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Meeting offer

Garry Weston Library at Southwark Cathedral

Meeting Room in a Church
·
Private space
Southwark Cathedral, London Bridge, London, SE1 9DA –
London Bridge Station (0.1 mi)
Up to 80
seats
Up to 120
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

An elongated, chapel-like room under a series of exposed timber arches, finished in warm wood panelling and carpet. The space is lit through a large arched window and evenly spaced pendant lights, creating a calm, focused working environment.

Room features: Two large display screens, an integrated PA system and conference-call facilities are installed. A mobile flipchart provides analogue facilitation.

Best for: Instructor-led training and presentation-led workshops that combine delivered content with table-based group work.

What sets it apart: Floor-to-ceiling wooden bookshelves run along both side walls, giving the room a distinct library character.

Event offers and packages

Conference Offers

All day essential
£27 per person

Breakfast
Chilled fresh juice
Selection of pastries

Mid-morning
Shortbread and cookies

Lunch
Chilled selection of cordials
Selection of sandwiches
Fresh fruit platter
Crisps

Afternoon break
Afternoon treats

All day executive
£34 per person

Breakfast
Chilled fresh juice
Layered breakfast yogurt
Selection of pastries

Mid-morning
Shortbread and cookies

Lunch
Chilled selection of cordials
Deli-style sandwiches including baps and wraps
Two delicious bowls of salad
Quiche
Fresh fruit platter
Crisps

Afternoon break
Afternoon treats

All day picnic
£47 per person

Minimum numbers fifteen people

Breakfast
Chilled fresh juice
Layered breakfast yogurts
Mini pastries
Fresh fruit platter

Mid-morning
Cake bites & cookies

Lunch
Chilled fruity fizz
Deep filled butter pastry quiche
Roast salmon
Seasonal salad
Marinated olives, with crudités and dips
Crisps

Dessert
Fresh lemon posset with shortbread crumble

Afternoon break
Mini scones or cakes

Meeting Offers

All day essential
£27 per person

Breakfast
Chilled fresh juice
Selection of pastries

Mid-morning
Shortbread and cookies

Lunch
Chilled selection of cordials
Selection of sandwiches
Fresh fruit platter
Crisps

Afternoon break
Afternoon treats

All day executive
£34 per person

Breakfast
Chilled fresh juice
Layered breakfast yogurt
Selection of pastries

Mid-morning
Shortbread and cookies

Lunch
Chilled selection of cordials
Deli-style sandwiches including baps and wraps
Two delicious bowls of salad
Quiche
Fresh fruit platter
Crisps

Afternoon break
Afternoon treats

All day picnic
£47 per person

Minimum numbers fifteen people

Breakfast
Chilled fresh juice
Layered breakfast yogurts
Mini pastries
Fresh fruit platter

Mid-morning
Cake bites & cookies

Lunch
Chilled fruity fizz
Deep filled butter pastry quiche
Roast salmon
Seasonal salad
Marinated olives, with crudités and dips
Crisps

Dessert
Fresh lemon posset with shortbread crumble

Afternoon break
Mini scones or cakes

Prices

Monday
8:30 – 17:00
from £1955 hire fee per day
Per day
8:30 – 17:00
from £1955 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
8:30 – 17:00
from £1955 hire fee per day
Per day
8:30 – 17:00
from £1955 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
8:30 – 17:00
from £1955 hire fee per day
Per day
8:30 – 17:00
from £1955 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
8:30 – 17:00
from £1955 hire fee per day
Per day
8:30 – 17:00
from £1955 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
8:00 – 17:00
from £1955 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 17:00
from £1955 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 6 months ago
Minimum booking duration: 3 hours

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 120
  • Dining
    up to 50
  • Theatre
    up to 80
  • Boardroom
    up to 36
  • Cabaret
    up to 56
  • U-Shaped
    up to 33

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Halal menu
Kosher menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
No external catering allowed
Approved caterers only
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Flatscreen TV
  • Flipchart
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Conference call facilities Equipment for video or phone conferencing during your event
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • River View
  • Catering served in the room
  • High ceiling and beautiful arches
  • Stained Glass windows
  • Original Artwork on walls
  • Working library
  • Accessible by lift to all floors
  • Live streaming
  • Video Conferenceing
  • Additional room available
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Air conditioner
  • Unavailable: Storage space
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site
  • Unavailable: Parking available

Music & sound equipment

  • Own music not allowed
  • Bring your own DJ not allowed
  • No noise restrictions

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
  • Unavailable: Ground level
  • Accessible parking spot available
  • Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
  • Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available
  • No wedding licence

Host rules

Food and drink is supplied by our in-house caterer, Comptoir Gourmand
Guests are responsible for their own personal belongings.
Venue hire and Catering will be invoiced separately.
Meeting rooms: Out of hours charge of £70+VAT per hour, before 08:30 and after 18:00.

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day

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Reviews and ratings

(6 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.

AB
Auriane B.
Verified review
Corporate Event · 50 guests · November 2018

Tim was always available, very helpful and supportive. Thank you :)

5.0
MD
Martin D.
Verified review
Training Room · 30 guests · November 2017

Ambience, location, staff, flexibility of the staff.

price, food, and the place was a bit cold.

4.0
LD
Lynne D.
Verified review
Very poor communication

Why has my event been turned down. There was absolutely zero reason given

1.0
BH
Becky H.
Verified review
Library · 80 guests · January 2019
5.0

About Southwark Cathedral

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