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Not all great parties begin in grand ballrooms, some start in hidden vaults, old theatres, or quirky basement bars around The Strand. If you’re looking for a venue that sparks curiosity the moment your guests arrive, this slice of central London delivers. From the bold spaces near Covent Garden to the warehouse spaces in Embankment and Aldwych, unusual venues around The Strand create talking points. Your event shouldn’t blend into everyone else’s Instagram feed. With Tagvenue, you can browse character-filled spaces, compare photos and pricing side by side, and reserve your pick in just a few clicks.
The cost of unusual venues averages around £3000 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 The Strand, based on Tagvenue data:
| From £1760 | to £8500 | minimum spend per event |
| From £60 | to £150 | per person |
| From £1750 | to £9600 | hire fee per day |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2026), the best options include:
Entire Venue at Clipper Lounge EMB
in The Strand - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘The booking process was very easy, didn’t feel pressured at all in terms of pre-booking things too early.’
Gladstone Library at The Royal Horseguards & One Whitehall Place
in Whitehall - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Location and history of building...’
Main Lounge at Arboretum
in The Strand - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘The room is very versatile and the space is unique.’
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 The Strand, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2026):
| Small | up to 60 guests | prices average £1750 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 100 and 200 guests | prices average £4250 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 220 guests | prices average £8000 minimum spend per event |
Based on Tagvenue data (as of October 2026), users looking for unusual venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Event Space | prices average £5700 minimum spend per event | typically between 50 and 250 guests |
| Restaurant | prices average £2000 minimum spend per event | typically between 100 and 250 guests |
| Bar | prices average £4250 minimum spend per event | typically between 80 and 120 guests |
| Cocktail Bar | prices average £2100 minimum spend per event | typically between 60 and 200 guests |
| Dining Room | prices average £1500 minimum spend per event | typically between 20 and 120 guests |
Smaller unusual venues usually fit up to 60 guests standing. Here are some great options in The Strand, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:
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!’
Bourne Yacht at Thames Limo, rated 4.9/5 - yacht for 12 guests
Our user said: ‘We had an amazing time on the Thames! The staff, the views and the company!’
The Rehearsal Room at Adam House, rated 4.2/5 - rehearsal room for 45 guests
Our user said: ‘The room was perfect for our event.’
In The Strand, unusual venues are most commonly booked for 15 to 95 guests. Here are some popular kinds of events people have hosted at these spaces on Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
| 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.’ |
| Conference | Usually between £1,800 and £5,600. |
User who booked Main Lounge at Arboretum for 80 guests
said: ‘The layout also worked perfectly for our partner exhibition space and breakout sessions.’ |
| Meeting | Usually between £200 and £450. |
User who booked Garden Suite at Adam House for 20 guests
said: ‘Great venue, and local surrounding area, good transport links, Steffen and his team very accommodating.’ |
| 30th Birthday Party | Usually between £3,000 and £4,500. |
User who booked Basement Venue at St Martins Lane London for 40 guests
said: ‘Not only is the venue sophisticated, chic and high end.’ |
The Clipper Lounge team did a brilliant job with our client drinks event, organisation and service were both excellent and we really enjoyed the unique venue and beautiful views of the Thames. Thank you to all.
Page last updated in October 2026
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