Hire Space
Queenhithe

The Mermaid London

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Event space at Queenhithe, modern setup with blue lighting for presentations and discussions.
  • From £95
  • 200 Reception
  • Blackfriars
  • From £95
  • 200 Reception
  • Blackfriars
The Mermaid London combines a 600-seat tiered Auditorium with spectacular River Room views of London's skyline, offering unmatched versatility for large-scale events in the heart of the City.
Joana Seguí Rubio
Joana Seguí Rubio

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Day Delegate Rate packages from £88 per person
  • Enhanced 12.5% commission on bookings over 600 delegates
  • Experienced event team and dedicated event managers
  • Complimentary green rooms and shared spaces
  • Hot fork buffet and catering options included
  • 600-seat tiered Auditorium with exceptional acoustics
  • Five incredible event spaces including River Rooms with London skyline views
  • Flexible Newgate Suite accommodating up to 27 exhibition stands
  • Central London location minutes from Blackfriars station
  • Full in-house AV and production support
The moveable wall combines the Queenhithe with the Upper River Room, allowing you to create additional space for a networking function, dining or even a dancefloor!

Frequently asked questions

The venue has a minimum requirement of 100 guests for events. For catering specifically, there is a minimum of 100 people required for food service to be provided.

The DDR is £98 per person plus VAT (£117.60 including VAT) and runs from 08:00-17:30. This includes venue hire, arrival refreshments, mid-morning refreshments, two-course hot fork buffet lunch, afternoon refreshments, basic AV equipment, staffing, and filtered water throughout the day. For 2025 events of 350+ people confirmed by October 31st, the rate is reduced to £88 per person plus VAT.

Room hire rates vary by space: Auditorium £14,500 plus VAT (08:00-17:30), Newgate Suite £4,500 plus VAT, Upper River Room £2,500 plus VAT, Lower River Room £2,500 plus VAT, and Queenhithe £2,500 plus VAT. The DDR starting cost for room-only hire is £9,800 plus VAT, excluding staffing, early access, and reception costs.

The Auditorium seats 600 people in theatre style with a minimum of 300 for DDR packages. The Newgate Suite can be divided into 4 breakout spaces and accommodates various layouts. The Upper River Room and Lower River Room offer flexible configurations, while the venue can handle conferences for 400-600 delegates across multiple spaces.

Catering starts from £155 per person plus VAT for Christmas packages. Bowl food is £40 per person plus VAT for 5 items, canapes are £13 per person plus VAT for 4 pieces. Drinks packages include 2-hour unlimited house wine, beer and soft drinks at £25 per person plus VAT, or 3-hour packages at £30 per person plus VAT.

Early access from 06:00 for load-in costs £2,000 plus VAT. Christmas reception packages include room hire from 6:30pm to midnight with options to extend into early hours. Standard event hours are typically 08:00-17:30 for day events.

Basic AV is included in DDR packages (LCD projector, screen, flipchart, lectern, microphone). Enhanced AV packages are available: Newgate Suite AV package £1,300 plus VAT includes 65" LCD screen, 2x55" relay screens, PA system, and AV technician. The Auditorium includes professional PA system, 4 handheld radio mics, 16ft x 9ft screen, and 15k HD projector.

For short lead-time events, 100% payment may be required upfront for confirmation. The venue operates on a first-option basis and can hold dates jointly with other venues while clients compare options. Enquiries are automatically released from the system if no response is received by end of business on specified deadlines.

Staffing costs are estimated at £1,798 plus VAT and include event manager, stewards, and security. For events running 08:00-17:30, staffing for stewards, manager, and cloakroom is approximately £1,425 plus VAT. These costs are typically additional to room hire and catering.

The venue offers enhanced 12.5% commission on bookings over 600 delegates. For 2025 bookings confirmed by October 31st, there are special rates including £10 off DDR (now £88 per person) and enhanced commission structures for qualifying events.

More about The Mermaid London

The Mermaid London – the independent home of one-of-a-kind events, and the go-to venue for large-scale events in the City of London. At the centre of The Mermaid London is the venue’s 600-seated Auditorium. Spacious, classic, full of mod-cons and wows clients with extraordinary acoustics and unparalleled sightlines to its stage. Two River Rooms offer amazing views of Tate Modern, Shakespeare’s Globe and The Shard, perfect for conferences, AGMs, dinners and parties. The Newgate can be easily divided into breakout areas or accommodate 27 exhibition stands.