Rooftop Gallery

Trafalgar St James

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Rooftop Gallery venue in Trafalgar, stylish bar and panoramic cityscape for events.
  • From £10000
  • 60 Standing
  • Charing Cross
  • From £10000
  • 60 Standing
  • Charing Cross
Unrivalled rooftop views over Trafalgar Square and London's iconic skyline create an instantly memorable backdrop for any film or photo production.
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  • WiFi
  • Full bar service
  • AV capabilities
  • Natural lighting
  • Trafalgar Square views
  • Retractable canopies
  • Outdoor heaters
  • Central London location
For a private hire that is sure to impress Guests and captivate clients, hire The Rooftop Gallery at Trafalgar St James. With London's iconic skyline serving as your backdrop, company occasions has never been better catered for. Just a stone's throw from Charing Cross tube and railway station, this space is convenient as well as stunning, perfect space to play host to a wide variety of social, as well as corporate events, whether that be a drinks reception for 60 people or private dining experience for 22 people.



Frequently asked questions

The Rooftop has several areas with different minimum spends: Full Rooftop hire starts from £25,000-£30,000 including VAT, Deck area from £14,000 including VAT, Gallery area from £12,000-£16,000 including VAT, and The Room from £3,000 including VAT. All minimum spends are on food and beverage services, plus a 13% discretionary service charge.

The Full Rooftop can accommodate up to 180 attendees in a reception layout, the Deck area up to 100 attendees, the Gallery area up to 60 attendees, and The Room up to 25 attendees. All capacities are for standing reception format.

Events are available from 15:00 to 24:00, with music permitted to play until 24:00. All areas are equipped with retractable canopies for adverse weather conditions and heaters for comfort.

Yes, on Wednesdays and Thursdays, only full exclusive hires of The Rooftop are offered. Partial area bookings are not available on these days.

For groups of 60 guests or less, quotes are only provided a maximum of 30 days prior to the event date. For bookings of fewer than 25 guests that do not require a private space, you can contact the Rooftop team directly at 30 days prior to your event.

If the agreed minimum spend on food and beverage is not met, the remaining amount will be charged as room hire. The 13% discretionary service charge is applied to the final food and beverage total.

The venue cannot provide quotes for bookings beyond January 2025 currently. For events from October 2025 onwards, their event sales strategy is under review and proposals cannot be provided at this time, with updates expected during summer.

Catering includes canapés from £14.00-£21.00 per person including VAT, Bowl and Buns from £27.00-£38.00 per person including VAT, and sweet selections from £12.00 per person including VAT for 3 items. All food and beverage services count towards the minimum spend requirement.




More about Trafalgar St James

Central London rooftop overlooking Trafalgar Square with winter-ready Christmas party packages, skyline views and a covered/heated setup for stylish festive receptions.



Rooftop Gallery at Trafalgar St James - Film and Photo

Capacity: Up to 60 guests (Standing)
Location: 2 Spring Gardens, London SW1A 2TS, Trafalgar Square, SW1A 2TS, London
Coordinates: 51.5072584, -0.129478899999981

Features

  • Wifi
  • WiFI

Food & Drink

  • Professional Kitchen
  • Halal Catering

Space

  • Disabled Access
  • Outdoor Space
  • 62m² (667ft²)

Licenses

  • Licensed Until 12am
  • Extensions Available

Capacities

  • 22 Boardroom
  • 32 Dining
  • 60 Standing

Venue Guide Prices

Dining

Venue Hire Per Evening

PriceSchedule
£10,000 / Venue FeeEvery day, 09:00 - 17:00

Events

Venue Hire Per Evening

PriceSchedule
£10,000 / Venue FeeEvery day, 09:00 - 17:00

Film and Photo

Venue Hire Per Evening

PriceSchedule
£10,000 / Venue FeeEvery day, 09:00 - 17:00

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the minimum spend requirements for different areas of The Rooftop?

The Rooftop has several areas with different minimum spends: Full Rooftop hire starts from £25,000-£30,000 including VAT, Deck area from £14,000 including VAT, Gallery area from £12,000-£16,000 including VAT, and The Room from £3,000 including VAT. All minimum spends are on food and beverage services, plus a 13% discretionary service charge.

What are the capacity limits for each area of The Rooftop?

The Full Rooftop can accommodate up to 180 attendees in a reception layout, the Deck area up to 100 attendees, the Gallery area up to 60 attendees, and The Room up to 25 attendees. All capacities are for standing reception format.

What are the operating hours and music restrictions for events?

Events are available from 15:00 to 24:00, with music permitted to play until 24:00. All areas are equipped with retractable canopies for adverse weather conditions and heaters for comfort.

Are there specific day-of-week restrictions for bookings?

Yes, on Wednesdays and Thursdays, only full exclusive hires of The Rooftop are offered. Partial area bookings are not available on these days.

What is the booking timeline for smaller groups?

For groups of 60 guests or less, quotes are only provided a maximum of 30 days prior to the event date. For bookings of fewer than 25 guests that do not require a private space, you can contact the Rooftop team directly at 30 days prior to your event.

What happens if the minimum spend is not met?

If the agreed minimum spend on food and beverage is not met, the remaining amount will be charged as room hire. The 13% discretionary service charge is applied to the final food and beverage total.

What are the current booking availability restrictions?

The venue cannot provide quotes for bookings beyond January 2025 currently. For events from October 2025 onwards, their event sales strategy is under review and proposals cannot be provided at this time, with updates expected during summer.

What catering options are available and how are they priced?

Catering includes canapés from £14.00-£21.00 per person including VAT, Bowl and Buns from £27.00-£38.00 per person including VAT, and sweet selections from £12.00 per person including VAT for 3 items. All food and beverage services count towards the minimum spend requirement.

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Amenities & Features

  • Trafalgar Square views
  • Retractable canopies
  • Outdoor heaters
  • Central London location
  • WiFi
  • Full bar service
  • AV capabilities
  • Natural lighting

Event Types

Great for: Unrivalled rooftop views over Trafalgar Square and London's iconic skyline create an instantly memorable backdrop for any film or photo production.

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Additional Information

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Contact: Available through HireSpace booking platform

Website: https://www.hirespace.com/Spaces/London/193517/Trafalgar-St-James/Rooftop-Gallery/Film-And-Photo