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Bench

The Goldsmiths' Centre

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Modern entrance of The Goldsmiths' Centre, ideal for upscale events and meetings.
  • From £750
  • 60 Reception
  • Farringdon Station
  • From £750
  • 60 Reception
  • Farringdon Station
Award-winning Victorian Board School architecture combined with contemporary spaces creates a unique backdrop that supports goldsmith training while hosting your event.
Joana Seguí Rubio
Joana Seguí Rubio

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Flexible room layouts up to 100 theatre style
  • In-house catering with exclusive contract
  • Multiple hire periods available (half day/full day/evening)
  • 3 minutes from Farringdon station
  • Natural light from floor-to-ceiling windows
  • State-of-the-art user-friendly AV equipment
  • Ground floor location with easy access
  • Strong Wi-Fi throughout building

Bench is a vibrant cafe by day and in the evening can be hired as a private venue for your reception or drinks party boasting its own outdoor terrace. Located in the existing Victorian Board School, it transpires rustic charm, with its arched windows, wooden furnishings and its own goldsmithing bench. Entertain up to 65 guests with delicious freshly prepared catering options in this unique space or book it along with the glass-roofed adjoining Atrium for up to 155 guests.

Frequently asked questions

Evening room hire (18:00-22:45) for the Exhibition room and Atrium is £2,140 + VAT with a minimum catering spend of £1,600 + VAT. Full day hire (08:30-17:00) is £1,800 + VAT with a minimum catering spend of £1,200 + VAT. Extensions beyond 17:00 cost an additional £250 + VAT per hour.

The Exhibition room can accommodate up to 100 guests in theatre style, 60 guests in cabaret style, and 40 guests in boardroom style. When combined with the Atrium, the total capacity increases to 155 guests for standing receptions.

No, external catering is not permitted due to an exclusivity contract with the venue's caterers. Food and drinks cannot be brought in from outside suppliers.

Standard time slots are: Full day (08:30-17:00), Half day (08:30-12:30 or 13:00-17:00), and Evening (18:00-22:45). Extensions beyond 17:00 are available at £250 + VAT per hour, and organizer access can begin at 08:30.

Full use of AV equipment is included in room hire, featuring state-of-the-art user-friendly systems with strong Wi-Fi throughout the building. The venue provides screens, projectors, clickers, HDMI cables, and flipcharts as standard.

Invoices are payable within 30 days, unless the event takes place within 30 days of the invoice date. A deposit invoice must be paid before the event takes place, with final invoices issued after the event.

Yes, spirits can be added to drinks packages. You can either bring your own bottles and pay a corkage fee of £50 + VAT per bottle, or the venue can provide spirits through their catering service with prices available upon request.

No, the venue does not have any private outdoor space available for guests. All event activities must take place within the indoor spaces.

The venue offers various catering options including drinks packages at £26 per person for 1-hour unlimited wine, beer, soft drinks and arrival fizz, tea and coffee at £4.80 per person, and house brownies at £6 per person. Sandwich lunches and salad add-ons are also available with seasonal menu updates.

Final event details including catering requirements and dietary restrictions must be confirmed by 4pm the day before your event at the latest. The catering team can accommodate various dietary requirements including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, nut allergies, and other special needs.

The booking process involves completing a booking form, receiving and signing a confirmation letter and Terms & Conditions, then paying a deposit invoice. You'll also receive evacuation procedures to familiarize yourself with before the event.

Spaces can be placed on provisional hold while awaiting client confirmation. The venue contacts clients to either release or confirm held spaces by specified deadlines, typically within a few days to a week depending on demand.

More about The Goldsmiths' Centre

The Goldsmiths' Centre in Clerkenwell is an award-winning building bringing together the inspiring architecture of a Victorian London Board School with bright contemporary spaces. Located just 3 minutes from Farringdon station, its spacious rooms can host up to 250 guests, enabling you to mix people and creative ideas. Discover delicious seasonal catering, state-of-the-art technology and the perfect setting for your meeting, presentation, dinner party, product launch or reception. By hiring one of our spaces, you are also supporting us to train the next generation of talented goldsmiths.