Venues and halls for hire in Southwark
122 venues in Southwark for parties, classes, meetings and more
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Venues and halls for hire in Southwark
122 venues in Southwark for parties, classes, meetings and more
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The Lounge features leather sofas, soft lighting, exposed brick, a projector screen, air conditioning, and a sound system. Guests must bring their own bags, take rubbish with them, and leave promptly after events.
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This former theatre offers a light-filled open-plan space with cosy breakout rooms, indoor and outdoor areas, and step-free access. It includes a kitchen, air conditioning, and flexible layout options, with catering provided by the onsite team.
Whole Building
from £122/ hour
St Michael and All Angels Camberwell
· SE5 0UB300 guests
Kitchen
Free cancellation
St Michael and All Angels Camberwell is a bright, modern venue featuring a spacious hall, breakout rooms, a kitchen, and a garden. It offers step-free access, 150 chairs, and kitchen facilities including an oven and dishwasher. Alcohol must be approved by the venue.
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A bright, spacious classroom suited for community gatherings and workshops. External catering, confetti or glitter, and your own DJ are not allowed, and bookers must bring their own rubbish bags and take them away.
“Overall, everyone really loved the space and we enjoyed teaching there! It felt super professional and had everything we needed.”
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A secluded lounge featuring comfortable leather seating, exposed brick walls, and a full-height industrial glass partition separating it from the main dining area. It includes Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a built-in PA system, and a seated capacity of 30.
“We hired the dining hall at Crawford Primary School over the weekend for a children's party and what a perfect venue it was! Bright and airy with great amenities which included a large playground with a climbing frame and slides as well as an indoor play area filled with toys.”
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The school's spacious Main Hall features a permanent dining room layout with approximately 200 chairs attached to tables. This well-lit venue offers modern audiovisual equipment, WiFi, and on-site staff support during your booking.
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The Drama Studio accommodates up to 40 people and is equipped with 40 chairs, a sound system and WiFi. A member of staff remains on site during bookings, and bookers are required to bring their own rubbish bags and leave the space clean.
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A large sports hall with a high ceiling, featuring floor markings for multiple full-sized courts including badminton, basketball, volleyball, and futsal. Listed prices include a mandatory cleaning fee of 100 for one-off bookings, and all bookings require their own PLI.
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Situated on the top floor of the school, the Upper Hall features an open layout with tables and chairs, making it versatile for community gatherings and fitness classes. External catering, confetti, glitter, and your own DJ are not permitted.
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The Sports Hall is a versatile indoor facility available to hire in two halves or as a whole, featuring step-free access and sports equipment including cricket and badminton nets.
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These school classrooms seat approximately 30 people each, with varying layouts and options ranging from single rooms to collections or specialist spaces like music rooms.
“A very convenient place for the community, well located and the building counts with generous spaces. The studio is close to the War museum. Staff is polite and very helpful.”
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A spacious pub between Waterloo and Blackfriars featuring indoor and outdoor areas, including a beer garden, 14 tables, 50 chairs, 11 outdoor tables, and 62 outdoor chairs. It offers fully accessible facilities with a disabled toilet, plus a great selection of beers, spirits, and cocktails.
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Slice Bar is a semi-private bar alcove with a dedicated service counter, high tables, bar stools, and 35 chairs. The casual interior includes a wall-mounted HD screen, PA system, Wi-Fi, and step-free access. Guests must not bring their own food or drinks, must leave promptly, and must take their rubbish with them.
This exclusive-hire venue features multiple versatile rooms including the main Nave, chapel, and side rooms with step-free access. Facilities include WiFi, a whiteboard, kitchen amenities, and requested AV equipment like a projector and screen.
The Ballroom is a spacious and versatile contemporary event venue accommodating up to 1,000 guests, featuring a modern open-plan layout with flexible seating arrangements, professional lighting, and an adjoining outside space.
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This spacious performing arts studio features a wooden floor, large windows offering plenty of natural light, and black drapes for light control. One-off bookings include a mandatory cleaning fee and require their own PLI.
Creche Room featuring creche equipment, soft play equipment, and a ball pond, with sofas suitable for small meetings. A member of staff remains on site during the booking to help.
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Located on the first floor of Ivydale Primary School Bellwood, this bright school hall features wooden flooring and large windows. It suits movement-based activities and workshops, though tables and chairs are not available for use.
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A sports hall with step-free access, featuring markings and equipment for 7-a-side football, basketball, handball, tennis, badminton and cricket. One-off bookings include a £100 cleaning fee, and all bookings require their own PLI.
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The Sports Hall is an indoor facility featuring a sprung wood floor equipped with court markings and equipment for three badminton courts and basketball. A trampoline is available upon request for gymnastics and other activities.
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Featuring step-free access, this studio offers a semi-sprung wooden floor and mirrors along one wall. One-off bookings include a mandatory £100 cleaning fee, and all bookings require their own PLI.
Located five minutes from London Bridge Station, this venue features two interconnected railway arches comprising a skatepark, a mini-ramp, and a bar. It offers step-free access, parking, and a staff member remaining on site during the booking.
The Nave - Main Church Hall
from £51/ hour
St Mary's Church Newington
· SE11 4JQ240 guests
Free cancellation
The Nave is a spacious and grand main church hall featuring high ceilings, traditional architecture, stained glass windows, and wooden pews. It offers a large, flexible open space with natural acoustics and heating available. A member of staff will grant access and exit, and bookers must bring their own bags and take rubbish with them.
This large multi-use space is suitable for exhibitions, meals, and cinema screenings. It features a PA system, projector, super-fast broadband, and a licensed bar, with rules requiring bookers to bring their own bags and take rubbish with them.
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This outdoor sports facility features floodlights and goals, suitable for evening and weekend matches and training sessions for 2 x 5-a-side games or 1 x 7-a-side match. A member of staff remains on site during bookings, providing step-free access.
Parish Hall
from £61/ hour
St Michael and All Angels Camberwell
· SE5 0UB60 guests
Kitchen
Free cancellation
This fully accessible parish hall features a large main space with movable walls that can be split into two rooms, alongside a separate kitchen, breakout space, and an adjoining paved garden.
This flexible space features white walls and large windows, offering an intimate setting with step-free access and built-in ventilation throughout the building. Please note that the listed price covers the space only, and any add-ons such as chairs are charged additionally.
This large, airy sports hall features sports markings and includes a projector and screen available upon request. Facilities include heaters or radiators, two adult toilets, and one disabled toilet. A staff member remains on site during bookings, and hirers must manage a sign-in sheet.
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Featuring small football goals, this brand new Astro pitch is suitable for tennis, hockey, football, netball and basketball. As it lacks floodlights, it is best suited to weekends or spring/summer evenings, with a mandatory £100 cleaning fee for one-off bookings.
Our double-height newbuild Gallery features natural light, white walls, and new composite flooring across the Main and Small Gallery spaces. Located in Bermondsey with step-free access, it includes a kitchen area, air conditioning, and AV equipment including a projector and screen.
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The venue offers multiple rooms and two fully stocked bars, operating on a minimum spend basis with no hire fee. Facilities include a projector, sound system, and microphone, alongside customizable food and drink packages (external food and drinks are not allowed).
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A wide range of classrooms are available with step-free access and seating for approximately 30 per room. Listed prices include a mandatory £100 cleaning fee for one-off bookings, and all bookings require their own PLI.
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Lyndhurst Primary features an open layout and ample seating, making it ideal for community activities. Listed prices include a mandatory £100 cleaning fee for one-off bookings, and all bookings require their own PLI.
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Spread across two levels with three fully stocked bars, this flexible venue features HD screens, projectors, and full DJ capabilities, accommodating up to 750 standing or 300 seated guests.
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The dining hall measures 26m x 9m and offers a flexible space suitable for workshops, day events and religious groups, featuring step-free access and direct outdoor space access. Listed prices include a mandatory £100 cleaning fee for one-off bookings, and all bookings require their own PLI.
This Back Hall features a gym in the corner, a moveable sofa, and step-free access. It offers full kitchen facilities and 10 tables available on request, with alcohol requiring prior permission.
This compact training area features a continuous cushioned floor suitable for barefoot activities, complemented by gym mats and Wi-Fi. It includes step-free access and plug-and-play speakers available upon request.
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A wide range of classrooms are available, each seating approximately 30 with layouts that vary. Listed prices include a mandatory %£100 cleaning fee for one-off bookings, and all bookings require their own PLI.
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The Brix Basement bar offers a spacious speakeasy-style setting with vibrant New York jazz bar vibes, featuring a sunken bar, dedicated sound system, and comfortable banquet seating. Guests must leave promptly after the event, leave the space as found, and take their rubbish with them.
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The Sports Hall is a spacious, multi-purpose venue available to hire per court or as a full space. It features bleacher seating, a scoreboard, and full markings and equipment for basketball and netball, with additional sports available on request.
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The Dugout is a fully equipped private venue featuring its own entrance, HD screens, projectors, private bar, and DJ booth. Flexible layouts accommodate up to 100 seated or 250 standing guests, supplemented by three lounge zones with sofas.
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A spacious taproom featuring 21 draught beer taps, a selection of drinks, and a large floral outdoor seating area. The venue includes ten tables and ten outdoor tables, requiring guests to bring their own bags and take their rubbish with them.
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This drama room provides a functional space for group activities with step-free access, 36 tables and 144 chairs included. Listed prices include a mandatory £100 cleaning fee for one-off bookings, and all bookings require their own PLI.
This open-plan space features step-free access and climate control via air conditioning, heaters, and opening windows. A member of staff remains on site during bookings, and 30 tables and desks are provided.
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The Lecture Theatre is an intimate space seating up to 50 people, featuring step-free access, WiFi and stage lights. A member of staff remains on site during bookings to help.
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This flexible private hire space features a warm modern aesthetic, air conditioning, and a sound system with two professional DJ booths. It accommodates up to 120 standing or 70 seated guests, with options to bring your own catering or use in-house services.
A larger meeting room featuring step-free access and a kitchenette with a fridge, microwave and kettle. It comes equipped with 16 tables and 18 chairs, offering a flexible space suitable for training courses.
Designer Duplex Penthouse
from £36/ hour
Shangri-la Shoot Location
· se11 4pp30 guests
Free cancellation
The Shangri-La is an expansive, light-filled penthouse offering an open-plan living area, floor-to-ceiling wrap-around windows with London skyline views, and multiple shooting spaces including a modern kitchen. It includes WiFi, a TV, a projector and screen, and air conditioning.
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The Terrace at the Great Exhibition is an enclosed semi-private outdoor space featuring full-height glazed screens for shelter, exposed brick walls and movable furniture for flexible layouts. Venue Wi-Fi and built-in overhead lighting are provided.
“What a fantastic host & location! The space is beautiful, bright & secluded enough we weren’t being regularly interrupted by noise or people. Bettina was SUPER accommodating & made the whole process very pleasant from start to finish! Will 100% be returning.”
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This spacious 38m by 10m main hall at Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich seats up to 200 people and features a stage with tables available upon request. Bookers must bring their own bags for rubbish, while external catering, confetti, candles, and DJs are not permitted.
Our Community Studio is a flexible, air-conditioned space featuring an integrated AV system, a sink, and step-free access. A member of staff remains on site during bookings, and basic cleaning equipment is provided.
The Upper Hall is a first-floor space featuring a cosy feel with sofas and tables, suitable for medium-sized gatherings. It includes a kitchen with a fridge, oven, dishwasher, and other appliances, plus air conditioning and WiFi. Alcohol is permitted subject to venue approval.
Situated on the first floor of a former chocolate factory, this open-plan studio features floor-to-ceiling windows, industrial beams, wooden floors, and a kitchen. It includes a large dining table, plush soft seating, and step-free access, with a 5-hour minimum advance booking.
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The smaller Main Hall features lino flooring, seating for up to 40 people and ceiling windows that make the space extremely bright and airy. External catering, confetti, glitter and your own DJ are not allowed.
Designed as a 5-a-side football pitch, this space is also suitable for dodgeball, archery, and cricket nets, complete with sports equipment and markings.
Studio featuring big mirrors, a sound system, yoga mats, balls, and pilates rings. Various audiovisual equipment can be requested at checkout.
Featuring a bright, versatile layout with large windows, this space includes heating, tables, and chairs, with step-free access and a TV available upon request. Advertised pricing is for community and non-profit organisations, with a corporate fee add-on required for profit-making entities.
A top-floor penthouse featuring 263 sqm of light-filled space, industrial features, two large balconies, and a kitchen. It offers lift access, a maximum capacity of 60 people, and comprehensive AV equipment.
“Great venue, great hospitality from the people there!”
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This front bar area by the windows accommodates up to 30 people for informal drinks or 12 for a seated meal. Bookers must bring their own bags for rubbish and leave the space as found.
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This 30m x 17m multi-use hall features step-free access, a full stage and a piano, alongside 2 tables and 50 chairs. One-off bookings include a mandatory £100 cleaning fee, and all bookings require their own PLI.
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Featuring a mirrored wall, sound system, and projector, the 11m x 12m Dance Studio offers step-free access. Listed prices include a mandatory £100 cleaning fee for one-off bookings, and all bookings require their own PLI.
The Temple is a dynamic 8x7m space in Peckham featuring step-free access, Wi-Fi, a whiteboard, and a kitchen with a fridge and microwave. It offers flexible layout options with adult and kids' tables, chairs, and benches available upon request.
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The library is a multipurpose space ideal for tutoring classes, presentations, and educational talks. One-off bookings include a mandatory 100 cleaning fee, and all bookings require their own PLI.
Main Hall features a flexible worship and event space seating up to 250 in an auditorium setup or around 150 for sit-down dinners with movable seating and a high-quality AV system. It includes a fully equipped kitchen and step-free access, with a staff member on site during bookings.
Set within a characterful former warehouse, this second-floor space features a main meeting table for up to 10 guests and a secondary boardroom table for up to 8 guests, both with screens. It includes access to a communal self-serve kitchen and a secluded communal garden, with stair access only.
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Ivydale Primary School features a large, modern main hall with lino flooring pre-marked for football and seating for 60 people. A projector is available upon request, though external catering, confetti, glitter, and your own DJs are not permitted.
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The Basement is a private underground space featuring its own dance floor, DJ setup, and a fully stocked bar serving cocktails, mixed drinks, and craft beer. It includes 85 chairs with 30 seated, while house rules require guests to bring their own rubbish bags and prohibit bringing outside food or drinks.
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This activity studio features step-free access and a full length wall of mirrors with a barre. One-off bookings include a mandatory 100 cleaning fee, and all bookers must provide their own PLI, with a staff member remaining on site during the booking.
Located in a converted Victorian Rectory, this meeting room features an interactive touchscreen display, projector, screen, WiFi, and whiteboard. The space accommodates up to 25 people theatre-style or 15 in a boardroom layout, with flipcharts, stationery, and opening windows provided.
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A cosy attic space featuring nine retro consoles and a variety of games. Hirers must bring their own rubbish bags and take all rubbish with them, leaving the space as found.
“Lovely space and amazing staff! Would definitely book again and recommend.”
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The modern dining area features large folding tables with chairs attached and provides step-free access. Listed prices include a mandatory £100 cleaning fee for one-off bookings, and all bookings require their own PLI.
O'doe is a dessert restaurant featuring a vibrant interior design, air conditioning, and 80 tables and 40 chairs. The advertised pricing covers 10 guests only, with an additional charge of £10 per person per hour for extra attendees. Bringing your own food and refreshments requires prior venue approval.
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A versatile studio featuring a ballet rail, mirrored wall, sound system, and step-free access for drama, dance, and performative gatherings. A staff member remains on site during bookings.
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A raw and industrial mezzanine featuring a curved corrugated ceiling, Edison bulb lighting, and a lounge area with green leather sofas. The space includes 16 tables, 5 outdoor tables, and three toilets, with external catering and music permitted.
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A spacious and versatile assembly hall accommodating up to 200 people, equipped with a projector, sound system, and stage for performances, workshops and community gatherings. A member of staff remains on site during bookings.
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This intimate clandestine retreat features an LCD screen for presentations or entertainment, Bluetooth connectivity for personalised music, and 135 chairs. Curated food and drink packages are available, while guests must not bring their own drinks, food, or external catering.
Ground floor communal space with a homely living room feel, featuring wooden sliding doors to alter privacy. Includes Wi-Fi, adjoining outside space, and step-free access, with AV equipment available on request. Note that chairs and tables incur additional charges and the listed price covers the space only.
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A range of classrooms seating approximately 20-25 people each is available, with staff on site during your booking. Listed prices include a mandatory £100 cleaning fee for one-off bookings, and all bookings require their own PLI.
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Charter School East Dulwich features a brand new Astro pitch with small football goals, suitable for tennis, hockey, football, netball and basketball. Lacking floodlights, it is best for weekends or spring and summer evenings, and all bookings require their own PLI plus a £100 mandatory cleaning fee for one-off sessions.
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Lyndhurst Primary features this open-layout hall with 60 chairs, suited for various community activities and gatherings. One-off bookings include a mandatory £100 cleaning fee, and all bookings require their own PLI.
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The Canteen is a versatile space set with rows of tables and chairs to sit 150 people. Listed prices include a mandatory cleaning fee of £100 for one-off bookings, and all bookings require their own PLI.
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The private dining room on the South Bank offers river views, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and 14 tables and chairs. Guests must leave the space as found and cannot bring their own food, drinks, or external catering.
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Long, gallery-style layout centred on a single continuous dining run with dark-painted panelling, exposed brick and natural daylight. Includes Wi-Fi, air conditioning and an integrated PA and speaker system.
Floor-to-ceiling windows provide abundant natural light and skyline views. The space features a meeting table, a 75-inch Smart TV screen, video conferencing kit, air conditioning, and step-free lift access. Weekday hire includes on-site catering, refreshments, and a concierge to greet guests.
Venue hire in Southwark — halls, studios and meeting rooms from Borough and Bermondsey through Camberwell to Peckham and Dulwich.
| Available venues | 122 listings |
|---|---|
| Capacity range | 12 to 1,000 guests |
| Typical hourly price | £51/hour |
| Hourly price range | £10 to £255/hour |
| Minimum spend | £500 to £8,000 |
| Postcodes covered | SE1, SE5, SE15, SE16, SE24 and more |
Inner south-east's biggest pool
Southwark leads south east London for venue choice: school halls like Crawford Primary in Camberwell, studios like Siobhan Davies Studios near Elephant & Castle, cafés and community spaces across SE1, SE5, SE15 and SE16.
Meetings and parties in equal measure
Southwark's search demand splits between meeting rooms and party venues, and supply covers both: hourly meeting rooms near London Bridge, and hall-style spaces for birthdays and community events at Peckham and Camberwell prices rather than SE1 prices.
How much does venue hire in Southwark cost?
For the Southwark listings shown here, hourly hire ranges from £10 to £255/hour, a typical listed hourly price is around £51/hour and minimum spend options from £500 to £8,000. Prices vary by date, time, facilities and booking rules, so compare the live price information on each listing before booking.
What is the best way to find a venue in Southwark?
Start with the event type, guest numbers and the area your guests can reach. This search currently shows 122 venues in Southwark, so use the listings to compare live availability, price, capacity, facilities, access and venue rules.
Which areas of Southwark do listings cover?
Borough and Bermondsey (SE1, SE16), Elephant & Castle and Walworth (SE11, SE17), Camberwell (SE5), Peckham (SE15) and Dulwich (SE22, SE24).