The Laboratory

Holmes Hotel London

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Modern meeting room at Holmes Hotel London with sleek table and warm wood accents.
  • From £55 per person
  • 14 Dining
  • Baker Street
  • From £55 per person
  • 14 Dining
  • Baker Street
The Laboratory offers London's most immersive Sherlock Holmes-themed private dining experience with authentic Victorian scientific equipment and mystery-solving artifacts.
Benjamin Edmonds
Benjamin Edmonds

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Can combine with fully-stocked Pantry
  • Accommodates up to 14 guests
  • Private hire available
  • TV screen for presentations
  • Writable/wipeable walls for interactive dining
  • Vintage scientific equipment decor
  • Bespoke Sherlock Holmes-inspired artwork

The Laboratory at Holmes Hotel London creates a unique and immersive private dining experience. Decorated with vintage and antique scientific equipment, as well as bespoke artwork inspired by Conan Doyle's letters and mystery solving artifacts, it is an ideal space to celebrate special ocassions with loved ones.

The room can be hired separately, or can be combined with a number of our other spaces, including our fully-stocked Pantry, with snacks, a premium fridge and much more.

The Laboratory can accommodate up to 14 people for a private dinner.




Frequently asked questions

The Laboratory accommodates up to 14 people for private dining. The Billiard room can accommodate up to 14-15 guests but will feel tight at 15. The Conservatory room can only accommodate 8-10 guests seated.

The private dining package costs £100.00 plus VAT per person and includes simple stylish decoration, 1 glass of prosecco on arrival, 3-course dinner (£65.00 set menu), half a bottle of mineral water, half a bottle of house wine, room hire, and cloakroom. A discretionary service charge of 12.5% is added to the final bill.

Private dining events typically run from 19:00-22:00 (7pm-10pm). The venue can accommodate events until late, with some events running until midnight or 1am depending on availability.

Yes, you can bring your own wine with corkage charges of £30.00 per bottle. This allows you to maximize your budget while still enjoying your preferred wines.

A 50% deposit is required to secure the space. Final event details must be provided 10 days before the event date.

The Laboratory can be combined with other spaces including the fully-stocked Pantry, Conservatory, and Billiard room. For events up to 25 people, you can use The Gallery with Billiards & Pantry for arrival drinks and networking.

The venue does not host 18th birthday parties. Events with very low budgets may also be declined due to minimum spend requirements.

For intimate dining, you can have one large table for up to 20 guests in boardroom layout. For 25 guests, the venue cannot accommodate everyone at one round table or one large trestle table due to capacity constraints.

Minimum spend requirements vary by space and guest count. For example, The Gallery has a minimum spend of £2,250.00 plus VAT (reduced from £3,500) plus 12.5% service charge for drinks receptions, with dinner packages having different minimums based on guest numbers.




More about Holmes Hotel London

Think big. Meet boutique.

Ideal for intimate meetings up to 18, training sessions for up to 35, conferences up to 60 guests or social events, weddings and house parties up to 100.

THE RESIDENCE AT HOLMES HOTEL: Compromising of 5 creative and versatile spaces that can be booked out separately or together, The Residence at Holmes has been designed around the ethos and etiquette of the historic townhouses above, whilst also reflecting the playfulness and mystery that surrounds our famous fictional occupant.