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Covent Garden, with its vibrant atmosphere and central London location, is an exceptional choice for hosting modern conferences. The area boasts state-of-the-art venues equipped with the latest technology, ensuring a seamless and impactful event. Considerations for selecting a venue include accessibility, tech capabilities, and space flexibility to accommodate various conference formats.

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 modern conference venues in Covent Garden, London, tailored for dynamic events in a central location. Perfect for professional organisers.

Modern Conference Venues in Covent Garden

Modern Conference Venues

42-seat studio screen in Leicester Square's iconic cinema, ideal for modern conferences with in-house AV, from £1,000 per day exclusive hire.

Hire Oscars Bar for drinks and canapes followed by an unforgettable screening in our boutique-styled smaller screens at ODEON LUXE Leicester Square. This iconic venue seamlessly combines historic glamour with cutting-edge Dolby cinema technology, ensuring an exceptional experience for your guests. Perfect for corporate screenings, private events, or gala presentations, our state-of-the-art facilities include advanced AV equipment, disabled access, and dedicated catering options. Elevate your next conference, AGM, or seminar in the heart of London's West End, where luxury meets innovation. Enjoy the comfort of our ODEON Luxe reclining seats while indulging in bespoke hospitality tailored to your needs. Whether hosting a panel discussion or a music performance, ODEON LUXE Leicester Square is the ultimate destination for impactful events.

Modern screening room with plush seating at ODEON LUXE Leicester Square for events.

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Modern theater with plush reclining seats for corporate events and film screenings.

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Screenings

Studio Screens

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ODEON LUXE Leicester Square  

Modern 445sqm conference space in Covent Garden accommodating up to 300 guests, with 6 interconnecting studios, in-house AV and day delegate packages 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

Iconic Trafalgar Square gallery with baroque-adorned Central Hall, ideal for modern conferences up to 200 standing, from £120 per person based on recent quotes.

Located just off the Portico entrance, Central Hall is perfectly placed to host exceptional receptions and dinners. At the heart of the Gallery, it showcases treasures such as The Portrait of Charles William Lambton (‘The Red Boy’) by Sir Thomas Lawrence. It is also within easy reach of masterpieces by Van Gogh, Monet, and Manet, ideal for add-on private tours.

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Standing

Central Hall

The National Gallery

150-seat theatre with AV facilities in iconic Covent Garden gallery, ideal for presentations and product launches, from £2,500 for 4-hour hire.

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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Business

The Ondaatje Wing Theatre

National Portrait Gallery

451-seat riverside lecture theatre with cutting-edge AV, ideal for modern conferences. 2 mins from Temple station. From £110 per person for day delegate packages includin

The Kelvin Lecture Theatre is the perfect space to keep a large audience engaged. There is even the option to broadcast your event beyond the venue with state-of-the-art AV and virtual event technology. 

Kelvin Lecture Theatre with tiered seating, ideal for conferences and events.

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Kelvin Lecture Theatre with tiered seating, ideal for professional events and presentations.

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Kelvin Lecture Theatre 

IET Savoy place

Private Soho club with 150-capacity Green Room, ideal for modern conferences. Natural daylight, full AV, 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

160-seat theatre-style auditorium atop iconic Foyles bookstore, ideal for modern conferences with collapsible staging, AV system, from £15 per person daily.

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 

Georgian conference venue near Covent Garden with 180-capacity Great Room, sky-lit ceiling, built-in AV, from £5,650 for exclusive hire including catering space.

The Great Room is jewel in the crown, accommodating up to 180 guests theatre and 80 guests cabaret style for conferences. The room features high ceilings and a skylight which floods in a natural daylight. The room is air-conditioned and can be completely blacked out for presentations or hybrid events. The state-of-the art audio-visual facilities include an HD projector for both data and professional format video projection.

Elegant Great Room at RSA House, perfect for conferences and networking events.

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Elegant Great Room at RSA House, ideal for corporate events and conferences.

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Sophisticated RSA House Great Room with modern seating and historical murals for events.

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Great Room at RSA House with elegant seating and large screen for conferences.

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Elegant Great Room at RSA House with round tables, ideal for meetings and receptions.

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The Great Room

RSA House

451-capacity tiered lecture theatre near Covent Garden with 7m ultra-wide screen, advanced AV tech, and Thames views. From £23,300 for full-day conference hire.

Hosting up to 451 people in tiered seating, the lecture theatre comes with 391 ground level seats and a further 30 on each of the two balconies, also accommodating up to nine speakers on stage.

Whether presenting to a seated audience or extending the reach of your event through live streaming, the Kelvin Lecture Theatre offers unparalleled digital opportunities to showcase your brand and to ensure optimum engagement with your speakers and audiences.

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Kelvin Lecture Theatre

IET London: Savoy Place

24-capacity modern conference room in Covent Garden hotel with 75-inch HD screen, hybrid event technology, natural daylight, from £110 per delegate daily.

One Aldwych is well located for both the City and the West End and offers a bright and inspiring backdrop for your meeting. Located on the mezzanine level the Press & Type Room are perfectly situated next door to each other and can be used separately or combined together and their versatility makes them ideal for a board meeting or theatre style presentation. 
Hybrid event options are available. Please see Prices & Hours section for details. 


Sophisticated meeting room at The Press & Type Rooms, ideal for corporate events.

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Meeting room at The Press & Type Rooms, One Aldwych, ideal for corporate workshops.

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The Press & Type Rooms

One Aldwych

One Aldwych - The Press & Type Rooms

Stylish Covent Garden conference venue with floor-to-ceiling windows, inbuilt LCD screens, outdoor terrace. Theatre-style for 118, reception 200. From £8,250 daily hire.

Studios 1 & 2 at St Martins Lane offer a versatile and elegant space flooded with natural daylight, thanks to the floor-to-ceiling windows. The blank canvas design allows for customization, making it suitable for a variety of events such as product launches, afterparties, cocktail receptions for up to 200, and private meetings for up to 150 theatre style. The mirror details add a touch of luxury, and the outdoor terrace provides a breakout area. With inbuilt LCD screens, this space is ideal for creating a stylish and engaging atmosphere for events.

Modern entrance of Studios 1 & 2, St Martins Lane, ideal for upscale events and gatherings.

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U-shaped meeting space in St Martins Lane, ideal for workshops and corporate events.

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Sophisticated lounge with warm wood paneling for networking events and meetings.

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Studios 1 & 2

St Martins Lane

700-capacity pillar-free ballroom in Leicester Square, ideal for modern conferences. State-of-the-art AV, 5.8m ceilings, from £150 per delegate including catering.

Breathtakingly vast, pillar-less room with soaring heights of 5.8m (19ft) and an expansive floor space to host receptions for up to 800 people, 700 seated of 336 cabaret.  Set in the heart of The Londoner, the world's first Super Boutique Hotel, located in London's Legendary Leicester Square.


Logistically engineered, purposefully built to host unique events, the Ballroom at The Londoner is adjoined by specially designed pre-function areas and two kitchens, providing a seamless experience accompanied by exquisite dining.


The Ballroom sets the bar for 21st century event space in London.

Spacious ballroom venue with high ceilings for conferences and banquets in The Londoner.

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Ballroom at The Londoner, elegant conference room for corporate events and presentations.

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Spacious ballroom with high ceilings, ideal for conferences and exhibitions in London.

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Ballroom at The Londoner with dramatic lighting, ideal for conferences and galas.

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Modern ballroom at The Londoner, ideal for corporate meetings and exclusive events.

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Ballroom

The Londoner

The Londoner Ballroom

150-capacity modern conference venue in Covent Garden with 2 projectors, 6 wireless mics, industrial-chic Forum space from £4,600 daily hire plus £30pp catering minimum.

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

A high-tech 110-seat theatre in Covent Garden with an adjoining foyer for networking and catering.

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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The Cubic Theatre

London Transport Museum

A historic venue with an open fireplace and terrace, perfect for dining, events, and meetings.

The historic panelled interior of our unique and unusual Vestry Room combines elegant sophisticated grandeur with modern amenities, offering a flexible space which can be taiolred to create memorable dining occassions. 

The open fireplace makes it an ideal venue for an evening party, birthday dinner, buffet, executive dinner, wine tasting, Christmas dinner and PR and promotional events. 

With a private outdoor terrace, it's a perfect summer party venue or setting for afternoon tea, drinks party or drinks reception. 

Elegant meeting room at The Vestry House, ideal for strategic planning and exclusive events.