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Lower River Room

The Mermaid London

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Modern event space in The Mermaid London, ideal for corporate gatherings and networking.
  • From £95
  • 300 Standing
  • Blackfriars
  • From £95
  • 300 Standing
  • Blackfriars
Panoramic riverside views of London's cultural landmarks combined with completely flexible blank canvas styling.
Edward Poland
Edward Poland

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Lift access for accessibility
  • Views of Tate Modern and Shakespeare's Globe
  • Transformable space configuration
  • Panoramic windows with natural light
  • Air conditioning ensures guest comfort
  • Moveable bars for flexible service
  • Whitewashed blank canvas walls
For a private party, a corporate awards ceremony or a networking event, the Lower River Room can do it all. Panoramic windows fill the room with natural light and the space can be transformed to suit every individual need. The room makes the perfect setting for any kind of events with its whitewashed blank canvas walls which means you can dress the space any way you like.

Frequently asked questions

The venue has a minimum requirement of 100 guests for events. If your event has fewer than 100 attendees, The Mermaid London will not be able to accommodate your booking.

Pricing starts from £155 per person excluding VAT for events. This is the base rate before any additional services, staffing, or venue-specific requirements are added.

The venue operates an automatic release system where enquiries are released from their system if they don't hear back by end of day on the specified deadline. For short lead-time events, they may require booking confirmation and 100% payment by the end of the week.

You must provide event start and finish times, exact number of attendees, catering requirements, number of spaces needed, and your budget. Without these details, the venue cannot prepare a suitable proposal.

Yes, the venue offers site visits at your convenience to help you get the real feel of the space. You can arrange this through your dedicated sales executive.

The DDR starts at £98 per person excluding VAT and includes room hire, standing hot fork buffet, basic AV equipment, refreshments throughout the day, and staffing. Some spaces have minimum numbers requirements for DDR packages.

Events typically run during standard business hours, with some flexibility for evening events. Early access from 6:00 AM is available for an additional charge of £2,000 excluding VAT for load-in requirements.

The venue offers multiple spaces including the Auditorium (600 capacity), Newgate Suite (can be divided into breakout spaces), Upper and Lower River Rooms, and various smaller meeting rooms. The Auditorium has a minimum of 300 guests for certain packages.

Yes, additional costs include staffing, early access fees, AV services, and security. For example, early access costs £2,000 excluding VAT, and various AV packages are available at additional charges depending on your requirements.

The venue offers various catering options including bowl food, hot fork buffets, drinks receptions, and canapes. Drinks packages include house wine, beer, and soft drinks, with options for 2-hour or 3-hour unlimited packages.

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.