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Queenhithe

The Mermaid London

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Versatile event space at Queenhithe, London with high ceilings for conferences and gatherings.
  • From £95 per person
  • 200 Reception
  • Blackfriars
  • From £95 per person
  • 200 Reception
  • Blackfriars
The only venue in central London offering a pristine white-walled space with professional rigging system specifically designed for film and photo productions.
Bonnie Gunter
Bonnie Gunter

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  • Central London location
  • Blackfriars Bridge proximity
  • Professional catering services
  • WiFi connectivity
  • Rigging system in ceiling
  • Pristine white walls
  • Blank canvas space
  • In-house AV providers

The Queenhithe space is suitable for a filming event, offering a versatile blank canvas with pristine white walls that can be tailored to your creative vision. The impressive rigging system in the ceiling allows for endless opportunities to enhance your production with dynamic lighting setups. Located at The Mermaid London, just steps from Blackfriars Bridge, this unique venue combines modern amenities with a rich history, once serving as a fully functioning theatre. With in-house AV providers and catering services, your filming experience will be seamless and efficient.

Frequently asked questions

The venue has a minimum booking requirement of 100 people with pricing starting from £155 per person excluding VAT. For events below 100 people, you would need to meet the minimum spend equivalent to 100 people at the base rate.

Standard venue access is typically from 8:00am to 5:30pm. Early access from 6:00am is available for an additional £2,000 excluding VAT, which is commonly required for filming setups and load-in.

The Queenhithe features an impressive ceiling rigging system that allows for dynamic lighting setups and equipment mounting. The space offers a blank canvas with pristine white walls that can be tailored to your creative vision.

The venue works with in-house AV provider Rockit who can provide detailed quotes for technical equipment. Basic AV equipment may be available, but specialized filming equipment would need to be quoted separately based on your specific requirements.

Yes, staffing costs are mandatory and typically include an Event Manager, stewards, and security personnel. Estimated staffing costs start from approximately £1,798 excluding VAT, though exact costs depend on event duration and requirements.

The venue requires specific event details including start/finish times, exact attendee numbers, catering requirements, number of spaces needed, and budget information. For short lead times, they may require booking confirmation and 100% payment within days of the proposal.

In-house catering services are available with various packages. There are minimum spend requirements that vary by space and event type, with some spaces requiring minimum catering for 100 people even if your group is smaller.

The venue can hold dates on a 'joint first option basis' while you compare other venues. However, enquiries are automatically released from their system if they don't hear back by end of business on specified deadlines, typically within a few days.

While specific capacity numbers for Queenhithe aren't detailed in the available information, the venue generally accommodates events from 100 to 600 people across different spaces. The Queenhithe offers layout flexibility as a blank canvas space.

Specific filming restrictions aren't detailed in the available information, but the venue does have vendor approval processes. You would need to discuss any special equipment requirements, content restrictions, or external vendor access during the booking process.

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.