Main Hall at The Pirate Castle

Hall in a Community Centre
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Private space
The Pirate Castle, Gilbey's Wharf, Oval Road, London, NW1 7EA –
Camden Town Station (0.2 mi)

About this space

Main Hall is a Hall in The Pirate Castle and functions as a flexible, open-plan community hall housed within a canal-focused activity centre.

Design: The hall has a simple, functional interior with light wood-effect flooring, pale painted walls and a suspended acoustic ceiling. The hall's rectangular footprint includes a shallow raised platform at one end and a wall of large glazed doors.

Features: A PA system and speakers are provided and personal music or external DJs are permitted subject to the venue's noise restrictions. The hall has step-free entry, wheelchair access and accessible toilets. On-site Wi‑Fi is available and the open floor can be arranged for seated or standing set-ups.

Ideal for: Community groups and activity classes looking for an accessible, adaptable space suited to relaxed, activity-led or social gatherings.

What guests say: The space feels welcoming and encouraging, and it supports beginners and young people to gain confidence through inclusive programming.


Usually booked for

Party

Typically for 45-65 guests and costs about £300.


"The location was beautiful and perfect for our party!"

- Hannan B. Apr 2025


Prices

Monday
9:00 – 0:00
from £55–£70 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 18:00
from £55 hire fee per hour
Per hour
18:00 – 0:00
from £70 hire fee per hour
All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
9:00 – 0:00
from £55–£70 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 18:00
from £55 hire fee per hour
Per hour
18:00 – 0:00
from £70 hire fee per hour
All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
9:00 – 0:00
from £55–£70 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 18:00
from £55 hire fee per hour
Per hour
18:00 – 0:00
from £70 hire fee per hour
All prices include VAT.
Thursday
9:00 – 0:00
from £55–£70 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 18:00
from £55 hire fee per hour
Per hour
18:00 – 0:00
from £70 hire fee per hour
All prices include VAT.
Friday
9:00 – 0:00
from £55–£70 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 18:00
from £55 hire fee per hour
Per hour
18:00 – 0:00
from £70 hire fee per hour
All prices include VAT.
Saturday
9:00 – 0:00
from £70 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 0:00
from £70 hire fee per hour
All prices include VAT.
Sunday
9:00 – 0:00
from £70 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 0:00
from £70 hire fee per hour
All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Minimum booking duration: 2 hours

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 100
  • Dining
    up to 70
  • Theatre
    up to 70
  • Boardroom
    up to 30
  • Cabaret
    up to 50
  • U-Shaped
    up to 50
  • Classroom
    up to 50

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering available
Complimentary tea and coffee
Complimentary refreshments (such as water, tea, or coffee) for guests at no extra cost
External catering allowed
Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice
Unavailable: Buyout fee for external catering
Kitchen facilities available for guests
Space where you can prepare food
No alcohol provided by the venue
BYO alcohol allowed
You can bring your own alcohol free of charge
Unavailable: Corkage fee for BYO alcohol

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Projector
  • Whiteboard
  • Flipchart
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • 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: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Air conditioner
  • 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 23:00

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
  • Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
  • Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
  • Lift to all floors
  • 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
No glasses / drinks outside the building
Outside catering is allowed
BYO (Bring Your Own) alcohol allowed
Youth parties / events must be supervised by at least one responsible adult

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day

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Reviews and ratings

(23 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.

JO
John O.
Verified review
Party · 60 guests · August 2026

Cosy hall

4.7
JM
Janine M.
Verified review
Party · 40 guests · September 2025

Large venue and helpful staff, also good communication regarding the booking prior to the day.

Cleanliness in some places fell short and the music wasn’t working until after a bit of waiting.

4.0
SW
Sarah W.
Verified review
Birthday Party · 50 guests · June 2025

Everything was very good - great communication and flexibility when booking. The venue was perfect for the party we were organising.

4.3
HB
Hannan B.
Verified review
Party · 50 guests · April 2025

The location was beautiful and perfect for our party!

4.8

FAQ

Yes, hire prices include tables and chairs, as well as access to the kitchen facilities.

Yes, an HDMI cable is available, and there are instructions in the cupboard on how to connect everything.

Yes, there is a kettle available in the kitchen, as well as an urn for hot water. Coffee and tea are provided, but you must bring your own milk.

Yes, decorations are permitted, but everything must be removed after the event and no sticky residue may be left on the walls.

Yes, the venue does not have DJ equipment, so DJs must bring their own set-up.


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Response rate: 98%

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Arta Ymeraj
Member of Tagvenue since March 2025
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4.6 Rating
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