An event space with floor-to-ceiling glass doors and wood floors at The Pirate Castle.
An event space with wood flooring, large white columns, and black sofas at The Pirate Castle.
An event space with arched windows, exposed pillars, and wood floors at The Pirate Castle.
An event hall with inflatable slides, soft play mats, unicorn ride-on toys, and children’s play areas at The Pirate Castle.

Main Hall at The Pirate Castle

Hall in a Community Centre
·
Private space
The Pirate Castle, Gilbey's Wharf, Oval Road, London, NW1 7EA –
Camden Town Station (0.2 mi)
Up to 70
seats
Up to 100
standing
Venue doesn’t offer catering
External catering allowed

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.

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 Notice (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

(22 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, you can connect a phone, and presumably a laptop, for music. The duty manager will explain how to connect it, and instructions are also in the cupboard.

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

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

Yes, the venue is fully accessible.

Yes, Bluetooth speakers are available for use.

The Pirate Castle is a #Supervenue

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Customers rated communication with this venue and their event experience as Superb
Response time: within couple of hours
Response rate: 98%

About The Pirate Castle

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

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