An event space in a restaurant with round tables, blue chairs, wood floors, and pendant lights at Browns Covent Garden.

An event space in a restaurant with chandeliers, parquet flooring, and velvet chairs at Browns Covent Garden.

An elegant event space with parquet floors, crystal chandeliers, and green velvet chairs at Browns Covent Garden.

An elegant event space in a restaurant with chandeliers, large windows, and velvet armchairs at Browns Covent Garden.

Afternoon Tea Room at Browns Covent Garden

Name: Afternoon Tea Room at Browns Covent Garden
Address: 82-84 St Martins Lane, London, WC2N 4AG, GB
Price range: from £3500 minimum spend / per session
Rating: 4.8

Dining Room in a Restaurant

Private space

About this space

Steeped in history, formally the main court of Westminster County Court, this room still houses the original Judges bench and gavel.

Now a dedicated Afternoon Tea Room, it can also be hired out for all your special events - from conferences to private dining to networking events. The room has meet and greet area on the first floor landing and it's own fully stocked private bar.

Usually booked for

Party

Typically for 50-75 guests and costs about £3,500.

"My reception ran so smoothly, food was absolutely delicious and the guests had a great time!"

- Olivia Jul 2026

Dining Party

Typically for 40-70 guests and costs about £4,000.

"I held my 30th Birthday party here and the staff were incredible from pre-booking all the way to the event."

- Bethan M. Sep 2025

Birthday Party

Typically for 70-80 guests and costs about £6,100.

"The room was lovely and the staff very helpful and friendly. Thanks so much I had a fantastic party!"

- Naomi J. Jul 2025

Offers and packages

Menus

Event offers

Celebrate Christmas in the Afternoon Tea Room with private bar, plus a festive buffet including 8 items, 2 sides and 3 desserts.

Festive Buffet Package – Afternoon Tea Room (Min. 10 Guests)

£48 per person

• Festive buffet: choose eight items
• Two sides included
• Three desserts included
• Available 11 November–2 January (excluding Christmas Day)
• Minimum 10 guests

MEAT
1. Cheeseburger Sliders
2. Sesame Chicken Skewer
3. Roast Beef in Yorkshire Pudding
4. Soy & Orange Glazed Pork Belly
5. Beef Croquettes with Celeriac Remoulade
6. Turkey & Cranberry Rolls
7. Pigs in Blankets with Cranberry Stuffing

FISH & SEAFOOD
1. Salt & Pepper Squid with Smoky Pepper Aioli
2. Garlic & Lemon King Prawns
3. Salmon & Dill Fishcake
4. Haddock Goujons with Tartare Sauce

VEGAN & VEGETARIAN
1. Whipped Goats Cheese & Fig Crostini (v)
2. Heirloom Tomato & Black Olive Tapenade Crostini (ve)
3. Mushroom Arancini with Salsa Verde (v)
4. Nut Roast Bon Bons with Cranberry Sauce (ve)

SIDES
1. Seasoned Fries (v)
2. Triple-Cooked Chips (v)
3. Buttered Potatoes (v)
4. Mixed Leaf Salad with Fig & Pear Dressing (ve)
5. Heirloom Tomato Salad (ve)

DESSERTS
1. Belgian Chocolate Brownies (v)
2. Salted Caramel Profiteroles (v)
3. St Clements Posset (v)

Run your team session in a historic courtroom with our festive buffet—choose 8 items plus 2 sides and 3 desserts.

Festive Buffet – Afternoon Tea Room (Min. 10 Guests)

£48 per person

• Buffet selection: any 8 items per person, plus two sides and three desserts
• Minimum 10 people
• Available from Tuesday 11 November until 2 January (excluding Christmas Day)

MEAT
1. Cheeseburger sliders
2. Sesame chicken skewer
3. Roast beef in Yorkshire pudding
4. Soy & orange glazed pork belly
5. Beef croquettes with celeriac remoulade
6. Turkey & cranberry rolls
7. Pigs in blankets with cranberry stuffing

FISH & SEAFOOD
1. Salt & pepper squid with smoky pepper aioli
2. Garlic & lemon king prawns
3. Salmon & dill fishcake
4. Haddock goujons with tartare sauce

VEGAN & VEGETARIAN
1. Whipped goats cheese & fig crostini
2. Heirloom tomato & black olive tapenade crostini
3. Mushroom arancini with salsa verde
4. Nut roast bon bons with cranberry sauce

SIDES
1. Seasoned fries
2. Triple-cooked chips
3. Buttered potatoes
4. Mixed leaf salad with fig & pear dressing
5. Heirloom tomato salad

DESSERTS
1. Belgian chocolate brownies
2. Salted caramel profiteroles
3. St Clements posset

Prices

Monday

8:00 – 23:00

from £3500 min. spend

Per session

8:00 – 23:00

from £3500

Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Tuesday

8:00 – 23:00

from £3500 min. spend

Per session

8:00 – 23:00

from £3500

Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Wednesday

8:00 – 23:00

from £3500 min. spend

Per session

8:00 – 23:00

from £3500

Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Thursday

8:00 – 23:00

from £3500 min. spend

Per session

8:00 – 23:00

from £3500

Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Friday

8:00 – 23:00

from £3500 min. spend

Per session

8:00 – 23:00

from £3500

Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Saturday

8:00 – 23:00

from £3500 min. spend

Per session

8:00 – 23:00

from £3500

Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Sunday

8:00 – 23:00

from £3500 min. spend

Per session

8:00 – 23:00

from £3500

Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

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Pricing updated by venue 9 months ago

Capacity

Standing

up to 100

Dining

up to 80

Theatre

up to 100

Cabaret

up to 56

U-Shaped

up to 40

Catering and drinks

Venue can organise food and drink

Extensive vegan menu

Extensive vegetarian menu

Extensive gluten-free menu

Venue can supply alcoholic beverages

Facilities

Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements

Air conditioner

Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in

Place where clients can store items during their event

Full-length mirrors available

Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Unavailable: Parking available

Music & sound equipment

Venue allows playing your own music

Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead

Accessibility

Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users

Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities

Guests can enter without using stairs

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Venue is licensed to host wedding ceremonies and receptions

Reviews and ratings

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FAQ

Are clients allowed to play their own music?

Yes, clients are welcome to play their own music. A PA system and speakers are provided, along with a flatscreen TV, flipchart and Wi-Fi.

Does the venue offer conference facilities?

Yes. The rooms offer Wi-Fi, a flatscreen TV, flipchart, PA system or speakers, and air conditioning, and can be arranged in boardroom or theatre style. Traditional conference-centre facilities such as built-in conference call systems are not available, but breakout space can be offered within the suite or adjacent areas, depending on requirements and availability.

Are there any restrictions on bringing musicians to the venue?

Yes, musicians may be arranged and brought to the venue without restriction.

Can long tables be arranged in the Judge’s Court?

Yes, long tables can be accommodated in the Judge’s Court for a banquet-style setup.

Is the event space accessible for people with mobility issues?

Yes, all of our spaces are fully accessible.

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