Events at The Mermaid in London
With a central location on the banks of the River Thames, The Mermaid London is a premier destination for conferences and events in the City of London. As an independently owned venue, The Mermaid aims to deliver disruptive solutions for any event needs. Whether it’s a conference, product launch, awards ceremony, or private party, this venue offers a variety of event spaces with flexible layouts. In addition to customisable seating plans, each room offers a unique atmosphere. For example, the Auditorium offers an impressive capacity for 600 people, while the Upper and Lower River Rooms boast expansive views of iconic landmarks like Tate Modern, Shakespeare’s Globe, and The Shard. Impactful and spectacular, choose The Mermaid to leave a lasting impression on your guests.
A snapshot of The Mermaid
- Located along the banks of the River Thames in Blackfriars
- Expansive views of Tate Modern, Shakespeare’s Globe, and The Shard
- Five event spaces for up to 2,000 delegates in total
- In-house catering
- Award-winning production facilities
Capacity
Up to
600
Theatre 
Up to
195
Classroom 
Up to
232
Cabaret 
Up to
300
Sitting
Up to
300
Dining 
Up to
600
Standing Facilities
Spaces At This Venue
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Auditorium
As the only 600-seater auditorium in the City of London, this space offers an ideal setting for large-scale, impactful events
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Upper River Room
Adjacent to the Queenhithe, this space is ideal for breakout sessions or as a dance floor. Equipped with a separate entrance and a late license for all-nighter events
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Lower River Room
With expansive views of the Tate Modern, Shakespeare’s Globe, and The Shard, this room is suitable for conferences, drinks receptions, or exclusive parties. Can be used with the Upper River Room and Queenhithe
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Queenhithe
A versatile event space with a dance floor, six-metre-wide video screen, and impressive lighting facilities
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Newgate
A flexible space with multiple interconnecting whiteboard walls that can be divided into four breakout spaces
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Foyer & Mezzanine
The foyer is suitable for pre-event registration, while the Mezzanine is often used for coffee breaks, food stations, and post-event drinks. Both spaces can be used independently or together
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As the only 600-seater auditorium in the City of London, this space offers an ideal setting for large-scale, impactful events
Guest Capacity
Dining: 0 - 300Features
ProjectorStage
Adjacent to the Queenhithe, this space is ideal for breakout sessions or as a dance floor. Equipped with a separate entrance and a late license for all-nighter events
Guest Capacity
Theatre: 0 - 150Sitting: 0 - 300
Standing: 0 - 500
Features
Natural light
With expansive views of the Tate Modern, Shakespeare’s Globe, and The Shard, this room is suitable for conferences, drinks receptions, or exclusive parties. Can be used with the Upper River Room and Queenhithe
Guest Capacity
Theatre: 0 - 154Sitting: 0 - 180
Standing: 0 - 250
Features
Natural light
A versatile event space with a dance floor, six-metre-wide video screen, and impressive lighting facilities
Guest Capacity
Cabaret: 0 - 72Theatre: 0 - 150
Standing: 0 - 200
A flexible space with multiple interconnecting whiteboard walls that can be divided into four breakout spaces
Guest Capacity
Classroom: 0 - 195Cabaret: 0 - 232
Theatre: 0 - 330
Standing: 0 - 400
Features
Flatscreen TVNatural light
Location
Venue Testimonials
I was at The Mermaid for a work event. Nice building with a central location, but the biggest win for me was the seat in the main theatre, which was super comfy!
David M
I’ve been to The Mermaid for conferences on different occasions. It was easy to find the venue from the station, and the views along the Thames were fantastic. All the staff were very helpful and friendly too!
Gary J
I attended a conference at The Mermaid and had difficulty with the stairs. However, all the staff were very brilliant – they looked out for me after each session and helped me get to the next one comfortably. Big thanks.
Rachel S
Frequently Asked Questions
Depending on the chosen space and layout, The Mermaid has an excellent event capacity for up to 700 guests.
Yes, The Mermaid can host a variety of corporate functions, including conferences, seated dinners, exhibitions, product launches, and other social events.
Yes, guests travelling from other towns and regions can choose from several accommodation options nearby, including Leonardo Royal London St Paul’s, Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars, The Westin London City, and more.
The Mermaid doesn’t offer on-site parking; however, you can always look for public parking spots around the venue.
