Friends Room at Hellenic Centre
Event Space in an Event Venue
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Private space
26 reviews
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16-18 Paddington Street, London, W1U 5AS
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Baker Street Station (0.2 mi)
About this space
This beautiful space, featuring distinctive ceiling details and original parquet flooring, is bathed in natural light from large windows and a skylight. Perfect for conferences, training sessions, creative workshops, or cocktail receptions for up to 100 guests, it offers flexible use.
The room includes bi-fold doors that can divide the space into two separate areas, making it ideal for smaller meetings or breakout sessions. Added benefits include air-conditioning and an integrated AV system, offering an easy set-up for visual presentations and screenings.
The Friends Room is available for standalone hire or in combination with other interconnected spaces on the ground floor, making it a great extension for events held in the Great Hall.
Need additional space – have a look at our other spaces below.
The room includes bi-fold doors that can divide the space into two separate areas, making it ideal for smaller meetings or breakout sessions. Added benefits include air-conditioning and an integrated AV system, offering an easy set-up for visual presentations and screenings.
The Friends Room is available for standalone hire or in combination with other interconnected spaces on the ground floor, making it a great extension for events held in the Great Hall.
Need additional space – have a look at our other spaces below.
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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
Note:
Alcohol licence until 23:00.
Extension available.
All prices include VAT.
Published rates are 'from' rates. Additional hours @ £90 each + VAT.
50% Deposit required on confirmation.
For bookings which cross over two half-day periods, i.e. 11:00-15:00, an extra 50% of the half-day rate will apply.
20% VAT applicable.
Minimum hire fee for weekend or bank holidays of £1,300 + VAT .
AV Package (incl. PA, data projector, screen, lectern & mic) £250 + VAT.
50% Deposit required on confirmation.
For bookings which cross over two half-day periods, i.e. 11:00-15:00, an extra 50% of the half-day rate will apply.
20% VAT applicable.
Minimum hire fee for weekend or bank holidays of £1,300 + VAT .
AV Package (incl. PA, data projector, screen, lectern & mic) £250 + VAT.
Wide choice of canapes, sandwiches, snacks, and refreshments available
External catering options available, subject to additional fees and T&Cs
External catering options available, subject to additional fees and T&Cs
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
Note:
Alcohol licence until 23:00.
Extension available.
All prices include VAT.
Published rates are 'from' rates. Additional hours @ £90 each + VAT.
50% Deposit required on confirmation.
For bookings which cross over two half-day periods, i.e. 11:00-15:00, an extra 50% of the half-day rate will apply.
20% VAT applicable.
Minimum hire fee for weekend or bank holidays of £1,300 + VAT .
AV Package (incl. PA, data projector, screen, lectern & mic) £250 + VAT.
50% Deposit required on confirmation.
For bookings which cross over two half-day periods, i.e. 11:00-15:00, an extra 50% of the half-day rate will apply.
20% VAT applicable.
Minimum hire fee for weekend or bank holidays of £1,300 + VAT .
AV Package (incl. PA, data projector, screen, lectern & mic) £250 + VAT.
Wide choice of canapes, sandwiches, snacks, and refreshments available
External catering options available, subject to additional fees and T&Cs
External catering options available, subject to additional fees and T&Cs
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
Note:
Alcohol licence until 23:00.
Extension available.
All prices include VAT.
Published rates are 'from' rates. Additional hours @ £90 each + VAT.
50% Deposit required on confirmation.
For bookings which cross over two half-day periods, i.e. 11:00-15:00, an extra 50% of the half-day rate will apply.
20% VAT applicable.
Minimum hire fee for weekend or bank holidays of £1,300 + VAT .
AV Package (incl. PA, data projector, screen, lectern & mic) £250 + VAT.
50% Deposit required on confirmation.
For bookings which cross over two half-day periods, i.e. 11:00-15:00, an extra 50% of the half-day rate will apply.
20% VAT applicable.
Minimum hire fee for weekend or bank holidays of £1,300 + VAT .
AV Package (incl. PA, data projector, screen, lectern & mic) £250 + VAT.
Wide choice of canapes, sandwiches, snacks, and refreshments available
External catering options available, subject to additional fees and T&Cs
External catering options available, subject to additional fees and T&Cs
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
Note:
Alcohol licence until 23:00.
Extension available.
All prices include VAT.
Published rates are 'from' rates. Additional hours @ £90 each + VAT.
50% Deposit required on confirmation.
For bookings which cross over two half-day periods, i.e. 11:00-15:00, an extra 50% of the half-day rate will apply.
20% VAT applicable.
Minimum hire fee for weekend or bank holidays of £1,300 + VAT .
AV Package (incl. PA, data projector, screen, lectern & mic) £250 + VAT.
50% Deposit required on confirmation.
For bookings which cross over two half-day periods, i.e. 11:00-15:00, an extra 50% of the half-day rate will apply.
20% VAT applicable.
Minimum hire fee for weekend or bank holidays of £1,300 + VAT .
AV Package (incl. PA, data projector, screen, lectern & mic) £250 + VAT.
Wide choice of canapes, sandwiches, snacks, and refreshments available
External catering options available, subject to additional fees and T&Cs
External catering options available, subject to additional fees and T&Cs
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
Note:
Alcohol licence until 23:00.
Extension available.
All prices include VAT.
Published rates are 'from' rates. Additional hours @ £90 each + VAT.
50% Deposit required on confirmation.
For bookings which cross over two half-day periods, i.e. 11:00-15:00, an extra 50% of the half-day rate will apply.
20% VAT applicable.
Minimum hire fee for weekend or bank holidays of £1,300 + VAT .
AV Package (incl. PA, data projector, screen, lectern & mic) £250 + VAT.
50% Deposit required on confirmation.
For bookings which cross over two half-day periods, i.e. 11:00-15:00, an extra 50% of the half-day rate will apply.
20% VAT applicable.
Minimum hire fee for weekend or bank holidays of £1,300 + VAT .
AV Package (incl. PA, data projector, screen, lectern & mic) £250 + VAT.
Wide choice of canapes, sandwiches, snacks, and refreshments available
External catering options available, subject to additional fees and T&Cs
External catering options available, subject to additional fees and T&Cs
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
Note:
Alcohol licence until 23:00.
Extension available.
All prices include VAT.
Published rates are 'from' rates. Additional hours @ £90 each + VAT.
50% Deposit required on confirmation.
For bookings which cross over two half-day periods, i.e. 11:00-15:00, an extra 50% of the half-day rate will apply.
20% VAT applicable.
Minimum hire fee for weekend or bank holidays of £1,300 + VAT .
AV Package (incl. PA, data projector, screen, lectern & mic) £250 + VAT.
50% Deposit required on confirmation.
For bookings which cross over two half-day periods, i.e. 11:00-15:00, an extra 50% of the half-day rate will apply.
20% VAT applicable.
Minimum hire fee for weekend or bank holidays of £1,300 + VAT .
AV Package (incl. PA, data projector, screen, lectern & mic) £250 + VAT.
Wide choice of canapes, sandwiches, snacks, and refreshments available
External catering options available, subject to additional fees and T&Cs
External catering options available, subject to additional fees and T&Cs
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
Note:
Alcohol licence until 23:00.
Extension available.
All prices include VAT.
Published rates are 'from' rates. Additional hours @ £90 each + VAT.
50% Deposit required on confirmation.
For bookings which cross over two half-day periods, i.e. 11:00-15:00, an extra 50% of the half-day rate will apply.
20% VAT applicable.
Minimum hire fee for weekend or bank holidays of £1,300 + VAT .
AV Package (incl. PA, data projector, screen, lectern & mic) £250 + VAT.
50% Deposit required on confirmation.
For bookings which cross over two half-day periods, i.e. 11:00-15:00, an extra 50% of the half-day rate will apply.
20% VAT applicable.
Minimum hire fee for weekend or bank holidays of £1,300 + VAT .
AV Package (incl. PA, data projector, screen, lectern & mic) £250 + VAT.
Wide choice of canapes, sandwiches, snacks, and refreshments available
External catering options available, subject to additional fees and T&Cs
External catering options available, subject to additional fees and T&Cs
Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago
Capacity
Standing
up to 100
Dining
up to 60
Theatre
up to 80
Boardroom
up to 28
Catering and drinks
In-house catering available
Halal menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
External catering allowed
Buyout fee for external catering
Kitchen facilities available for guests
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 23:00 (extension available)
No BYO alcohol allowed
Facilities
Music & sound equipment
Play your own music
Space has noise restriction
after
21:00
Bring your own DJ not allowed
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Accessible toilets
Ground level
Accessible parking spot available
Lift to all floors
Cargo lift
Rules of the space
Allowed events
Promoted and ticketed events
No wedding licence
No temporary Event Notice (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.
External catering is permitted but subject to additional fees and T&Cs - to be discussed in advance.
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Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day
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Reviews and ratings
(26 reviews and ratings - )
RC
Rhianna C.
September 2022
Conference · 80 guests
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.
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5.0
SF
Sandra F.
October 2017
Excellent communication
Very quick and detailed response and will keep in mind for future events.
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5.0
RP
Reiss P.
July 2018
Excellent communication
5.0
About Hellenic Centre
This impressive 20th Century building sits in the heart of Central London, perfectly located just off the trendy Marylebone High Street and minutes away from Baker Street.
Originally built as a Swedish gymnastics college in the 1900s, it is now a hub of cultural activity with a varied program of events from classical concerts to theatrical performances.
Housed within this unique venue are a range of sophisticated event spaces which can be hired individually or exclusively and tailored to suit both professional and private occasions.
At the heart of the venue is The Great Hall, a magnificent and adaptable blank canvas space that can be transformed to reflect any brand or theme. With its mezzanine balcony and optional exclusive bar hire, this versatile space is perfect for large-scale events such as awards dinners, product launches, fashion shows, and conferences.
For smaller gatherings, our Friends Room offer a grand setting with high ceilings and the flexibility to be used as one large space or divided into two. Whether it’s a business meeting, pop-up shop, or private dinner, these rooms provide the perfect backdrop for your event.
A selection of more intimate spaces are available for more focused events from meetings and conferences to workshops and team building sessions.
Whatever the occasion, our venue is designed to provide flexibility and sophistication, ensuring your event is unforgettable. Let us help you create a unique and memorable experience in one of London's most sought-after locations.
Originally built as a Swedish gymnastics college in the 1900s, it is now a hub of cultural activity with a varied program of events from classical concerts to theatrical performances.
Housed within this unique venue are a range of sophisticated event spaces which can be hired individually or exclusively and tailored to suit both professional and private occasions.
At the heart of the venue is The Great Hall, a magnificent and adaptable blank canvas space that can be transformed to reflect any brand or theme. With its mezzanine balcony and optional exclusive bar hire, this versatile space is perfect for large-scale events such as awards dinners, product launches, fashion shows, and conferences.
For smaller gatherings, our Friends Room offer a grand setting with high ceilings and the flexibility to be used as one large space or divided into two. Whether it’s a business meeting, pop-up shop, or private dinner, these rooms provide the perfect backdrop for your event.
A selection of more intimate spaces are available for more focused events from meetings and conferences to workshops and team building sessions.
Whatever the occasion, our venue is designed to provide flexibility and sophistication, ensuring your event is unforgettable. Let us help you create a unique and memorable experience in one of London's most sought-after locations.
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