The Foyle Room at Buffini Chao Deck at the National Theatre

Theatre
·
Private space
National Theatre, Upper Ground, London, SE1 9PX –
Waterloo Station (0.2 mi)
Up to 25
seats
Up to 35
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Enhance your next meeting or presentation at The Foyle Room, located on the top level of the National Theatre. This intimate space can accommodate up to 20 guests in a boardroom setting, or 35 for a standing reception. With fantastic AV facilities as an optional add-on, as well as the option for a working lunch, or after-work drinks, The Foyle Room is the perfect daytime events space in central London.

The Foyle Room's floor-to-ceiling windows open up to stunning views of London's skyline, with plenty of natural light to encourage creative thinking and encourage learning.

We are able to offer a 65-inch TV for presentations or conference calls, plus flipcharts for note-taking. Good meetings need good catering - our in-house caterers are able to supply meals throughout the day, as well as snacks when needed, or we can arrange a table at one of the restaurants in the building - Lasdun or Forza Wine.

Event offers and packages

Package per person

DDR package is £132 (inc.VAT) and includes:
Room Hire
Tea, coffee & water all day
Breakfast, mid-morning snack, lunch and afternoon sweet treat
1x 65inch plasma screen for presentations

self-serve unlimited tea & coffee station can be set up for £8 (inc.VAT) per person

Prices

Monday
9:00 – 16:30
from £600 hire fee
Per session
9:00 – 16:30
from £600 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Pricing includes room hire fee from 9am-4:30pm. A 65-inch TV can be added for £330 + VAT.
Tuesday
9:00 – 16:30
from £600 hire fee
Per session
9:00 – 16:30
from £600 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Pricing includes room hire fee from 9am-4:30pm. A 65-inch TV can be added for £330 + VAT.
Wednesday
9:00 – 16:30
from £600 hire fee
Per session
9:00 – 16:30
from £600 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Pricing includes room hire fee from 9am-4:30pm. A 65-inch TV can be added for £330 + VAT.
Thursday
9:00 – 16:30
from £600 hire fee
Per session
9:00 – 16:30
from £600 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Pricing includes room hire fee from 9am-4:30pm. A 65-inch TV can be added for £330 + VAT.
Friday
9:00 – 16:30
from £600 hire fee
Per session
9:00 – 16:30
from £600 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Pricing includes room hire fee from 9am-4:30pm. A 65-inch TV can be added for £330 + VAT.
Saturday
9:00 – 16:30
from £600 hire fee
Per session
9:00 – 16:30
from £600 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Pricing includes room hire fee from 9am-4:30pm. A 65-inch TV can be added for £330 + VAT.
Sunday
Closed
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Pricing includes room hire fee from 9am-4:30pm. A 65-inch TV can be added for £330 + VAT.
Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 2 verified users

Capacity

Standing
up to 35
Dining
up to 25
Boardroom
up to 20

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
Halal menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 0:00 (extension available)
BYO alcohol allowed
Corkage fee for BYO alcohol

Facilities

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

Music & sound equipment

Space has noise restriction after 18:00
Own music not allowed
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

No promoted and ticketed events allowed
No wedding licence
No temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Reviews and ratings

(31 reviews and ratings - )

ER
Emma R.
May 2025
Meeting · 9 guests
Everything about the venue and experience was excellent. The staff communication was fantastic and I cannot fault anything about the day at all.
I chose the day delegate package and would prefer to see some healthier rather than cookies as the morning snacks. The lunch was also a little light on protein. These are just my personal preferences regardless of the choses the quality was still excellent.
4.7
ST
Sanphy T.
May 2025
Meeting · 16 guests
Location, food
Lack of tech support, no aircon, entry to building was challenging
4.1
HP
Holly P.
March 2025
Meeting · 10 guests
Lovely bright airy space with great views
Despite saying the balcony area is for the Foyle room only, we had frequent disruption from people walking past outside. Somewhat distracting when trying to hold a presentation.
4.9
JC
Jonathon C.
January 2025
Company Fun Day · 15 guests
So this is a really solid venue. Beautiful view. Lovely light room. Decent catering. Probably need to think a bit more about directing people to get into the building before it is open to the public but that was a minor issue.
The only issue is the wi-fi. Room either needs its own wi-fi or to be put on to the private wi-fi. Using the national theatres public wi-fi when you are conducting an all day zoom meeting is sub-optimal. Keeps cutting out because its being used by everyone in the facility.
4.6

About Buffini Chao Deck at the National Theatre

The Buffini Chao Deck is a stunning events venue situated on the roof of the iconic National Theatre.
Offering breathtaking panoramic views across London, the Buffini Chao Deck combines a riverside outdoor terrace with large flexible event space. The building is wrapped in glazed panels which can be retracted on warmer days, so the uninterrupted view is preserved no matter the weather.

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