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South London boasts a diverse array of reception halls, perfect for hosting memorable events. From elegant spaces with historical charm to modern venues with cutting-edge facilities, the area caters to a variety of tastes and requirements. Consider ambiance, capacity, and location when selecting the ideal hall for your event.

Sprawling gardens, trendy meeting spaces or vast exhibition halls... South London offers the best of the best.

VENUE VARIETY

South London is extremely well connected to the rest of the city and beyond, thanks to its plentiful tube, train and bus connections.

TRANSPORT

Whether you want to visit the Cutty Sark, engage your team with an away day in Brixton or dance the night away in Clapham, there's plenty to do!

THINGS TO DO

South London is the southern part of the city, encompassing areas such as Lambeth, Wandsworth, Southwark, Bromley, Croydon, Greenwich and Richmond. A bustling and vibrant region, there are so many different cultural influences here, which show in the array of restaurants, bars and entertainment offerings. Whether you're looking for a peaceful stroll through leafy Richmond, want to sample a world-famous brewery in Brixton or meet up with your team in Wimbledon Village, there's something for everyone!

This also means that there are plenty of unique event spaces here. Whether you need a blank canvas space for a pop-up or brand activation, a large hall for a conference, a trendy, intimate space for a meeting or anything in between, we guarantee South London has it!

In addition to its venue variety and village-like way of life, South London is very well connected to the rest of the city and beyond, with numerous tube and train lines running throughout the region.

South London

By plane, train, underground, bicycle and more, London has some of the best transport links in the world.

Icons that make London know the world over, from Buckingham Palace to the House of Parliament.

LANDMARKS

Home to Theatreland, world renowned music venues, museums and a piece of history on every corner.

CULTURE

London is a city that needs no introduction. It’s a global hub for business, finance, fashion and the arts, and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. It’s also an excellent place to hold an event, with a huge range of venues to choose from. From the iconic O2 Arena and Wembley Stadium to more intimate spaces like the Royal Albert Hall and Roundhouse, London has a venue to suit every event. And with a wealth of hotels, restaurants and bars, you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to entertaining your guests.

London

Discover top reception halls in South London for your next event. Ideal for professionals organising significant corporate occasions.

Reception Halls in South London

Reception Halls

700-capacity Grand Ballroom with marina views at luxury Chelsea Harbour hotel. Ideal for large receptions. From £7,000 daily hire with wheelchair access.

Overlooking the marina, hosting up to 700 guests for a reception, the Grand Ballroom is the perfect space to host any event, The Grand Foyer sits next to the ballroom and offers guests a space to enjoy pre-event drinks and canapes.

Grand Ballroom at Chelsea Harbour Hotel, elegant wedding venue with floral centerpieces.

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Elegant Grand Ballroom at Chelsea Harbour Hotel, perfect for weddings and galas.

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Grand Ballroom at Chelsea Harbour Hotel, elegant wedding venue with natural light.

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The Grand Ballroom

The Chelsea Harbour Hotel

Thames-side reception hall for 350 standing, 150 seated, near Waterloo. Grade II listed with iconic London views, from £130 per person based on recent quotes.

Located within County Hall on the vibrant Southbank, the Riverside Rooms is the perfect venue for your next reception, lunch, product launch or Christmas party.

The space offers three interconnecting oak-panelled rooms for your guests to explore, alongside stunning views across the Thames.

The Riverside Rooms can accommodate up to 350 guests standing and is the ideal venue for both daytime and evening events.

You could even add on private pods on the London Eye to your booking, to provide unmatched entertainment for your guests!

Elegant Riverside Rooms dinner setup with purple linens for corporate events and weddings.

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Spacious Riverside Rooms event space with polished floors, perfect for meetings and receptions.

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Elegant event space with round tables, perfect for corporate gatherings and formal events.

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Elegant Riverside Rooms event space with wooden paneling, ideal for upscale gatherings.

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Riverside Rooms

Historic Grade II* listed Westminster venue with 500-capacity Library space, triple-height ceilings, built-in stage, ideal for corporate receptions from £5,700 per day.

The Library, a grand and versatile space, connects to the grand entrance foyer on the first floor, making it perfect for your large events. With a capacity for up to 400 delegates in
theatre-style arrangements, this expansive area serves as an individual meeting space. It's well equipped for events involving catering, exhibitions, registration, or additional space can be seamlessly integrated with the Lecture Hall bringing capacity up to 1000.
With natural daylight or blackout capabilities, making it an ideal choice for any event including dinners, receptions, seminars, awards, celebrations. 

Central Hall Westminster library with tall columns, ideal for events and networking.

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Elegant Central Hall Westminster library with high ceilings, perfect for events and conferences.

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Central Hall Westminster library with high ceilings, ideal for conferences and workshops.

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Elegant Central Hall Westminster library venue for meetings and social gatherings.

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Networking event in Central Hall Westminster with elegant decor and food display.

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Library

Central Hall Westminster

120-capacity white gallery space in Peckham ideal for reception halls, with disabled access and flexible layout from £1,300 weekday hire.

Staffordshire Street is a great space for events, including, press events, talks, workshops, interviews, symposiums, wedding ceremonies, corporate or private functions. The white gallery space can be left as it is or we are open to the installation of decorations if discussed prior to the event. You are also welcome to bring the furniture you need for your event so everything is completely tailored to your taste.

Versatile event space in Staffordshire with natural light for art exhibitions and corporate gatherings.

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Spacious gallery venue in Staffordshire, ideal for art exhibitions and networking events.

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Spacious, well-lit event venue in Staffordshire for meetings and workshops.

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Creative event venue with vibrant projections and stage for live performances.

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Spacious minimalist event venue in Staffordshire, perfect for corporate meetings and workshops.

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Staffordshire Street

1000-capacity Thames-side foyer ideal for corporate receptions. 2 mins from Waterloo station. Modern facilities in iconic brutalist venue from £5,400 day hire.

The Queen Elizabeth Hall Foyer is a large flexible space with a standing capacity for up to 950 people.

Glass panelling bathes the spacious foyer with natural light while concrete walls and marble floors adding to the brutalist aesthetic.  

The space is particularly suited for award dinners, large receptions and exhibition stalls, boasting an outside terrace with fabulous river views.  

Queen Elizabeth Hall Foyer, modern event space with dynamic lighting for networking events.

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Queen Elizabeth Hall Foyer, elegant banquet setup for formal events, modern architecture.

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Queen Elizabeth Hall Foyer, vibrant event space for networking and social gatherings.

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Business

Queen Elizabeth Hall Foyer

Southbank Centre

Grade II listed reception hall in Westminster with stunning glass-vaulted ceiling, accommodating up to 650 guests standing, from £13,000 for full-day exclusive hire.

Embodying all the grace and elegance of the Edwardian era, this period venue exhibits immense light and elegance inherent in its Edwardian design creating a breath-taking effect for organisers and visitors alike.

Based in the London office of the Royal Horticultural Society, the venue is steeped over 100 years of horticultural History, purpose built for the societies once monthly flower shows, the venue still boats the most unusual charm.

Please contact the Royal Horticultural Halls for a quote, the pricing on here is only a rough guide.

Lindley Hall conference setup with black chairs and stage for impactful presentations.

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Lindley Hall corporate meeting venue with elegant layout and branding for networking events.

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The Lindley Hall

Royal Horticultural Halls

Historic oak-panelled reception hall in Westminster with stone balcony overlooking Westminster Abbey, accommodating 150 standing receptions from £2,700 exclusive venue hi

The Bishop Partridge Hall features an elegant stucco ceiling, traditional oak panelling and a stunning stone balcony with views of Dean's Yard and Westminster Abbey. 

A spacious area, directly outside the room is perfect for pre-event registration. 

The Bishop Partridge Hall accommodates up to 150 attendees for a Conference and is an ideal event space for Meetings, Training Sessions, Seminars, Workshops, and Exhibitions. 

Bishop Partridge Hall meeting room with green chairs, ideal for workshops and corporate events.

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Bishop Partridge Hall: elegant event space with wooden paneling for receptions and networking.

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Bishop Partridge Hall

Church House Westminster

Historic art gallery near Westminster with elegant reception halls for 300 guests. From £10,000 venue hire, surrounded by British masterpieces including works by Millais 

Light, airy and modern, The Manton Foyer is ideal for a reception for up to 300 guests. 

The sleek limestone floor and crisp architectural detailing gives this space an understated elegance that will add to any event. 


Manton Foyer at Tate Britain, modern seating for lively networking event.

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Manton Foyer at Tate Britain: elegant event space with green cocktail tables for networking.

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The Manton Foyer

Tate Britain

Historic 18th-century church crypt in Borough, ideal for receptions up to 150 guests. Two modern rooms, disabled access, kitchen facilities, £75/hour.

Our Crypt rooms are excellent event venues in a central location.
- Two large modern rooms (80 sq m each)
- Fully equipped kitchen for hirer's use
- Disabled access from street level
- Tables and chairs included
- Capacity up to 150
- Free wi-fi
Our versatile space can be used for parties, sit-down meals, receptions, weddings and private dining.

Spacious entrance of St George the Martyr Church, ideal for events and registrations.

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Versatile event space in St George the Martyr Church with natural light and kitchen access.

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Spacious event space in St George the Martyr Church with polished wooden floors.

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Versatile event space in St George the Martyr Church with wooden flooring and natural light.

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Crypt

St George the Martyr Church

350-capacity reception hall in Westminster, 2 mins from Westminster tube. Ideal for corporate receptions with buffet dining, from £5,500 venue hire.

The Cambridge event room is included in the hire package of the Mountbatten as a supplementary event space. The Cambridge is suitable for so many different large events, such as dinners, reception space, use as a catering area, press lounge, speakers’ lounge or table top and shell scheme exhibitions.  The Cambridge event room can also be combined with the adjoining Windsor event room, connected via a moveable wall.

"Enchanting event space in QEII Centre, ideal for weddings and themed parties."

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Vibrant event space in QEII Centre, featuring lush florals for social gatherings.

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Cambridge QEII Centre: rustic event space with stone walls, ideal for cocktail receptions.

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Modern event space in QEII Centre for HoloLens 2 tech demonstrations.

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Cambridge networking event in QEII Centre with iconic London skyline backdrop.

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Cambridge

QEII Centre

QEII Centre Cambridge

Historic reception hall near Parliament with rooftop terrace, accommodating up to 100 guests for receptions, from £600 evening hire with complimentary AV equipment.

Light and airy, with stunning views over Westminster, this is the ideal space for a drinks reception, product launch or social event for up to 100 guests.

The space offers access to an outdoor roof terrace with panoramic views across the Westminster skyline, showcasing some of the most famous London landmarks, including the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and the London Eye.

Located on the 7th floor, our Open Council and Porter Terrace are ideal for a standing reception.

Modern event space at Open Council, ideal for networking and cocktail receptions.

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Open Council event space with sleek black table, ideal for receptions and networking.

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Modern meeting space with round tables, ideal for networking and discussions at Open Council.

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Modern meeting space at Open Council, featuring stylish round tables for collaboration.

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Open Council 

18 Smith Square

Community reception hall in Elephant and Castle accommodating up to 150 guests, wheelchair-accessible with kitchen facilities, from £150 per hour.

Draper Hall at Draper Together is a community space located in Elephant and Castle, London. It serves as a hub for social and cultural activities, aiming to strengthen and support the community during times of change and regeneration. The space offers inclusivity and optimism, welcoming both new and long-term residents. Draper Hall empowers residents by amplifying their voices and providing a platform for self-help and unity. It is an ideal venue for community events, social gatherings, cultural activities, and trustee meetings.

"Opulent banquet hall with high ceilings, ideal for galas and corporate events."

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Opulent Draper Hall event space with elegant decor, ideal for weddings and formal events.

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Elegant Draper Hall banquet with ornate decor, perfect for formal events and receptions.

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Elegant Draper Hall event space with high ceilings, ideal for formal dinners and receptions.

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Elegant Draper Hall event space with chandeliers, perfect for upscale receptions and gatherings.

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Draper Hall

Grade II Georgian mansion reception hall in Vauxhall accommodating 250 standing guests, featuring chandeliers, antiques, and gardens from £2,500 venue hire.

Your guests will have a private entrance into this stunning Grade II listed Georgian Mansion. Inside its lofty interior are sparkling chandeliers, vintage paraphernalia and an eclectic display of fascinating antiques. The house comprises of three floors. The ground level is used for receptions, level 1 for seated feasts and the Cellars for parties.

Elegant dining room at Brunswick House, perfect for intimate gatherings and formal dinners.

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Elegant dining setup at Brunswick House with floral centerpieces for weddings and events.

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Brunswick House venue with elegant decor, perfect for intimate weddings and gatherings.

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Brunswick House venue with historic architecture, ideal for upscale events and gatherings.

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Charming outdoor space at Brunswick House with seating, ideal for gatherings and events.

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Brunswick House 

Venetian palazzo-styled Marble Hall in Westminster, 2 mins from St James's Park. Accommodates 210 reception, 120 dinner. From £3,000 venue hire for exclusive evening use.

Located on the lower ground floor, the unique Venetian palazzo-styled Marble Hall and adjoining Gallery is the perfect registration and catering area for events held in the Lecture Theatre.

This space is also available to hire as a standalone space of an evening for drinks receptions and dinners,

Elegant Marble Hall event space with classic architecture, ideal for meetings and receptions.

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Elegant Marble Hall with tiled floor, ideal for receptions and networking events.

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Elegant Marble Hall refreshment station for sophisticated events and catering.

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Elegant Marble Hall with chandelier, perfect for upscale receptions and networking events.

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Elegant Marble Hall event space with floral decor for meetings and gatherings.