Welcome to Gilgamesh, where the legendary tale of Gilgamesh comes to life in a modern, opulent event space in Covent Garden. With a breathtaking fusion of Pan Asian flavours and immersive Babylonian-inspired décor, we offer the ideal setting for unforgettable celebrations. From intimate gatherings to full venue takeovers, Gilgamesh delivers an unmatched ambiance and attentive service for any occasion.
Please note: This page is for clients looking to privately hire entire floors or the full venue. For group dining information and bookings, please see our Group Dining page.
EVENT AREA
private events Areas
Elevate your occasion with one of our private events areas or a full venue takeover. Each private area offers an individualised experience, complete with dedicated bars, lighting, and sound systems – customised from the ground up with your own dedicated manager, staffing, bars and sound.
- Options
Babylon, Zion, or a Full Venue Takeover inc. Lounge
- Customisation
Select a shared dining banquet with welcome drinks or canapé and bowl menu for standing receptions and tailor your drinks from our cocktail and wine list.
- Ambiance
Each area is decorated with intricate detail and stunning aesthetics, setting the stage for a memorable experience. Gilgamesh has the wow factor to impress your guests.
EVENT Spaces
Our Event Spaces: Babylon, Zion & The Lounge Restaurant
ZION
A UTOPIAN OASIS
CAPACITY
SEATED DINING + WELCOME DRINKS
Combination of booth dining on Shared Banquets
42 guests (+/-)
CANAPE + DRINKS RECEPTION
Standing with occasional booth seating
65 guests (+/-)
BABYLON
LUXURIOUS SPLENDOUR AWAITS
CAPACITY
SEATED DINING + WELCOME DRINKS
Combination of booth dining on Shared Banquets
75 guests (+/-)
CANAPE + DRINKS RECEPTION
Standing with occasional booth seating
120 guests (+/-)
THE ROYAL TABLE
OUR GRAND CENTRAL TABLES
Experience the grandeur of Gilgamesh, at a grand central dining table in Babylon or Zion, ensuring an intimate and seamless gathering. Enhance your event with a welcome drinks reception, and enjoy exclusive access to DJ’s with state-of-the-art sound systems, private bars & staffing, audio-visual options, including an 8-foot projector for presentations & private screenings. Please note, the Royal Table is only available as a private dining option.
ZION ROYAL TABLE
SEATED DINING + WELCOME DRINKS
One Central Table
20 guests (+/-)
FULL VENUE TAKEOVER
THE ULTIMATE STATEMENT
Experience the drama of a full venue takeover with our unique setting spread across three distinct levels. In our sumptuous dining spaces, intimate booths blend seamlessly with walls adorned in hand-carved wood and glistening bronze. Every detail is carefully crafted, from textured walls to soft, warm lighting, sumptuous velvets, tarnished metals, mirrored surfaces, and exquisite Gold Chinoiserie.
CAPACITY
CANAPE + DRINKS RECEPTION
Standing with occasional booth seating
250 guests (+/-)
FULL VENUE SEATED DINING
Combination of booth dining on Shared Banquets, with options of 2 or 3 levels, includes the ground lounge floor dining area
160 guests (+/-)
Culinary Excellence: Event Menus
Our menus offer a sophisticated fusion of Pan Asian flavours, curated to create a vibrant culinary experience. All of our menus promote shared dining family style. All our private event menus are dishes taken from our À la carte menu and can be tailored to your preferences.
- Shared Banquets
Perfect for sharing, from dim sum and sushi to our signature main course dishes. All our food is designed for family style banquet eating, where focus is on a variety of dishes in the centre of the tables.
- Standing Receptions
Pan-Asian delights and small parcels of joy taken from our À la carte menus including sushi, dim sum baskets, small bites are perfect for circulated finger food. Canapés and bowl food selections available.
- Drinks/Bar Inclusions
Tailor your beverage selection with choices from our sommelier-picked wine selection and expertly crafted cocktails. We can tailor any private event bar with exclusions and inclusions on your tab along with guest cash bars.
Tailored Event Bars
We can tailor any event bar inclusions and exclusions to your requirements including welcome drinks, specified bars with nominated drinks and cash bars in tandem, all based on consumption. Choose from our extensive cocktail and wine list.
ENTERTAINMENT, AV & Sound
Each exclusive area also features its own lighting and sound system, with an 8 foot projector screen in Zion, perfect for presentations and videos.
Please note non-amplified live music is permitted through our inbuilt Sound system. Background music is included as standard. We have a roster of talented DJ’s depending on your style. Alternatively, request to bring your own DJ.
For the ultimate add-on with entertainment, we work with reputable and trusted agencies for show-stopping options.
