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What are the room hire costs for exclusive venue hire?

Exclusive hire of all four rooms (Otto, Morrell, Woolf, and Evelyn) costs £4,400+VAT per day for a 10-hour hire. For longer bookings, discounts apply - a 4-week booking receives a 15% discount, bringing the cost to £30,800+VAT per week. Saturday hire starts at £5,000+VAT plus cleaning and security.

What mandatory additional costs should I budget for?

Post-event cleaning fee is £250+VAT per clean and is mandatory. Security is required for Saturday hires at an additional cost. A furniture wear and tear fee of £200+VAT applies if you use the venue's furniture.

What are the capacity limits for each room and combined spaces?

The Morrell Room accommodates up to 45 guests standing. When combined, the Otto and Morrell Rooms can host up to 75 guests standing. For conference-style seating, the maximum is 50 guests. The venue has a maximum capacity of 110 guests at any one time across all spaces.

What furniture is included and what are the removal fees?

The Otto and Morrell Rooms are offered unfurnished as blank canvas spaces. The Woolf Room includes boardroom furniture and the Evelyn Room has lounge-style furniture. If you need existing furniture removed and reinstalled, additional fees apply (amount varies by requirements).

Does the venue provide catering services?

No, 34 Bloomsbury operates as a dry hire venue and does not provide in-house catering services. They work with preferred suppliers and can connect you with their recommended caterers, including Pomelo, but all catering must be arranged separately.

What are the standard hire hours and overtime charges?

Standard hire is based on a 10-hour day rate, with a 5-hour option also available. If you need to extend beyond the standard hours, there is an hourly charge of £150+VAT per additional hour.

What spaces and amenities are included with exclusive hire?

Exclusive hire includes all four rooms (Otto, Morrell, Woolf, and Evelyn), access to one back-of-house room in the basement for storage and catering prep, complimentary Wi-Fi throughout, and built-in SONOS sound systems in all rooms.

Are there restrictions on decorations and setup requirements?

The venue allows decorations like bunting and balloons for private events. However, specific restrictions on wall mounting or structural changes aren't detailed - you'll need to confirm decoration limitations during booking.

What licensing and late-night event requirements apply?

A late night licence costs £120+VAT if your event runs beyond standard hours. The venue can accommodate events until 11pm, but specific licensing requirements depend on your event type and timing.

Is there wheelchair access and ground floor availability?

The venue spans two floors with ground floor spaces (Otto and Morrell Rooms) available. Wheelchair access requirements should be confirmed directly as the Georgian townhouse structure may have accessibility considerations.