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Nags Head, Covent Garden

Pub

#54 of 1071 Corporate Party venues in Westminster Borough
#19 of 147 40th Birthday Party venues in Charing Cross
  71 reviews  – 
10 James Street, London, WC2E 8BT –
Covent Garden Station (0.1 mi)
From £125
hire fee
Up to 75
seats
Up to 120
standing
Venue offers catering
British
cuisine
Parking available
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Venue overview

Traditional Victorian pub in Covent Garden featuring McMullen ales, a private upstairs dining space, and a modern twist on British cuisine. Ideal for birthdays and large casual gatherings.

This is an AI-generated summary based on client reviews and venue profile

Spaces for hire at Nags Head, Covent Garden

The Sapphire Room at Nags Head, Covent Garden

The Sapphire Room
Dining Room
·
Private space
75 seats
120 standing
The Sapphire Room is a Dining Room in Nags Head, Covent Garden centred on a curved bay of tall windows that fill the space with natural daylight. Design: The Sapphire Room pairs dark timber floors and deep-painted woodwork with patterned green wall panels and tufted leather bar stools. A collection of coloured pendant lamps and high ceilings keeps...
Alcohol licence until 23:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £1000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 7 months ago
Enquire now
Conference Room at Nags Head, Covent Garden

Conference Room
Meeting Room
·
Private space
18 seats
20 standing
Being part of the Sapphire Room, our Conference room is the perfect space to host your meetings, smaller networking event, conference, business reception and private dining. With a sliding door, the room can be closed off for privacy with easy access to the main dining room if necessary equipped with a fully functional bar and toilets located on ...
Alcohol licence until 23:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £125 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 7 months ago
Enquire now

Reviews and ratings

4.9
Amenities
5.0
Cleanliness
4.8
Location
5.0
Service quality
4.8
Value for money
4.9
Catering
4.8
Communication
4.8

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

MN
Miss N.
Verified review
Retirement Party · 120 guests · March 2025 · The Sapphire Room

Cameron was excellent on the night, ensuring everything from arrival drinks to catering to using the mics was on time. The food was really good as well.

5.0
CW
Cheryl W.
Verified review
Bar · 100 guests · December 2024 · The Sapphire Room

Fab venue for private hire with really friendly efficient staff and excellent bufffet

4.7
PW
Paul W.
Verified review
40th Birthday Party · 80 guests · March 2024 · The Sapphire Room

Great venue. Really nice room in an excellent location. The room is a really good size and the bar is well stocked and attended. Really enjoyed celebrating my birthday here.

4.9
LB
Luca B.
Verified review
Christmas Dinner · 70 guests · December 2023 · The Sapphire Room

Great communication from the venue throughout the process. Always responded quickly to any questions and were very helpful. Everyone loved the food. Would highly recommend this as a venue for large gatherings.

5.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
8:00 – 23:00
from £125 hire fee per hour
Conference Room
8:00 – 21:00
from £125 hire fee per hour
The Sapphire Room
8:00 – 23:00
from £1000–£2500 min. spend
Tuesday
8:00 – 23:00
from £125 hire fee per hour
Conference Room
8:00 – 21:00
from £125 hire fee per hour
The Sapphire Room
8:00 – 23:00
from £1000–£3000 min. spend
Wednesday
8:00 – 23:00
from £125 hire fee per hour
Conference Room
8:00 – 21:00
from £125 hire fee per hour
The Sapphire Room
8:00 – 23:00
from £1000–£3000 min. spend
Thursday
8:00 – 23:00
from £125 hire fee per hour
Conference Room
8:00 – 21:00
from £125 hire fee per hour
The Sapphire Room
8:00 – 23:00
from £1000–£3500 min. spend
Friday
8:00 – 23:00
from £125 hire fee per hour
Conference Room
8:00 – 21:00
from £125 hire fee per hour
The Sapphire Room
8:00 – 23:00
from £1000–£3500 min. spend
Saturday
8:00 – 23:00
from £125 hire fee per hour
Conference Room
8:00 – 21:00
from £125 hire fee per hour
The Sapphire Room
12:00 – 23:00
from £4000 min. spend
Sunday
8:00 – 22:30
from £125 hire fee per hour
Conference Room
8:00 – 21:00
from £125 hire fee per hour
The Sapphire Room
12:00 – 22:30
from £3000–£4000 min. spend
Pricing updated by venue 7 months ago

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 120
standing
Up to 75
seats
In-house catering
British
cuisine
Parking available
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About Nags Head, Covent Garden

Nags Head, Covent Garden is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

Welcome to the Nags Head, Covent Garden, an iconic London pub located in the heart of Covent Garden.

We are the perfect venue to hire with a fabulous room for private hire for a variety of private functions.

Our upstairs restaurant opened to the public in November 2015 as a brand-new dining and private hire space, a modern take on British tradition. Using Liberty fabrics and bespoke Rothschild and Bickers lighting, the scheme in quintessentially British.

Usually booked for
Retirement Party

Typically for about 120 guests and costs about £6,500.

"The food was really good as well."

- Miss N. Mar 2025

FAQ

Yes, the floor has its own toilet facilities.

No. A few tables can be reserved in the main bar afterwards for drinks; this will not be secluded and will be pay as you go unless you would like to pay a deposit beforehand for drinks in the main bar.

Cancellations 7 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 7 days to 24 hours in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 24 hours are non-refundable.

At Nags Head, Covent Garden, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available

  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at Nags Head, Covent Garden:

  • The Sapphire Room hosting 50 guests: £3300
  • Conference Room hosting 14 guests: £40

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

Nags Head, Covent Garden is located at 10 James Street, in Covent Garden, London. The nearest metro station is Covent Garden Station.

Yes! Here's what guests who have hosted their birthdays at this venue say:

  • Paul W. rated it 4.9/5 stars
    'Great venue. Really nice room in an excellent location. The room is a really good size and the bar is well stocked and attended. Really enjoyed celebrating my birthday here.'

It is! Here's what guests who have hosted holiday celebrations there are saying:

  • Justina S. rated it 5/5 stars
    'The venue was self-contained with its own bar and toilets. The staff were friendly and were well organized. Our company Christmas party went really well. i would like to thank the staff for their hard work and for making the event run smoothly. The food was lovely and well present on the table. Thank you Emma, Steve, Sophie and team.'
  • Joanna rated it 5/5 stars
    'Great organisation, a warm welcome on arrival and superb service throughout. Fast response to my queries prior to the event. Friendly bartenders. Delicious food. Clean venue, nice ambience. '
  • Abi S. rated it 5/5 stars
    'great venue and staff. Good closed of area for our party'

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