Great location and good food and drinks menu. We booked the rooftop and was secluded/private for our party.
Top Places for After Work Drinks in Covent Garden
Clocking off in Covent Garden? This part of town is packed with some of London’s best spots for after work drinks, including pints, killer cocktails, and late-night mischief. From underground speakeasies near Charing Cross to buzzing rooftop bars and historic boozers hidden in plain sight, there’s something for every mood. Want to impress your colleagues? Find a private bar with a great minimum spend deal. Fancy a more laid-back vibe? Head to a tucked-away pub that’s been pouring pints since Dickens’ days. Or sneak into one of the alleyway gems near Neal’s Yard—you won’t regret it. Find your perfect Covent Garden drinks spot now.
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from £1500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityRoof Top Garden
30 guestsBow Street TavernCovent Garden StationCovent Garden, LondonWWinh D.
“Great location and good food and drinks menu. We booked the rooftop and was secluded/private for our party.” -
from £1000
minimum spend / per morningCheck availabilityThe Sapphire Room
120 guestsNags Head, Covent GardenCovent Garden StationCovent Garden, LondonJJustina S.
“The venue was self-contained with its own bar and toilets. The staff were friendly and were well organized.” -
from £600
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Party Venue - Lounge
120 guestsLe Bab Covent GardenCovent Garden StationCovent Garden, London#Supervenue
YYosuzi S.
“My guests loved it. Very easy to work with the venue! Food was fantastic and the space downstairs was special.” -
from £250
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityThe Onyx Bar
70 guestsInamo Covent GardenCovent Garden StationCovent Garden, LondonCCarla W.
“I had my partner’s 50th birthday at The Onyx Bar. It was absolute perfection from start to finish.” -
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityConstabulary
30 guestsBow Street TavernCovent Garden StationCovent Garden, LondonRRuben
“Bar staff and event manager were great.” -
from £800
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityStudio Bar
55 guestsMaxwell's Bar and GrillCovent Garden StationCovent Garden, LondonDDaniel P.
“I really appreciated the manager and the bartender; they were both flexible, helpful, and kind.” -
from £300
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Mercury - with Bar
80 guestsBlame Gloria Covent GardenCovent Garden StationCovent Garden, LondonAAmazing N.
“The two members of bar staff were also so lovely, hopefully they enjoyed our group as well!” -
from £200
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Lounge
30 guestsBaariaLeicester Square StationCovent Garden, London#Supervenue
NNicola T.
“Highly recommend, great price for a venue in Central London! Would book again :)” -
from £700
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Bar & Terrace
30 guestsBow Street TavernCovent Garden StationCovent Garden, LondonPPatrick C.
“Cute bar area, friendly staff, tasty food, very good location” -
from £2500
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityCellar Bar
110 guestsThe Coal HoleCharing Cross StationCovent Garden, LondonAAnsuka G.
“He truly made it all work and happen, ensuring a great experience for everyone!” -
from £1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Event Venue London
400 guestsLe Bab Covent GardenCovent Garden StationCovent Garden, London#Supervenue
KKam E.
“They ticked all my boxes and so many guests commented on what a great space it was to hire.” -
from £1750
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Judges Chamber
50 guestsBrowns Covent GardenLeicester Square StationCovent Garden, LondonJJohn B.
“Excellent and attentive staff, good food and wine, lovely room. The one long table worked very well for us.”
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FAQs about Top Places for After Work Drinks in Covent Garden
Booking costs of after work drinks average £1500 minimum spend per event. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in Covent Garden, based on Tagvenue data:
| From £600 | to £2500 | minimum spend per event |
| From £29 | to £50 | per person |
| From £3000 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2026), the best options include:
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The Sapphire Room at Nags Head, Covent Garden in Covent Garden - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘The room is a really good size and the bar is well stocked and attended.’ -
Private Party Venue - Lounge at Le Bab Covent Garden in Covent Garden - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘The bartender and bouncers were so friendly and it was very well organised. Thanks so much, we had a blast!’ -
Studio Bar at Maxwell's Bar and Grill in Covent Garden - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘The bar staff are absolutely lovely and attended to all my many questions and requests.’
Smaller after work drinks usually fit up to 40 guests standing. Here are some great options in Covent Garden, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:
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Private Dining Room at SUSHISAMBA Covent Garden, rated 4.4/5 - dining room for 15 guests
Our user said: ‘Nothing was too much trouble, and she coped well with the 'small people' at the lunch!’ -
Mezzanine at Marlborough Head, rated 4.9/5 - dining room for 20 guests
Venue said: it seats up to 20 people for a sit down dinner and or afterwork drinks & nibbles. Great for birthdays, exclusive hire for work do's or a small Christmas get together. -
Conference Room at Nags Head, Covent Garden, rated 4.9/5 - meeting room for 20 guests
Venue said: Being part of the Sapphire Room, our Conference room is the perfect space to host your meetings, smaller networking event, conference, business reception and private dining.
Cheap after work drinks in Covent Garden start from £250 minimum spend per event or £15 per person. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
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Entire Venue at UVA Cantina, from £250 minimum spend per event (up to 60 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘Micheal was so helpful with ordering food and drinks and communicated everything well.’ -
VIP Oche Room at Oche, from £17 per person (up to 24 guests standing)
Venue said: VIP Oche Room is a Function Room in Oche and a private, enclosed darts bay created to give a small group an exclusive, contained gaming area. Design: Interior features dark-painted walls and warm timber flooring paired with... -
Boulevard Cellars at Boulevard Brasserie, from £250 minimum spend per event (up to 120 guests standing)
Venue said: Hidden beneath the bustle of Covent Garden, the Boulevard Brasserie Cellars provide a truly unique and characterful setting for private events. With capacity for up to 75 guests seated or 120 standing, the Cellars are ideal...
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