An event space with a mix of wooden tables and chairs, a red patterned rug, framed wall art, and windows with drapes at The Old Customs House.
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Lord Nelson at The Old Customs House

Event Space in a Pub
·
Semi-private area
Vernon Buildings, Portsmouth, Portsmouth, PO1 3TY –
St. Thomas, Portsmouth
Up to 50
seats
Up to 60
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Lord Nelson is a semi-private event space in The Old Customs House and a compact pub-style dining room defined by abundant natural light.

Design: The interior combines varnished timber floors, painted walls hung with framed prints and tall sash windows that admit daylight. The layout places mixed wooden tables and chairs around the room beneath wall-mounted lights.

Features: The space includes Wi‑Fi, movable wooden tables and chairs, and a freestanding surface suitable as a drinks or buffet station. The space also has adjustable wall lighting and clear sightlines across the room for hosted activity.

Ideal for: Groups seeking a relaxed, seated meal or a low-key drinks reception in an informal, intimate setting.

What sets it apart: The room contains a central fireplace and mantel that act as a visual focal point.

Prices

Monday
9:30 – 23:00
from £12 per person
Per morning
9:30 – 13:00
from £60 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:30
from £60 hire fee
Per day
9:30 – 23:00
from £120 hire fee per day
Per session
9:30 – 23:00
from £12 per person
All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
9:30 – 23:00
from £12 per person
Per morning
9:30 – 13:00
from £60 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:30
from £60 hire fee
Per day
9:30 – 23:00
from £120 hire fee per day
Per session
9:30 – 23:00
from £12 per person
All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
9:30 – 23:00
from £12 per person
Per morning
9:30 – 13:00
from £60 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:30
from £60 hire fee
Per day
9:30 – 23:00
from £120 hire fee per day
Per session
9:30 – 23:00
from £12 per person
All prices include VAT.
Thursday
9:30 – 23:00
from £12 per person
Per morning
9:30 – 13:00
from £60 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:30
from £60 hire fee
Per day
9:30 – 23:00
from £120 hire fee per day
Per session
9:30 – 23:00
from £12 per person
All prices include VAT.
Friday
9:30 – 23:00
from £12 per person
Per morning
9:30 – 13:00
from £60 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:30
from £60 hire fee
Per day
9:30 – 23:00
from £120 hire fee per day
Per session
9:30 – 23:00
from £12 per person
All prices include VAT.
Saturday
9:30 – 23:00
from £12 per person
Per morning
9:30 – 13:00
from £60 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:30
from £60 hire fee
Per day
9:30 – 23:00
from £120 hire fee per day
Per session
9:30 – 23:00
from £12 per person
All prices include VAT.
Sunday
9:30 – 23:00
from £12 per person
Per morning
9:30 – 13:00
from £60 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:30
from £60 hire fee
Per day
9:30 – 23:00
from £120 hire fee per day
Per session
9:30 – 23:00
from £12 per person
All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 60
  • Theatre
    up to 50
  • Boardroom
    up to 20
  • U-Shaped
    up to 22
  • Classroom
    up to 25

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Complimentary water Complimentary refreshments (such as water, tea, or coffee) for guests at no extra cost
No external catering allowed
No alcohol provided by the venue
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Projector
  • Flatscreen TV
  • Flipchart
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Free parking is available on-site
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: PA system / speakers
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Air conditioner
  • Unavailable: Photo equipment
  • Unavailable: Video equipment
  • Unavailable: Lighting equipment
  • Unavailable: Greenscreen
  • Unavailable: Backdrops
  • Unavailable: Storage space
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • Unavailable: Dance floor
  • Unavailable: Soundproof
  • Unavailable: Mirrors
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

  • Own music not allowed
  • Bring your own DJ not allowed
  • No noise restrictions

Accessibility

  • Unavailable: Accessible toilets
  • Unavailable: Ground level
  • Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
  • Unavailable: Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift
  • Unavailable: Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • No promoted and ticketed events allowed
  • No wedding licence
  • No Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available

Host rules

• No smoking in the building

About The Old Customs House

The Old Customs House is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

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