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What are the pricing structures for exclusive hire and individual room bookings?

Exclusive hire of all four rooms starts at £4,400+VAT per day for weekdays, with Saturday hire starting at £5,000+VAT plus mandatory cleaning and security fees. Individual room hire for the first floor (Woolf Room & Evelyn Room) is £2,200+VAT for a 10-hour hire. Multi-day bookings receive discounts, with 15% off for 4+ week bookings and reduced daily rates for extended rentals.

What mandatory additional costs should I budget for beyond the room hire?

All bookings include a post-event cleaning fee of £250+VAT per clean and a furniture wear & tear fee of £200+VAT. Saturday events require mandatory security at additional cost. If you need extra hours beyond the standard 10-hour hire, there's an hourly charge of £150+VAT per hour.

What are the capacity limits for different event formats?

The venue can accommodate up to 75 people standing on the ground floor, 50 people conference-style seating, and a maximum of 110 guests at any one time for exclusive hire. The Woolf Room seats up to 10 for meetings, while the ground floor Otto & Morrell Rooms are unfurnished blank canvas spaces.

Does the venue provide catering or furniture, and what are my options?

34 Bloomsbury is a dry hire venue that does not provide catering services in-house, but they can connect you with their preferred suppliers including Pomelo. The Otto & Morrell Rooms are unfurnished, the Woolf Room comes with boardroom furniture, and the Evelyn Room has lounge-style furniture - fees apply if you want existing furniture removed and reinstalled.

What's included in the venue hire and what technical facilities are available?

All rooms include complimentary Wi-Fi and built-in SONOS sound system. Exclusive hire includes access to one back-of-house room in the basement for storage and/or catering prep. The venue has plasma TV capabilities and maintains original Georgian features throughout the space.

Are there restrictions on event types, decorations, or setup requirements?

The venue operates as a blank canvas space, particularly the ground floor rooms which are unfurnished. You can bring your own decorations and setup, though specific restrictions on installations or wall mounting aren't detailed in available information. The venue is suitable for pop-ups, parties, exhibitions, and private events.

What are the standard hire durations and timing options?

Standard hire is based on 10-hour periods, though 5-hour day rates are also available. Events can run with late finishes up to 11pm, and a late night licence is available for £120+VAT if required. Multi-day hires are accommodated with setup and breakdown days included in longer bookings.

How far in advance do I need to book and what's the booking process?

Booking timelines vary based on availability, with the venue sometimes declining events that don't meet their budget requirements. They provide rate grids for weekday pricing and require confirmation of guest numbers, event format, and specific space requirements before finalizing quotes.

Is there accessibility and what are the venue's physical limitations?

The venue is a Georgian townhouse across two floors, though specific wheelchair accessibility details aren't confirmed in available information. For events requiring step-free access or accommodating buggies and mobility needs, you should confirm accessibility features directly with the venue.

What happens if my event doesn't meet the venue's requirements or budget?

The venue has minimum budget thresholds and may decline bookings that don't align with their pricing structure. For events under their minimum spend requirements, they may refer you to alternative venues rather than negotiate lower rates.