The Lockhouse in Paddington can host a company party, team social, client evening or meeting for 50 seated or up to 150 standing in the main bar, and up to 300 guests when the whole venue is taken over. The venue sits at Merchant Square, moments from Paddington Station in West London.
Seminars and company events
The Lockhouse positions itself as a place for office parties, networking nights, client celebrations and after-work gatherings. Spaces are flexible, the setting is industrial in style, and food and drink packages are built around sharing. For meetings, the venue points to its mezzanine, which it describes as a room for team meetings, workshops and presentations. Decorations, event setups and AV equipment are discussed as part of the booking, so tell the events team what you plan to run when you enquire.
A games option suits a team social. A food or drink pre-order for the event unlocks one hour of free play on electric darts or shuffleboard. The venue also lists private sports screenings as coming soon, with big-screen coverage for a group.
Weddings and receptions
The venue sells parties of every kind, including milestone birthdays, engagement parties, bar and bat mitzvahs and leaving dos. It does not present itself as a wedding venue, so ask directly if you are considering a wedding reception or a post-ceremony party.
Rooms and capacities
Four spaces are offered. The Bar is the main bar area, with the full buzz of the venue around your group: 50 seated or 150 standing. The Dining Area and the Mezzanine are the other two named spaces, and the website does not give their capacities on the page we read. Exclusive Hire covers the entire venue for up to 300 guests.
Hire fees and minimum spends depend on the space, the date and your requirements, so the team quotes them after your enquiry.
Catering
Food and drink are in-house. Packages run from seasonal small plates and sharing food to cocktails, beers and drinks packages, and menus and pre-orders are arranged with the team. Food service runs Monday to Saturday, and the venue is closed on Sundays in its standard opening hours, so check availability for a Sunday booking.
Getting there
The Lockhouse is at 3 Merchant Square, Paddington, London W2 1AZ, a short walk from Paddington Station. That makes it simple for guests arriving by Underground, Elizabeth line or national rail, and for teams who want a central point between offices. Heathrow is reachable from Paddington by train.
The venue is part of the Young's pub group, and the booking runs through the Lockhouse team directly. Christmas party bookings are a specific offer in the season, so book early for December dates.
