An event space with round wooden tables, a mix of chairs, large windows, and terrace views at 18 Smith Square.

Open Council + Porter Terrace at 18 Smith Square

Event Space in a Meeting Centre

Private space

About this space

Open Council is ideal for evening receptions, intimate fine dining or product launches. The space offers access to an outdoor roof terrace with panoramic views across the Westminster skyline, showcasing some of the most famous London landmarks, including the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and the London Eye.

Located on the 7th floor, our Open Council space and west-facing roof terrace can host events for up to 100 guests for a standing reception. The space is also suitable for a small seated dinner, for up to 30 guests.

Prices

Monday

17:00 – 21:30

from £720 hire fee

Per session

17:00 – 21:30

from £720

Note: Alcohol licence until 23:30. All prices include VAT.

Tuesday

17:00 – 21:30

from £720 hire fee

Per session

17:00 – 21:30

from £720

Note: Alcohol licence until 23:30. All prices include VAT.

Wednesday

17:00 – 21:30

from £720 hire fee

Per session

17:00 – 21:30

from £720

Note: Alcohol licence until 23:30. All prices include VAT.

Thursday

17:00 – 21:30

from £720 hire fee

Per session

17:00 – 21:30

from £720

Note: Alcohol licence until 23:30. All prices include VAT.

Friday

17:00 – 21:30

from £720 hire fee

Per session

17:00 – 21:30

from £720

Note: Alcohol licence until 23:30. All prices include VAT.

Saturday

17:00 – 21:30

from £720 hire fee

Per session

17:00 – 21:30

from £720

Note: Alcohol licence until 23:30. All prices include VAT.

Capacity

Standing

up to 100

Dining

up to 30

Catering and drinks

Halal menu

Kosher menu

Extensive vegan menu

Extensive gluten-free menu

Alcohol licence until 23:30

Facilities

Air conditioner

Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Unavailable: Parking available

Music & sound equipment

Accessibility

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Host rules

• Please ensure attendees do not hold or hang any items over the perimeter barrier. There are public pavements below the area and we wish to prevent any items being dropped over the edge.

• No bottles or glasses or china items are to be taken out onto the roof area. Please ensure you use reusable plastic or paper cups for external consumption.

• Please do not lean on the roof perimeter barriers.

• No smoking or use of electronic smoking devices throughout 18 Smith Square, including the roof terrace space.

• Please co-operate at all times with any request or instruction from events stewards and venue staff.

• No amplified music or television broadcasts are permitted on the roof areas, please ensure any noise is kept to a minimum in order to reduce the impact on our neighbours.