Looking to host a private event in Covent Garden? Middle Eight Hotel sits right in the heart of the city, boasting sleek interiors and a variety of flexible event spaces. While upstairs you'll find a stunning Italian restaurant and luxury hotel, underneath you’ll find QT, a sultry, subterranean enclave home to live music nights, pulsating DJ sets and an exclusive-hire venue that you can make your own for the evening.
Built on the foundations of the iconic music venue, Kingsway Hall, QT is Middle Eight’s main venue space, offering a take on a classic speakeasy with its atmospheric feel and private entrance. In terms of capacity, the space can host up to 80 people seated, or 100 people standing, with options for a mix of seating layouts depending on your type of event.
The team are passionate about hosting high-end events and have everything you might need to make yours a success. Be it a fashion show, corporate event, product launch or birthday party, the team can organise a stage, premium sound system, green room and a private kitchen. Plus, there's a 164” retractable screen for cinema nights and multimedia events.
Catering is provided in house and in the events brochure you'll find a selection of sample menus, all with an Italian twist. For large groups, the team think feasting menus work best, with sharing platters like Collebianco burrata with caponata and toasted pine nuts alongside an artisan charcuterie selection with gnocco fritto, pickles and fig jam.
Main dishes might look like Chianti braised short rib with Savoy cabbage, barley, porcini and gremolata, or cod fillet served with cannellini beans, broccoli and clam sauce. For dessert, expect indulgent Italian classics, such as Panettone bread and butter pudding or taleggio with fig chutney and crackers, followed by teas, coffees and a brandy truffle.
Mixology is a big part of the concept at QT, too, with a range of classic and signature cocktails, as well as drinks packages to suit your mood, taste and budget.