An event venue with dark walls, art displays, and a wooden bench in the Mandela Space at The Africa Centre.
An event venue with silhouette artwork on dark blue walls and exposed ceiling pipes at The Africa Centre
An event venue with dark walls displaying framed artwork and exhibition panels at The Africa Centre.
An event venue with navy partition walls, concrete flooring, and natural light from large windows at The Africa Centre.

Mandela Space at The Africa Centre

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

About this space

Mandela Space is an event space in The Africa Centre. The room functions as an adaptable gallery-style area with a neutral floorplate.

Design: The room features deep matte-painted walls arranged around large monochrome image panels, a smooth polished concrete floor and a low ceiling with exposed services. The overall effect is restrained and focused, directing attention to wall-mounted work.

Features: The space includes adjustable track lighting, a PA system and speakers, and venue Wi‑Fi. The layout uses freestanding partition walls to create configurable zones. The room also has air conditioning, wheelchair access and accessible toilets, and the PA system permits external music to be played.

Ideal for: Creative collectives and community groups seeking a flexible room for standing receptions or small seated talks in an informal, adaptable setting.

What guests say: The space is calming and welcoming with distinctive, culture-focused decor. The staff are friendly and helpful.

Prices

Monday
10:00 – 23:00
from £162 hire fee per hour
Per hour
10:00 – 23:00
from £162 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
10:00 – 23:00
from £162 hire fee per hour
Per hour
10:00 – 23:00
from £162 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
10:00 – 23:00
from £162 hire fee per hour
Per hour
10:00 – 23:00
from £162 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
10:00 – 23:00
from £162 hire fee per hour
Per hour
10:00 – 23:00
from £162 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
10:00 – 23:00
from £192 hire fee per hour
Per hour
10:00 – 23:00
from £192 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
10:00 – 23:00
from £192 hire fee per hour
Per hour
10:00 – 23:00
from £192 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
10:00 – 22:00
from £192 hire fee per hour
Per hour
10:00 – 22:00
from £192 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Minimum booking duration: 3 hours

Capacity

Standing
up to 50
Theatre
up to 50
Boardroom
up to 12
U-Shaped
up to 20
Classroom
up to 50

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
Flatscreen TV
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
Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
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 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
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 Notice (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

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Reviews and ratings

(18 reviews and ratings - )

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HS
Helena S.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

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

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