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The Senate Room at Senate House

University of London , Malet Street, London, WC1E 7HU – Show map
Russell Square Station (450 yd)
Jessica R.

Jessica R.

Up to 80
seats
136 m2
1464 ft2
In-house catering
External catering allowed

About this space

The Senate Room is an elegant, spacious room with wood panelling and three levels of tiered seating, ideal for debates and formal meetings.

Full of natural light, the meeting room can accommodate up to 80 people and is set up in a theatre-style configuration.

The Senate Room is also equipped with a built-in microphone system for the audience.

Capacity

Theatre
up to 80

Prices

Monday
8:30 – 21:30
from £1068–£2136 hire fee
Per session
8:30 – 12:30
from £1068 hire fee
Per day
8:30 – 21:30
from £2136 hire fee
Per session
13:00 – 17:00
from £1068 hire fee
Per session
17:00 – 21:30
from £1068 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 00:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Catering
Sample Menu:

Tea/Coffee/Breakfast
Hand-made Granola Bars
Protein Bites
Smoothies/Juice Station
Morning Oat Pots
Freshly Brewed Coffee. Breakfast and Herbal Teas

Mains
Katsu Chicken Curry, sticky rice, Japanese pickles
Roasted Rib of Beef, Yorkshire Pudding, Horseradish, Bearnaise Sauce
Salmon and Hake Fishcake, Thermidor sauce, Wilted spring greens
Fragrant Vegan Thai Red Curry, Jasmine Rice, Chilli Oil
Vegetarian Truffled Macaroni Cheese, Toasted Brioche Crumb, Chive Oil

Salads
Asian Slaw
Angel Noodles with Pepper and Herbs
Grilled Grapefruit and Pak Choi
Salt Baked Beetroot and Horseradish
Pickled Cucumber and Heritage Radish

Desserts
Vegan Coconut Rice Pudding with Strawberry Jam
Vegan Orange and Polenta Cake
Fruit with Soy Chantilly Cream

Our catering starts from £19.50pp
Tuesday
8:30 – 21:30
from £1068–£2136 hire fee
Per session
8:30 – 12:30
from £1068 hire fee
Per day
8:30 – 21:30
from £2136 hire fee
Per session
13:00 – 17:00
from £1068 hire fee
Per session
17:00 – 21:30
from £1068 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 00:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Catering
Sample Menu:

Tea/Coffee/Breakfast
Hand-made Granola Bars
Protein Bites
Smoothies/Juice Station
Morning Oat Pots
Freshly Brewed Coffee. Breakfast and Herbal Teas

Mains
Katsu Chicken Curry, sticky rice, Japanese pickles
Roasted Rib of Beef, Yorkshire Pudding, Horseradish, Bearnaise Sauce
Salmon and Hake Fishcake, Thermidor sauce, Wilted spring greens
Fragrant Vegan Thai Red Curry, Jasmine Rice, Chilli Oil
Vegetarian Truffled Macaroni Cheese, Toasted Brioche Crumb, Chive Oil

Salads
Asian Slaw
Angel Noodles with Pepper and Herbs
Grilled Grapefruit and Pak Choi
Salt Baked Beetroot and Horseradish
Pickled Cucumber and Heritage Radish

Desserts
Vegan Coconut Rice Pudding with Strawberry Jam
Vegan Orange and Polenta Cake
Fruit with Soy Chantilly Cream

Our catering starts from £19.50pp
Wednesday
8:30 – 21:30
from £1068–£2136 hire fee
Per session
8:30 – 12:30
from £1068 hire fee
Per day
8:30 – 21:30
from £2136 hire fee
Per session
13:00 – 17:00
from £1068 hire fee
Per session
17:00 – 21:30
from £1068 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 00:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Catering
Sample Menu:

Tea/Coffee/Breakfast
Hand-made Granola Bars
Protein Bites
Smoothies/Juice Station
Morning Oat Pots
Freshly Brewed Coffee. Breakfast and Herbal Teas

Mains
Katsu Chicken Curry, sticky rice, Japanese pickles
Roasted Rib of Beef, Yorkshire Pudding, Horseradish, Bearnaise Sauce
Salmon and Hake Fishcake, Thermidor sauce, Wilted spring greens
Fragrant Vegan Thai Red Curry, Jasmine Rice, Chilli Oil
Vegetarian Truffled Macaroni Cheese, Toasted Brioche Crumb, Chive Oil

Salads
Asian Slaw
Angel Noodles with Pepper and Herbs
Grilled Grapefruit and Pak Choi
Salt Baked Beetroot and Horseradish
Pickled Cucumber and Heritage Radish

Desserts
Vegan Coconut Rice Pudding with Strawberry Jam
Vegan Orange and Polenta Cake
Fruit with Soy Chantilly Cream

Our catering starts from £19.50pp
Thursday
8:30 – 21:30
from £1068–£2136 hire fee
Per session
8:30 – 12:30
from £1068 hire fee
Per day
8:30 – 21:30
from £2136 hire fee
Per session
13:00 – 17:00
from £1068 hire fee
Per session
17:00 – 21:30
from £1068 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 00:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Catering
Sample Menu:

Tea/Coffee/Breakfast
Hand-made Granola Bars
Protein Bites
Smoothies/Juice Station
Morning Oat Pots
Freshly Brewed Coffee. Breakfast and Herbal Teas

Mains
Katsu Chicken Curry, sticky rice, Japanese pickles
Roasted Rib of Beef, Yorkshire Pudding, Horseradish, Bearnaise Sauce
Salmon and Hake Fishcake, Thermidor sauce, Wilted spring greens
Fragrant Vegan Thai Red Curry, Jasmine Rice, Chilli Oil
Vegetarian Truffled Macaroni Cheese, Toasted Brioche Crumb, Chive Oil

Salads
Asian Slaw
Angel Noodles with Pepper and Herbs
Grilled Grapefruit and Pak Choi
Salt Baked Beetroot and Horseradish
Pickled Cucumber and Heritage Radish

Desserts
Vegan Coconut Rice Pudding with Strawberry Jam
Vegan Orange and Polenta Cake
Fruit with Soy Chantilly Cream

Our catering starts from £19.50pp
Friday
8:30 – 21:30
from £1068–£2136 hire fee
Per session
8:30 – 12:30
from £1068 hire fee
Per day
8:30 – 21:30
from £2136 hire fee
Per session
13:00 – 17:00
from £1068 hire fee
Per session
17:00 – 21:30
from £1068 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 00:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Catering
Sample Menu:

Tea/Coffee/Breakfast
Hand-made Granola Bars
Protein Bites
Smoothies/Juice Station
Morning Oat Pots
Freshly Brewed Coffee. Breakfast and Herbal Teas

Mains
Katsu Chicken Curry, sticky rice, Japanese pickles
Roasted Rib of Beef, Yorkshire Pudding, Horseradish, Bearnaise Sauce
Salmon and Hake Fishcake, Thermidor sauce, Wilted spring greens
Fragrant Vegan Thai Red Curry, Jasmine Rice, Chilli Oil
Vegetarian Truffled Macaroni Cheese, Toasted Brioche Crumb, Chive Oil

Salads
Asian Slaw
Angel Noodles with Pepper and Herbs
Grilled Grapefruit and Pak Choi
Salt Baked Beetroot and Horseradish
Pickled Cucumber and Heritage Radish

Desserts
Vegan Coconut Rice Pudding with Strawberry Jam
Vegan Orange and Polenta Cake
Fruit with Soy Chantilly Cream

Our catering starts from £19.50pp
Saturday
8:30 – 21:30
from £1068–£2136 hire fee
Per session
8:30 – 12:30
from £1068 hire fee
Per day
8:30 – 21:30
from £2136 hire fee
Per session
13:00 – 17:00
from £1068 hire fee
Per session
17:00 – 21:30
from £1068 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 00:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Catering
Sample Menu:

Tea/Coffee/Breakfast
Hand-made Granola Bars
Protein Bites
Smoothies/Juice Station
Morning Oat Pots
Freshly Brewed Coffee. Breakfast and Herbal Teas

Mains
Katsu Chicken Curry, sticky rice, Japanese pickles
Roasted Rib of Beef, Yorkshire Pudding, Horseradish, Bearnaise Sauce
Salmon and Hake Fishcake, Thermidor sauce, Wilted spring greens
Fragrant Vegan Thai Red Curry, Jasmine Rice, Chilli Oil
Vegetarian Truffled Macaroni Cheese, Toasted Brioche Crumb, Chive Oil

Salads
Asian Slaw
Angel Noodles with Pepper and Herbs
Grilled Grapefruit and Pak Choi
Salt Baked Beetroot and Horseradish
Pickled Cucumber and Heritage Radish

Desserts
Vegan Coconut Rice Pudding with Strawberry Jam
Vegan Orange and Polenta Cake
Fruit with Soy Chantilly Cream

Our catering starts from £19.50pp
Sunday
Closed
Note: Alcohol licence until 00:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Catering
Sample Menu:

Tea/Coffee/Breakfast
Hand-made Granola Bars
Protein Bites
Smoothies/Juice Station
Morning Oat Pots
Freshly Brewed Coffee. Breakfast and Herbal Teas

Mains
Katsu Chicken Curry, sticky rice, Japanese pickles
Roasted Rib of Beef, Yorkshire Pudding, Horseradish, Bearnaise Sauce
Salmon and Hake Fishcake, Thermidor sauce, Wilted spring greens
Fragrant Vegan Thai Red Curry, Jasmine Rice, Chilli Oil
Vegetarian Truffled Macaroni Cheese, Toasted Brioche Crumb, Chive Oil

Salads
Asian Slaw
Angel Noodles with Pepper and Herbs
Grilled Grapefruit and Pak Choi
Salt Baked Beetroot and Horseradish
Pickled Cucumber and Heritage Radish

Desserts
Vegan Coconut Rice Pudding with Strawberry Jam
Vegan Orange and Polenta Cake
Fruit with Soy Chantilly Cream

Our catering starts from £19.50pp

Cancellation policy

Cancellation fee payable to the venue depending on the notice period:

  • 60+ days prior to the event No fee, guest receives full refund
  • 30 - 59 days prior to the event Fee payable is 50% of total hire cost
  • Less than 30 days prior to the event Fee payable is 100% of total hire cost

Guest may move the event date of a confirmed booking to another date within 4 months from the original date, at no cost.

Catering

In-house catering
Can provide alcohol
Extensive vegan menu
Allows external catering
Approved caterers only
BYO alcohol allowed
Kitchen facilities available
Can provide halal
Can provide kosher
Complimentary water
Extensive gluten-free menu
Complimentary tea and coffee
Buyout fee for external catering

Licences

Alcohol licence until 00:00

Extension available

Wedding licence

Temporary event notices (TENs) available

Facilities

Wi-Fi
Projector
Flipchart
Conference call facilities
Air conditioning
Natural light
Accommodation available
Parking available
secret storage in wall
built-in microphone system for audience
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Disabled access
Storage space

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
PA system / music speakers available
Bring your own DJ

Venue welcomes

Ticketed events
Loud music/events
VIP events
Enhanced security events

About Senate House

University of London Venues offers central London venue hire in the Bloomsbury area.

Our flagship venue Senate House, has long been a successful event venue and hosted conferences, film shoots, parties and banquets.

Our event venues are close to historical attractions such as the British Museum and British Library as well as theatres, restaurants, shops and hotels.

The timeless elegance of Senate House is complemented by exceptional event facilities.

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