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Top Unusual Venues in The Strand
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.
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![Main Lounge at Arboretum in The Strand, London]()
from £3700
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200 guestsArboretumLeicester Square StationThe Strand, LondonEEmperor
“The room is very versatile and the space is unique. Perfect location for our attendees to get to/from.” -
![Whole Venue at Notes Coffee & Bars Trafalgar square in The Strand, London]()
from £1760
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80 guestsNotes Coffee & Bars Trafalgar squareCharing Cross StationThe Strand, LondonHHenrietta
“Absolutely lovely venue - I booked out the whole place for a work event.” -
![The Mercury Bar at Blame Gloria Covent Garden in The Strand, London]()
from £1000
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80 guestsBlame Gloria Covent GardenCovent Garden StationThe Strand, LondonAAmazing N.
“Everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves and the venue was a perfect fit for us as some of our party didn't show” -
![Gladstone Library at The Royal Horseguards & One Whitehall Place in The Strand, London]()
from £10000
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350 guestsThe Royal Horseguards & One Whitehall PlaceEmbankment StationThe Strand, LondonLLeyda Y.
“I will celebrate another event there but only with a different management.” -
![Basement Venue at St Martins Lane London in The Strand, London]()
from £1000
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100 guestsSt Martins Lane LondonLeicester Square StationThe Strand, LondonSSharmaine W.
“The service from initial visit to planning and the actual event itself was outstanding!” -
![The Venue at Adam House Event Space in The Strand, London]()
from £2000
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityThe Venue
250 guestsAdam House Event SpaceCharing Cross StationThe Strand, LondonRRyan O.
“She was very helpful. The room was perfect for our event.” -
![The Ballroom at 8 Northumberland Avenue in The Strand, London]()
from £25000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Ballroom
700 guests8 Northumberland AvenueCharing Cross StationThe Strand, LondonMMarios P.
“Well organised, providing valuable feedback and promptly replying to our queries.” -
![The Library Room at Adam House Event Space in The Strand, London]()
from £100
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityThe Library Room
30 guestsAdam House Event SpaceCharing Cross StationThe Strand, LondonAAmy P.
“Great location but clearly just after the money as the room I was given was not Covid-safe.” -
![Reading & Writing Room at The Royal Horseguards & One Whitehall Place in The Strand, London]()
from £5000
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280 guestsThe Royal Horseguards & One Whitehall PlaceEmbankment StationThe Strand, LondonWWsb
“Our sales representative and event coordinator were so attentive and helpful.” -
![The Vaults at RSA House in The Strand, London]()
from £5734
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityThe Vaults
220 guestsRSA HouseCharing Cross StationThe Strand, LondonIIain T.
“Brilliant venue with really attentive professional staff, would definitely recommend” -
![AMANO Rooftop Bar &Terrace at AMANO Hotel Covent Garden in The Strand, London]()
from £10000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityAMANO Rooftop Bar &Terrace
150 guestsAMANO Hotel Covent GardenCovent Garden StationThe Strand, LondonAAndy
“Great venue , terrace and location” -
![Private Dining Room at SUSHISAMBA Covent Garden in The Strand, London]()
from £650
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Dining Room
15 guestsSUSHISAMBA Covent GardenCovent Garden StationThe Strand, LondonAAnne K.
“If you are thinking to reserve this place for a special event, I’d definitely recommend.”
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“Amazing location, staff answered questions super fast, food was nice as was the room.”
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“Set up of the venue - worked well for a small meeting. Chilled out vibe - the event manager Will was excelelnt”
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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 church was really convenient in terms of location as it was near Covent Garden station.”
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“Set up of the venue - worked well for a small meeting. Chilled out vibe - the event manager Will was excelelnt”
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“A perfect fit for our event – just right!”
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“Had an amazing birthday and was really well looked after. Thank you!”
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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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“If you have the budget, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend booking El T’akoy.”
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FAQs about Top Unusual Venues in The Strand
The cost of unusual venues in The Strand averages around £4200 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 October 2025:
| From £1500 | to £10000 | minimum spend per event |
| From £50 | to £120 | per person |
| From £3000 | to £10000 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2025), the best options include:
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Gladstone Library at The Royal Horseguards & One Whitehall Place in Whitehall - rated 4.8/5
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Main Lounge at Arboretum in The Strand - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘The room is very versatile and the space is unique.’ -
The Mercury Bar at Blame Gloria Covent Garden in Covent Garden - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘Fab venue, staff were friendly, helpful and on point for our private party.’
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 2025):
| Small unusual venues | up to 50 guests | prices average £120 hire fee per hour |
| Medium unusual venues | between 100 and 180 guests | prices average £6000 minimum spend per event |
| Large unusual venues | over 220 guests | prices average £10000 minimum spend per event |
