Corporate functions & events at The Mermaid
Featuring expansive views of iconic landmarks like Tate Modern, Shakespeare’s Globe, and The Shard, The Mermaid is an ideal venue for hosting prestigious corporate events in London. Whether you’re planning an exhibition, conference, product launch, or awards dinner, trust The Mermaid’s experienced team to deliver tailored solutions that meet your specific requirements. With capacity for up to 600 guests, state-of-the-art AV facilities, and flexible layouts – capable of accommodating everything from an orchestra to a car – your brand presentation is sure to leave a lasting impression. For exclusive, large-scale events, the venue can also be hired exclusively to accommodate up to 2,000 guests.
Centrally located in Blackfriars, The Mermaid offers excellent transport links, offering convenient access for both London-based and out-of-town attendees. This independently owned venue is less than 10 minutes away from Blackfriars and St Paul’s stations, and around 40 minutes from Heathrow and Gatwick airports.
The Mermaid corporate highlights:
- Central location on the banks of the River Thames
- Versatile spaces for up to 600 guests
- Advanced AV capabilities
- Venue hire available for up to 2,000 guests
- Stunning views of London’s cultural landmarks
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.
