BABYLON | LOWER GROUND at Gilgamesh London Covent Garden
Restaurant · Private space
6 reviews
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4a Upper St Martin's Lane, Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9NY
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Leicester Square Station (0.1 mi)
About this space
THE EPIC OF BABYLON
Descend to Babylon, a City of Paradise adorned with luxurious splendour. Located on the lower ground, your senses will feast on an opulent blend of dark, intimate ambiance and harmonious cuisine. The mood is dark and sensual with intimate lighting setting the stage for wood carved walls, intricate design, and sumptuous decor. Truly a feast for the eyes.
CAPACITY
SEATED DINING
Booth dining on shared set menus 80 guests (+/-)
CANAPE + DRINKS RECEPTION
Standing with occasional/soft booth seating 100 guests (+/-)
Prices
Monday
12:00 –
2:00
from
£1500–£5000
min. spend
Per evening
18:00 –
2:00
from
£5000
min. spend
Per day
12:00 –
17:00
from
£1500
min. spend
Note:
Alcohol licence until 2:00.
Extension available.
All prices include VAT.
Exclusive event areas are subject to minimum spends. Minimum spends make up the food and drink consumed at your event. Minimum spends includes VAT and are subject to Service Charge @ 15% and vary depending on the area, day, and date you would like to host your event. There is no venue hire on exclusive spaces.
Alternatively, we offer Groups of 10 or more, we offer seating in a combination of booths and tables on a non-exclusive basis. You can choose from a pre-selected sharing Set Menu starting at £65 per person or choose the £85 per person menu. You may also order additional dishes from the à la carte menu to be placed in the centre of tables and shared. Additionally, you can order drinks from our extensive Cocktail and Wine List while dining or pre-order for the table.
Alternatively, we offer Groups of 10 or more, we offer seating in a combination of booths and tables on a non-exclusive basis. You can choose from a pre-selected sharing Set Menu starting at £65 per person or choose the £85 per person menu. You may also order additional dishes from the à la carte menu to be placed in the centre of tables and shared. Additionally, you can order drinks from our extensive Cocktail and Wine List while dining or pre-order for the table.
Shared Dining Set Menu £65 or £85 per head
Shared Dining Set Menu £65 Vegan & Vegetarian per head
Canape from £24 per head
Bowl food from £7 each
We can tailor any Event Bar including Welcome Drinks, or an Open Cash Bar, from an extensive Cocktail and Wine list.
Guideline Event Bar:
We can tailor any Event Bar including welcome drinks, House Standard Bar or an Open Cash Bar, from an extensive Cocktail and Wine list. As a House Bar guideline:
• WINE From £32
• SPARKLING From £38
• CHAMPAGNE From £90
• COCKTAILS From £14
• BEER BOTTLE From £6
• SPIRITS [50ml] From £12
• Softs and Juices From £3.50
Shared Dining Set Menu £65 Vegan & Vegetarian per head
Canape from £24 per head
Bowl food from £7 each
We can tailor any Event Bar including Welcome Drinks, or an Open Cash Bar, from an extensive Cocktail and Wine list.
Guideline Event Bar:
We can tailor any Event Bar including welcome drinks, House Standard Bar or an Open Cash Bar, from an extensive Cocktail and Wine list. As a House Bar guideline:
• WINE From £32
• SPARKLING From £38
• CHAMPAGNE From £90
• COCKTAILS From £14
• BEER BOTTLE From £6
• SPIRITS [50ml] From £12
• Softs and Juices From £3.50
Tuesday
12:00 –
2:00
from
£1500–£5000
min. spend
Per evening
18:00 –
2:00
from
£5000
min. spend
Per day
12:00 –
17:00
from
£1500
min. spend
Note:
Alcohol licence until 2:00.
Extension available.
All prices include VAT.
Exclusive event areas are subject to minimum spends. Minimum spends make up the food and drink consumed at your event. Minimum spends includes VAT and are subject to Service Charge @ 15% and vary depending on the area, day, and date you would like to host your event. There is no venue hire on exclusive spaces.
Alternatively, we offer Groups of 10 or more, we offer seating in a combination of booths and tables on a non-exclusive basis. You can choose from a pre-selected sharing Set Menu starting at £65 per person or choose the £85 per person menu. You may also order additional dishes from the à la carte menu to be placed in the centre of tables and shared. Additionally, you can order drinks from our extensive Cocktail and Wine List while dining or pre-order for the table.
Alternatively, we offer Groups of 10 or more, we offer seating in a combination of booths and tables on a non-exclusive basis. You can choose from a pre-selected sharing Set Menu starting at £65 per person or choose the £85 per person menu. You may also order additional dishes from the à la carte menu to be placed in the centre of tables and shared. Additionally, you can order drinks from our extensive Cocktail and Wine List while dining or pre-order for the table.
Shared Dining Set Menu £65 or £85 per head
Shared Dining Set Menu £65 Vegan & Vegetarian per head
Canape from £24 per head
Bowl food from £7 each
We can tailor any Event Bar including Welcome Drinks, or an Open Cash Bar, from an extensive Cocktail and Wine list.
Guideline Event Bar:
We can tailor any Event Bar including welcome drinks, House Standard Bar or an Open Cash Bar, from an extensive Cocktail and Wine list. As a House Bar guideline:
• WINE From £32
• SPARKLING From £38
• CHAMPAGNE From £90
• COCKTAILS From £14
• BEER BOTTLE From £6
• SPIRITS [50ml] From £12
• Softs and Juices From £3.50
Shared Dining Set Menu £65 Vegan & Vegetarian per head
Canape from £24 per head
Bowl food from £7 each
We can tailor any Event Bar including Welcome Drinks, or an Open Cash Bar, from an extensive Cocktail and Wine list.
Guideline Event Bar:
We can tailor any Event Bar including welcome drinks, House Standard Bar or an Open Cash Bar, from an extensive Cocktail and Wine list. As a House Bar guideline:
• WINE From £32
• SPARKLING From £38
• CHAMPAGNE From £90
• COCKTAILS From £14
• BEER BOTTLE From £6
• SPIRITS [50ml] From £12
• Softs and Juices From £3.50
Wednesday
12:00 –
2:00
from
£1500–£7000
min. spend
Per evening
18:00 –
2:00
from
£7000
min. spend
Per day
12:00 –
17:00
from
£1500
min. spend
Note:
Alcohol licence until 2:00.
Extension available.
All prices include VAT.
Exclusive event areas are subject to minimum spends. Minimum spends make up the food and drink consumed at your event. Minimum spends includes VAT and are subject to Service Charge @ 15% and vary depending on the area, day, and date you would like to host your event. There is no venue hire on exclusive spaces.
Alternatively, we offer Groups of 10 or more, we offer seating in a combination of booths and tables on a non-exclusive basis. You can choose from a pre-selected sharing Set Menu starting at £65 per person or choose the £85 per person menu. You may also order additional dishes from the à la carte menu to be placed in the centre of tables and shared. Additionally, you can order drinks from our extensive Cocktail and Wine List while dining or pre-order for the table.
Alternatively, we offer Groups of 10 or more, we offer seating in a combination of booths and tables on a non-exclusive basis. You can choose from a pre-selected sharing Set Menu starting at £65 per person or choose the £85 per person menu. You may also order additional dishes from the à la carte menu to be placed in the centre of tables and shared. Additionally, you can order drinks from our extensive Cocktail and Wine List while dining or pre-order for the table.
Shared Dining Set Menu £65 or £85 per head
Shared Dining Set Menu £65 Vegan & Vegetarian per head
Canape from £24 per head
Bowl food from £7 each
We can tailor any Event Bar including Welcome Drinks, or an Open Cash Bar, from an extensive Cocktail and Wine list.
Guideline Event Bar:
We can tailor any Event Bar including welcome drinks, House Standard Bar or an Open Cash Bar, from an extensive Cocktail and Wine list. As a House Bar guideline:
• WINE From £32
• SPARKLING From £38
• CHAMPAGNE From £90
• COCKTAILS From £14
• BEER BOTTLE From £6
• SPIRITS [50ml] From £12
• Softs and Juices From £3.50
Shared Dining Set Menu £65 Vegan & Vegetarian per head
Canape from £24 per head
Bowl food from £7 each
We can tailor any Event Bar including Welcome Drinks, or an Open Cash Bar, from an extensive Cocktail and Wine list.
Guideline Event Bar:
We can tailor any Event Bar including welcome drinks, House Standard Bar or an Open Cash Bar, from an extensive Cocktail and Wine list. As a House Bar guideline:
• WINE From £32
• SPARKLING From £38
• CHAMPAGNE From £90
• COCKTAILS From £14
• BEER BOTTLE From £6
• SPIRITS [50ml] From £12
• Softs and Juices From £3.50
Thursday
12:00 –
2:00
from
£1500–£8500
min. spend
Per evening
18:00 –
2:00
from
£8500
min. spend
Per day
12:00 –
17:00
from
£1500
min. spend
Note:
Alcohol licence until 2:00.
Extension available.
All prices include VAT.
Exclusive event areas are subject to minimum spends. Minimum spends make up the food and drink consumed at your event. Minimum spends includes VAT and are subject to Service Charge @ 15% and vary depending on the area, day, and date you would like to host your event. There is no venue hire on exclusive spaces.
Alternatively, we offer Groups of 10 or more, we offer seating in a combination of booths and tables on a non-exclusive basis. You can choose from a pre-selected sharing Set Menu starting at £65 per person or choose the £85 per person menu. You may also order additional dishes from the à la carte menu to be placed in the centre of tables and shared. Additionally, you can order drinks from our extensive Cocktail and Wine List while dining or pre-order for the table.
Alternatively, we offer Groups of 10 or more, we offer seating in a combination of booths and tables on a non-exclusive basis. You can choose from a pre-selected sharing Set Menu starting at £65 per person or choose the £85 per person menu. You may also order additional dishes from the à la carte menu to be placed in the centre of tables and shared. Additionally, you can order drinks from our extensive Cocktail and Wine List while dining or pre-order for the table.
Shared Dining Set Menu £65 or £85 per head
Shared Dining Set Menu £65 Vegan & Vegetarian per head
Canape from £24 per head
Bowl food from £7 each
We can tailor any Event Bar including Welcome Drinks, or an Open Cash Bar, from an extensive Cocktail and Wine list.
Guideline Event Bar:
We can tailor any Event Bar including welcome drinks, House Standard Bar or an Open Cash Bar, from an extensive Cocktail and Wine list. As a House Bar guideline:
• WINE From £32
• SPARKLING From £38
• CHAMPAGNE From £90
• COCKTAILS From £14
• BEER BOTTLE From £6
• SPIRITS [50ml] From £12
• Softs and Juices From £3.50
Shared Dining Set Menu £65 Vegan & Vegetarian per head
Canape from £24 per head
Bowl food from £7 each
We can tailor any Event Bar including Welcome Drinks, or an Open Cash Bar, from an extensive Cocktail and Wine list.
Guideline Event Bar:
We can tailor any Event Bar including welcome drinks, House Standard Bar or an Open Cash Bar, from an extensive Cocktail and Wine list. As a House Bar guideline:
• WINE From £32
• SPARKLING From £38
• CHAMPAGNE From £90
• COCKTAILS From £14
• BEER BOTTLE From £6
• SPIRITS [50ml] From £12
• Softs and Juices From £3.50
Friday
12:00 –
2:00
from
£1500–£15000
min. spend
Per evening
18:00 –
2:00
from
£15000
min. spend
Per day
12:00 –
17:00
from
£1500
min. spend
Note:
Alcohol licence until 2:00.
Extension available.
All prices include VAT.
Exclusive event areas are subject to minimum spends. Minimum spends make up the food and drink consumed at your event. Minimum spends includes VAT and are subject to Service Charge @ 15% and vary depending on the area, day, and date you would like to host your event. There is no venue hire on exclusive spaces.
Alternatively, we offer Groups of 10 or more, we offer seating in a combination of booths and tables on a non-exclusive basis. You can choose from a pre-selected sharing Set Menu starting at £65 per person or choose the £85 per person menu. You may also order additional dishes from the à la carte menu to be placed in the centre of tables and shared. Additionally, you can order drinks from our extensive Cocktail and Wine List while dining or pre-order for the table.
Alternatively, we offer Groups of 10 or more, we offer seating in a combination of booths and tables on a non-exclusive basis. You can choose from a pre-selected sharing Set Menu starting at £65 per person or choose the £85 per person menu. You may also order additional dishes from the à la carte menu to be placed in the centre of tables and shared. Additionally, you can order drinks from our extensive Cocktail and Wine List while dining or pre-order for the table.
Shared Dining Set Menu £65 or £85 per head
Shared Dining Set Menu £65 Vegan & Vegetarian per head
Canape from £24 per head
Bowl food from £7 each
We can tailor any Event Bar including Welcome Drinks, or an Open Cash Bar, from an extensive Cocktail and Wine list.
Guideline Event Bar:
We can tailor any Event Bar including welcome drinks, House Standard Bar or an Open Cash Bar, from an extensive Cocktail and Wine list. As a House Bar guideline:
• WINE From £32
• SPARKLING From £38
• CHAMPAGNE From £90
• COCKTAILS From £14
• BEER BOTTLE From £6
• SPIRITS [50ml] From £12
• Softs and Juices From £3.50
Shared Dining Set Menu £65 Vegan & Vegetarian per head
Canape from £24 per head
Bowl food from £7 each
We can tailor any Event Bar including Welcome Drinks, or an Open Cash Bar, from an extensive Cocktail and Wine list.
Guideline Event Bar:
We can tailor any Event Bar including welcome drinks, House Standard Bar or an Open Cash Bar, from an extensive Cocktail and Wine list. As a House Bar guideline:
• WINE From £32
• SPARKLING From £38
• CHAMPAGNE From £90
• COCKTAILS From £14
• BEER BOTTLE From £6
• SPIRITS [50ml] From £12
• Softs and Juices From £3.50
Saturday
12:00 –
2:00
from
£5000–£15000
min. spend
Per evening
18:00 –
2:00
from
£15000
min. spend
Per day
12:00 –
17:00
from
£5000
min. spend
Note:
Alcohol licence until 2:00.
Extension available.
All prices include VAT.
Exclusive event areas are subject to minimum spends. Minimum spends make up the food and drink consumed at your event. Minimum spends includes VAT and are subject to Service Charge @ 15% and vary depending on the area, day, and date you would like to host your event. There is no venue hire on exclusive spaces.
Alternatively, we offer Groups of 10 or more, we offer seating in a combination of booths and tables on a non-exclusive basis. You can choose from a pre-selected sharing Set Menu starting at £65 per person or choose the £85 per person menu. You may also order additional dishes from the à la carte menu to be placed in the centre of tables and shared. Additionally, you can order drinks from our extensive Cocktail and Wine List while dining or pre-order for the table.
Alternatively, we offer Groups of 10 or more, we offer seating in a combination of booths and tables on a non-exclusive basis. You can choose from a pre-selected sharing Set Menu starting at £65 per person or choose the £85 per person menu. You may also order additional dishes from the à la carte menu to be placed in the centre of tables and shared. Additionally, you can order drinks from our extensive Cocktail and Wine List while dining or pre-order for the table.
Shared Dining Set Menu £65 or £85 per head
Shared Dining Set Menu £65 Vegan & Vegetarian per head
Canape from £24 per head
Bowl food from £7 each
We can tailor any Event Bar including Welcome Drinks, or an Open Cash Bar, from an extensive Cocktail and Wine list.
Guideline Event Bar:
We can tailor any Event Bar including welcome drinks, House Standard Bar or an Open Cash Bar, from an extensive Cocktail and Wine list. As a House Bar guideline:
• WINE From £32
• SPARKLING From £38
• CHAMPAGNE From £90
• COCKTAILS From £14
• BEER BOTTLE From £6
• SPIRITS [50ml] From £12
• Softs and Juices From £3.50
Shared Dining Set Menu £65 Vegan & Vegetarian per head
Canape from £24 per head
Bowl food from £7 each
We can tailor any Event Bar including Welcome Drinks, or an Open Cash Bar, from an extensive Cocktail and Wine list.
Guideline Event Bar:
We can tailor any Event Bar including welcome drinks, House Standard Bar or an Open Cash Bar, from an extensive Cocktail and Wine list. As a House Bar guideline:
• WINE From £32
• SPARKLING From £38
• CHAMPAGNE From £90
• COCKTAILS From £14
• BEER BOTTLE From £6
• SPIRITS [50ml] From £12
• Softs and Juices From £3.50
Sunday
12:00 –
2:00
from
£5000
min. spend
Per evening
18:00 –
2:00
from
£5000
min. spend
Per day
12:00 –
17:00
from
£5000
min. spend
Note:
Alcohol licence until 2:00.
Extension available.
All prices include VAT.
Exclusive event areas are subject to minimum spends. Minimum spends make up the food and drink consumed at your event. Minimum spends includes VAT and are subject to Service Charge @ 15% and vary depending on the area, day, and date you would like to host your event. There is no venue hire on exclusive spaces.
Alternatively, we offer Groups of 10 or more, we offer seating in a combination of booths and tables on a non-exclusive basis. You can choose from a pre-selected sharing Set Menu starting at £65 per person or choose the £85 per person menu. You may also order additional dishes from the à la carte menu to be placed in the centre of tables and shared. Additionally, you can order drinks from our extensive Cocktail and Wine List while dining or pre-order for the table.
Alternatively, we offer Groups of 10 or more, we offer seating in a combination of booths and tables on a non-exclusive basis. You can choose from a pre-selected sharing Set Menu starting at £65 per person or choose the £85 per person menu. You may also order additional dishes from the à la carte menu to be placed in the centre of tables and shared. Additionally, you can order drinks from our extensive Cocktail and Wine List while dining or pre-order for the table.
Shared Dining Set Menu £65 or £85 per head
Shared Dining Set Menu £65 Vegan & Vegetarian per head
Canape from £24 per head
Bowl food from £7 each
We can tailor any Event Bar including Welcome Drinks, or an Open Cash Bar, from an extensive Cocktail and Wine list.
Guideline Event Bar:
We can tailor any Event Bar including welcome drinks, House Standard Bar or an Open Cash Bar, from an extensive Cocktail and Wine list. As a House Bar guideline:
• WINE From £32
• SPARKLING From £38
• CHAMPAGNE From £90
• COCKTAILS From £14
• BEER BOTTLE From £6
• SPIRITS [50ml] From £12
• Softs and Juices From £3.50
Shared Dining Set Menu £65 Vegan & Vegetarian per head
Canape from £24 per head
Bowl food from £7 each
We can tailor any Event Bar including Welcome Drinks, or an Open Cash Bar, from an extensive Cocktail and Wine list.
Guideline Event Bar:
We can tailor any Event Bar including welcome drinks, House Standard Bar or an Open Cash Bar, from an extensive Cocktail and Wine list. As a House Bar guideline:
• WINE From £32
• SPARKLING From £38
• CHAMPAGNE From £90
• COCKTAILS From £14
• BEER BOTTLE From £6
• SPIRITS [50ml] From £12
• Softs and Juices From £3.50
Pricing updated by venue 9 months ago
Capacity
Standing
up to 110
Dining
up to 80
Theatre
up to 100
Cabaret
up to 100
U-Shaped
up to 100
Classroom
up to 100
Catering and drinks
In-house catering
External catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
BYO alcohol not allowed
Facilities
Music & sound equipment
Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restriction
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Rules of the space
Allowed events
Promoted and ticketed events
Temporary event notices (TENs) available
Wedding licence
Age policy
Guest under 18 not allowed unless accompanied by an adult after 20:00
Host rules
Exclusive Event Payment Terms
• 50% Deposit including Service Charge at 50% to provisionally hold and confirm a booking.
• Cancellations 30 days in advance will receive a full refund of deposit.
• Cancellations 30 days to 7 days in advance will receive a 50% refund of deposit.
• Cancellations for events starting within 7 days, deposits are non-refundable.
• Balance deposit of Minimum Spend + Service Charge due 7 days prior event.
• Final numbers for catering and set menus no less than 72 hours prior to start of event.
• Guest may reschedule or move the event date of a confirmed booking to another date within 30 days from the original due to unforeseen circumstances subject to availability. If and where applies, the client must pay any difference in minimum spend.
Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day
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Where ancient legend meets modern allure. Our intimate, boutique space transcends dining, immersing you in an unforgettable journey where Gilgamesh’s epic tale intertwines seamlessly with Japanese, Chinese, and Southeast Asian flavours.
It’s a sensory feast, blending history and modernity, all within the opulent confines of our Babylonian Palace. Revel once more in our Gardens of Babylon – the original dining, drinking, and late-night experience is reborn.
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