Bottom Floor Exclusive Hire at Gaucho Covent Garden

Event Space in a Restaurant · Private space

8-9 James Street, London, WC2E 8BH
Covent Garden Station (0.1 mi)

About this space

VENUE DESCRIPTION

Drawing inspiration from the artistic spaces of Covent Garden and the captivating tango theatres of Buenos Aires, the restaurant is layered with iconic design statements that reflect the cultural roots of the locality, while the base palette draws influence from our Argentinian origins.

THE BOTTOM FLOOR

Our bottom floor takes on a darker, more theatrical atmosphere offering a more intimate dining experience, with pleated curtain wall details inspired by the drapery from the West End Theatres. The room can accommodate up to 110 seated and 120 standing.

ACTIVATIONS & EXPERIENCES

Secret Tango
Bringing a vibrant addition to the dynamic and energetic night-time of Covent Garden, our DJs, live entertainment, and Tango dancers will be performing every Friday and Saturday from 7.45pm.

Steak Night Date Night
Join us every Wednesday for 'Steak Night Date Night' at Gaucho. Enjoy a steak for two with sides, sauces, and a bottle of wine, starting from £70 per pair. From Chateaubriand to Churrasco de Chorizo, it's the ultimate feast. Book for up to 10 guests; each steak must be shared between two diners.

High Spirits
Join us for High Spirits every Thursday 5-7pm and get your second cocktail on us when you order from our cocktail menu.


Prices

Monday
12:00 – 23:00
from £5000–£6000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 14:30
from £5000 min. spend
Per session
15:00 – 17:30
from £5000 min. spend
Per evening
18:00 – 23:00
from £6000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
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Mentioning your budget will help us propose the best option for you.
Tuesday
12:00 – 23:00
from £5000–£6000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 14:30
from £5000 min. spend
Per session
15:00 – 17:30
from £5000 min. spend
Per evening
18:00 – 23:00
from £6000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Send us a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.
Mentioning your budget will help us propose the best option for you.
Wednesday
12:00 – 23:00
from £5000–£6000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 14:30
from £5000 min. spend
Per session
15:00 – 17:30
from £5000 min. spend
Per evening
18:00 – 23:00
from £6000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Send us a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.
Mentioning your budget will help us propose the best option for you.
Thursday
12:00 – 1:00
from £6000–£10000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 14:30
from £6000 min. spend
Per session
15:00 – 17:30
from £6000 min. spend
Per evening
18:00 – 1:00
from £10000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Send us a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.
Mentioning your budget will help us propose the best option for you.
Friday
12:00 – 1:30
from £6000–£10000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 14:30
from £6000 min. spend
Per session
15:00 – 17:30
from £6000 min. spend
Per evening
18:00 – 1:30
from £10000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Send us a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.
Mentioning your budget will help us propose the best option for you.
Saturday
12:00 – 1:30
from £6000–£10000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 14:30
from £6000 min. spend
Per session
15:00 – 17:30
from £6000 min. spend
Per evening
18:00 – 1:30
from £10000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Send us a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.
Mentioning your budget will help us propose the best option for you.
Sunday
12:00 – 23:00
from £6000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 14:30
from £6000 min. spend
Per session
15:00 – 17:30
from £6000 min. spend
Per evening
18:00 – 23:00
from £6000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Send us a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.
Mentioning your budget will help us propose the best option for you.
Pricing updated by venue 3 months ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 120
Dining
up to 110

Catering and drinks

In-house catering
External catering not allowed
Venue provides alcohol
BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi
PA system / speakers
Air conditioning
Bar
Cloakroom
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
Conference call facilities
Natural light
Storage space
Quiet space
Accommodation available
Parking available

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restriction

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Disabled access toilets
Ground level
Lift to all floors

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Temporary event notices (TENs) available
Wedding licence

Host rules

No smoking in the building


VENUE DESCRIPTION

Gaucho Covent Garden is a stylish Argentine restaurant located in the heart of London’s vibrant theatre district. Known for its sleek, modern décor and welcoming atmosphere, it offers a menu centered around premium Argentine steaks, fresh seafood, and an extensive selection of fine wines. The venue is the ideal pre-theatre setting for dinners, business lunches, and special celebrations. With attentive service and a lively yet intimate ambiance, Gaucho Covent Garden provides a memorable dining experience.

The restaurant is loaded with distinctive design statements that highlight the cultural traditions of the location, while the base palette draws influence from our Argentinian heritage, drawing inspiration from the artistic spaces of Covent Garden and the passion-fuelled tango clubs of Buenos Aires.

SUSTAINABILITY AND IMPACT

- As an organisation, we are determined to become a net-zero business by the year 2040.
- One of our goals is to support British suppliers where possible, which means the food and drink sourced in M restaurants is proud to champion local produce.
- We acknowledge the significant environmental impact of the production of our beef, including Argentinian, Kobe and Wagyu. As a result, we target, measure and act on carbon emissions to reduce its negative effect.


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