3 Hanover Square

Venue hire fees vary by date and timing, with quotes ranging from £8,250-£28,750 + VAT depending on access requirements and demand. The base price includes exclusive access to the whole venue, but mandatory additional costs include cleaning fee (£200 + VAT), security (£25 + VAT per person per hour with 2 required for setup/derig, 4 when live), and external supplier fee (£500 + VAT if using outside vendors). All catering must be arranged separately as this is a dry hire venue.

The venue accommodates up to 420 guests for standing receptions across both floors. For seated events, the ground floor gallery holds 100 for dinner or 120 theatre-style, while the lower gallery accommodates 50 for dinner or 70 theatre-style. The venue spans 6,000 sq ft over two floors, with each floor able to operate independently for smaller events.

Access times vary significantly based on your event schedule, typically ranging from 15:00-01:00 for evening events. Back of house (BOH) access usually starts 3-4 hours before front of house (FOH) access for setup. The venue operates as a gallery from 10:00-19:00 daily, so later FOH access allows for more competitive pricing due to reduced artwork removal requirements.

The venue includes a 16KW sound system, wireless microphones, a 3x2m customisable LED screen in the lobby, and track lighting throughout. There's also Erco gallery lighting and a 32-speaker audio system. The venue has substantial power infrastructure with electrical points throughout both floors to support additional production requirements.

Yes, the venue can be offered as either an art gallery backdrop or transformed into a blank canvas for production-heavy events. When operating as a blank canvas, artwork removal fees may apply, and this option provides maximum flexibility for branding, custom builds, and extensive event production including the ability to drill into walls and customize the space.

Security is mandatory at £25 + VAT per person per hour. You need minimum 2 security personnel during setup and derig periods, and 4 security personnel when the event is live. For a typical evening event running 6 hours live with 3 hours setup/derig, expect security costs of approximately £1,050 + VAT total.

All quotes are bespoke and based on specific event requirements including dates, timing, and guest numbers. The venue uses a pencil booking system with multiple levels of interest (2nd pencil, 5th pencil, etc.). Rates are often reduced from rack rates of £15,000-£75,000 + VAT depending on demand and timing, with Christmas dates commanding premium pricing due to high demand.

This is a dry hire venue, so all catering must be arranged through external suppliers. The venue provides a list of recommended F&B suppliers who can provide everything from bowl food and canapés to luxurious theatre dinners, custom cocktails, and open bars. All external suppliers incur a £500 + VAT external supplier fee, and the venue has two onsite kitchens to support catering operations.

The venue is closed during Christmas holidays (typically late December), making December dates highly sought after with premium pricing. The venue operates as an active art gallery during daytime hours (10:00-19:00), which can affect availability and pricing. Some dates may have existing exhibitions that limit availability or require artwork removal.

Located in prestigious Hanover Square in the heart of Mayfair, the venue features post-industrial architecture with premium finishes and revolving contemporary art exhibitions. It's positioned between luxury Mayfair boutiques and major shopping streets, offering an impressive setting for top-tier private dinners, corporate events, product launches, and exclusive receptions with the cultural cachet of an active art gallery.