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The Small Hall at Chelsea Old Town Hall

Name: The Small Hall at Chelsea Old Town Hall
Address: King's Road, London, SW3 5EE, GB
Price range: from £1250 hire fee / per day

Hall in a Historic Building

Private space

About this space

A magnificent late Victorian Building, the grade II listed Chelsea Old Town Hall is a versatile elegant event venue. Located on the fashionable King’s Road, Chelsea Old Town Hall is a short distance from Sloane Square and South Kensington
Underground Stations.

The Small Hall is a light and airy room with lots of natural day light. With a coved ceiling, decorative carved crests and an ornate marble fire place the Small Hall is an elegant back drop for events and a popular choice for Wedding Ceremonies, drink receptions, talks and sales.

A flat floored room, 158 squared metres, it can seat 140 people theatre style, 64 cabaret style and 72 classroom style for meetings. For functions it can hold 180 for a standing reception or 96 for a seated function.

The Small Hall is available to hire as a stand-alone event space or can also be hired in conjunction with the Main Hall and Cadogan Suite if you require exclusive use of the venue.

Prices

Monday

8:00 – 18:00

from £1250 hire fee per day

Per day

8:00 – 18:00

from £1250

Alcohol licence until 22:30. All prices include VAT.

Tuesday

8:00 – 18:00

from £1250 hire fee per day

Per day

8:00 – 18:00

from £1250

Alcohol licence until 22:30. All prices include VAT.

Wednesday

8:00 – 18:00

from £1250 hire fee per day

Per day

8:00 – 18:00

from £1250

Alcohol licence until 22:30. All prices include VAT.

Thursday

8:00 – 18:00

from £1250 hire fee per day

Per day

8:00 – 18:00

from £1250

Alcohol licence until 22:30. All prices include VAT.

Friday

8:00 – 18:00

from £1250 hire fee per day

Per day

8:00 – 18:00

from £1250

Alcohol licence until 22:30. All prices include VAT.

Saturday

8:00 – 18:00

from £1505 hire fee per day

Per day

8:00 – 18:00

from £1505

Alcohol licence until 22:30. All prices include VAT.

Sunday

8:00 – 18:00

from £1505 hire fee per day

Per day

8:00 – 18:00

from £1505

Alcohol licence until 22:30. All prices include VAT.

Best price guarantee

Minimum booking duration: 10 hours

Two hire periods available which are: Day hire: access 08:00-18:00 hours Full day hire: access 08:00-midnight Rates quoted are for the day hire period for the Main Hall, please do contact us for rates for our different hire periods or if hiring with the Cadogan Suite, Small Hall or exclusive use of the whole venue. Rates are VAT exempt. Please be advised: • A damage deposit is applicable - £575 for conferences or similar / £1000.00 for exhibitions, concerts, fashion shows and similar • All supplier set up and clear down is to take place during the hire period. • For multi day bookings you need to include the evening in your hire period – the first day will be our late day or full day hire period depending what time you come on site, the middle days will be our full day hire period and the last day will be our day or full day hire period depending on what time you vacate the venue. • The hire fee includes use of data projector and PA system. The pa system is for speeches and background music, it is not suitable for DJs/live entertainment - DJs and performers to bring their own stand alone PA system. • If using more than 2 microphones an AV technician is required. • Conference chairs, trestle tables and round banqueting tables available. Additional extras/information: Please note rates quoted below are for events taking place between April 2025-March 2026 – if your event is after this date period please be advised the rates are subject to an annual rate increase and rates are normally published by late March for each rate year: • Our PA system with one microphone for speeches and background music can be hired at the rate of £75+VAT / Our PA system for speeches, background music plus screen and projector can be hired at the rate of £278.50 + VAT (4 hour event booking) / £557 + VAT (4+hour booking). Our PA system is not suitable for DJs/live music – entertainers must bring their own pa system. • 1 x Technician Half Day (1 – 4 Hours) can be hired at a rate of £250.00 + VAT 1 x Technician Full Day (4 – 8 Hours) can be hired at a rate of £400.00 + VAT 1 x Technician Extended day (up to 12 hours) can be hired at a rate of £450.00 + VAT • SIA security staff for your event at the cost of £22.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours). Premium rate of £43.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours) applicable on all Bank holidays and New Year’s Eve and £64.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours) on Christmas Day • For all public and ticketed events these guards are compulsory, for other events our Event Managers will advise based on the event requirements if needed. • Cloakroom attendants Porter, Cleaner, Usher, are £24.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 4 hours) Monday -Friday / £25.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 4 hours) Saturday and Sunday and bank holidays/special days. • Traffic Marshals are £22.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours). Premium rate of £43.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours) applicable on all Bank holidays and New Year’s Eve and £64.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours) on Christmas Day. Traffic marshals are normally required for events with a high volume of deliveries. • Additional audio visual equipment - price on application. Please advise of requirements and we will arrange for a quote from our recommended AV partner.

Capacity

Standing

up to 180
Dining

up to 92
Theatre

up to 140
Cabaret

up to 64
Classroom

up to 72

Catering and drinks

Venue can supply alcoholic beverages

Facilities

Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Venue allows playing your own music
Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead

Accessibility

Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
Guests can enter without using stairs

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
Venue is licensed to host wedding ceremonies and receptions

Host rules

• All set up and clear down is to take place during the hire times. The venue is to be fully vacated by the end of hire period and all items bought on site removed.

• Self-catering is not permitted. We work alongside several approved caterers. If our approved caterers are not able to meet your needs – for example dietary reasons – we will consider an external caterer coming on site – there is an application process and fees will be applicable if approved.

• No notice, sign, flag, bunting, banner, decoration, drapery, or other item shall be affixed to any part of the building or to the furniture or fittings therein by adhesive tape, adhesive label, Blu-tack or any other adhesive substance. Where such fixings are undertaken by the Hirer, any contractor or any hirer’s client, the Hirer will be responsible for the full cost of the repair. It is the duty of the Hirer to ensure that their contractors, clients and attendees fully adhere to this policy.

• No adhesive tapes may be used to mark wooden or carpeted floors.

• No decorations, flags, emblems, gas-filled balloons, streamers or confetti are permitted inside the Premises or externally.

• Naked flames, smoke making machines, indoor fireworks and stage pyrotechnics will not normally be permitted in the premises. Applications in writing to waive this regulation must be made to the Supervising Officer for consideration and hirers are advised that substantial additional staffing costs may be incurred if approval is granted.

• SIA security staff is required for religious festivals, cultural festivals, public events (ticketed and unticketed), concerts, Boxing, Kick Boxing, Wrestling, Martial Arts or any other fighting/combat tournament and any other event deemed by the Head of Conference and Events to required security staff. This list of events is not exclusive or exhaustive. The venue team will organise applicable security staff and the client will be liable for the fees.

FAQ

Is lounge furniture available at the venue?

Yes, lounge furniture would need to be hired in.

Can the venue accommodate a DJ set?

Yes, subject to the venue’s music restrictions. Music must not exceed 90 dB, DJs and musicians must bring their own PA system, music must finish by 22:30, and guests must leave by 23:00; if suppliers need longer to clear down, guests must depart earlier.