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Friends Room at Hellenic Centre

Function Room in an Event Venue
·
Private space
16-18 Paddington Street, London, W1U 5AS –
Baker Street Station (0.2 mi)
Up to 80
seats
Up to 100
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering allowed

About this space

Friends Room is a Function Room in the Hellenic Centre that provides a compact, adaptable interior focused on practical meetings and presentations.

Design: The room shows a restrained, functional aesthetic with pale painted walls and herringbone parquet flooring. The high ceiling and modest cornice preserve a clear, uncluttered visual scale.

Features: A built-in PA system and speakers support amplified presentations and performances. Wi‑Fi and air conditioning are supplied. A cleared floor area and provision for own music allow dancing or a small stage setup. Wheelchair access and accessible toilets are available, and events are subject to the venue's noise restriction.

Ideal for: Groups seeking a practical, adaptable room for seated presentations or informal standing receptions in a relaxed, social setting.

What sets it apart: A central skylight delivers steady, even daylight across the room's floorplate.

What guests say: The room is supported by friendly, attentive front-of-house staff. The space delivers clear sound suitable for performances.

Prices

Monday
8:00 – 18:00
from £936–£1500 hire fee
Per morning
9:00 – 13:00
from £936 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:30 – 17:30
from £936 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 18:00
from £1500 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
8:00 – 18:00
from £936–£1500 hire fee
Per morning
9:00 – 13:00
from £936 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:30 – 17:30
from £936 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 18:00
from £1500 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
8:00 – 18:00
from £936–£1500 hire fee
Per morning
9:00 – 13:00
from £936 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:30 – 17:30
from £936 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 18:00
from £1500 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
8:00 – 18:00
from £936–£1500 hire fee
Per morning
9:00 – 13:00
from £936 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:30 – 17:30
from £936 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 18:00
from £1500 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
8:00 – 18:00
from £936–£1500 hire fee
Per morning
9:00 – 13:00
from £936 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:30 – 17:30
from £936 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 18:00
from £1500 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
8:00 – 23:00
from £1560–£2040 hire fee
Per evening
18:30 – 22:30
from £1560 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 23:00
from £2040 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
8:00 – 23:00
from £1560–£2040 hire fee
Per evening
18:30 – 22:30
from £1560 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 23:00
from £2040 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 2 weeks ago

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 100
  • Dining
    up to 60
  • Theatre
    up to 80
  • Boardroom
    up to 28
  • Cabaret
    up to 50
  • U-Shaped
    up to 28
  • Classroom
    up to 27

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Halal menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
External catering allowed Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice
Buyout fee for external catering
Unavailable: Kitchen facilities available for guests
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Projector
  • Flatscreen TV
  • Whiteboard
  • 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
  • Air conditioner
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Dance floor Dedicated dance floor area
  • Mirrors Full-length mirrors available
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Integrated AV system
  • High-speed fibre-optic WIFI
  • Unavailable: Storage space
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

  • Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
  • Space has noise restriction after 21:00
  • Bring your own DJ not allowed

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
  • Unavailable: Ground level
  • Unavailable: 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
  • No wedding licence
  • No Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available

Host rules

No smoking in the building.

External catering is permitted but subject to additional fees and T&Cs - to be discussed in advance.

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day

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Reviews and ratings

(34 reviews and ratings - )

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

RC
Rhianna C.
Verified review
Conference · 80 guests · September 2022

Kay couldn't have been more helpful with booking the Friends and Members Room at the Hellenic Centre. Costs were provided upfront and everything ran very smoothly on the day. We would recommend this venue to anyone looking to book.

5.0
SF
Sandra F.
Verified review
Excellent communication

Very quick and detailed response and will keep in mind for future events.

5.0
RP
Reiss P.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

FAQ

Yes. Recorded music is permitted until 23:00 and live music until 22:30, followed by a 20-minute drinking-up period before guests depart. Extensions until 01:00 are optional and incur additional fees.

The venue has a fully integrated AV system, keeping the floor space free of speakers and projector equipment.

About Hellenic Centre

Hellenic Centre is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

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Meet your host

Kay Stavrinou
Member of Tagvenue since July 2017
34 Reviews
4.9 Rating
3h Response time
99% Response rate

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