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Simpson's in the Strand is London's oldest traditional English restaurant, established in 1828. This iconic Victorian venue offers elegant private dining rooms and event spaces steeped in literary and culinary history. Located in the heart of the West End near Covent Garden, the restaurant features ornate period interiors with original fixtures and fittings. The venue provides multiple private dining rooms suitable for corporate events, celebrations, and meetings, with capacities ranging from intimate gatherings to larger receptions. Famous for its traditional roast beef carved from antique silver-domed trolleys, Simpson's combines historic charm with modern event facilities including AV equipment and dedicated event coordination services.
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| Space | Theatre | Cabaret | Boardroom | Classroom | U-shape | Banquet | Reception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Divan | 120 | — | 40 | 80 | 35 | — | 150 |
| Wellington Room | 45 | — | 20 | 30 | 18 | — | 50 |
| Nelson Room | 35 | — | 16 | 24 | 14 | — | 40 |
Day delegate rate from the venue’s published pricing. Exact quotes confirmed on your proposal.
Includes: Room hire, Basic AV.
Half day, full day and evening rates available on request.
Bespoke menus and exclusive-use packages for private events.
Private dining room hire from £800. Food and beverage packages available. Pricing varies by room, guest numbers, and menu selection. Contact for detailed quotations.
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100 Strand, London, WC2R 0EW, United Kingdom
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Simpson's in the Strand is a verified historic restaurant & event venue in London, hosting up to 450 guests, with day delegate rates from £170. Its genome scores highest for Historic, Networking, Corporate. Verified on-site: av & production, food & catering, accessibility. Best suited to memorable events in a heritage setting.
Best for: memorable events in a heritage setting, receptions and networking events, corporate conferences and board meetings.
Sustainability credentials are not yet evidenced in the profile data.
Up to 450 guests for receptions, 120 for seated dining across multiple rooms
Full AV suite including projectors, sound system, microphones and high-speed Wi-Fi throughout
Award-winning in-house catering featuring traditional British cuisine and modern menus
Limited on-site parking available, numerous public car parks nearby, excellent public transport links
Simpson's in the Strand is London's oldest traditional English restaurant, established in 1828. This iconic Victorian venue offers elegant private dining rooms and event spaces steeped in literary and culinary history. Located in the heart of the West End near Covent Garden, the restaurant features ornate period interiors with original fixtures and fittings. The venue provides multiple private dining rooms suitable for corporate events, celebrations, and meetings, with capacities ranging from intimate gatherings to larger receptions. Famous for its traditional roast beef carved from antique silver-domed trolleys, Simpson's combines historic charm with modern event facilities including AV equipment and dedicated event coordination services.
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