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Historic Restaurant & Event Venue

Simpson's in the Strand

London — WC2R 0EW

450

Max Capacity

FROM

£170

Per Day

4.4

48 reviews

Room Layouts

About This Venue

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.

Room Capacities

theatre

200

boardroom

classroom

134

u shape

cabaret

120

reception

450

dining

350

banquet

280

Pricing

Day rates from £170

Private dining room hire from £800. Food and beverage packages available. Pricing varies by room, guest numbers, and menu selection. Contact for detailed quotations.

Features & Amenities

Historic Building

Private Dining Rooms

Traditional British Cuisine

AV Equipment

Event Coordination

Central London Location

Period Features

Licensed Bar

Accessible Entrance

Air Conditioning

AV & Technical

Projector

Screen

PA System

Microphones

Wi-Fi

Flip Charts

Lighting Controls

Conference Phone

Ideal For

Corporate EventsPrivate DiningBusiness MeetingsConferencesProduct LaunchesAward Ceremonies

Location & Access

100 Strand, London WC2R 0EW

Temple Underground Station (Circle/District lines) 2-minute walk; Charing Cross Station (mainline/Northern/Bakerloo lines) 5-minute walk; Covent Garden Station (Piccadilly line) 8-minute walk; Multiple bus routes along Strand including 6, 9, 11, 13, 15, 23, 87, 91, 139, 176

No on-site parking. Nearest car parks: Savoy Street Car Park (3-minute walk), Covent Garden Car Park (8-minute walk). Street parking very limited with restrictions.

Wheelchair accessible