successful event of almost any  business type.
With much experience of hosting high security events as well as many major corporate clients we can deliver perfection.



Sophisticated meeting room at The Clermont Charing Cross with elegant chandeliers for corporate events.

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Sophisticated meeting room at The Clermont Charing Cross with elegant chandeliers for events.