The Admiralty

Pub

#5 of 121 Pub venues in Charing Cross
#34 of 365 Drinks Reception venues in West End
  20 reviews  – 
66 Trafalgar Square, London, WC2N 5DS
Charing Cross Station (0.2 mi)
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Venue overview

Historic pub on Trafalgar Square with a ship-inspired interior and views of Nelson’s Column. Perfect for lively celebrations with your own DJ or music, plus excellent food and drinks.

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Spaces for hire at The Admiralty

The Admiral’s Cabin
Boardroom
·
Private space
16 seats
25 standing
The Admiral’s Cabin, is the most exclusive area of the pub, taking its styling from the Admiralty. The room will offer seating for 12 – 14 guests, together with full AV facilities. It’s perfect for an out-of-office meeting, exclusive dining experience or casual get together. The Admiral’s Cabin is an opulent and adaptable private dining facility -...

Alcohol licence until 23:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music

from £75 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 5 months ago
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The Lower Deck
Event Space
·
Private space
85 seats
150 standing
The Lower Deck is slightly themed on a mix of HMS Warrior & HMS Victory's Gun Decks with a Pall Mall Esq. feel making it one of the most stylish function venues in Trafalgar Square. It is a beautiful and atmospheric private space perfect for any event. Our dedicated events team will assist in the planning to ensure your event is perfect and stress...

Alcohol licence until 23:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music

from £3000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 5 months ago
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The Quarter Deck
Dining Room
·
Private space
35 seats
60 standing
The Quarter Deck is the mezzanine area – lightly themed on the officer’s quarter deck of a ship with an impressive sweeping staircase leading to the floor below. It will be “decked” out for dining, offering fine views over both the pub and Trafalgar Square. A great place for dinner and smaller, more intimate celebrations!

Alcohol licence until 23:00
Alcohol licence extension
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music

from £2500 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 5 months ago
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Quarter Deck & Admiral's Cabin
Function Room
·
Private space
50 seats
90 standing
A combination of both the Quarter Deck and the Admiral's Cabin to hire out the entire mezzanine level. This area looks over the main bar and Trafalagar Square with a private room attached. The space can fit up to 70 people in total making it a perfect spot for an after work drinks reception, birthdays or even a meeting point for a tour group after ...

Alcohol licence until 23:00
Alcohol licence extension
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music

from £2700 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 5 months ago
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Reviews and ratings

4.8
1 new review from verified user within the last 6 months
10 recent guests highly rated cleanliness, location and service quality
Amenities
4.7
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
4.9
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
4.6
Catering
4.3
Communication
4.5
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AF
Andrew F.
Verified review
Meeting · 7 guests · May 2026 · The Admiral’s Cabin
Great location near Trafalgar Square, super room, really helpful staff.
Nothing, just great.
5.0
ST
Sarah T.
Verified review
Meeting · 9 guests · November 2025 · The Admiral’s Cabin
Great communication and support from the events team. The room was fantastic - well set up. Food & Beverage service was also 10/10.
5.0
AF
Annabel F.
Verified review
Meeting · 4 guests · June 2025 · The Admiral’s Cabin
The room, the location, the service. All excellent.
4.9
JK
James K.
Verified review
Meeting · 7 guests · March 2020 · The Admiral’s Cabin
We thought the venue was great and the service was really attentive. A really good venue.
4.8

Prices and opening hours

Monday
9:00 – 23:00
from £75 hire fee per hour
The Lower Deck
11:00 – 23:00
from £3000 min. spend
The Admiral’s Cabin
10:00 – 23:00
from £75 hire fee per hour
The Quarter Deck
11:00 – 23:00
from £2500 min. spend
Quarter Deck & Admiral's Cabin
9:00 – 23:00
from £2700 min. spend
Tuesday
9:00 – 23:00
from £75 hire fee per hour
The Lower Deck
11:00 – 23:00
from £3000 min. spend
The Admiral’s Cabin
10:00 – 23:00
from £75 hire fee per hour
The Quarter Deck
11:00 – 23:00
from £2500 min. spend
Quarter Deck & Admiral's Cabin
9:00 – 23:00
from £2700 min. spend
Wednesday
9:00 – 23:00
from £75 hire fee per hour
The Lower Deck
11:00 – 23:00
from £3000 min. spend
The Admiral’s Cabin
10:00 – 23:00
from £75 hire fee per hour
The Quarter Deck
11:00 – 23:00
from £2500 min. spend
Quarter Deck & Admiral's Cabin
9:00 – 23:00
from £2700 min. spend
Thursday
9:00 – 23:00
from £75 hire fee per hour
The Lower Deck
11:00 – 23:00
from £3000 min. spend
The Admiral’s Cabin
10:00 – 23:00
from £75 hire fee per hour
The Quarter Deck
11:00 – 23:00
from £2500 min. spend
Quarter Deck & Admiral's Cabin
9:00 – 23:00
from £2700 min. spend
Friday
9:00 – 23:00
from £75 hire fee per hour
The Lower Deck
11:00 – 23:00
from £3000 min. spend
The Admiral’s Cabin
10:00 – 23:00
from £75 hire fee per hour
The Quarter Deck
11:00 – 23:00
from £2500 min. spend
Quarter Deck & Admiral's Cabin
9:00 – 23:00
from £2700 min. spend
Saturday
9:00 – 23:00
from £75 hire fee per hour
The Lower Deck
11:00 – 23:00
from £3000 min. spend
The Admiral’s Cabin
10:00 – 23:00
from £75 hire fee per hour
The Quarter Deck
11:00 – 23:00
from £2500 min. spend
Quarter Deck & Admiral's Cabin
9:00 – 23:00
from £2700 min. spend
Sunday
9:00 – 23:00
from £75 hire fee per hour
The Lower Deck
11:00 – 23:00
from £3000 min. spend
The Admiral’s Cabin
10:00 – 23:00
from £75 hire fee per hour
The Quarter Deck
11:00 – 23:00
from £2500 min. spend
Quarter Deck & Admiral's Cabin
9:00 – 23:00
from £2700 min. spend
Pricing updated by venue 5 months ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 2 verified users

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 150
standing
Up to 85
seats
In-house catering
British
cuisine
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Parking available
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About The Admiralty

The Admiralty is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

The Admiralty is a traditional British pub whose maritime‑inspired interior features ship-style wooden panelling and period fittings.

Venue highlights: Three distinct floors and a basement provide separate areas for seated meals, standing receptions and quieter gatherings. A full bar stocks well-kept cask ales, craft beers, gins and wines and the kitchen supplies chef-made British dishes, sharers and in-house catering. Covered outdoor seating is available for arrivals or drinks.

Best for: Drinks receptions, relaxed private dining and corporate socials.

Location: Trafalgar Square sits beside major cultural attractions such as the National Gallery, offering straightforward options for pre- or post-event museum or theatre visits.

What guests say: The service is attentive and efficient during busy periods. The kitchen delivers hot, reliably cooked British dishes such as pies and fish and chips.

FAQ

No, unfortunately, The Admiralty does not host events of this type.

Yes. The private dining and meeting room has natural light, controllable air conditioning and music, and its own private W/C.

No, the Lower Deck can only be accessed via stairs; there are no lifts or alternative access points.

Cancellations 60 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 60 days to 30 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 30 days are non-refundable.

At The Admiralty, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available
  • Refreshments for guests are offered

The Admiralty does not offer parking facilities.

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at The Admiralty:

  • The Admiral’s Cabin hosting 7 guests: £134.96
  • The Lower Deck hosting 120 guests: £3653.36

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

The Admiralty is located at 66 Trafalgar Square, in St James, London. The nearest metro station is Charing Cross Station.

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