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Lower Ground at Present Tense

Event Venue in a Gallery
·
Private space
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 creative event venue with a practical, workshop-style character. Its lower-ground setting suits hosts looking for an informal space with room to make it their own.

Design: White textured walls, concrete flooring and simple furnishings give the venue a pared-back studio appearance. The straightforward layout keeps attention on the activity taking place inside.

Features: The venue has Wi-Fi and natural light for practical daytime use. A PA system and speakers support sound, while hosts may play their own music subject to noise restrictions.

Ideal for: Small groups seeking an informal, creative setting for relaxed and social gatherings.

What guests say: Present Tense is a cosy, welcoming creative space.

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 1 week 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 (TENs) 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

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Response rate: 96%

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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5 Rating
2h Response time
96% Response rate

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