Leslie Forster Suite

Friends House

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Modern meeting room in Friends House with ergonomic chairs, ideal for workshops.
  • From £1170
  • 45 Theatre
  • Euston Station
  • From £1170
  • 45 Theatre
  • Euston Station
Located directly opposite Euston Station with spaces accommodating from 10 to 1,000 delegates, all featuring natural daylight and comprehensive AV equipment.
Edward Poland
Edward Poland

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Natural daylight in all spaces
  • Located opposite Euston Station
  • 33 meeting rooms and event spaces available
  • Latest audiovisual equipment fitted
  • Freshly made seasonal catering packages
  • VAT exempt charity rates available
  • Benjamin Lay Suite with main room accommodating 70 cabaret or 154 theatre
  • Breakout space for 80 theatre or 42 cabaret that can split in two
  • Central catering/networking space included
  • Light Auditorium accommodating up to 1,000 delegates
  • Projector, lectern, roving microphones and PA system
  • Hybrid meeting options available

Located on the lower ground floor, the Leslie Forster Suite is a bright space which can accommodate up to 45 in theatre layout and comes with its own adjacent catering space the Seed Kitchen.

Natural daylight and fully accessible.

All of our meeting rooms include complimentary WIFI access, conference notepads and pens.




Frequently asked questions

Room hire rates vary by space and duration. Examples include: Ada Salter Suite 1-2 at £850 for 9am-5pm access (up to 22 cabaret style), Waldo Williams 1 at £595 for 9am-5pm (up to 16 boardroom), and Marjorie Sykes room at £975 for 8:30am-5pm (up to 28 boardroom). 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 are available at £47 per person (including welcome tea/coffee/pastries, mid-morning refreshments, deli buffet lunch, afternoon tea/coffee/cake, and still/sparkling water) or £52 per person (same as above but with hot finger food buffet lunch instead of deli). A premium full day package is available at £39 net per person including working lunch. External catering is not permitted.

Capacities vary by room and layout. Examples include: Ada Salter Suite accommodating up to 22 cabaret style, Waldo Williams 1 up to 16 boardroom, Marjorie Sykes room up to 28 boardroom, and Benjamin Lay Suite accommodating 70 cabaret or 154 theatre in the main room with an additional breakout space for 80 theatre or 42 cabaret. The Light Auditorium can accommodate up to 1,000 guests.

Final food orders need to be confirmed with sufficient notice. For short-notice bookings, final food orders may need to be confirmed 8 days before the event date to ensure availability and proper preparation.

Rooms are not automatically held during the enquiry process and remain available for others to book. You must specifically request to hold a room in the diary to secure it while finalizing your booking arrangements.

Room hire budgets vary significantly by space size and requirements. The venue has indicated that budgets of £100-£200 are insufficient for their spaces. Based on quoted examples, expect room hire to range from approximately £595 for smaller meeting rooms to £850+ for larger spaces, with premium suites like Benjamin Lay Suite at £3,750-£4,550 for full-day hire.

Friends House does not offer accommodation. If overnight stays are required for your event, you will need to arrange separate hotel bookings in the area.

Standard venue access is typically from 8:30am-5pm or 9am-5pm depending on the space. Some quotes show extended hours like 8am-7pm. Meeting spaces are generally available during daytime hours, and the venue can accommodate events from 9am-5pm as standard.

Friends House does not provide dinner services and has indicated that certain types of events may not be suitable for their venue. The venue appears to focus on daytime meetings, conferences, and professional events rather than evening dining or entertainment events.

All rooms include a dedicated screen or projector as standard. Larger spaces like Benjamin Lay Suite include projector, lectern, roving microphones, PA system, and hybrid meeting capabilities. The Light Auditorium has its own entrance and reception area with full AV capabilities for up to 1,000 guests.




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.