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Top Venues for Afternoon Tea in Covent Garden
Afternoon tea venues in Covent Garden are more than a tradition. From sunlit tearooms behind bustling piazzas to elegant hotels serving up scones and clotted cream, this neighborhood does teatime in serious style. Planning a birthday, baby shower, or just a treat-yourself day? There’s a table here with your name on it. No guesswork, no waiting lists. Just real venues, live availability, and that Covent Garden magic. Time to spill the tea and maybe some jam.
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![Private Dining Room at SUSHISAMBA Covent Garden in Covent Garden, London]()
from £650
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Dining Room
15 guestsSUSHISAMBA Covent GardenCovent Garden StationCovent Garden, LondonAAnne K.
“We reserved the private dining room at the Covent Garden location.” -
![The Judges Chamber at Browns Covent Garden in Covent Garden, London]()
from £1750
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Judges Chamber
40 guestsBrowns Covent GardenLeicester Square StationCovent Garden, London
#Supervenue
HHazel C.
“Great private dining room! Excellent service and food and we will be returning again!” -
![Studio Bar at Maxwell's Bar and Grill in Covent Garden, London]()
from £550
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityStudio Bar
40 guestsMaxwell's Bar and GrillCovent Garden StationCovent Garden, LondonSSarah O.
“For a private room in central London on a Saturday night, the minimum spend price is so decent.” -
![The Onyx Bar at Inamo Covent Garden in Covent Garden, London]()
from £250
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityThe Onyx Bar
70 guestsInamo Covent GardenCovent Garden StationCovent Garden, LondonSSamuel H.
“Great concept, to have food and drinks in a private area, with games and TV screens.” -
![Private Dining Room at Côte Brasserie Covent Garden in Covent Garden, London]()
from £100
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Dining Room
14 guestsCôte Brasserie Covent GardenCovent Garden StationCovent Garden, LondonKKeith G.
“Great value, food quality, service & private dining room” -
![Afternoon Tea Room at Browns Covent Garden in Covent Garden, London]()
from £3500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityAfternoon Tea Room
100 guestsBrowns Covent GardenLeicester Square StationCovent Garden, London
#Supervenue
AAnne N.
“The private room, drinks, food and service were outstanding!!! Thank you!!” -
![Mezzanine at Marlborough Head in Covent Garden, London]()
from £300
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityMezzanine
20 guestsMarlborough HeadCovent Garden StationCovent Garden, LondonJJo L.
“We were in the mezzanine section, which was great as a private space for our team Christmas do.” -
![Upstairs at The White Swan at The White Swan in Covent Garden, London]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityUpstairs at The White Swan
45 guestsThe White SwanLeicester Square StationCovent Garden, LondonMMichael
“It’s rare to find a venue that gets every detail right, but this pub exceeded all expectations.” -
![The Sapphire Room at Nags Head, Covent Garden in Covent Garden, London]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per morningCheck availabilityThe Sapphire Room
75 guestsNags Head, Covent GardenCovent Garden StationCovent Garden, LondonCCheryl W.
“Fab venue for private hire with really friendly efficient staff and excellent bufffet” -
![Full Venue at Browns Covent Garden in Covent Garden, London]()
from £20000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityFull Venue
550 guestsBrowns Covent GardenLeicester Square StationCovent Garden, London
#Supervenue
GGary N.
“Staff was very helpful and flexible, supporting guests reach the current room.” -
![Semi-Private Room B at PARO - Awarded Best Indian Restaurant in Covent Garden, London]()
from £39
per person / per sessionCheck availabilitySemi-Private Room B
30 guestsPARO - Awarded Best Indian RestaurantCovent Garden StationCovent Garden, LondonKKetachi U.
“It is a beautiful restaurant and great value for money. I will definitely be recommending to friends.” -
![The Onion Room at 3 Henrietta Street in Covent Garden, London]()
from £280
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityThe Onion Room
25 guests3 Henrietta StreetCovent Garden StationCovent Garden, London
#Supervenue
PPamela G.
“It made a significant difference to our experience, and I look forward to returning soon!”
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Booking costs of afternoon tea venues 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 August 2026:
| From £650 | to £4000 | minimum spend per event |
| From £25 | to £50 | per person |
| From £1750 | hire fee per day |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated August 2026), the best options include:
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Studio Bar at Maxwell's Bar and Grill in Covent Garden - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘I booked Maxwells for my sisters surprise birthday party.’ -
The Judges Chamber at Browns Covent Garden in Covent Garden - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Great private dining room!’ -
Private Dining Room at Côte Brasserie Covent Garden in Covent Garden - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘We didn’t have to wait long for anything and the waiter was consistently attentive...’
You'll find afternoon tea venues in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Covent Garden, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (August 2026):
| Small | up to 35 guests | prices average £650 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 60 and 100 guests | prices average £2300 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 110 guests | prices average £6000 minimum spend per event |
Based on Tagvenue data (as of August 2026), users looking for afternoon tea venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Restaurant | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event | typically between 25 and 70 guests |
| Dining Room | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event | typically between 20 and 85 guests |
| Bar | prices average £550 minimum spend per event | typically between 55 and 100 guests |
| Pub | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event | typically between 20 and 110 guests |
| Event Space | prices average £3300 minimum spend per event | typically between 30 and 100 guests |
Smaller afternoon tea venues usually fit up to 35 guests seated. Here are some great options in Covent Garden, based on Tagvenue data as of August 2026:
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Private Dining Room at The River Restaurant by Gordon Ramsay, rated 5/5 - dining room for 16 guests
Our user said: ‘The venue is gorgeous and immaculate…. I did my research and we mostly had the Beef Wellington, so good!’ -
Private Dining Room at Clos Maggiore, rated 5/5 - dining room for 23 guests
Our user said: ‘We were celebrating my husbands 50th in the private dining area and it was wonderful.’ -
Khari Baoli at Cinnamon Bazaar, rated 5/5 - dining room for 30 guests
Venue said: Perfect for bookings of 12 to 30 guests, this new private dining space is situated on the first floor and features an exclusive & flexible dining area along with its own bar and dedicated team.
Cheap afternoon tea venues in Covent Garden start from £100 hire fee per event or £300 minimum spend per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of August 2026:
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Private Dining Room at Côte Brasserie Covent Garden, from £100 hire fee per event (up to 14 guests seated)
Our user said: ‘We didn’t have to wait long for anything and the waiter was consistently attentive...’ -
Mezzanine at Marlborough Head, from £300 minimum spend per event (up to 20 guests seated)
Our user said: ‘Really impressed, and we'll be booking again!’ -
The Onion Room at 3 Henrietta Street, from £280 hire fee per day (up to 25 guests seated)
Our user said: ‘If you have the budget, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend booking El T’akoy.’
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