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Malangatana Lounge at The Africa Centre

Lounge in a Gallery
·
Private space
66 Great Suffolk Street, London, SE1 0BL –
Southwark Station (0.2 mi)
Up to 25
seats
Up to 50
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering allowed

About this space

The Malangatana Lounge is a Lounge in The Africa Centre, a compact, light-filled sitting area defined by large arched windows.

Design: The lounge has an informal, contemporary look featuring patterned low armchairs, a cushioned bench in the window bay and a muted palette of terracotta and teal. The ceiling exposes services and track lighting, while plants and pendant lamps add domestic scale.

Features: The lounge provides Wi‑Fi, air conditioning and a PA system with in-room speakers. The space permits own music and external DJs subject to venue noise restrictions. The room is wheelchair accessible and includes accessible toilets.

Ideal for: The lounge is best for small groups seeking a relaxed, conversational setting for seated socialising or informal networking.

What sets it apart: A small private balcony provides a compact outdoor extension directly from the lounge.

What guests say: The lounge is calm and welcoming with friendly, helpful staff. The lounge displays African-inspired artwork and detailed interiors that create a warm, culturally rich setting.

Prices

Monday
9:00 – 17:00
from £198 hire fee per hour
Per hour
10:00 – 17:00
from £198 hire fee per hour
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £1416 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
9:00 – 17:00
from £198 hire fee per hour
Per hour
10:00 – 17:00
from £198 hire fee per hour
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £1416 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
9:00 – 17:00
from £198 hire fee per hour
Per hour
10:00 – 17:00
from £198 hire fee per hour
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £1416 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
9:00 – 17:00
from £198 hire fee per hour
Per hour
10:00 – 17:00
from £198 hire fee per hour
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £1416 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
9:00 – 17:00
from £222 hire fee per hour
Per hour
10:00 – 17:00
from £222 hire fee per hour
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £1596 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
9:00 – 17:00
from £222 hire fee per hour
Per hour
10:00 – 17:00
from £222 hire fee per hour
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £1596 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
9:00 – 17:00
from £222 hire fee per hour
Per hour
10:00 – 17:00
from £222 hire fee per hour
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £1596 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 50
  • Dining
    up to 25

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Extensive vegan menu
African cuisine
External catering allowed Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice
Unavailable: 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
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Air conditioner
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • 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
  • Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
  • Space has noise restriction after 21:00

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.
Outside catering is allowed by prior arrangement.
Alcohol must be purchased from our provider onsite (packages available).
Building must be cleared by 11pm.
We ask all guests to help clear their waste from spaces.

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day with Grace Period

Show cancellation details

About The Africa Centre

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

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Location

Location map

Meet your host

Chike Azuonye
Member of Tagvenue since September 2022
18 Reviews
4.6 Rating
6h Response time
92% Response rate

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