Large venue hire in Russell Square

34 large venues in Russell Square for conferences, weddings, performances and large events

Large venue hire in Russell Square

34 large venues in Russell Square for conferences, weddings, performances and large events
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The Downstairs Cocktail Bar, LOCKES Bar Covent Garden
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LOCKES Bar Covent Garden
· WC2B 5AA
150 guests
A subterranean cocktail bar featuring a compact layout, plush velvet armchairs, banquette seating, and a small dance floor. It includes a staffed bar, an on-site kitchen producing pizzas and bar food, a built-in PA, air conditioning, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Guests must bring rubbish bags and take rubbish away.
Main Space, 21Soho
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Main Space
from £2,000
21Soho
· W1D 4NR
300 guests
21Soho offers a Central London location available 7 days a week, featuring a stage, WiFi, and comprehensive audiovisual equipment. A member of staff remains on site during bookings to help.
Whole Venue, The Piano Works Covent Garden
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Whole Venue
from £1,000
The Piano Works Covent Garden
· WC2B 5PW
600 guests
Situated in Theatreland, this late-night venue accommodates up to 600 guests with 250 seated. It features a resident pianist, singing waiters, a house band, and a late-night DJ, with all food and drinks provided. Bringing your own food or drinks, as well as external catering, is not allowed.
Upper Room, King's House
Upper Room
from £367/ hour
King's House
· N1 9JY
240 guests
Kitchenette
Free cancellation
“The tech provision is great and they helped us livestream the event via Zoom which ran pretty smoothly. The staff were incredibly helpful throughout the day and we would recommend hiring this venue!”
5.0(8)
Discoteca, La Familia
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Discoteca
from £500
La Familia
· W1F 8PS
150 guests
Discoteca is an intimate, atmospheric lower ground space featuring a dancefloor, DJ booth, stage, private toilet and bar. Guests must bring their own bags and take rubbish with them, and leave promptly after events.
Entire Ground Floor, St George The Martyr, Holborn
Entire Ground Floor
from £153/ hour
St George The Martyr, Holborn
· WC1N 3AH
200 guests
Kitchenette
Free cancellation
A large ground floor room featuring high ceilings, a stage, and step-free access, with AV equipment and a kitchenette available. You can bring your own food, drinks, and decor, though confetti or glitter is not permitted. Alcohol requires venue approval.
5.0(3)
Whole Venue, The Piano Works Farringdon
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Whole Venue
from £1,000
The Piano Works Farringdon
· EC1R 3BX
400 guests
A Victorian listed warehouse basement featuring three bars, a stage, and full audiovisual equipment including TVs and projector screens. Exclusive hire is subject to rules requiring guests to leave promptly, tidy up after themselves, and refrain from bringing their own food or drinks.
Club, Rumba London
Club
from £102/ hour
Rumba London
· W1D 7EP
455 guests
Kitchen
Free cancellation
Rumba London is a West End nightclub featuring a stage, breakout space, cloakroom, and comprehensive kitchen facilities, complete with built-in audiovisual equipment and stage lights. A member of staff remains on site during bookings to help.
First Floor Dining Room, The Lighterman
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First Floor Dining Room
from £8,000
The Lighterman
· N1C 4BH
200 guests
Featuring floor-to-ceiling glass walls, natural light, and a wraparound terrace with panoramic views, this space includes sixty chairs and WiFi. Bookers must bring their own bags, take away rubbish, and leave the space as found, with no own food or drinks permitted.
Whole Venue, The Cocktail Club Oxford Circus
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Whole Venue
from £500
The Cocktail Club Oxford Circus
· W1W 8QJ
180 guests
Enjoy exclusive access to this lively and versatile West End venue featuring two fully stocked bars and a dedicated private Studio Room with karaoke. No ticketed events or under 18s allowed.
Whole Venue, Inamo Covent Garden
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Whole Venue
from £40per person
Inamo Covent Garden
· WC2E 9JP
250 guests
This Pan-Asian restaurant and bar features interactive touch-sensitive tabletops for projected games and ordering, alongside the Onyx Room with large TVs, consoles, and karaoke. An in-house bar and kitchen provide food and drinks, as your own food and drinks are not permitted. Facilities include air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and music options.
The Beach Bar, The Montague on the Gardens Hotel
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The Beach Bar
from £65per person
The Montague on the Gardens Hotel
· WC1B 5BJ
150 guests
The Beach Bar features real sand, an ocean view backdrop, and palm trees, equipped with 30 tables, 60 chairs, WiFi, a TV, and connected speakers. An included kitchen, storage space, and heaters or radiators are provided. External food and catering are not allowed.
Whole Venue, La Familia
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Whole Venue
from £500
La Familia
· W1F 8PS
180 guests
A two-story Soho spot featuring a rustic ground-floor taquería and a downstairs discoteca equipped with a proper DJ booth and bar. The venue accommodates 180 guests, with 75 chairs provided, and serves honest Latin cooking. No ticketed events or under 18s allowed.
Whole Venue, The Escapologist
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Whole Venue
from £500
The Escapologist
· WC2H 9LD
200 guests
The Escapologist features a Grand Hall, a Main Bar area with a full-length bar, and an underground Vault with booths, accommodating up to 200 guests.
Private Club Room, Simmons - Holborn
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Private Club Room
from £2,000
Simmons - Holborn
· WC2B 6PP
200 guests
This lower-floor function room accommodates up to 200 guests and features a private bar, a disco ball-style DJ booth, karaoke, and private toilets. Facilities include a standalone sound system, projector screen, and air conditioning, with external catering available and kitchen access not included.
Whole Venue, Lucy Wong
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Whole Venue
from £3,000
Lucy Wong
· W1T 1JN
200 guests
Located near Tottenham Court Road Station, the venue features unique 1950s Hong Kong-inspired Asian decor, comprising the Bar Area, Lounge, Raised Area, and Courtyard. It includes 80 chairs and a dedicated events team to help create bespoke events.
Full Venue Hire, The Bull and Egret
Full Venue Hire
from £255/ hour
The Bull and Egret
· WC2E 9NG
150 guests
Kitchen
Free cancellation
Located in Covent Garden, this newly refurbished venue offers flexible space for up to 150 standing or 70 seated guests, featuring step-free access, air conditioning, and comprehensive audiovisual equipment. It includes a professional kitchen, 20 tables, and 80 chairs.
Full Venue, The Rhum Tavern
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Full Venue
from £4,000
The Rhum Tavern
· W1W 8SE
150 guests
Kitchen
Full exclusive hire covers the main bar and the Captains Quarters, a hidden rear room reached through a bookshelf door, accommodating up to 150 guests. The space includes AV equipment, kitchen facilities, and air conditioning. Exclusive hire requires using external catering provided or approved by the venue, and alcohol must be approved.
Gallery, Crafts Council Gallery
Gallery
from £306/ hour
Crafts Council Gallery
· N1 9BY
180 guests
Free cancellation
The open-plan gallery features restored parquet flooring, a central light box, and a breakout space. It includes step-free access, Wi-Fi, and heaters, with a staff member on site during your booking.
The 1911 Bar, Shaftesbury Theatre
The 1911 Bar
from £184/ hour
Shaftesbury Theatre
· WC2H 8DP
150 guests
Free cancellation
Featuring a fully-stocked bar and flexible table seating, the space includes step-free access and a staff member on site during your booking.
Whole Venue, Coin Laundry
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Whole Venue
from £3,000
Coin Laundry
· EC1R 4QP
250 guests
Spread your event across both floors, accommodating up to 250 guests with a sound system and seating for 86 banqueting-style. Bringing your own food and drinks is not allowed.
Whole Venue, BEAT London
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Whole Venue
£5,000
BEAT London
· W1W 8SE
250 guests
Kitchen
BEAT is a renovated 250-capacity speakeasy featuring a large dance floor, superior acoustics, and step-free access. A drinks package and minimum spend must be included, as dry hire is not provided.
Whole Venue, Simmons - Leicester Square
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Whole Venue
from £6,000
Simmons - Leicester Square
· WC2H 7LE
320 guests
Located in central Leicester Square, this venue features two bars, a dance floor, a DJ booth, a photo booth, games console, and a cloakroom with a late licence until 3am. Guests cannot bring their own food or drinks, and must clear their rubbish and leave promptly after the event.
The Ski Lodge, The Montague on the Gardens Hotel
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The Ski Lodge
from £55per person
The Montague on the Gardens Hotel
· WC1B 5BJ
150 guests
The Ski Lodge features an adjoining outside space with outdoor tables and chairs, alongside a kitchen, speakers, TV and WiFi. It accommodates up to 150 guests with 100 seated, offering storage space and heaters or radiators.
Semi Private Back Bar, Simmons - Oxford Street
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Semi Private Back Bar
from £5,000
Simmons - Oxford Street
· W1F 8ZH
150 guests
The space is split into a front main bar and a semi-private back area holding up to 150 standing guests, featuring its own private bar, dancefloor, and booth seating.
Ping Pong Parlour, Bat & Ball Covent Garden
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Ping Pong Parlour
from £2,500
Bat & Ball Covent Garden
· WC2H 9LJ
250 guests
The Ping Pong Parlour holds up to 250 guests (140 seated) and features two championship ping pong tables, interactive darts, a pool table, and two private karaoke rooms. A private bar, sound system, TV, WiFi, air conditioning, 300 chairs and 100 tables are provided, with outside food and drinks not allowed.
Ground Floor, Coin Laundry
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Ground Floor
from £3,000
Coin Laundry
· EC1R 4QP
150 guests
Located in Exmouth Market, this ground floor space offers seasonal food, craft beers, and bespoke cocktails, featuring a sound system and seating for up to 86 guests. Bookers must supply their own bags for rubbish and leave the venue as they found it, with outside food and drinks prohibited.
Whole Venue, Bat & Ball Covent Garden
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Whole Venue
from £13,000
Bat & Ball Covent Garden
· WC2H 9LJ
500 guests
Whole Venue offers a versatile space equipped with air conditioning, Wi-Fi, a sound system, and TV, featuring 300 chairs and 100 tables. Food and drinks are supplied by the venue with no external food or drinks permitted.
Whole Venue, Simmons - Holborn
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Whole Venue
from £5,000
Simmons - Holborn
· WC2B 6PP
450 guests
Spread over two floors with air conditioning, each floor featuring its own bar and available to hire independently or together. Located right next to Holborn Tube Station, featuring a stage, speakers, microphone and five adult toilets.
Whole Venue, LOCKES Bar Covent Garden
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Whole Venue
from £3,000
LOCKES Bar Covent Garden
· WC2B 5AA
450 guests
A compact, split-level cocktail bar featuring relaxed lounge seating, an intimate downstairs bar area, and a small dancefloor. Facilities include a PA system, house speakers, Wi‑Fi, and air conditioning, alongside 100 chairs. Note that own food and drinks are not allowed.
Whole Venue, Blame Gloria Covent Garden
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Whole Venue
from £1,500
Blame Gloria Covent Garden
· WC2E 9HP
200 guests
Exclusive venue hire featuring two private bars, a spacious dancefloor, and air conditioning. The space includes a sound system, microphone, speakers, and 107 chairs, with your own food and drinks not allowed.
Canalside Bar & Terrace, The Lighterman
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Canalside Bar & Terrace
from £8,000
The Lighterman
· N1C 4BH
200 guests
Canalside Bar & Terrace is an intimate, atmospheric waterside space featuring Regent’s Canal views, equipped with WiFi and 60 chairs. Bookers must bring their own bags to take rubbish with them, leave promptly, and note that own food and drinks are not allowed.
Whole Venue, The Lighterman
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Whole Venue
from £15,000
The Lighterman
· N1C 4BH
700 guests
Hire our full Lighterman restaurant offering multiple bars, private entrances and exclusive terraces with panoramic views of Granary Square and Regent's Canal. The space includes WiFi and 190 chairs, with rules requiring you to bring your own bags and take your rubbish.
Whole Venue, Simmons - Oxford Street
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Whole Venue
from £9,000
Simmons - Oxford Street
· W1F 8ZH
350 guests
Simmons - Oxford Street is a bar featuring bold marquee-style lighting, reclaimed timber panelling and a party-ready layout with a wooden dance floor. The space provides a step-free guest entrance, wheelchair access and on-site Wi-Fi, while allowing you to bring your own DJ and play your own music.

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Quick facts about large venues in Russell Square
Available venues34 listings
Capacity range150 to 700 guests
Typical hourly price£220/hour
Hourly price range£102 to £367/hour
Minimum spend£500 to £15,000
Popular venuesLOCKES Bar Covent Garden, 21Soho and The Piano Works Covent Garden
Postcodes coveredWC2B, W1D, N1, W1F, WC1N and more
Reviewed venues2 venues, 11 reviews