George Fox

Friends House

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Event space at Friends House with purple lighting, ideal for conferences and meetings.
  • From £880
  • 66 Theatre
  • Euston Station
  • From £880
  • 66 Theatre
  • Euston Station
Benjamin Lay Suite offers a complete conference solution with main room, breakout space, and central networking area all in one booking.
Joana Seguí Rubio
Joana Seguí Rubio

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Theatre capacity up to 154 delegates
  • Cabaret capacity up to 70 delegates
  • VAT exempt charity rates
  • Located opposite Euston Station
  • Natural daylight throughout
  • Benjamin Lay Suite with main room and breakout space
  • Projector and PA system included
  • Roving microphones available
  • Hybrid meeting capabilities
  • Central catering/networking space

Located on the second floor, the George Fox Suite is one of our largest meeting rooms. The suite can accommodate up to 66 delegates in theatre style. Air-conditioned and natural daylight. Ideal for conferences and networking.




Frequently asked questions

Room hire varies by space and duration. The Waldo Williams 1 (16 guests boardroom) costs £595.00 for 09:00-17:00, the Ada Salter Suite 1-2 (22 cabaret) costs £850.00 for 09:00-17:00, and the Marjorie Sykes room (28 boardroom) costs £975.00 for 08:30-17:00. All venue hire is VAT exempt and includes complimentary water, dedicated screen/projector, Wi-Fi, and flip chart.

Full day catering packages include: £47.00 inc VAT per person (welcome tea/coffee/pastries, mid-morning tea/coffee/biscuits, deli buffet lunch, afternoon tea/coffee/cake, still/sparkling water) or £52.00 inc VAT per person (same as above but with hot finger food buffet lunch instead of deli). A premium package at £39.00 net per person includes welcome refreshments, working lunch, and afternoon refreshments.

Capacity varies significantly by room and setup. The Ada Salter Suite accommodates up to 22 cabaret style, Waldo Williams 1 holds up to 16 boardroom, and Marjorie Sykes room fits up to 28 boardroom. The Benjamin Lay Suite can accommodate 70 cabaret or 154 theatre with an additional breakout space for 80 theatre or 42 cabaret.

External catering is not allowed at Friends House. All food and beverages must be provided through their in-house catering services. They offer a wide variety of food and drink options including non-alcoholic beverages, but do not serve alcohol.

All rooms include a dedicated screen or projector, complimentary Wi-Fi access, and flip chart as standard. Some larger spaces like the Benjamin Lay Suite also include lectern, roving microphones, PA system, and hybrid meeting options. The Light Auditorium can accommodate up to 1,000 guests with its own entrance and reception area.

Final food orders must be confirmed well in advance of your event date. For short-notice bookings, final catering orders may need to be submitted up to a week before the event date to ensure availability and proper preparation.

Standard venue access is typically from 08:00/08:30 to 17:00, though some quotes show access from 09:00-17:00. Meeting spaces are available from 9am-5pm. The venue does not provide accommodation and focuses on daytime business events rather than evening functions.

Some spaces have minimum requirements. The Light Auditorium requires a minimum of 110 people and is only available on a full day basis. Budget requirements vary significantly - some enquiries under £200 room hire budget were declined as being outside their range.

Spaces are not automatically held and remain available for others to book until confirmed. To secure a room, you must request to hold it in the diary and complete a new customer form. The venue requires specific details about room setup preferences, timings, and catering requirements before providing quotes.

The venue has restrictions on certain event types. They do not provide dinner services and some events are deemed unsuitable for the venue. As a Quaker-owned venue, they may have specific guidelines about appropriate event content, though exact restrictions are not detailed in available information.




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.