The Library at Conway Hall

Library in an Event Venue
·
Private space
25 Red Lion Square, London, WC1R 4RL –
Holborn Station (0.2 mi)
Up to 60
seats
Up to 60
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Built in 1929, The Library at Conway Hall features a unique backdrop for filming and serves as an impressive space for a book launch or drinks reception, with stocked bookshelves and natural light.

Beautiful, authentic, classic backdrop for photo shoots and filming which has been used in various film and television productions.
Great space for book launch, symposiums, drinks/canapés receptions and more!

Please just note, as we are Grade 2 listed building, there is no lift facilities to the Library, which is situated on the 1st floor of our lovely venue.

Event offers and packages

Filming and Photography Offers

Standard Filming Rates
£300 total
Crew size (per hour)
• 1-10: £300
• 11-20: £450
• 21-30: £600
• 31-70: £850
• 71+: £1000

* ADDITIONAL FEES
• Set up and break down time is charged at half of the hourly rate for your crew size.
• Technical Recces will be charged at a rate of £150 for up to 3 hours.
Night Filming Rates (11pm - 6am)
£460 total
Crew size (per hour)
• 1-10: £460
• 11-20: £675
• 21-30: £900
• 31-70: £1275
• 71+: £1500

* ADDITIONAL FEES
• Set up and break down time is charged at half of the hourly rate for your crew size.
• Technical Recces will be charged at a rate of £150 for up to 3 hours.

Prices

Monday
9:00 – 23:00
from £400–£850 hire fee
Per session
9:00 – 23:00
from £850 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 23:00
from £400 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
9:00 – 23:00
from £400–£850 hire fee
Per session
9:00 – 23:00
from £850 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 23:00
from £400 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
9:00 – 23:00
from £400–£850 hire fee
Per session
9:00 – 23:00
from £850 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 23:00
from £400 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include VAT.
Thursday
9:00 – 23:00
from £400–£850 hire fee
Per session
9:00 – 23:00
from £850 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 23:00
from £400 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include VAT.
Friday
9:00 – 23:00
from £400–£850 hire fee
Per session
9:00 – 23:00
from £850 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 23:00
from £400 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include VAT.
Saturday
9:00 – 23:00
from £450–£950 hire fee
Per session
9:00 – 23:00
from £950 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 23:00
from £450 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £550 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include VAT.
Sunday
9:00 – 23:00
from £450–£950 hire fee
Per session
9:00 – 23:00
from £950 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 23:00
from £450 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £550 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include VAT.
Pricing updated by venue 3 months ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 60
Theatre
up to 60
Boardroom
up to 25
Cabaret
up to 35
U-Shaped
up to 25
Classroom
up to 30

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
Halal menu
Kosher menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
Complimentary water
Complimentary tea and coffee
No external catering allowed
Approved caterers only
No alcohol provided by the venue
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
Flipchart
Natural light
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
PA system / speakers
Conference call facilities
Air conditioner
Storage space
Quiet space
Alcohol licence
Parking available

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music
Bring your own DJ not allowed
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Accessible toilets
Ground level
Accessible parking spot available
Lift to all floors
Cargo lift
Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

No promoted and ticketed events allowed
Wedding licence available
Temporary event notices available

Host rules

CANCELLATION POLICY

Totals less than £750.00:

- For cancellation more than 61 days prior to the date of the event: No charge
- For cancellation between 31 days and 60 days prior to the date of the event: 50% of the total cost will be charged.
- For cancellation between 1 day and 30 days prior to the date of the event: 100% of the total cost will be charged.

Totals more than £750.00:

- For cancellation of more than 181 days prior to the date of the event: No charge
- For cancellation between 91 and 180 days prior to the date of the event: 50% of the total cost will be charged.
- For cancellation between 1 and 90 days prior to the date of the event: 100% of the total cost will be charged.

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day

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Reviews and ratings

(23 reviews and ratings - )

AF
Alex F.
April 2024
Excellent communication
5.0

About Conway Hall

A unique venue in an unrivaled central London location, minutes from Holborn Underground Station. Built in 1929, Grade II-listed Conway Hall is a landmark of London’s independent intellectual and cultural life. The venue seats from 2 – 400 attendees in a variety of styles.

The Main Hall retains its period features and is internationally renowned for its excellent acoustics. Six other rooms with capacities of 16 to 70 make Conway Hall suitable for a wide range of events, including exams, lectures, conferences, and drinks receptions.

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Location

Location map
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