A gallery with light wood floors, white walls covered in mixed-media artwork and documents, and a table at Present Tense.
A gallery with a wooden table, folded linens, modern pendant lights, and a wall display of mixed media art at Present Tense.
A gallery with a mint green round table, stacked booklets, pink tulips, and cookies at Present Tense.
A gallery with a wooden table, stack of books, green chair, and a vase of flowers at Present Tense.

Ground Floor at Present Tense

Gallery
·
Whole venue
4 Ferntower Road, London, N5 2JG –
Canonbury Station (0.3 mi)
Up to 25
seats
Up to 35
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering allowed

About this space

Present Tense is a ground-floor gallery that offers a domestic-scale setting.

Design: The interior is minimal, with white walls, a green feature wall and simple contemporary furniture. A long solid-wood table anchors the room and the space receives abundant natural light.

Features: The venue provides Wi-Fi and an in-house PA system with speakers; hosts may play their own music subject to a noise restriction. Furniture is movable, allowing the central table to be rearranged for different seating plans.

Ideal for: This venue suits intimate, relaxed seated gatherings and workshop-style creative sessions where conversation and collaboration matter.

What guests say: The space is cosy and welcoming and carries a creative feel. The venue's management is attentive.

Prices

Monday
18:00 – 22:00
from £280 hire fee
Per session
18:00 – 22:00
from £280 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 22:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
18:00 – 22:00
from £280 hire fee
Per session
18:00 – 22:00
from £280 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 22:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
18:00 – 22:00
from £280 hire fee
Per session
18:00 – 22:00
from £280 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 22:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
18:00 – 22:00
from £280 hire fee
Per session
18:00 – 22:00
from £280 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 22:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
18:00 – 22:00
from £280 hire fee
Per session
18:00 – 22:00
from £280 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 22:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
8:00 – 22:00
from £70 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 – 22:00
from £70 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 22:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
8:00 – 22:00
from £70 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 – 22:00
from £70 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 22:00. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 5 months ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 35
Dining
up to 18
Theatre
up to 25
Boardroom
up to 18
Classroom
up to 20

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Mediterranean cuisine
External catering allowed Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice
Buyout fee for external catering
Kitchen facilities available for guests Space where you can prepare food
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
BYO alcohol allowed You can bring your own alcohol free of charge
Unavailable: Corkage fee for BYO alcohol

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
Quiet space
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Lighting equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Backdrops
Unavailable: Dance floor
Unavailable: Soundproof
Unavailable: Mirrors
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
Space has noise restriction after 22:00
Bring your own DJ not allowed

Accessibility

Unavailable: Accessible toilets
Unavailable: Ground level
Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
Unavailable: Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift
Unavailable: Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

No promoted and ticketed events allowed
Temporary event notices available
No wedding licence

Host rules

No smoking in the building
Outside catering is allowed
Cleaning fee is an extra.

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day with Grace Period

Show cancellation details

FAQ

Yes, you’re welcome to play your own music, provided the volume is kept at a respectful level in line with our neighbours.

Yes, there is a sound system upstairs and downstairs.

Yes, the venue team can help move tables and chairs into a suitable configuration beforehand, so you will not be expected to do everything yourself.

Once the timing is clear, guidelines can be outlined around wall use, hanging systems, power access, and practical considerations.

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Response rate: 95%

About Present Tense

Present Tense is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

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