The Second Tent at Portman Square Garden

Garden
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Semi-private area
40 Portman Square, London, W1H 6LJ
Marble Arch Station (0.2 mi)

About this space

The booking includes a fully dressed tent with seating, lighting, bunting, and weatherproof shelter, plus signage, a roped entrance, dedicated event manager, on-site security, and a PA system with playlists (volume managed to local rules). With infrastructure in place, it’s a cost-effective, hassle-free option in central London.

Guests can also enjoy the wider festival, which runs daily until 8 pm. All hire fees support the event, helping keep Portman Square Gardens open to the community.


Prices

Monday
Closed
Note: Alcohol licence until 20:00. All prices include VAT.
Hire Fee: £3,500 + VAT

Included in the hire fee:
• Fully dressed stretch tent with seating, lighting, bunting and shelter whatever the weather
• Signage and roped entrance to clearly mark your event space
• Dedicated event manager to support you before and during the evening
• On site security
• PA system and iPad with playlists
(Please note: volume levels are managed in line with Portman Square regulations)

FOOD & DRINK PACKAGES:
Make your event seamless with our all inclusive catering packages, designed to keep your guests well fed and refreshed throughout the evening. Both packages include a main meal from our on site street food vendors, a selection of nibbles, and drinks served from your own private bar within the stretch tent.

Each package also includes branded elements to personalise your event, including wristbands with your logo, food vouchers and signage at the entrance to your space.

STANDARD PACKAGE – £50 + VAT per person

One main meal per person from an on site street food vendor
A selection of nibbles to share, including olives, nuts, vegetable crisps and cheese straws

Standard drinks allocation:
– Half a bottle of wine, or
– 3 x beers, or
– 3 x premium soft drinks

Drinks served from your private bar within the stretch tent
Branded wristbands, food vouchers and signage included


PREMIUM PACKAGE – £55 + VAT per person

One main meal per person from an on site street food vendor
A selection of nibbles to share, including olives, nuts, vegetable crisps and cheese straws

Premium drinks allocation:
– Half a bottle of premium wine, or
– 4 x beers, or
– 4 x premium soft drinks, or
– 2 x Pimms or Gin and Tonics

Drinks served from your private bar within the stretch tent
Branded wristbands, food vouchers and signage included
Both options offer great value and a relaxed, festival style feel to your event, with flexibility to suit the style and atmosphere you are looking for.
Tuesday
17:00 – 21:00
from £2100 hire fee per day
Per day
17:00 – 21:00
from £2100 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 20:00. All prices include VAT.
Hire Fee: £3,500 + VAT

Included in the hire fee:
• Fully dressed stretch tent with seating, lighting, bunting and shelter whatever the weather
• Signage and roped entrance to clearly mark your event space
• Dedicated event manager to support you before and during the evening
• On site security
• PA system and iPad with playlists
(Please note: volume levels are managed in line with Portman Square regulations)

FOOD & DRINK PACKAGES:
Make your event seamless with our all inclusive catering packages, designed to keep your guests well fed and refreshed throughout the evening. Both packages include a main meal from our on site street food vendors, a selection of nibbles, and drinks served from your own private bar within the stretch tent.

Each package also includes branded elements to personalise your event, including wristbands with your logo, food vouchers and signage at the entrance to your space.

STANDARD PACKAGE – £50 + VAT per person

One main meal per person from an on site street food vendor
A selection of nibbles to share, including olives, nuts, vegetable crisps and cheese straws

Standard drinks allocation:
– Half a bottle of wine, or
– 3 x beers, or
– 3 x premium soft drinks

Drinks served from your private bar within the stretch tent
Branded wristbands, food vouchers and signage included


PREMIUM PACKAGE – £55 + VAT per person

One main meal per person from an on site street food vendor
A selection of nibbles to share, including olives, nuts, vegetable crisps and cheese straws

Premium drinks allocation:
– Half a bottle of premium wine, or
– 4 x beers, or
– 4 x premium soft drinks, or
– 2 x Pimms or Gin and Tonics

Drinks served from your private bar within the stretch tent
Branded wristbands, food vouchers and signage included
Both options offer great value and a relaxed, festival style feel to your event, with flexibility to suit the style and atmosphere you are looking for.
Wednesday
17:00 – 21:00
from £2100 hire fee per day
Per day
17:00 – 21:00
from £2100 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 20:00. All prices include VAT.
Hire Fee: £3,500 + VAT

Included in the hire fee:
• Fully dressed stretch tent with seating, lighting, bunting and shelter whatever the weather
• Signage and roped entrance to clearly mark your event space
• Dedicated event manager to support you before and during the evening
• On site security
• PA system and iPad with playlists
(Please note: volume levels are managed in line with Portman Square regulations)

FOOD & DRINK PACKAGES:
Make your event seamless with our all inclusive catering packages, designed to keep your guests well fed and refreshed throughout the evening. Both packages include a main meal from our on site street food vendors, a selection of nibbles, and drinks served from your own private bar within the stretch tent.

Each package also includes branded elements to personalise your event, including wristbands with your logo, food vouchers and signage at the entrance to your space.

STANDARD PACKAGE – £50 + VAT per person

One main meal per person from an on site street food vendor
A selection of nibbles to share, including olives, nuts, vegetable crisps and cheese straws

Standard drinks allocation:
– Half a bottle of wine, or
– 3 x beers, or
– 3 x premium soft drinks

Drinks served from your private bar within the stretch tent
Branded wristbands, food vouchers and signage included


PREMIUM PACKAGE – £55 + VAT per person

One main meal per person from an on site street food vendor
A selection of nibbles to share, including olives, nuts, vegetable crisps and cheese straws

Premium drinks allocation:
– Half a bottle of premium wine, or
– 4 x beers, or
– 4 x premium soft drinks, or
– 2 x Pimms or Gin and Tonics

Drinks served from your private bar within the stretch tent
Branded wristbands, food vouchers and signage included
Both options offer great value and a relaxed, festival style feel to your event, with flexibility to suit the style and atmosphere you are looking for.
Thursday
17:00 – 21:00
from £2100 hire fee per day
Per day
17:00 – 21:00
from £2100 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 20:00. All prices include VAT.
Hire Fee: £3,500 + VAT

Included in the hire fee:
• Fully dressed stretch tent with seating, lighting, bunting and shelter whatever the weather
• Signage and roped entrance to clearly mark your event space
• Dedicated event manager to support you before and during the evening
• On site security
• PA system and iPad with playlists
(Please note: volume levels are managed in line with Portman Square regulations)

FOOD & DRINK PACKAGES:
Make your event seamless with our all inclusive catering packages, designed to keep your guests well fed and refreshed throughout the evening. Both packages include a main meal from our on site street food vendors, a selection of nibbles, and drinks served from your own private bar within the stretch tent.

Each package also includes branded elements to personalise your event, including wristbands with your logo, food vouchers and signage at the entrance to your space.

STANDARD PACKAGE – £50 + VAT per person

One main meal per person from an on site street food vendor
A selection of nibbles to share, including olives, nuts, vegetable crisps and cheese straws

Standard drinks allocation:
– Half a bottle of wine, or
– 3 x beers, or
– 3 x premium soft drinks

Drinks served from your private bar within the stretch tent
Branded wristbands, food vouchers and signage included


PREMIUM PACKAGE – £55 + VAT per person

One main meal per person from an on site street food vendor
A selection of nibbles to share, including olives, nuts, vegetable crisps and cheese straws

Premium drinks allocation:
– Half a bottle of premium wine, or
– 4 x beers, or
– 4 x premium soft drinks, or
– 2 x Pimms or Gin and Tonics

Drinks served from your private bar within the stretch tent
Branded wristbands, food vouchers and signage included
Both options offer great value and a relaxed, festival style feel to your event, with flexibility to suit the style and atmosphere you are looking for.
Friday
17:00 – 21:00
from £2100 hire fee per day
Per day
17:00 – 21:00
from £2100 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 20:00. All prices include VAT.
Hire Fee: £3,500 + VAT

Included in the hire fee:
• Fully dressed stretch tent with seating, lighting, bunting and shelter whatever the weather
• Signage and roped entrance to clearly mark your event space
• Dedicated event manager to support you before and during the evening
• On site security
• PA system and iPad with playlists
(Please note: volume levels are managed in line with Portman Square regulations)

FOOD & DRINK PACKAGES:
Make your event seamless with our all inclusive catering packages, designed to keep your guests well fed and refreshed throughout the evening. Both packages include a main meal from our on site street food vendors, a selection of nibbles, and drinks served from your own private bar within the stretch tent.

Each package also includes branded elements to personalise your event, including wristbands with your logo, food vouchers and signage at the entrance to your space.

STANDARD PACKAGE – £50 + VAT per person

One main meal per person from an on site street food vendor
A selection of nibbles to share, including olives, nuts, vegetable crisps and cheese straws

Standard drinks allocation:
– Half a bottle of wine, or
– 3 x beers, or
– 3 x premium soft drinks

Drinks served from your private bar within the stretch tent
Branded wristbands, food vouchers and signage included


PREMIUM PACKAGE – £55 + VAT per person

One main meal per person from an on site street food vendor
A selection of nibbles to share, including olives, nuts, vegetable crisps and cheese straws

Premium drinks allocation:
– Half a bottle of premium wine, or
– 4 x beers, or
– 4 x premium soft drinks, or
– 2 x Pimms or Gin and Tonics

Drinks served from your private bar within the stretch tent
Branded wristbands, food vouchers and signage included
Both options offer great value and a relaxed, festival style feel to your event, with flexibility to suit the style and atmosphere you are looking for.
Saturday
Closed
Note: Alcohol licence until 20:00. All prices include VAT.
Hire Fee: £3,500 + VAT

Included in the hire fee:
• Fully dressed stretch tent with seating, lighting, bunting and shelter whatever the weather
• Signage and roped entrance to clearly mark your event space
• Dedicated event manager to support you before and during the evening
• On site security
• PA system and iPad with playlists
(Please note: volume levels are managed in line with Portman Square regulations)

FOOD & DRINK PACKAGES:
Make your event seamless with our all inclusive catering packages, designed to keep your guests well fed and refreshed throughout the evening. Both packages include a main meal from our on site street food vendors, a selection of nibbles, and drinks served from your own private bar within the stretch tent.

Each package also includes branded elements to personalise your event, including wristbands with your logo, food vouchers and signage at the entrance to your space.

STANDARD PACKAGE – £50 + VAT per person

One main meal per person from an on site street food vendor
A selection of nibbles to share, including olives, nuts, vegetable crisps and cheese straws

Standard drinks allocation:
– Half a bottle of wine, or
– 3 x beers, or
– 3 x premium soft drinks

Drinks served from your private bar within the stretch tent
Branded wristbands, food vouchers and signage included


PREMIUM PACKAGE – £55 + VAT per person

One main meal per person from an on site street food vendor
A selection of nibbles to share, including olives, nuts, vegetable crisps and cheese straws

Premium drinks allocation:
– Half a bottle of premium wine, or
– 4 x beers, or
– 4 x premium soft drinks, or
– 2 x Pimms or Gin and Tonics

Drinks served from your private bar within the stretch tent
Branded wristbands, food vouchers and signage included
Both options offer great value and a relaxed, festival style feel to your event, with flexibility to suit the style and atmosphere you are looking for.
Sunday
Closed
Note: Alcohol licence until 20:00. All prices include VAT.
Hire Fee: £3,500 + VAT

Included in the hire fee:
• Fully dressed stretch tent with seating, lighting, bunting and shelter whatever the weather
• Signage and roped entrance to clearly mark your event space
• Dedicated event manager to support you before and during the evening
• On site security
• PA system and iPad with playlists
(Please note: volume levels are managed in line with Portman Square regulations)

FOOD & DRINK PACKAGES:
Make your event seamless with our all inclusive catering packages, designed to keep your guests well fed and refreshed throughout the evening. Both packages include a main meal from our on site street food vendors, a selection of nibbles, and drinks served from your own private bar within the stretch tent.

Each package also includes branded elements to personalise your event, including wristbands with your logo, food vouchers and signage at the entrance to your space.

STANDARD PACKAGE – £50 + VAT per person

One main meal per person from an on site street food vendor
A selection of nibbles to share, including olives, nuts, vegetable crisps and cheese straws

Standard drinks allocation:
– Half a bottle of wine, or
– 3 x beers, or
– 3 x premium soft drinks

Drinks served from your private bar within the stretch tent
Branded wristbands, food vouchers and signage included


PREMIUM PACKAGE – £55 + VAT per person

One main meal per person from an on site street food vendor
A selection of nibbles to share, including olives, nuts, vegetable crisps and cheese straws

Premium drinks allocation:
– Half a bottle of premium wine, or
– 4 x beers, or
– 4 x premium soft drinks, or
– 2 x Pimms or Gin and Tonics

Drinks served from your private bar within the stretch tent
Branded wristbands, food vouchers and signage included
Both options offer great value and a relaxed, festival style feel to your event, with flexibility to suit the style and atmosphere you are looking for.
Pricing updated by venue 1 week ago
Minimum booking duration: 2 hours

Capacity

Standing
up to 80
Dining
up to 50

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
Asian cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 20:00
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

PA system / speakers
Natural light
Wi-Fi available
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
Conference call facilities
Air conditioner
Storage space
Quiet space
Alcohol licence
Parking available

Music & sound equipment

Own music not allowed
Bring your own DJ not allowed
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Accessible toilets
Ground level
Accessible parking spot available
Lift to all floors
Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

No promoted and ticketed events allowed
Temporary event notices available
No wedding licence

Host rules

No smoking within the event space or anywhere in Portman Square Gardens
No outside catering or external food and drink permitted
No unauthorised amplified music or personal sound systems
No open flames, barbecues or candles
No pets, with the exception of assistance animals
No unauthorised signage or promotional material outside of your designated area
All guests must vacate the event space by 9pm
Rubbish must be disposed of in designated bins provided
Respect the gardens and leave the space as you found it

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day

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Host your event at Summer in the Square, running from 8–13 July 2025 in Portman Square Gardens - normally closed to the public and open exclusively for this week-long festival. With tents, seating, and event facilities already in place, it’s a cost-effective, hassle-free option. Private hires include a roped-off marquee within the main event space, offering a dedicated area for birthdays, anniversaries, summer socials, or corporate gatherings - all while enjoying the energy of the festival around you.

Food and drink packages start at £50 per person, with a range of catering options available. Guests are free to explore festival activities running daily until 8 pm, adding even more to the experience. All private hire revenue helps fund the event, keeping Summer in the Square free and open to the Marylebone community.


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