Minimum Spend Venues for Hire in The Strand, London

Booking costs of minimum spend venues average £2000 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 The Strand, based on Tagvenue data:

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 2026), the best options include:

• Entire Venue at Clipper Lounge EMB in The Strand - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘The staff could not have been friendlier, bartenders were brilliant, and the location is exceptional.’

• Main Lounge at Arboretum in The Strand - rated 4.7/5
  Our user said: ‘Everyone really enjoyed the morning and the set up was great.’

• The Mercury - with Bar at Blame Gloria Covent Garden in Covent Garden - rated 4.7/5
  Our user said: ‘Everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves and the venue was a perfect fit for us as some of our party didn't show...’

You'll find minimum spend 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 The Strand, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (September 2026):

Based on Tagvenue data (as of September 2026), users looking for minimum spend venues most commonly go for these venue types:

Smaller minimum spend venues usually fit up to 40 guests standing. Here are some great options in The Strand, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:

• The Bar & Terrace at Bow Street Tavern, rated 4.6/5 - bar for 30 guests
  Our user said: ‘This rooftop was the perfect space to hold a small party. The food and drinks were great!’

• Private Dining Room at Côte Brasserie Covent Garden, rated 4.8/5 - dining room for 18 guests
  Our user said: ‘Great menu choice & value for money...’

• The Onion Room at 3 Henrietta Street, rated 4.8/5 - event space for 30 guests
  Our user said: ‘It made a significant difference to our experience, and I look forward to returning soon!’

Cheap minimum spend venues in The Strand start from £280 hire fee per day or £300 minimum spend per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:

• The Onion Room at 3 Henrietta Street, from £280 hire fee per day (up to 30 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘It made a significant difference to our experience, and I look forward to returning soon!’

• The Villiers Room at The Theodore Bullfrog, from £300 minimum spend per event (up to 80 guests standing)
  Venue said: This is the perfect space for those large formal or informal gatherings such as birthdays, engagement dinners, leaving dos and corporate events. Need a break from the office, The Villiers Room is a great space for meetings...

• Private Dining – Salamlik at Aram by Imad, from £1000 hire fee per event (up to 60 guests standing)
  Venue said: At Aram By Imad, our private dining space, Salamlik, celebrates Middle Eastern hospitality where every gathering feels special. We focus on generous sharing menus, elevated hospitality and a warm atmosphere.