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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
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityMain Lounge
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. ” -
![Gladstone Library at The Royal Horseguards & One Whitehall Place in The Strand, London]()
from £10000
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityGladstone Library
350 guestsThe Royal Horseguards & One Whitehall PlaceEmbankment StationThe Strand, LondonLLeyda Y.
“I will celebrate another event there but only with a different management. ” -
![The Venue at Adam House at Adam House Event Space in The Strand, London]()
from £2500
hire fee / per eveningCheck availabilityThe Venue at Adam House
250 guestsAdam House Event SpaceCharing Cross StationThe Strand, LondonRRyan O.
“She was very helpful. The room was perfect for our event. ” -
![The Mercury Bar at Blame Gloria Covent Garden in The Strand, London]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Mercury Bar
80 guestsBlame Gloria Covent GardenCovent Garden StationThe Strand, LondonJJenna M.
“Fab venue, staff were friendly, helpful and on point for our private party. ” -
![Basement Venue at St Martins Lane London in The Strand, London]()
from £1000
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityBasement Venue
100 guestsSt Martins Lane LondonLeicester Square StationThe Strand, LondonSSharmaine W.
“The service from initial visit to planning and the actual event itself was outstanding! ” -
![Whole Venue at Notes Coffee & Bars Trafalgar square in The Strand, London]()
from £1760
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityWhole Venue
80 guestsNotes Coffee & Bars Trafalgar squareCharing Cross StationThe Strand, LondonHHenrietta
“Absolutely lovely venue - I booked out the whole place for a work event. ” -
![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 ” -
![Exclusive hire at Cache Cache Speakeasy in The Strand, London]()
from £2000
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityExclusive hire
100 guestsCache Cache SpeakeasyCovent Garden StationThe Strand, LondonOOlivia
“I couldnt recommend this place enough. A wonderful Christmas Party ” -
![Venue Hire at Blame Gloria Covent Garden in The Strand, London]()
from £20
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityVenue Hire
220 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 ” -
![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
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityReading & Writing Room
280 guestsThe Royal Horseguards & One Whitehall PlaceEmbankment StationThe Strand, LondonWWsb
“Our sales representative and event coordinator were so attentive and helpful. ”
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Glass Room
13
36
Vasco & Pieros Pavilion Italian Restaurant
Charing Cross Station
The Strand, London
Celebrate your birthday or special event in our stylish glass room in Soho. The room fits 13 guests. Enjoy authentic Umbrian cuisine with a private bar and a resident mixologist crafting cocktails.
from £1500
hire fee / per session
hire fee / per session
El Ta'koy
25
30
3 Henrietta Street
Covent Garden Station
The Strand, London
#Supervenue
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Dannielle H.
“Great venue for my farewell London leaving party! ”
“Great venue for my farewell London leaving party! ”
from £24
per person / per session
per person / per session
Semi-Private Room B
30
35
PARO - Awarded Best Indian Restaurant
Covent Garden Station
The Strand, London
A perfect match for the grandeur of Calcuttas rich culture and cuisine, the restaurant can seat upto 130 esteemed diners for corporate or private events.
from £120
hire fee / per hour
hire fee / per hour
The Rehearsal Room
30
45
Adam House Event Space
Charing Cross Station
The Strand, London
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Barbara N.
“Great venue, and local surrounding area, good transport links, Steffen and his team very accommodating. ”
“Great venue, and local surrounding area, good transport links, Steffen and his team very accommodating. ”
from £100
hire fee / per hour
hire fee / per hour
Modern, Light-Filled Duplex
12
30
Modern, Light-Filled Duplex in Haggerston
Charing Cross Station
The Strand, London
space combines industrial chic with modern elegance, perfect for business meetings, creative workshops, photo shoots, and intimate gatherings. The open-plan layout includes a high-end kitchen, spacious reception area, and
from £1000
minimum spend / per evening
minimum spend / per evening
Semi-exclusive VIP area
30
40
Cache Cache Speakeasy
Covent Garden Station
The Strand, London
Cache Cache sits within the original foundations of the historic Covent Garden market building dating back to 1837. An exclusive setting for parties and celebrations, the space has had a number of incarnations, with many
Find Affordable Unusual Venues in The Strand
from £8
per person / per session
per person / per session
Semi - Private Oche
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Oche
Covent Garden Station
The Strand, London
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Lisa G.
“Set up of the venue - worked well for a small meeting. Chilled out vibe - the event manager Will was excelelnt ”
“Set up of the venue - worked well for a small meeting. Chilled out vibe - the event manager Will was excelelnt ”
from £20
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Ground Floor
100
90
Benihana
Charing Cross Station
The Strand, London
The spacious basement floor at Benihana Covent Garden can accommodate up to 100 guests, making it the ideal venue for all your special occasions and corporate gatherings.
from £24
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Semi-Private Room C
90
120
PARO - Awarded Best Indian Restaurant
Covent Garden Station
The Strand, London
K
Ketachi U.
“It is a beautiful restaurant and great value for money. I will definitely be recommending to friends. ”
“It is a beautiful restaurant and great value for money. I will definitely be recommending to friends. ”
from £50
hire fee / per hour
hire fee / per hour
Meeting Room
16
26
Benihana
Charing Cross Station
The Strand, London
This secluded haven is perfect for intimate gatherings or important corporate meetings. The PDR is equipped with a 52-inch screen, making it an ideal setting for presentations and events.
from £100
hire fee / per day
hire fee / per day
Room
4
The Massage Company
Charing Cross Station
The Strand, London
Tucked away just moments from Canning Town, our serene space features three quiet, light-filled rooms (2.4m x 3.8m).
from £1560
hire fee / per session
hire fee / per session
The Gallery
60
120
St Martin-in-the-Field
Charing Cross Station
The Strand, London
Our in-house catering team can deliver exquisite fine dining packages or spectacular catering for larger numbers, all within a range of costs to suit your budget, and we can source entertainment for your event should you
The Strand’s Extraordinary Restaurants with Unusual Spaces
from £10000
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Exclusive hire
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150
Ochre Restaurant
Charing Cross Station
The Strand, London
Whether it's a romantic dinner, a corporate event, or a joyous celebration, Ochre provides a unique setting for every occasion. The restaurant is available for both full and semi hire, allowing its dedicated team to tailor
from £32500
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Toklas - Entire Venue
150
400
Toklas Restaurant
Temple Station
The Strand, London
The restaurant room has a low-key, brasserie-style feel. Design accents such as the vintage parquet floor, iroko tabletops, and Børge Mogensen chairs make an elegant foil for bespoke pendant LED lights and comfortable green
from £5000
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hire fee / per session
Entire Venue
75
85
Vasco & Pieros Pavilion Italian Restaurant
Charing Cross Station
The Strand, London
Vasco & Pieros Pavilion is a warm, stylish restaurant in Soho, available for full hire for up to 85 guests. For smaller events, there's The Glass Room.
from £8000
hire fee / per session
hire fee / per session
Restaurant Exclusive Hire
80
150
The Portrait Restaurant By Richard Corrigan
Charing Cross Station
The Strand, London
Whether youre planning a grand private dinner with friends and family or an all-out exclusive celebration, The Portrait restaurant is the ideal location for hosting memorable occasions.
from £10000
minimum spend / per evening
minimum spend / per evening
Penelope's
145
180
AMANO Hotel Covent Garden
Covent Garden Station
The Strand, London
Located on the ground floor, the restaurant has an opulent yet comfortable design. Elegant across the board, they showcase the finest ingredients and flavour combinations to reflect their Middle Eastern - Spanish influence.
from £650
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minimum spend / per session
Private Dining Room
15
SUSHISAMBA Covent Garden
Covent Garden Station
The Strand, London
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Carol B.
“Nothing was too much trouble, and she coped well with the 'small people' at the lunch! ”
“Nothing was too much trouble, and she coped well with the 'small people' at the lunch! ”
FAQs about Top Unusual Venues in The Strand
The cost of unusual venues in The Strand averages around £5000 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 £1500 | to £10000 | minimum spend per event |
| From £2500 | to £21600 | hire fee per event |
| From £50 | to £130 | per person |
