University of London Venues

Crush Hall is not available for sole hire as it's a complimentary space that must be used in conjunction with either Beveridge Hall or Macmillan Hall. The pricing will be incorporated into your main venue hire cost, with specific rates depending on your chosen primary space and event requirements.

Capacity limits are not specified in the available information, but the space serves as a registration area and drinks reception space for events using the main halls. You'll need to contact the venue directly for specific capacity figures based on your event format and setup requirements.

Catering is provided through Gather and Gather, which holds a three-star Sustainable Restaurant Association rating. Based on other venue quotes, drinks packages start from £15.95 per person for a 1-hour Senate drinks package, with various refreshment and catering options available from their hospitality menu.

Standard venue hire typically runs from 08:00-18:00 based on other bookings, but the venue cannot accommodate requests starting before 06:00. Additional charges apply for catering service outside standard hours, including evenings, Saturdays, and Sundays.

Crush Hall features WiFi as standard. For additional AV requirements beyond basic setup, you'll need to contact ConferenceCast/Torpedo, the venue's approved AV provider, directly for quotes on screens, sound systems, microphones, and other technical equipment.

You must complete attached events application and due diligence forms for review and approval before booking confirmation. These forms are required to be handed over to a dedicated event manager once you confirm the booking, and the venue can hold dates provisionally while forms are processed.

The venue works with approved suppliers, particularly ConferenceCast/Torpedo for AV services. Specific restrictions on external suppliers, decorations, or branding are not detailed in the available information, so you'll need to discuss these requirements during the booking process.

The venue frequently experiences availability issues, particularly for June 2025 dates. If your preferred dates are unavailable, they will suggest alternative dates or may refer you to find an alternative venue entirely, as indicated by their standard response of 'we will find the customer an alternative venue.'

The venue is located in Bloomsbury with excellent national and international transport lines. Specific accessibility features for Crush Hall are not detailed, though the venue description mentions they can accommodate various event types and the space has high ceilings and Art Deco features.

When hired alongside a main hall, you receive venue staffing, venue utilities, furniture and setup, free WiFi, a dedicated event manager, and a dedicated hospitality manager. The space serves as an impressive arrival point with Art Deco features and high ceilings for guest registration or drinks receptions.