Chancellor's Hall - Senate House

University of London Venues

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Chancellor's Hall entrance with elegant staircase, ideal for networking events at University of London.
  • From £70 per person
  • 150 Reception
  • Russell Square
  • From £70 per person
  • 150 Reception
  • Russell Square
Historic Bloomsbury location with iconic Crush Hall staircase entrance and mezzanine setting creates memorable first impressions for guests.
Benjamin Edmonds
Benjamin Edmonds

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Exhibition space accommodates displays
  • Piano available for live entertainment
  • Cloakroom facilities for guest convenience
  • Air conditioning ensures guest comfort
  • Built-in stage provides elevated presentation space
  • Built-in PA system delivers clear audio
  • Natural daylight creates welcoming atmosphere

Walk up the iconic Crush Hall staircase onto our spacious mezzanine level, and you will enter Chancellor's Hall.

The Hall is a versatile event venue, well suited to informal gatherings or elegant dining. We have a piano in the hall which can be used for a solo performance to enhance your event.

Chancellor's Hall is perfect for parties, award ceremonies, and drinks receptions.




Frequently asked questions

Room hire for Chancellor's Hall ranges from £1,400 for a 5-hour slot (12pm-5pm) to £1,800 for a 9-hour slot (08:00-17:00). The base hire includes standard AV equipment (laptop/PC, data projector, screen, internet access, and 3 microphones), venue utilities, furniture setup, free Wi-Fi, and dedicated event management. All venue hire is VAT inclusive.

Chancellor's Hall can accommodate up to 90 people in theatre layout or up to 50 people in cabaret layout with round tables. The space works well for standing receptions and informal gatherings, though specific standing capacity isn't specified in available information.

Catering is provided by Gather and Gather and is subject to VAT. Basic refreshments include tea, coffee and biscuits at £4.75+VAT per person, working lunch at £15.50+VAT per person, and sharing platters from £19.95+VAT per person. A 1-hour Senate drinks package costs £15.95 per person. Hot or cold buffet options are available at £23.95+VAT per person.

The venue cannot accommodate events starting before 08:00, as confirmed when declining requests for 06:00 or 07:00 start times. Standard operating hours appear to run from 08:00-18:00, with additional charges applying for catering service outside these hours, including weekends.

DDR packages are available at £70.00 per person for a standard package. This includes venue hire from 08:00-18:00, standard AV package, dedicated hospitality space, refreshments on arrival, mid-morning refreshments, sandwich lunch, mid-afternoon refreshments with cake, venue staffing, utilities, furniture setup, free Wi-Fi, and dedicated event and hospitality managers.

The venue works in partnership with Gather and Gather for catering services. Information about external caterer policies or dry hire arrangements is not specified in available documentation, so this would need to be confirmed directly with the venue.

Beyond the standard AV package (laptop, projector, screen, internet, 3 microphones), additional equipment must be arranged through ConferenceCast/Torpedo, the venue's approved AV provider. The venue provides AV technician assistance during setup for events using amplification or microphones in larger spaces.

To proceed with a booking, you must complete attached events application and due diligence forms, which are required for review and approval before being handed over to a dedicated event manager. The venue can hold dates provisionally while these forms are being processed and reviewed.

The hall is described as suitable for parties, award ceremonies, drinks receptions, and informal gatherings. It features a piano available for solo performances and has exhibition space. Specific restrictions on activities or event types are not detailed in available information.

The venue frequently experiences high demand and lack of availability, particularly in June 2025 and other peak periods. When dates are unavailable, they will suggest alternative dates or may offer to find alternative venues for clients, as indicated in their standard response procedures.




More about University of London Venues

University of London Venues encompasses a range of outstanding event spaces. Our location in Bloomsbury has excellent national and international transport lines, and our versatile spaces can accommodate all kinds of events, from conferences and meetings to parties.

We offer hospitality services in partnership with Gather and Gather. With a three star rating from the Sustainable Restaurant Association, we provide food that has a meaningful impact on the people and places we work for and with.

london.ac.uk/sites/default/files/hospitality-menu-spring-summer-2025.pdf