Conway Hall Room Hire
Welcome to Conway Hall, your ideal, friendly venue in the centre of London for all kinds of functions including:
- meetings
- classes and lectures
- recordings, rehearsals and concerts
- press conferences
- auditions
- exhibitions
- receptions, parties, dances
- community events
- exams.
Established by the South Place Ethical Society, Conway Hall has become a landmark of London's intellectual, political and cultural life. We have eight rooms of various sizes available for hire at reasonable rates.
Dedicated to the non-profit, educational, musical and progressive sectors since 1929!
For specific enquiries please telephone 020 7242 8032 or see the information below.
Note: All seated capacities are maximum allowable. Seating configurations other than as indicated will reduce capacity.
Main Hall
The Main Hall floor dimensions are 15.6m x 13.6m (52ft x 45.5ft) and the Stage 8.1m x 3.9m (27ft x 13ft). It is designed for meetings, classical music concerts, recordings, rehearsals, dances – any function requiring a large floor area.
We hold a public entertainment licence. A grand piano is available for hire for bona fide classical music events.
The Foyer features a reception desk which can be used as a Box Office, and is available to hirers of the Main Hall.
Self-catering is permitted with facilities available at an extra charge. Self-catering facilities include the Lobby Room (off the Foyer), the Kitchen and the Brockway Room (see below) for serving. The Bertrand Russell Room (see below) may be booked as a separate cloakroom or creche.
The Main Hall has removable seating allowing for a variety of configurations:
- standing up to 500
- theatre style up to 250 ground floor + 146 balcony + 23 on benches
- informal cabaret up to 196
- seated dinner up to 154
- board style up to 50
- stalls eg bookfair up to 37 stalls (more possible with additional rooms)
- exam style up to 100.
Brockway Room (“Small Hall”)
The Brockway Room on the ground floor is 11.2m x 6.6m (37.5ft. x 22ft.). Suitable for meetings, classes, rehearsals, book launches, auditions etc. Alternatively, it can be used to serve the Main Hall at larger social functions. Capacity of the Brockway Room is 26 board style or 50-70 theatre style depending on layout. The Brockway Room has a hardwood floor and natural light.
Bertrand Russell Room
The Bertrand Russell Room has a capacity of 16 board style or 30-45 theatre style. It is 7.6m x 4.6m (25ft x 15ft) and adjacent to the Brockway Room on the ground floor. This room faces north and benefits from ample natural light.
Club Room
The Club Room is backstage on the third floor (no lift). It is especially suited to non-musical rehearsals, movement classes and informal meetings. Seating capacity is 16 board style or 20-45 theatre style. The Club Room is T-shaped and approximately 700sq ft. Natural light and small tea-making area.
Artists Room
The Artists Room is backstage on the second floor (no lift). It is a small, bright room suitable for committee meetings and small classes seating up to 10 board style or 18 in informal theatre style. Size is 5m x 3.6m (17ft x 12ft). Natural light.
Tower Rooms 1/2/3
Each of the three Tower Rooms seats up to 10 people in board style or 15 people informally. All Tower Rooms have windows. Tower 1 and 2 are each 4.5m x 3.6m (15ft x 12ft). Tower 3 is 4.5m x 3.3m (15ft x 11 ft).
How to Make a Booking Inquiry
The bookings department is open Monday to Friday from 10.00am to 5.00pm. Inquiries are welcome by telephone on 020 7242 8032 or email us using our email contact form. You can also fax us on 020 7242 8036 or come in person.
You will be asked to complete an Inquiry Form. We will then advise costs. Full payment is required in order to proceed.
Payments are accepted by cash or cheque made payable to "South Place Ethical Society". A separate damage/excess deposit may be required for certain kinds of events and for first-time hirers.
You can fax your initial inquiry to us on 020 7242 8036.Room Hire Rates
For information regarding our very competitive rates or to arrange a viewing, please telephone 020 7242 8032.
Hours of Operation
Our standard hours of operation are 9.00am to 10.00pm seven days a week year round.
Booking sessions are Daytime 9.00am to 5.00pm or Evening 6.00pm to 10.00pm. Full day bookings 9.00am to 10.00pm are also accepted. Half-day bookings are considered on request and are generally not available at weekends.
Social events and concerts, by special arrangement, can continue to 11.00pm (Monday to Thursday) or midnight (Friday/Saturday).
Please note the Main Hall is generally not available for hire on Sunday afternoons/evenings from October to April due to our regular chamber music series.
Catering
Self-catering is permitted for events in the Main Hall. The Lobby Bar and Kitchen will be reserved for Main Hall users at a nominal extra charge.
For larger events we require the addition of the Brockway Room to facilitate service.
In rooms other than the Main Hall, hirers are permitted to arrange their own coffee/tea.
Hirers must provide their own crockery/supplies and are responsible for clean-up at the end of the event.
At present, Conway Hall does not offer in-house catering. We are happy to give details regarding outside caterers who are familiar with the Hall.
Licences
Entertainment: We have a standard public entertainment licence for the Main Hall. Classical music and spoken word public events are also permitted in the Fenner Brockway Room.
Alcohol:
Performing Rights: Any event featuring music will be subject to a fixed charge (currently £108 for live classical music or £50 for other music events).
Special Needs
Mobility: Facilities for people with restricted mobility, such as wheelchair users, include ground level access to the Main Hall, Brockway Room, Bertrand Russell Room, Lobby area and toilets. We regret the Hall does not have a lift.
Young children: Nappy changing facilities are available on the ground floor. Creche facilities can be arranged.