The Dorfman Room

Sadler's Wells

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Dorfman Room at Sadler's Wells, set for meetings with round tables and red chairs.
  • From £720
  • 180 Standing
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  • From £720
  • 180 Standing
  • Angel
Natural daylight and air conditioning create an optimal environment for all-day business events in central London's premier dance venue.
Bonnie Gunter
Bonnie Gunter

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Modern industrial design
  • Flexible furniture arrangements
  • Private catering area
  • Technical support included
  • Natural daylight
  • Air conditioning
  • Built-in PA system
  • Drop-down screen and projector
  • Wi-Fi access

The Dorfman Room is our principle conference and meeting space with natural daylight and state of the art technical equipment. The room has a modern industrial feel and benefits from plenty of natural light and air conditioning.




Frequently asked questions

The Dorfman Room costs £1,400 plus VAT per day, £1,000 plus VAT per half day, or £1,250 plus VAT per evening. This includes furniture, Wi-Fi access, technical support, built-in PA system linked to CD or iPod, drop-down screen and built-in projector connected to computer and memory stick. A private catering area is also available.

The Dorfman Room accommodates 64 people in cabaret style or 100 people in theatre style. For events requiring more than 64 people in cabaret style, you must use theatre-style seating to reach the maximum capacity of 100.

Included technical equipment comprises a built-in PA system linked to CD or iPod, drop-down screen, and built-in projector connected to the venue's computer and your memory stick or laptop (HDMI cable only). Additional AV equipment is available on request, including a free lectern, 2 wired microphones, and portable plasma screens for multiple screen setups.

Sadler's Wells provides in-house catering ranging from breakfasts and sandwiches to hot fork buffets and canapés, with seasonal menus available. External caterers are not permitted - all catering must be provided by the venue's in-house team, and they also manage all bars on site.

All theatres undergo maintenance during August, making them unavailable for hire during this period. The venue operates standard booking hours, though specific daily operating times are not detailed in the available information.

The venue requires approval from Senior Management for all external enquiries, which may include providing artistic presentations or video/photo materials of your event. Payment terms include deposits on services and hired equipment invoiced together with the venue hire fee, though specific deposit amounts and payment schedules vary by booking.

Yes, the Dorfman Room is part of the Mezzanine Level and can be combined with other spaces including Mezzanine Wood (featuring a stylish bar), Falk Room, and Pina Bausch Room for breakout spaces, catering, or cloakroom use. The entire Mezzanine Level costs £2,100 plus VAT per day.

The room features natural daylight, air conditioning, and a modern industrial design. Free services include cloakroom facilities, and technical support is provided from 09:00-17:00. The venue can accommodate dietary requirements including halal, vegetarian, and gluten-free options through their catering team.

Booking availability varies significantly by season, with September-December being the busy season with internal programming. The venue often has enquiries on hold for popular dates, so early booking is recommended. Specific cancellation terms are not detailed in the available information.

The venue provides technical setup support as part of the hire fee. For events requiring extensive setup, additional time may be arranged, though specific costs and arrangements for extended access times are determined on a case-by-case basis.




More about Sadler's Wells

Sadler’s Wells is a world-renowned performance and events venue. Boasting three contemporary theatres ranging from 180 to 1,500 seats as well as a host of versatile meeting rooms, Sadler’s Wells is the ideal venue for conferences, workshops, product launches, AGMs, training days, award ceremonies, team building experiences and networking receptions.

Our experienced Events Team provides dedicated events management, ensuring smooth event delivery and success. Clients also benefit from our in-house catering team which provides a wide range of fresh, seasonal menus for a variety of occasions.