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Top Minimum Spend Venues in Theatreland
Your night out in London's Theatreland deserves a space that works with your plans, not against them. If you're hosting a pre-show dinner near Covent Garden or a lively post-performance toast in Soho, the minimum spend venues in Theatreland lets you enjoy the night without paying hire fees. Put your budget toward great drinks and great company instead. No upfront cost, no unnecessary stress—just you, your guests, and a venue that fits your night. With Tagvenue, finding a spot that suits your budget is effortless. Search, compare, and book the right space in minutes.
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![The Boudoir Bar at Bar Soho in Theatreland, London]()
from £250
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Boudoir Bar
100 guestsBar SohoLeicester Square StationTheatreland, London
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AAnonymous
“The minimum spend was very reasonable too considering the location and space!” -
![Main Bar at The Queens Head in Theatreland, London]()
from £1300
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityMain Bar
80 guestsThe Queens HeadHolborn StationTheatreland, London
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DDave B.
“No rental fee, just a very reasonable minimum spend. Bar and kitchen staff on the evening were great.” -
![The Downstairs Cocktail Bar at LOCKES Bar Covent Garden in Theatreland, London]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Downstairs Cocktail Bar
150 guestsLOCKES Bar Covent GardenCovent Garden StationTheatreland, London
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NNick
“Minimum spend v reasonable compared to other places I looked at in central London” -
![Lounge Area at Lucy Wong in Theatreland, London]()
from £100
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityLounge Area
40 guestsLucy WongTottenham Court Road StationTheatreland, London
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JJosephine S.
“Fantastic venue, friendly staff and a decent minimum spend!” -
![Saddle Room at The Coach House in Theatreland, London]()
from £1500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilitySaddle Room
100 guestsThe Coach HousePiccadilly Circus StationTheatreland, LondonNNimit D.
“They gave a DJ for free who used our specific playlist (included in minimum spend) Fast and attentive.” -
![Roof Top Garden at Bow Street Tavern in Theatreland, London]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityRoof Top Garden
30 guestsBow Street TavernCovent Garden StationTheatreland, LondonWWaseem A.
“The space was amazing - we were on the roof terrace and had our own bar set up. Very reasonable minimum spend.” -
![Cellar Bar at Sir Christopher Hatton in Theatreland, London]()
from £300
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityCellar Bar
100 guestsSir Christopher HattonChancery Lane StationTheatreland, London
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TTrudie
“The minimum spend was not extortionate which was one of the main reasons I booked the space.” -
![Studio Bar at Maxwell's Bar and Grill in Theatreland, London]()
from £300
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityStudio Bar
55 guestsMaxwell's Bar and GrillCovent Garden StationTheatreland, LondonSSarah O.
“For a private room in central London on a Saturday night, the minimum spend price is so decent.” -
![Entire Venue at Fam Bar in Theatreland, London]()
from £500
minimum spend / per afternoonCheck availabilityEntire Venue
60 guestsFam BarBond Street StationTheatreland, LondonRRobyn D.
“The food was really delicious. The venue is well located and for a reasonable minimum spend.” -
![The Crown Cellar at The Queens Head in Theatreland, London]()
from £250
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Crown Cellar
30 guestsThe Queens HeadHolborn StationTheatreland, London
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AAnnabel D.
“The pub gives you the whole venue for a minimum spend on a Saturday, which made it feel so special.” -
![Studio 61 at Sway in Theatreland, London]()
from £250
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityStudio 61
70 guestsSwayHolborn StationTheatreland, LondonLLisa-jane M.
“We pretty much got free rein with what to do with the room.” -
![Basement Bar at The Oxford Market in Theatreland, London]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityBasement Bar
150 guestsThe Oxford MarketOxford Circus StationTheatreland, London
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AAmar S.
“Booked the basement bar for an engagement party for 65 guests. The venue was amazing!”
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“We reserved space in LOCKES bar for a small family gathering.”
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“Super friendly staff, great private room where you can play your own music. Highly recommend.”
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“I really can’t recommend this place enough, everyone loved it!”
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“We had the upstairs room for our private use from lunch and throughout the afternoon.”
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“Love the decor and drinks. Loved that I could rent the whole bar. Abby and the team were amazing.”
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“Overall the minimum price for hire is extrenely reasonable, especially in central London.”
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“Very good value for money. Top location. Well presented, modern room with an appropriate level of sitting.”
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“It was a really great experience and the party was perfect. Lovely staff, perfect location and lovely venue.”
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“I had my partner’s 50th birthday at The Onyx Bar. It was absolute perfection from start to finish.”
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“Security guards were amazing and the bar staff were 10/10 thank you Victoria for helping make it happen”
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“We had a bar tab just for my guests and we also ordered food for guests.”
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“Great great applause to Anastasia, Gabriel, and our best bartender Alice x”
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“The two members of bar staff were also so lovely, hopefully they enjoyed our group as well!”
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“Great staff on site, friendly and accomodating!”
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Theatreland’s Finest Restaurants for Minimum Spend Events
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“The restaurant team especially Liss was so helpful, professional and friendly.”
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“It is a beautiful restaurant and great value for money. I will definitely be recommending to friends.”
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“The food was great and the restaurant was really beautiful! We really liked the paintings and historic pieces.”
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“We were not bothered by other people in the restaurant at all and had a great night.”
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“Being well away from the main restaurant we didn't feel we had to worry if we were a little bit noisy.”
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“Booking this venue with Thea beforehand was so easy, so a lot of credit goes to her too.”
FAQs about Top Minimum Spend Venues in Theatreland
Booking costs of minimum spend venues average £500 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 Theatreland, based on Tagvenue data from December 2025:
| From £350 | to £2000 | minimum spend per event |
| From £25 | to £60 | per person |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated December 2025), the best options include:
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The Boudoir Bar at Bar Soho in Soho - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Great party space with different areas. Option to go downstairs to Bar Soho.’ -
The Downstairs Cocktail Bar at LOCKES Bar Covent Garden in Holborn - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Fantastic service. Prompt responses and really professional and helpful. Bar staff were great.’ -
Main Bar at The Queens Head in Holborn - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Venue was perfect for us. No rental fee, just a very reasonable minimum spend.’
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 Theatreland, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (December 2025):
| Small | up to 60 guests | prices average £500 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 80 and 100 guests | prices average £500 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 110 guests | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event |
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