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Meeting offer

Afternoon Tea Room at Browns Covent Garden

Dining Room in a Restaurant
·
Private space
82-84 St Martins Lane, Covent Garden, London, WC2N 4AG –
Leicester Square Station (0.1 mi)
Up to 100
seats
Up to 100
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

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 50-80 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

 Main menu
Drinks menu
Christmas menu

Event offers

Christmas Party 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)

Meeting Offers

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 min. spend
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 min. spend
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 min. spend
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 min. spend
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 min. spend
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 min. spend
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 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 10 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

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
British cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Projector
  • Flatscreen TV
  • Flipchart
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Air conditioner
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
  • Mirrors Full-length mirrors available
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site
  • Unavailable: Parking available

Music & sound equipment

  • Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
  • Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
  • No noise restrictions

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
  • Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
  • Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
  • Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • No promoted and ticketed events allowed
  • Wedding licence available Venue is licensed to host wedding ceremonies and receptions
  • Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available

Reviews and ratings

(79 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.

AN
Anne N.
Verified review
Party · 45 guests · August 2026

I celebrated my 50th and Browns was the perfect location. The private room, drinks, food and service were outstanding!!! Thank you!!

5.0
O
Olivia
Verified review
Party · 90 guests · July 2026

Very attentive and available to ask any questions. My reception ran so smoothly, food was absolutely delicious and the guests had a great time!

Nothing to note!

4.9
UA
Uliana A.
Verified review
Event Space · 40 guests · June 2026

Great venue, great service.

5.0
ED
Elena D.
Verified review
Party · 50 guests · February 2026

The venue and the staff were wonderful! We had out 10th wedding anniversary party at Brown's Covent Garden, and we and our guests had a wonderful time. The food was good, the amenities were as promised, and we were very happy with how everything turned out.

5.0

FAQ

Yes, AV facilities are available in the Afternoon Tea Room, including a PA system with microphone and speakers. These can be set up for presentations and speeches as needed.

Yes, facilities are available for both a DJ and plugging in a phone to play music, so guests are welcome to bring their own DJ or playlist.

No, musicians may be arranged and brought to the venue without restriction.

Yes, furniture can be removed or rearranged to accommodate a standing reception with minimal seating, at no additional cost.

Yes, clients are welcome to bring their own decorations. Nothing should be affixed to the walls in a way that could cause damage, all items must be removed at the end of the booking, and specific ideas or larger installations should be discussed in advance.

About Browns Covent Garden

Browns 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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