The Light

Friends House

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Spacious auditorium with tiered seating for conferences and lectures at Friends House.
  • From £3370
  • 1,000 Theatre
  • Euston Station
  • From £3370
  • 1,000 Theatre
  • Euston Station
London's largest meeting space at Euston Station with 1000-seat capacity and dedicated networking areas.
Joana Seguí Rubio
Joana Seguí Rubio

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Central networking space
  • Breakout rooms available
  • Natural daylight
  • Opposite Euston Station
  • VAT exempt charity rates
  • 1000-seat capacity
  • Theatre and cabaret layouts
  • Projector and PA system
  • Roving microphones
  • Hybrid event capabilities

The largest meeting space in Euston, it can seat up to 1000 delegates and is available in four customisable layouts - Theatre, Banquet, Exhibition and Cabaret. Ideal for conferences and networking events.




Frequently asked questions

Room hire rates vary by space: Waldo Williams 1 costs £595 (VAT exempt) for 09:00-17:00 and accommodates up to 16 guests boardroom style. Ada Salter Suite 1-2 costs £850 for 09:00-17:00 access and accommodates up to 22 cabaret style. Marjorie Sykes room costs £975 for 08:30-17:00 and accommodates up to 28 boardroom style. All venue hire is VAT exempt and includes complimentary water on arrival, dedicated screen or projector, complimentary Wi-Fi access, and complimentary flip chart.

Full day catering packages include: £47 per person (inc VAT) with welcome tea/coffee/pastries, mid-morning tea/coffee/biscuits, deli buffet lunch, afternoon tea/coffee/cake, and still/sparkling water. Premium option at £52 per person (inc VAT) includes the same but with hot finger food buffet lunch instead of deli buffet. A premium package at £39 Net per person includes welcome tea/coffee/pastries, mid-morning refreshments, working lunch, afternoon tea/coffee/cake, and still/sparkling water.

External catering is not allowed - all food must be provided by Friends House's in-house catering team. The venue does not serve alcohol, however they have a wide range of non-alcoholic options available including mocktails and other beverages.

Rooms are not automatically held and are available for others to book until confirmed. New customers must complete a new customer form to hold space in the diary. Final food orders must be submitted with advance notice (example given was 8 days before event for short notice bookings).

Some spaces have minimum requirements - The Light Auditorium is only available on a full day basis with a minimum of 110 people. Budget constraints may limit availability, as the venue has declined bookings with budgets of £100-£200 for room hire, indicating higher minimum rates apply.

All meeting rooms include a dedicated screen or projector as standard. Larger spaces like Benjamin Lay Suite include projector, lectern, roaming microphones, PA system, and hybrid meeting options. The Light Auditorium can accommodate up to 1,000 guests and has its own entrance and reception area.

Standard venue access is typically from 08:00/08:30 to 17:00, though some quotes show 09:00-17:00 access. Meeting spaces are generally available from 9am-5pm. Extended hours may be possible but would need to be confirmed during booking.

The venue does not provide dinner service and has stated they are "fully booked and in any case do not provide diners." Some events have been deemed "not suitable for our venue" without specific details provided, suggesting certain event types or requirements may not be accommodated.

Benjamin Lay Suite offers 70 cabaret or 154 theatre capacity in the main room, plus a breakout space for 80 theatre or 42 cabaret that can be split in two. Ada Salter Suite accommodates up to 22 cabaret style. Waldo Williams 1 seats up to 16 boardroom style. Marjorie Sykes room accommodates up to 28 boardroom style.

Yes, charity rates are available for eligible organizations. Benjamin Lay Suite has a charity rate of £3,750 (08:00-17:00), VAT exempt. Organizations must be registered charities to qualify for these discounted rates.




More about Friends House

Friends House is a sustainable and versatile venue, right opposite Euston Station. Our 33 meeting rooms and event spaces include The Light auditorium, which can accommodate up to 1,000 delegates. All our spaces have natural daylight and are fitted with the latest audiovisual equipment. We can provide you with freshly made and seasonal catering, and we have a number of packages and options available to choose from.