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Auditorium

The Mermaid London

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Elegant banquet setup in The Mermaid London, perfect for gala or corporate events.
  • From £95 per person
  • 400 Standing
  • Blackfriars
  • From £95 per person
  • 400 Standing
  • Blackfriars
The Mermaid London's 600-seat Auditorium offers London's most impressive combination of tiered seating with unparalleled sightlines and extraordinary acoustics in the heart of the City.
Aidan De Forest-Brown
Aidan De Forest-Brown

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • 3-phase power supply for technical requirements
  • Central London location near Blackfriars
  • Professional catering services available
  • Dedicated event management team
  • Free basic WiFi connectivity
  • 600-seat tiered auditorium with unparalleled sightlines
  • State-of-the-art acoustics system
  • Air conditioning ensures guest comfort
  • In-house AV equipment and technical support
  • Motorised lighting system

The Auditorium transforms every meal into a memorable event. Equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including air conditioning, in-house AV, and catering services, it caters to all your requirements. Whether hosting an intimate dinner or a grand banquet, the Auditorium provides a captivating atmosphere that will leave a lasting impression on your guests. Elevate your dining experience in the heart of London, where every detail is designed to impress.

Frequently asked questions

The venue requires a minimum of 100 guests for dining events. The price per head starts from £155 excluding VAT, so events below this minimum cannot be accommodated.

Pricing starts from £155 per person excluding VAT for dining events. For Christmas parties, seated dinner packages are available at £165 plus VAT per person (18:30-00:00). Day Delegate Rate packages start from £98 per person excluding VAT and include catering, room hire, and basic AV equipment.

The Auditorium can accommodate up to 600 guests and is included in Day Delegate Rate packages with a minimum of 300 guests. The Upper River Room and Lower River Room offer spectacular views of London landmarks and can be hired separately for dining events. The Newgate Suite can accommodate various layouts and is included in DDR packages with a minimum of 120 guests.

Day Delegate Rate packages include arrival refreshments, mid-morning refreshments, two-course hot fork buffet lunch, and afternoon refreshments. Christmas packages include bowl food or seated dinner options. Additional catering options include canapes at £13 per person, bakery baskets at £2.75 per person, and various drinks packages.

Standard Day Delegate Rate packages run from 08:00-17:30. Christmas party packages typically run from 18:30-00:00 with the option to extend into early hours. Early access from 06:00 is available for £2,000 plus VAT for load-in requirements.

Basic AV equipment includes LCD projector or screen, flipchart, lectern, and microphone. The Auditorium features a Yamaha QL1 mixing desk, Bose line array speaker system, 4 handheld radio mics, 16ft x 9ft screen, and 15k HD projector. Additional AV packages and staging options are available through the venue's partner supplier Rockit.

Two-hour unlimited house beer, wine, and soft drinks packages are available at £25 per person. Three-hour packages cost £30 per person. Christmas packages include unlimited beer, wine, and soft drinks with the option to add spirits. Cash bar options are also available with minimum spend requirements.

Complimentary spaces include the Foyer and Mezzanine shared areas, plus two Green Rooms (Castle Baynard and Workshop). Event management, stewarding, and cloakroom services are included in packages. The venue provides air conditioning, free basic Wi-Fi, and motorised lighting in the Auditorium.

For short lead-time events, the venue requires booking confirmation and 100% payment by the end of the week. Enquiries are automatically released from the system if no response is received by end of day Monday. Site visits can be arranged at any time for potential clients to view the spaces.

Room hire costs are additional to catering packages - for example, Upper River Room hire costs £2,500-£3,500 plus VAT depending on timing. Staffing, security, and early access incur additional charges. The venue cannot accommodate certain complex requirements like 10 simultaneous breakout sessions.

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.