Unusual Venues for Hire in Covent Garden, London

Unusual Venues for Hire in Covent Garden, London

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Top Unique Event Spaces in Covent Garden

In Covent Garden there are unusual venues aplenty. One moment you’re walking past opera-goers and buskers, the next you’re stepping into a subterranean hideaway with secret entrances and velvet booths. There’s a cocktail den modelled after an old explorer’s club—full of curiosities, globe-trotting maps and vintage steamer trunks. Fancy something interactive? There’s a high-tech gaming spot right off Long Acre where guests can play, eat, and order drinks to their own table. You’ll also find an actual former police station that now hosts private events—holding cells included. For something truly offbeat, there’s a gallery-meets-workshop space hidden above a shop that’s popular with local creatives. Scroll down to find more such quirky spaces for your next event. Happy browsing!

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Unusual Venues for Hire in Covent Garden, London

FAQs about Top Unique Event Spaces in Covent Garden

The cost of unusual venues averages around £1500 minimum spend per event. The final price will depend on location, size, amenities, and demand. Some venues also offer additional packages that include catering, AV equipment, or additional services. Take a look at the usual price ranges in Covent Garden, based on Tagvenue data:

Prices of unusual venues in Covent Garden as of October, 2026
From £650 to £3500 minimum spend per event
From £20 to £60 per person
From £1750 to £5000 hire fee per day

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

You'll find unusual 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 (October 2026):

Small up to 50 guests prices average £650 minimum spend per event
Medium between 80 and 110 guests prices average £1500 minimum spend per event
Large over 130 guests prices average £5000 minimum spend per event

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

Restaurant prices average £2000 minimum spend per event typically between 70 and 250 guests
Dining Room prices average £1500 minimum spend per event typically between 100 and 120 guests
Bar prices average £500 minimum spend per event typically between 70 and 120 guests
Cocktail Bar prices average £2000 minimum spend per event typically between 50 and 200 guests
Event Space prices average £650 minimum spend per event typically up to 35 guests

Smaller unusual venues usually fit up to 60 guests standing. Here are some great options in Covent Garden, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:

Cheap unusual venues in Covent Garden start from £300 minimum spend per event or £5 per person. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:

  • The Mercury - with Bar at Blame Gloria Covent Garden, from £300 minimum spend per event (up to 80 guests standing)
    Our user said: ‘I would highly recommend the venue and will be visiting again for sure! Thank you!’

  • Semi - Private Oche at Oche, from £8 per person (up to 1 guests standing)
    Our user said: ‘Stunning venue, refreshments on hand all day, staff were lovely, easy and convenient booking...’

  • Rush Academy at Rush Hair Academy, from £1500 hire fee per day (up to 80 guests standing)
    Venue said: Our space is equipped with advanced technology and a unique, quirky interior & innovative setup. The perfect environment for beauty and hair brands to craft memorable brand experiences, workshops, and photoshoots.

In Covent Garden, unusual venues are most commonly booked for 25 to 80 guests. Here are some popular kinds of events people have hosted at these spaces on Tagvenue, as of October 2026:

Party Usually between £1,700 and £5,200. User who booked Private Party Venue - Lounge at Le Bab Covent Garden for 40 guests
said: ‘Good minimum deposit price and excellent food and service during the event...’
Private Dining Usually between £800 and £1,500. User who booked Private Dining Room at SUSHISAMBA Covent Garden for 12 guests
said: ‘We reserved the private dining room at the Covent Garden location.’
Birthday Party Usually between £1,600 and £3,000. User who booked Private Event Venue London at Le Bab Covent Garden for 60 guests
said: ‘From the moment I first contacted the venue, the party planner queen Immy, had been overwhelmingly helpful.’
Meeting Usually between £700 and £1,500. User who booked Afternoon Tea Room at Browns Covent Garden for 38 guests
said: ‘Amera was so helpful through the event. Food was also very delicious...’

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