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Royal Opera House

Bow Street, London, Westminster, WC2E 9DD

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Paul Hamlyn (Floral) Hall at the Royal Opera House, London
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Capacity: 600350 seated · 600 standing
Listed spaces: 10named spaces for hire
Kitchen: Availablefor catering

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Capacity: Up to 600
Spaces: 10 listed

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Directions

Prices as published by the venue, checked 28 days ago. Confirm with them before you book.

About this venue

The Royal Opera House in Covent Garden offers several distinctive event spaces, from the glass-roofed Paul Hamlyn Hall and historic Crush Room to the Linbury Theatre and Royal Ballet studios. The 2026 event brochure lists capacities up to 600 standing or 350 seated in Paul Hamlyn Hall, with room limits varying by event layout. Hire is available for conferences, launches, dinners, parties, weddings and performances. Company of Cooks provides event catering; evening availability for some spaces is limited by the performance schedule. Contact the Commercial Events team for a tailored quote and to confirm the room, setup and access requirements.

Facilities

Catering & space

Kitchen availableCompany of Cooks provides event catering and says most food is cooked on site; customer access to the kitchen is not stated.Conditional
Bar on siteBars are described in the Level 5 spaces and Linbury Foyer; Cicoria and Bar Cicoria operate on the fifth floor.Yes
Tables and chairs includedPublished capacities include seated-dinner layouts. Event furniture is listed among approved supplier categories; confirm the setup and supply arrangements for the booking.Conditional
StageMain Stage dinners and Linbury Theatre hires are described; check which stage or staging is included for a particular event.Yes
Garden or outdoor spaceOutdoor space is provided by the Davies Terrace balcony and covered Cicoria Terrace; these are terraces, not planted gardens.Yes

Access & accessibility

On-site parkingNo on-site parking; limited public disabled-access bays are on Bow Street and Floral Street.No
Step-free accessPowered doors serve both the Piazza and Bow Street entrances; lifts connect the main event floors and listed spaces. Confirm the route for the specific hired room.Yes
ToiletsToilets are on every floor.Yes
Accessible toiletAccessible toilets with alarm pull cords are on the ground floor, in Linbury Foyer and on Level 5. No Changing Places toilet is provided.Yes

Permissions & licensing

Alcohol allowedThe venue advertises wine-tasting events and bar spaces. Confirm the room's service arrangements with the Events team; event catering is provided by Company of Cooks.Yes
Amplified music allowedBespoke events may include intimate opera, string-quartet or jazz performances; confirm programme, sound and licensing arrangements.Conditional
Late licence availableNot confirmed
Bouncy castles allowedNot confirmed
Dog friendlyNot confirmed

Connectivity & extras

Wi-FiNot confirmed
Projector or screenNot confirmed

Also features

In-house event catering by Company of Cooks
Dedicated event manager
Cloakroom facilities
Technical support
Hybrid event capabilities
Accredited technical, AV, decor and furniture suppliers

Good for

Weddings
Conferences
Private parties
Concerts & performances
Exhibitions & fairs

Rooms and pricing

Hire rates and the spaces you can book.

Hire prices aren’t listed yet — contact the venue for a quote.

Bookable spaces

Paul Hamlyn Hall
Crush Room
Dorfman Conservatory
Crush Room and Dorfman Conservatory (combined)
Level 5 Bar, Cicoria Restaurant and Terrace (combined)
Cicoria Terrace
Linbury Theatre
Linbury Foyer
MacMillan Studio
Clore Studio

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Hire price

Price on request

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Capacity: Up to 600
Spaces: 10 listed

Check availability See every hire rate

Directions

Prices as published by the venue, checked 28 days ago. Confirm with them before you book.

Contact and location

Official website
Bow Street, London, Westminster, WC2E 9DD
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Last checked 17 October 2026

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Facilities

Catering & space

Kitchen availableCompany of Cooks provides event catering and says most food is cooked on site; customer access to the kitchen is not stated.Conditional
Bar on siteBars are described in the Level 5 spaces and Linbury Foyer; Cicoria and Bar Cicoria operate on the fifth floor.Yes
Tables and chairs includedPublished capacities include seated-dinner layouts. Event furniture is listed among approved supplier categories; confirm the setup and supply arrangements for the booking.Conditional
StageMain Stage dinners and Linbury Theatre hires are described; check which stage or staging is included for a particular event.Yes
Garden or outdoor spaceOutdoor space is provided by the Davies Terrace balcony and covered Cicoria Terrace; these are terraces, not planted gardens.Yes

Access & accessibility

On-site parkingNo on-site parking; limited public disabled-access bays are on Bow Street and Floral Street.No
Step-free accessPowered doors serve both the Piazza and Bow Street entrances; lifts connect the main event floors and listed spaces. Confirm the route for the specific hired room.Yes
ToiletsToilets are on every floor.Yes
Accessible toiletAccessible toilets with alarm pull cords are on the ground floor, in Linbury Foyer and on Level 5. No Changing Places toilet is provided.Yes

Permissions & licensing

Alcohol allowedThe venue advertises wine-tasting events and bar spaces. Confirm the room's service arrangements with the Events team; event catering is provided by Company of Cooks.Yes
Amplified music allowedBespoke events may include intimate opera, string-quartet or jazz performances; confirm programme, sound and licensing arrangements.Conditional
Late licence availableNot confirmed
Bouncy castles allowedNot confirmed
Dog friendlyNot confirmed

Connectivity & extras

Wi-FiNot confirmed
Projector or screenNot confirmed

Also features

In-house event catering by Company of Cooks
Dedicated event manager
Cloakroom facilities
Technical support
Hybrid event capabilities
Accredited technical, AV, decor and furniture suppliers

Good for

Weddings
Conferences
Private parties
Concerts & performances
Exhibitions & fairs

Rooms and pricing

Hire rates and the spaces you can book.

Hire prices aren’t listed yet — contact the venue for a quote.

Bookable spaces

Paul Hamlyn Hall
Crush Room
Dorfman Conservatory
Crush Room and Dorfman Conservatory (combined)
Level 5 Bar, Cicoria Restaurant and Terrace (combined)
Cicoria Terrace
Linbury Theatre
Linbury Foyer
MacMillan Studio
Clore Studio

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2000

Price on request

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Parking
Step-free
Alcohol OK (conditional)

Ask

£35.70–£40.80/hr

Church hall

All Saints Centre

London, Hackney

Parking
Kitchen
Step-free

120

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