60 Great Queen Street, The Grand Temple + Vestibules, Tower Doors & Long Room

About Venue

Where heritage meets production value. 60 Great Queen Street is a Grade II* listed Art Deco landmark in the heart of Covent Garden, formerly Freemasons' Hall, now one of London's most distinctive event destinations. The building's soaring ceilings, marble staircases, mosaic detailing and bronze Tower Doors create a setting that no amount of dressing can replicate. But it's not just a beautiful backdrop: the venue is built to perform, with serious production infrastructure, flexible space configurations, expert trusted partners and a dedicated in-house team
For large-scale conferences, summits, screenings and premieres, the Grand Temple is the headline space. Fixed tiered seating, exceptional sightlines and a permanent stage make it a natural auditorium. Multiple ceiling rigging points, no weight restrictions on lighting or staging installations and 110-decibel sound capability offer desirable technical specifications, making it equally effective for a high-production conference day as for a film premiere or brand screening. A full Grand Temple booking includes the Tower Doors and Grade II listed foyer and cloakroom for arrival and registration, The Vestibules on the first floor as your central catering and networking hub throughout the day, and The Long Room alongside as a breakout, exhibition or sponsor space. Maximum capacity is 900 guests, with optimal numbers between 300-600; the space is equally scalable for events of 200 or fewer. The Grand Officers Suite, South Gallery, Gallery and additional committee rooms are available to expand the footprint further.
The Vestibules with Tower Doors, Foyer and Long Room are also available for exclusive hire independent of the Grand Temple and are perfect for dinners, after parties or brand activations. The Vestibules are three interconnected Art Deco rooms on the first floor, accessible through the iconic bronze Tower Doors via the marble staircase, creating an impressive sense of occasion from the moment guests arrive, before they even reach the event space itself. With 430m² of usable floor and original ornate dividing doors, the rooms can flow as a single open venue or be separated into distinct zones, working for a seated dinner of up to 300, a reception of up to 500. The Long Room sits alongside the Vestibules and operates naturally as a secondary space - tucked away enough to function as a speakeasy-style bar or lounge.
For events of up to 150, The Gallery and Anteroom is a self-contained conference space on the ground floor of the building. The Gallery is a high-ceilinged, naturally lit room that works in theatre or cabaret layout and pairs directly with its own private Anteroom which handles arrival refreshments and registration in the morning and lunch service during the day, meaning the main room stays set throughout. An all-inclusive AV package covers screen, projector, PA, lectern and handheld mics; bespoke production is available. The Old Boardroom and additional committee rooms can be added for breakout spaces.
Across all configurations, catering is delivered exclusively by Moving Venue and the venue is operated by Smart Group. Access is from 07:00–23:00 as standard, with a late licence available until 2am.


Capacities at a glance
The Gallery & Anteroom: up to 150 (theatre or cabaret) — from £2,500 + VAT per live day
The Vestibules + Tower Doors & Long Room: up to 500 (reception) / 300 (seated dinner) — from £10,500 + VAT
The Grand Temple + Vestibules + Tower Doors: up to 900 theatre style — from £20,000 + VAT per live day
60 Great Queen Street is located on Great Queen Street, WC2B 5AZ a short walk from Holborn and Covent Garden stations

The Grand Temple is an exceptional auditorium. Fixed tiered seating with excellent sightlines, a permanent stage and a 60ft ceiling height make it a natural choice for large-scale conferences and summits. Enjoy extensive production infrastructure: multiple ceiling rigging points throughout, no weight restrictions on lighting rigs or staging installations and sound capability up to 110 decibels. The space handles a straightforward conference format just as effectively as it handles one with complex production, as well as immersive brand events, film premieres or cinematic screenings. The stage can be extended into a catwalk-style format or the room partitioned with draping for a more intimate audience feel.
A full Grand Temple booking includes the complete arrival sequence and supporting spaces. Guests enter through the iconic bronze Tower Doors off Great Queen Street, use the Grade II listed foyer and cloakroom for registration and ascend the marble staircase into The Vestibules: three interconnected Art Deco rooms that become the central catering and networking hub for the day. Morning coffee, lunch, afternoon breaks and evening drinks all happen here, which keeps the Grand Temple set and focused on the programme. The Long Room is available alongside as a breakout, exhibition, sponsor showcase or lounge space. For larger events, the Grand Officers’ Suite, South Gallery, additional committee rooms and The Gallery can all be brought in to expand the footprint.
Maximum capacity is 900 guests; premium event numbers typically run 300 to 600. The space scales well below that too, working effectively for events of 200 guests or fewer.
All catering is delivered exclusively by Moving Venue. The venue is operated by Smart Group. Standard access from 07:00–23:00; late licence until 2am available.
Best for: Large-scale conferences, summits, AGMs, product launches, brand keynotes, award ceremonies, film screenings, premieres
Capacity: Up to 900 (optimal numbers between 300-600); scales to 200 and below Hire rate: From £20,000 + VAT per live day / £10,000 + VAT per rig day Included: Grand Temple, Tower Doors, Grade II listed foyer & cloakroom, Vestibules, Long Room Optional additions: Grand Officers Suite, South Gallery, The Gallery, committee rooms.