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FormaHQ

Event Venue

#36 of 209 Birthday Party venues in Southwark
#67 of 430 Garden venues in London
  3 reviews  – 
FormaHQ, 140 Great Dover Street, London, SE1 4GW –
Borough Station (0.5 mi)
From £300
hire fee
Up to 50
seats
Up to 80
standing
Venue offers catering
Parking available
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Tobi Tendl
Your Personal Event Manager from Forma Arts and Media
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Response time: Within a few hours
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Venue overview

Contemporary arts venue in Southwark with a rooftop garden, artist studios, and a café-bookshop. Perfect for creative celebrations and parties with your own music or DJ.

This is an AI-generated summary based on client reviews and venue profile

Spaces for hire at FormaHQ

FormaHQ: The Garden at FormaHQ
FormaHQ: The Garden
Garden
·
Semi-private area
50 seats
80 standing
Book 4 hr. minimum
The rooftop garden is a rare green oasis away from the hustle and bustle of central London, offering a space of calm to both locals and wildlife alike. Perfect for drinks in the Summer months. It was designed by celebrated horticulturalist Nigel Dunnett in a naturalistic drought-resistent style with plants that have a bold foliage to create a dram...
Natural light
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £500 hire fee
Enquire now
FormaHQ: The Main Space at FormaHQ
FormaHQ: The Main Space
Event Space
·
Semi-private area
40 seats
50 standing
Book 2 hr. minimum
A FormaHQ’s central space is a bright, airy room with floor to ceiling windows and a large lightwell from the garden. It can comfortably accommodate up to 50 people for seated events or 150 standing when using the cafe also. Ideal for pop ups, sample sales, screenings and events, it can be easily adapted with a range of equipment available from the...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £500 hire fee
Enquire now
FormaHQ: Presse Books at FormaHQ
FormaHQ: Presse Books
Cafe
·
Private space
10 seats
20 standing
Book 2 hr. minimum
Presse Books is a coffee and bookshop serving Assembly Roast. A space to celebrate our extended creative community, it stocks a curated selection of published material on art, architecture, music and the environment. Come the evening it transforms into a relaxed and welcoming bar area for smaller gatherings or to accompany larger events in the ce...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £400 hire fee
Enquire now
FormaHQ: The Breakout Space at FormaHQ
FormaHQ: The Breakout Space
Meeting Room
·
Private space
10 seats
30 standing
Book 2 hr. minimum
Adjacent to the central space is a large auxiliary room or breakout space. This private space to the rear of the building is currently used as an office however it can be hired for meetings, storage, changing rooms or workspace. We suggest that it's the perfect accompaniment to a larger scale event in the main space and cafe.
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £300 hire fee
Enquire now

Reviews and ratings

4.7
Communication
4.7
Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
RK
Rowan K.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0
NR
Nero R.
Verified review
Pleasant communication
4.0
JK
James K.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
10:00 – 23:00
from £300–£500 hire fee per day
FormaHQ: The Garden
10:00 – 20:00
from £500 hire fee per day
FormaHQ: The Main Space
10:00 – 23:00
from £500 hire fee per day
FormaHQ: Presse Books
10:00 – 23:00
from £400 hire fee per day
FormaHQ: The Breakout Space
10:00 – 23:00
from £300 hire fee per day
Tuesday
8:30 – 23:00
from £300–£500 hire fee per day
FormaHQ: The Garden
10:00 – 20:00
from £500 hire fee per day
FormaHQ: The Main Space
10:00 – 23:00
from £500 hire fee per day
FormaHQ: Presse Books
14:00 – 23:00
from £400 hire fee per day
FormaHQ: The Breakout Space
8:30 – 23:00
from £300 hire fee per day
Wednesday
8:30 – 23:00
from £300–£500 hire fee per day
FormaHQ: The Garden
10:00 – 20:00
from £500 hire fee per day
FormaHQ: The Main Space
10:00 – 23:00
from £500 hire fee per day
FormaHQ: Presse Books
14:00 – 23:00
from £400 hire fee per day
FormaHQ: The Breakout Space
8:30 – 23:00
from £300 hire fee per day
Thursday
8:30 – 23:00
from £300–£500 hire fee per day
FormaHQ: The Garden
10:00 – 20:00
from £500 hire fee per day
FormaHQ: The Main Space
10:00 – 23:00
from £500 hire fee per day
FormaHQ: Presse Books
14:00 – 23:00
from £400 hire fee per day
FormaHQ: The Breakout Space
8:30 – 23:00
from £300 hire fee per day
Friday
8:30 – 23:00
from £300–£500 hire fee per day
FormaHQ: The Garden
10:00 – 20:30
from £500 hire fee per day
FormaHQ: The Main Space
10:00 – 23:00
from £500 hire fee per day
FormaHQ: Presse Books
14:00 – 23:00
from £400 hire fee per day
FormaHQ: The Breakout Space
8:30 – 23:00
from £300 hire fee per day
Saturday
9:30 – 23:00
from £400–£600 hire fee per day
FormaHQ: The Garden
10:00 – 20:30
from £600 hire fee per day
FormaHQ: The Main Space
10:00 – 23:00
from £600 hire fee per day
FormaHQ: Presse Books
15:00 – 23:00
from £500 hire fee per day
FormaHQ: The Breakout Space
9:30 – 23:00
from £400 hire fee per day
Sunday
10:00 – 23:00
from £400–£600 hire fee per day
FormaHQ: The Garden
10:00 – 20:00
from £600 hire fee per day
FormaHQ: The Main Space
10:00 – 23:00
from £600 hire fee per day
FormaHQ: Presse Books
10:00 – 23:00
from £500 hire fee per day
FormaHQ: The Breakout Space
10:00 – 23:00
from £400 hire fee per day

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 80
standing
Up to 50
seats
In-house catering
External catering allowed
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
BYO alcohol
Unavailable: Accommodation available

About FormaHQ

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

FormaHQ is a contemporary arts organisation operating a modernist cultural hub that supports artist-led, interdisciplinary projects across gallery, studio and public programmes.

Venue highlights: Flexible gallery and project spaces span multiple levels and adapt to different layouts and technical needs. The venue offers in-house catering and runs promoted, ticketed programming that can be coordinated with private bookings. A lift provides step-free access between floors.

Best for: Art exhibitions and private views; talks and panel discussions; evening receptions and rooftop drinks.

Location: Southwark is an area where galleries and creative organisations cluster, giving hosts nearby options for post-event dining and cultural outings.

What guests say: The rooftop garden provides a calm outdoor meeting spot and reading area. The café and bookshop receive repeated praise for coffee and pastries while the building's design receives frequent praise for careful detailing.

FAQ

Yes, the venue provides coffee, tea, water and soft drinks on-site; snacks would need to be provided via external catering or arranged by the organiser.

Yes, half-day hires are available depending on the type of event and the set-up and take-down times.

The garden can be booked for the same event and can be used for breaks or small activities; if it is only for breaks a deal can probably be arranged.

Yes, the space has tables and chairs.

Yes, there is a projector in the space.

Cancellations 7 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 7 days to 24 hours in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 24 hours are non-refundable.

Event date of a confirmed booking can be changed to another date within 6 months from the original date, at no cost.

At FormaHQ, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available
  • Bringing your own catering/food is allowed
  • Bringing your own alcohol is allowed

  • Free parking is available on-site: 1 spaces
  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at FormaHQ:

  • FormaHQ: The Main Space hosting 60 guests: £864

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

FormaHQ is located at FormaHQ, in Newington, London. The nearest metro station is Borough Station.

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