The Mercury - with Bar at Blame Gloria Covent Garden
Bar in a Cocktail Bar
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Semi-private area
22 reviews
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20 Bedford Court, London, WC2E 9HP
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Covent Garden Station (0.1 mi)
About this space
The Mercury - with Bar is a semi-private bar area in Blame Gloria Covent Garden; it is defined by neon-lit theatrical underground décor.
Design: The space features low ceilings, arched corridors, patterned floor tiles, mirrored panels and metallic fringe beneath saturated LED lighting, producing a compact, theatrical club interior.
Features: The area includes a staffed bar serving cocktails, beer and wine, a PA system and speakers, and an open floor area suitable for dancing. The room is air-conditioned and provides venue Wi‑Fi.
Ideal for: Small social groups seeking a lively, sociable standing or mixed seated-and-standing gathering rather than a formal, seated event.
What sets it apart: Direct sightlines and a private doorway into the venue's live performance area allow groups to watch drag and brunch shows from a contained space.
What guests say: The space has an upbeat, party atmosphere and attentive staff who keep drinks flowing during brunch and entertainment sessions; performers and eclectic music are frequent highlights.
Offers and packages
Menus
Event offers
Christmas Party Offers
Looking for something to make this year’s party the best one yet?
We have some optional extras available to add a bit of sparkle ! Let us take the hassle out of organising your Christmas party - send the enquiry and we'll happily assist in creating a memorable event.
Please kindly note rates are dependent on the date & time you enquiry about and might be higher than regular minimum spend required.
We have some optional extras available to add a bit of sparkle ! Let us take the hassle out of organising your Christmas party - send the enquiry and we'll happily assist in creating a memorable event.
Please kindly note rates are dependent on the date & time you enquiry about and might be higher than regular minimum spend required.
Festive Buffet
£25
per person
From 6/8pieces pp.
Please kindly note rates are dependent on the date & time you enquiry about and might be higher than regular minimum spend required.
Please kindly note rates are dependent on the date & time you enquiry about and might be higher than regular minimum spend required.
Corporate Hospitality Offers
Looking for something to make this year’s party the best one yet?
We have some optional extras available to add a bit of sparkle ! Let us take the hassle out of organising your party - send the enquiry and we'll happily assist in creating a memorable event.
Please kindly note rates are dependent on the date & time you enquiry about and might be higher than regular minimum spend required.
We have some optional extras available to add a bit of sparkle ! Let us take the hassle out of organising your party - send the enquiry and we'll happily assist in creating a memorable event.
Please kindly note rates are dependent on the date & time you enquiry about and might be higher than regular minimum spend required.
Events menu
£28
per person
Please kindly note rates are dependent on the date & time you enquiry about and might be higher than regular minimum spend required.
Engagement Drinks Offers
Looking for something to make this year’s party the best one yet?
We have some optional extras available to add a bit of sparkle ! Let us take the hassle out of organising your party - send the enquiry and we'll happily assist in creating a memorable event.
Please kindly note rates are dependent on the date & time you enquiry about and might be higher than regular minimum spend required.
We have some optional extras available to add a bit of sparkle ! Let us take the hassle out of organising your party - send the enquiry and we'll happily assist in creating a memorable event.
Please kindly note rates are dependent on the date & time you enquiry about and might be higher than regular minimum spend required.
Drinks packages
£100
total
We offer a range of drinks packages. Contact our team to discover all available options and create a package that works for your event.
Hen Party Offers
Looking for something to make this year’s party the best one yet?
We have some optional extras available to add a bit of sparkle ! Let us take the hassle out of organising a Hen party - send the enquiry and we'll happily assist in creating a memorable event.
Please kindly note rates are dependent on the date & time you enquiry about and might be higher than regular minimum spend required.
We have some optional extras available to add a bit of sparkle ! Let us take the hassle out of organising a Hen party - send the enquiry and we'll happily assist in creating a memorable event.
Please kindly note rates are dependent on the date & time you enquiry about and might be higher than regular minimum spend required.
Hen Package
£30
per person
We offer a range of drinks include. Contact our team to discover all available options .
Birthday Party Offers
Looking for something to make this year’s party the best one yet?
We have some optional extras available to add a bit of sparkle ! Let us take the hassle out of organising your Birthday party - send the enquiry and we'll happily assist in creating a memorable event.
Please kindly note rates are dependent on the date & time you enquiry about and might be higher than regular minimum spend required.
We have some optional extras available to add a bit of sparkle ! Let us take the hassle out of organising your Birthday party - send the enquiry and we'll happily assist in creating a memorable event.
Please kindly note rates are dependent on the date & time you enquiry about and might be higher than regular minimum spend required.
Drinks packages
£100
total
We offer a range of drinks packages. Contact our team to discover all available options and create a package that works for your event.
Prices
Monday
16:00 –
23:30
from
£300
min. spend
Per session
16:00 –
23:30
from
£300
min. spend
Note:
Alcohol licence until 0:00.
Extension available.
All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
16:00 –
23:30
from
£300
min. spend
Per session
16:00 –
23:30
from
£300
min. spend
Note:
Alcohol licence until 0:00.
Extension available.
All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
16:00 –
23:30
from
£300
min. spend
Per session
16:00 –
23:30
from
£300
min. spend
Note:
Alcohol licence until 0:00.
Extension available.
All prices include VAT.
Thursday
18:30 –
23:30
from
£1000
min. spend
Per session
18:30 –
23:30
from
£1000
min. spend
Note:
Alcohol licence until 0:00.
Extension available.
All prices include VAT.
Friday
16:00 –
0:00
from
£1500
min. spend
Per session
16:00 –
0:00
from
£1500
min. spend
Note:
Alcohol licence until 0:00.
Extension available.
All prices include VAT.
Saturday
18:30 –
0:00
from
£5000
min. spend
Per session
18:30 –
0:00
from
£5000
min. spend
Note:
Alcohol licence until 0:00.
Extension available.
All prices include VAT.
Sunday
16:00 –
23:30
from
£300
min. spend
Per session
16:00 –
23:30
from
£300
min. spend
Note:
Alcohol licence until 0:00.
Extension available.
All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 1 verified user
Capacity
Standing
up to 80
Dining
up to 60
Cabaret
up to 60
Catering and drinks
In-house catering available
Venue can organise food and drink
Complimentary water
Complimentary refreshments (such as water, tea, or coffee) for guests at no extra cost
No external catering allowed
Catering must be booked through the venue
Venue provides alcohol
Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
Alcohol licence until 0:00 (extension available)
No BYO alcohol allowed
You can’t bring your own alcohol, drinks must be bought through the venue
Facilities
Music & sound equipment
Own music not allowed
Venue doesn’t allow playing your own music
Bring your own DJ not allowed
Venue doesn’t allow outside DJs
No noise restrictions
Accessibility
Unavailable: Accessible toilets
No accessible toilets on site
Unavailable: Ground level
Entrance has steps – no ramp available
Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
Unavailable: Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift
Unavailable: Wheelchair accessible
Rules of the space
Allowed events
Promoted and ticketed events
Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
No wedding licence
Venue is not licensed to host wedding ceremonies
No Temporary Event Notice (TENs) available
Age policy
Guests under 18 are not allowed
Reviews and ratings
(22 reviews and ratings - )
Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
JM
Jenna M.
Verified review
Christmas Party · 30 guests
· November 2023
Fab venue, staff were friendly, helpful and on point for our private party. I would highly recommend the venue and will be visiting again for sure! Thank you!
Submitted 2 years ago
4.6
RS
Rebecca S.
Verified review
Christmas Party · 60 guests
· January 2023
Service was excellent, as soon as we arrived Alberto showed us around our area and made sure we were happy with the details as it was a large party of people. The two members of bar staff were also so lovely, hopefully they enjoyed our group as well! Everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves and the venue was a perfect fit for us as some of our party didn't show
The only negatives were the food was not great, there was a lot of it but most of the party let me know that the bits were dry/bland which was a shame. Also the music was SO GOOD at the end of the night, it would have been nice to have some more 00s/10s music at the start of the evening too
Submitted 3 years ago
4.4
BP
Ben P.
Verified review
Bar · 40 guests
· October 2019
Had an amazing birthday and was really well looked after. Thank you!
Submitted 6 years ago
5.0
PN
Pamela N.
Verified review
Minimum Spend · 36 guests
· September 2019
They were very quick and efficient to clear the back area when I arrived and made sure everyone in the section was part of my party. The bouncers were also very friendly and looked after us!
Submitted 6 years ago
5.0
FAQ
No, the Mercury bar is not a completely private space, so a DJ would not be possible.
The better space for entertainment would be Barrio Shoreditch's Uptown room, as it is completely private if you wanted a DJ or something that needs AV.
Yes. The venue operates on a minimum-spend basis and does not charge hire fees.
Yes, you can start earlier.
Yes, the venue can accept a Spotify playlist.
Blame Gloria Covent Garden is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.
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