Gaucho Covent Garden, The Lower Ground
8-9 James St, London, WC2E 8BH -
From
£14000 min spend
Up to
100 guests
Offers
catering
Internal Catering
allowed
VENUE DESCRIPTION
A Fusion of Culture and Design at Our Restaurant
Our restaurant draws inspiration from the artistic spaces of Covent Garden and the captivating tango theatres of Buenos Aires. Its iconic design statements reflect the cultural roots of the locality, while the base palette is influenced by our Argentinian origins. For a bright and inviting atmosphere, head to the ground floor and terrace, perfect for breakfast, relaxed working lunches, or afternoon drinks. If you're after a more intimate dining experience, venture downstairs to a darker, more theatrical atmosphere, complete with pleated curtain wall details inspired by the drapery from the West End Theatres.
PRIVATE DINING & EVENT SPACES
Exclusive Venue Hire
A Venue for Any Occasion
Whether you're planning an office party or corporate event, the whole venue can seat up to 180 guests and accommodate 200 standing. Choose from a variety of Latin American cuisines, including outstanding steaks, and indulge in carefully curated drinks from all-day eating to late-night cocktails. The smart and stylish decor creates the perfect atmosphere to host any type of event.
The Lower Ground
Intimate Dining Experience with a Theatrical Atmosphere
If you're looking for a unique dining experience, come to our lower level where the ambiance is darker, more theatrical and intimate. The pleated curtain wall details take inspiration from the iconic drapery of the West End Theatres. Our space can accommodate up to 92 seated guests or 100 standing guests.
ACTIVATIONS & EXPERIENCES
Secret Tango
Join us for a fun and energetic night in Covent Garden! Our lively DJs, talented live performers, and passionate Tango dancers will be entertaining you every Friday and Saturday starting at 10pm.
Gaucho Lates
Experience the Festivities and Culture of Modern Argentina in Covent Garden Come and join us for an unforgettable night as we bring a piece of Argentina to the heart of Covent Garden. Every Thursday from 9pm-1am, enjoy the lively atmosphere with our DJs. Satisfy your cravings with our A La Carte menu available until 11pm, or indulge in our late-night menu, available until 12am.
Pre & Post Theatre
Enhance Your West End Theatre Experience with Our Pre- or Post-Theatre Dinner in London Are you planning a visit to the theatre or a spectacular show in the West End? Why not take things up a notch by indulging in our special pre- or post-theatre dinner menus? Dine in style and make it a day to remember.
SUSTAINABILITY AND IMPACT
- As an organisation, we are determined to become a net-zero business by the year 2040.
- One of our goals is to support British suppliers where possible, which means the food and drink sourced in M restaurants is proud to champion local produce.
- We acknowledge the significant environmental impact of the production of our beef, including Argentinian, Kobe and Wagyu. As a result, we target, measure and act on carbon emissions to reduce its negative effect.
VENUE DESCRIPTION
A Fusion of Culture and Design at Our Restaurant Our restaurant draws inspiration from the artistic spaces of Covent Garden and the captivating tango theatres of Buenos Aires. Its iconic design statements reflect the cultural roots of the locality, while the base palette is influenced by our Argentinian origins. For a bright and inviting atmosphere, head to the ground floor and terrace, perfect for breakfast, relaxed working lunches, or afternoon drinks. If you're after a more intimate dining experience, venture downstairs to a darker, more theatrical atmosphere, complete with pleated curtain wall details inspired by the drapery from the West End Theatres.
PRIVATE DINING & EVENT SPACES
The Lower Ground
Intimate Dining Experience with a Theatrical Atmosphere If you're looking for a unique dining experience, come to our lower level where the ambiance is darker, more theatrical and intimate. The pleated curtain wall details take inspiration from the iconic drapery of the West End Theatres. Our space can accommodate up to 92 seated guests or 100 standing guests.
ACTIVATIONS & EXPERIENCES
Secret Tango
Join us for a fun and energetic night in Covent Garden! Our lively DJs, talented live performers, and passionate Tango dancers will be entertaining you every Friday and Saturday starting at 10pm.
Gaucho Lates
Experience the Festivities and Culture of Modern Argentina in Covent Garden Come and join us for an unforgettable night as we bring a piece of Argentina to the heart of Covent Garden. Every Thursday from 9pm-1am, enjoy the lively atmosphere with our DJs. Satisfy your cravings with our A La Carte menu available until 11pm, or indulge in our late-night menu, available until 12am.
Pre & Post Theatre
Enhance Your West End Theatre Experience with Our Pre- or Post-Theatre Dinner in London Are you planning a visit to the theatre or a spectacular show in the West End? Why not take things up a notch by indulging in our special pre- or post-theatre dinner menus? Dine in style and make it a day to remember.
SUSTAINABILITY AND IMPACT
- As an organisation, we are determined to become a net-zero business by the year 2040.
- One of our goals is to support British suppliers where possible, which means the food and drink sourced in M restaurants is proud to champion local produce.
- We acknowledge the significant environmental impact of the production of our beef, including Argentinian, Kobe and Wagyu. As a result, we target, measure and act on carbon emissions to reduce its negative effect.
Capacity & layout
Standing
up to 100
Dining
up to 100
Catering & drinks
Catering arrangements
Catering facilities
Refreshments
Alcohol
Amenities
Cloakroom
Heating
Air conditioning
Natural light
Outdoor / Garden / Beach
Table / chairs included
Tea
Audio & visual
Sound system
Microphone
WiFi
Space rules
Cancellation policy
25% of all deposits paid is non refundable. Should the Client cancel the event with 60 days’ notice or more, 25% of the deposit paid will be chargeable, the remaining 75% will be refunded. Should the guest cancel with 30 to 59 days’ notice, 50% of the deposit paid will be chargeable, the remaining 50% will be refunded. Should the guest cancel with less than 30 days’ notice, 100% of the deposit paid will be chargeable, no deposit will be refunded.
Location
Reviews
Erica Santos
January 2025Went with my friend pre-theatre to celebrate her birthday and loved the food, though initially it took awhile for us to be seated and tended to despite us having a reservation and mentioning that we were in a rush due to having a performance after. However, Christina came and saved the day, providing a quick and efficient service. We managed to leave in time and we even received a complimentary cheesecake!
Monisha Amos
January 2025Friendly staff, they made a table available for us even though the top table app did not work due to reception in Covent Garden. So that was nice of them. The food wasn’t great as we got the wrong burger, we ordered the truffle burger but were served with the normal burger. The manager did correct this for us but I was no longer hungry after having to wait. Atmosphere was good.
Matt
February 2025Gaucho is ok. The food & wine were good although overpriced. Steaks were lovely (ribeye and rump), the burger was ok but it was only a burger. We ordered Mac and cheese, which came out cold in the middle a shame to see a microwave is being used in a place like this!Will give due credit where due, staff quickly sorted out the cold mac n cheese. One recommendation for a nicer meal would be to have warm/hot plates for the food. Nice touch to get a birthday cheese cake at the end. Will not be rushing back to Gaucho.
