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St Martins Lane London

St Martins Lane is a Philippe Starck-designed hotel just off Covent Garden, part of Morgans Originals. Alongside its restaurant and the Blind Spot cocktail bar, it has eight event spaces used for parties and celebrations, meetings and workshops, private dining and weddings, with an events team handling tailor-made bookings.

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Basement Venue at St Martins Lane London

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⌖ Covent Garden · WC2N 4HX

St Martins Lane London

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Basement Venue

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The Basement Venue is a low-lit lounge set apart from the hotel's public areas. Warm muted tones, dark ceilings, patterned carpet and brass light fittings create an intimate setting. Seating mixes low round stools, upholstered booths and high bar chairs arranged into discrete pockets. A staffed long bar runs along one side, backed by illuminated shelving. The space has a PA system, in-room speakers, Wi-Fi and air conditioning. Guest music and external DJs are permitted. It suits small social groups seeking a relaxed, cocktail-focused standing reception or an informal seated lounge evening, with a speakeasy-style atmosphere.

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Seated14

Standing100

PrivacyPrivate

Price guideHire fee from £1,000

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Studios 1 and 2 are two interconnecting rooms that form a flexible, naturally lit private space. Pale wood panelling, subtle patterned carpet and low recessed ceiling lights define the interior. Round tables, white linens and clear ghost chairs preserve sightlines. The studios include Wi-Fi, air conditioning and an integrated PA and speaker system. External music or a brought-in DJ is permitted. Step-free access, wheelchair access and accessible toilets are provided. A private courtyard adjoins the studios, offering an outdoor extension. The space suits small corporate teams and private social groups seeking a polished, configurable setting for seated dinners or informal standing receptions.

Seated: 120
Standing: 200
Privacy: Private
Price guide: Hire fee from £2,000

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The Executive Boardroom is a specially designed meeting space with designated catering areas. It offers state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment and a dedicated conference concierge to support your event.

Seated: 40
Standing: 40
Privacy: Private
Price guide: Hire fee from £1,000

Blind Spot London at St Martins Lane London

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Blind Spot London sits behind the façade of a boutique tea counter, marked by a golden hand. This unique private events space offers bespoke and signature cocktails with flavours influenced by the British Empire and its ancient tea trade. Modern British elegance defines the room, which is shadowed by day and illuminated by the energy of the city at night. It suits receptions and parties.

Seated: Unknown
Standing: 150
Privacy: Private
Price guide: Hire fee from £750

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The Backroom is a serene event space with walls lined in seamless white marble and a statement chandelier. A private outdoor terrace extends the space. State-of-the-art audio-visual equipment is available. The room suits receptions, weddings, dinners, presentations, product launches, meetings and private dining.

Seated: 40
Standing: 40
Privacy: Private
Price guide: Hire fee from £1,500

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The Den is a classically British, oak-panelled snug located just off the lobby, separated by a heavy curtain that allows ambience to drift through from the lobby area. Comfortable leather sofas and warm lighting create a laid-back atmosphere. A series of surreal and playful art pieces riffed on classic British scenarios adorn the walls, bringing the room to life with British eccentricity. The artwork recently won two D&AD awards in Brand Expression and Graphic Design categories, creating an engaging talking point for guests. An all-day menu of savoury bites, teas and coffee is available. Access to a private terrace is provided. Situated in the heart of Covent Garden, it suits afternoon tea, dinners and receptions.

Seated: 40
Standing: 60
Privacy: Private
Price guide: Minimum spend from £3,000

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Restaurant 45 is the hotel's main dining space, available for private hire. The room can be reconfigured for events: furniture is removed and a bar installed to suit the occasion. The interiors are eye-catching, and the kitchen works with fresh ingredients and handcrafted dishes. The flexibility of the space and its scale make it suited to a range of gatherings, from seated dinners to standing receptions with a bar setup.

Seated: 170
Standing: 400
Privacy: Private
Price guide: Minimum spend from £20,000