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£1,040
Average cost per guest £130
Basic £832
Average £1,040
High-end £1,248
Meeting/workshop events in Wimbledon for 8 people usually cost £832 to £1,248.
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Our free Covent Garden event budget calculator combines HeadBox’s proprietary venue pricing data, built from thousands of corporate and private events across London, with trusted industry benchmarks and expert insights from our own meetings and events consultants. We also apply consumer price indices and a unique locality coefficient to reflect the true cost of hosting an event in Covent Garden today.


Please note: Prices are for guidance only. The "Basic" and "High-end" reflects values at the 25th and 75th percentile of all event enquiry data available for Covent Garden.

Written by

Kayla Arnold

Published on

July 23, 2025

Covent Garden commands premium pricing as one of London's most sought-after event destinations, with venues averaging above city-wide rates due to its theatrical heritage and West End proximity. This historic district is centred around the iconic Covent Garden Market and bordered by Holborn, Leicester Square, and Strand stations. It attracts media agencies, luxury brands, and creative industries seeking prestigious addresses.

The area's venue portfolio spans more expensive converted Victorian market halls, theatres, penthouse suites and landmark venues like Somerset House. Additionally, this area offers trendier cocktail bars for corporate or private parties and rooftop terraces overlooking the piazza. These larger, more noted event spaces are more expensive than the independent venues that can be found in Covent Garden, such as The Intimate Pod at Salvador and Amanda.

Corporate clients gravitate toward product launches in historic market buildings, while private celebrations tend to favour atmospheric wine cellars and restaurant spaces. High foot traffic and tourist appeal drive consistent demand in Covent Garden, with Christmas party bookings securing much higher rates than standard corporate rates. Venues here excel in bespoke theming, such as this Speedboat Bar, with many offering in-house creative teams and established relationships with West End talent at a small additional cost.

Most spaces feature a blend of aesthetic period architecture and modern amenities, with higher-priced venues including top-of-the-range 4K projection systems and amenities like fibre-optic connectivity, which is popular for hybrid events. Sustainability credentials are emerging, with several venues now showcasing locally sourced catering and carbon-neutral operations; however, this may incur a price premium.

Covent Garden's theatrical gravitas and central accessibility justify the premium investment, making it ideal for brands seeking more sophisticated events in London's cultural heart.

Covent Garden events price list

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Common event types in Covent Garden

Meeting/Workshop

Covent Garden boasts a range of meeting/workshop spaces. More expensive meeting rooms in this area include high-spec boardrooms in luxury hotels or those in historical buildings, such as The Ellis Room in the London Coliseum. The more cost-effective alternatives are less traditional and more casual meeting spaces, which offer more flexible hourly rates, such as The Meeting Room in this converted banana warehouse.

Private Dining

For private dining in Covent Garden, premium experiences can be found in Michelin-starred restaurants with bespoke tasting menus, or venues like The Dining Room at Broadwick Soho, known for its residential-style decor and superb views of the London skyline. More budget-conscious options include basement bistros like The Private Dining Room at Cote Brasserie, which has a much more relaxed atmosphere and is ideal for smaller groups.

Team Activity

Team activity venues in Covent Garden include higher-priced, interactive experiences at venues like Ochre or immersive escape rooms and cocktail schools. Additionally, there are a range of lower-cost team activities in Covent Garden, such as creative workshops hosted in flexible studio spaces or outdoor pub gardens for hire.

Presentation

Presentation spaces range from fully equipped auditoriums in landmark venues, like St Martin in the Fields, to more affordable and informal presentation setups in modern co-working hubs or small screening rooms in independent cinemas. 

Wedding

Couples planning a wedding in Covent Garden can opt for grand, high-budget weddings in historic halls, such as The Crypt or boutique hotel ballrooms with elaborate décor and full catering like the Magistrates’ Ballroom at NoMad London. On the other hand, couples on a budget can opt for more intimate and cost-effective settings like private rooms in restaurants, stylish rooftop terraces, or quirkier spaces like art galleries for a more affordable celebration.

Networking

Covent Garden’s networking event venues range from more expensive, stylish rooftop lounges and private bars like the Spey Bar at Browns for high-end corporate mixers, to more affordable hire options like basement bars, smaller restaurants or cafes with rentable evening slots, which are suited for casual, energetic networking events.

Studio

Studios in Covent Garden range in pricing depending on their purpose. Premium photography or film shoots might take place in high-end studios designed specifically for these purposes, containing full lighting rigs and professional facilities. While more affordable creative workshops or content creation sessions can be hosted in converted artist loft studios or warehouse floors with natural light and simple hourly hire rates.

Conference

Conference venues range from high-capacity halls with integrated tech support in iconic buildings, or large theatres like The Trafalgar Theatre, to smaller, budget-friendly hotel conference rooms or educational centres ideal for tighter corporate budgets.

Christmas Party

More expensive Christmas party venues in Covent Garden include high-end catered dinners in spacious private halls or themed parties, such as the apres-ski themed Curling Club. On the other hand, Covent Garden’s many pubs have smaller function rooms or rustic wine cellars, which offer more intimate and cost-effective seasonal celebrations.

Summer Party

For summer parties, Covent Garden offers exclusive rooftop bars or large outdoor courtyards. Alternatively, for more modest rates, smaller areas of rooftop bars can be booked, such as a table at the LSQ Rooftop or a range of pub gardens, which provide a more casual atmosphere.

Personal Private Party

Personal private parties in Covent Garden can be hosted in elegant, higher-budget spaces such as designer hotels or whole restaurants, like Roka. There are also many casual and cost-efficient venues, such as The Inspector’s Office at the Bow Street Tavern, which is perfect for birthdays or milestone celebrations.

Corporate Private Party

Corporate private parties in Covent Garden span luxury venues with panoramic views and formal dining, and whole venue takeovers like those available at Gilgamesh London. Additionally, many laid-back basement bars or hybrid working hubs offer mid-range to lower-cost packages for venue hire.

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Covent Garden events price list

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Common event types in Covent Garden

Meeting/Workshop

Covent Garden boasts a range of meeting/workshop spaces. More expensive meeting rooms in this area include high-spec boardrooms in luxury hotels or those in historical buildings, such as The Ellis Room in the London Coliseum. The more cost-effective alternatives are less traditional and more casual meeting spaces, which offer more flexible hourly rates, such as The Meeting Room in this converted banana warehouse.

Private Dining

For private dining in Covent Garden, premium experiences can be found in Michelin-starred restaurants with bespoke tasting menus, or venues like The Dining Room at Broadwick Soho, known for its residential-style decor and superb views of the London skyline. More budget-conscious options include basement bistros like The Private Dining Room at Cote Brasserie, which has a much more relaxed atmosphere and is ideal for smaller groups.

Team Activity

Team activity venues in Covent Garden include higher-priced, interactive experiences at venues like Ochre or immersive escape rooms and cocktail schools. Additionally, there are a range of lower-cost team activities in Covent Garden, such as creative workshops hosted in flexible studio spaces or outdoor pub gardens for hire.

Presentation

Presentation spaces range from fully equipped auditoriums in landmark venues, like St Martin in the Fields, to more affordable and informal presentation setups in modern co-working hubs or small screening rooms in independent cinemas. 

Wedding

Couples planning a wedding in Covent Garden can opt for grand, high-budget weddings in historic halls, such as The Crypt or boutique hotel ballrooms with elaborate décor and full catering like the Magistrates’ Ballroom at NoMad London. On the other hand, couples on a budget can opt for more intimate and cost-effective settings like private rooms in restaurants, stylish rooftop terraces, or quirkier spaces like art galleries for a more affordable celebration.

Networking

Covent Garden’s networking event venues range from more expensive, stylish rooftop lounges and private bars like the Spey Bar at Browns for high-end corporate mixers, to more affordable hire options like basement bars, smaller restaurants or cafes with rentable evening slots, which are suited for casual, energetic networking events.

Studio

Studios in Covent Garden range in pricing depending on their purpose. Premium photography or film shoots might take place in high-end studios designed specifically for these purposes, containing full lighting rigs and professional facilities. While more affordable creative workshops or content creation sessions can be hosted in converted artist loft studios or warehouse floors with natural light and simple hourly hire rates.

Conference

Conference venues range from high-capacity halls with integrated tech support in iconic buildings, or large theatres like The Trafalgar Theatre, to smaller, budget-friendly hotel conference rooms or educational centres ideal for tighter corporate budgets.

Christmas Party

More expensive Christmas party venues in Covent Garden include high-end catered dinners in spacious private halls or themed parties, such as the apres-ski themed Curling Club. On the other hand, Covent Garden’s many pubs have smaller function rooms or rustic wine cellars, which offer more intimate and cost-effective seasonal celebrations.

Summer Party

For summer parties, Covent Garden offers exclusive rooftop bars or large outdoor courtyards. Alternatively, for more modest rates, smaller areas of rooftop bars can be booked, such as a table at the LSQ Rooftop or a range of pub gardens, which provide a more casual atmosphere.

Personal Private Party

Personal private parties in Covent Garden can be hosted in elegant, higher-budget spaces such as designer hotels or whole restaurants, like Roka. There are also many casual and cost-efficient venues, such as The Inspector’s Office at the Bow Street Tavern, which is perfect for birthdays or milestone celebrations.

Corporate Private Party

Corporate private parties in Covent Garden span luxury venues with panoramic views and formal dining, and whole venue takeovers like those available at Gilgamesh London. Additionally, many laid-back basement bars or hybrid working hubs offer mid-range to lower-cost packages for venue hire.

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FAQs | Covent Garden

Do Covent Garden venues offer better rates for weekday events?

Yes, many Covent Garden venues provide reduced weekday pricing as weekend demand peaks with tourists and theatre-goers. Corporate events during business hours often benefit from lower rates and better availability.

What drives venue pricing in Covent Garden's theatre district?

Location proximity to major attractions like the Royal Opera House and Leicester Square significantly impacts rates, along with venue capacity, heritage features, and included amenities like AV equipment.

Are private dining minimums higher in Covent Garden than in other areas?

Generally, yes, due to the premium West End location. However, venues near Covent Garden Market often offer flexible minimum spend options and package deals to accommodate different budgets.

How do pop-up space costs vary between the Market area and the surrounding streets?

Prime Market piazza locations with high foot traffic command premium rates, while spaces on quieter side streets offer more competitive pricing while maintaining the prestigious Covent Garden address.

Do wedding venues in Covent Garden offer off-season discounts?

Many venues offer reduced rates during quieter months, particularly January through March, with some providing enhanced packages or complimentary services to attract bookings during traditionally slower periods.

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