Magdalen Hall
Community Centre
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133 reviews
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Purbrook Street, London, SE1 3DQ
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London Bridge Station (0.6 mi)
Kyle Simmons
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Excellent communication - 4.9/5
81 verified clients rated their communication with the venue manager as 4.9. They appreciated the manager's professionalism and quick response times.
Venue overview
Community centre near Tower Bridge with a spacious hall, large stage, and two bars offering affordable drinks. Great for parties, theatre productions, or casual gatherings with own music or DJ.
This is an AI-generated summary based on client reviews and venue profile
Spaces for hire at Magdalen Hall
Main Hall
Hall
·
Private space
100 seats
120 standing
Book 4 hr. minimum
The Main Hall at Magdalen Hall Association & Community Bar is a versatile and spacious venue perfect for a wide range of events. Located a stone's throw away from Tower Bridge, this hall offers a stage, making it ideal for parties, functions, classes, and theatre productions.
The hall can accommodate up to 120 guests (this can be extended to 150 ...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Projector
Flatscreen TV
PA system / music speakers
Storage space
Play your own music
from £35 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 3 months ago
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Secondary Hall
Function Room
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Private space
34 seats
Book 2 hr. minimum
Our secondary hall is a great space for small meetings or small classes of up to 40 people. It features a 60" TV, with HDMI connections for presentations and 34 chairs. The space is private.
Current and previous usage have been church groups, organisational meetings, seminars, classes, dance classes and extending the use of the Main Hall for capa...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Flatscreen TV
Play your own music
from £24 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 3 months ago
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Reviews and ratings
4.7
6 new reviews from verified users within the last 6 months
52 recent guests rated this venue at 4.8
Amenities
4.7
Cleanliness
4.6
Location
4.8
Service quality
4.8
Value for money
4.9
Catering
4.5
Communication
4.9
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FO
Fariha O.
Verified review
Dining Party · 50 guests
· December 2025
· Main Hall
I really liked the place location was perfect.David help me with everything really appreciate him.Means a lot for big day Thanks a lot.My team loved all arrangements
Cleanness could be a little bit better tho wasn’t bad.
Submitted 8 months ago
4.5
BP
Bhavin P.
Verified review
Private Dining · 100 guests
· September 2026
· Main Hall
The place is clean and spacious for 100 people
Submitted 1 week ago
5.0
DD
Deborah D.
Verified review
Conference · 100 guests
· August 2026
· Main Hall
The space worked really well for the kind of event we were running. Having the main hall, the secondary room, and the kitchenette all within the same venue gave us the flexibility we needed to run sessions and networking simultaneously without things feeling cramped. The amount of space available for networking was a big deal for us and our attendees made great use of it throughout the day.
We also really valued having staff on the ground. When we ran into an issue with the kitchen during the event, having someone there to help us resolve it quickly made a real difference. That kind of support is not something you can always count on and we genuinely appreciated it.
In terms of what we would improve, honestly there is not much to flag. We felt the space and the offering were fair for the price and it delivered exactly what we needed on the day.
We would absolutely consider Magdalen Hall for future editions and would not hesitate to recommend the venue to others. Thank you again for everything.
Submitted 3 weeks ago
4.8
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Nayla
Verified review
Performance · 120 guests
· July 2026
· Main Hall
The Venue Location
Cleaning staff lady
Lady with a broken foot
I booked the venue because during my initial visit, the layout was perfect for my event and the staff came across as welcoming, helpful and genuinely passionate about supporting the local community. I was told it was a community hall and that the money from bookings helped keep the venue open and fund improvements.
The event had around 30 guests, yet the security staff spent much of their time sitting on benches drinking Coca-Cola rather than standing at the entrance welcoming guests or actively monitoring the event. Staff were openly arguing amongst themselves about who should be doing what and I also witnessed members of staff speaking negatively about one another, including bar staff criticising security.
During the show, a male member of the venue team came backstage smelling strongly of cannabis. This was completely inappropriate during a live event. What people do in their own time is their business, but don't walk into a professional event smelling strongly of cannabis. It showed a complete lack of professionalism and consideration for everyone attending.
I also paid extra for the venue's 360 photo booth. Before the event, I was specifically told that safety poles would be placed around the 360 and that I needed to leave enough space for them. On the day, no safety barriers or poles were used at all, despite me planning my layout around this. My media team simply asked if some nearby chairs could be moved to prevent anyone accidentally backing into them while using the 360. Instead of addressing the safety concern, the member of staff operating it shrugged it off, said she hadn't put the chairs there and walked away behind the bar. I found it disappointing that a genuine safety concern was dismissed rather than addressed.
After I later raised concerns with the venue, I was told the 360 operator claimed my media manager had made inappropriate comments about the women he works with. This was the first time I had ever heard such an allegation. It was never mentioned during the event or immediately afterwards and only surfaced after I submitted my complaint. My media manager works professionally with women at countless pageants, fashion shows and events and I have never witnessed or received any complaints about his conduct. From my perspective, the allegation was completely out of character and very difficult to believe.
Another issue was the minimum bar spend. I had been informed there was a £200 minimum spend over the four-hour event. Before leaving, I specifically asked how far away we were from meeting it and was told it was only around £11 short, so I purchased additional drinks to cover the difference. Despite this, I later received an email attempting to charge me over £100, which was then reduced to £51 after I questioned it. This left me very confused about how the figures had been calculated.
Throughout the event my media team recorded much of the day, and I was informed that members of the venue team and the 360 operator were making negative comments about contestants while they were on stage. My event is centred around empowering women, so hearing that members of the venue team were making remarks about those taking part was incredibly upsetting and unprofessional. As a thank you, I left flowers for a member of staff who had been helpful and who had a broken foot. Shortly afterwards, I overheard members of the team discussing giving the flowers to someone else and pretending they had bought them themselves. Whether intended as a joke or not, it left a poor impression. The professionalism of the venue staff throughout the event was disappointing. Many appeared uninterested, unapproachable and gave the impression they simply did not want to be there. I was also later told the venue had gone above and beyond by providing me with equipment. From my perspective, I did not receive anything beyond what I had booked and they still have my archway, which has never been mentioned or arrangements made for its return. Although I had booked the venue until midnight, my show finished around 10pm and I had intended to hold an after-party until approximately 11:30pm. Despite still being within my booking time and with guests still present, venue staff began dismantling my decorations before the event had finished. I found this extremely disrespectful to both myself and my guests. I chose not to raise any of these issues on the day because it was one of the biggest days for my organisation. The last thing I wanted was confrontation or arguments. The show had to go on. We even had our DJ cancel at the last minute, but we adapted and made the event a success despite the setback. That, however, had absolutely nothing to do with the lack of professionalism and integrity shown by the venue staff throughout the day.
The venue itself is beautiful and that's exactly why I booked it. Sadly, the staff completely let it down.
Based on my experience, I would never book Magdalen Hall again.
Submitted 1 month ago
2.0
Prices and opening hours
Monday
10:00 –
22:00
from
£24–£35
hire fee per hour
Main Hall
10:00 –
18:00
from
£35
hire fee per hour
Secondary Hall
10:00 –
22:00
from
£24
hire fee per hour
Tuesday
10:00 –
22:00
from
£24–£35
hire fee per hour
Main Hall
10:00 –
18:00
from
£35
hire fee per hour
Secondary Hall
10:00 –
22:00
from
£24
hire fee per hour
Wednesday
10:00 –
18:00
from
£24–£35
hire fee per hour
Main Hall
10:00 –
18:00
from
£35
hire fee per hour
Secondary Hall
10:00 –
17:00
from
£24
hire fee per hour
Thursday
10:00 –
22:00
from
£24–£35
hire fee per hour
Main Hall
10:00 –
22:00
from
£35
hire fee per hour
Secondary Hall
10:00 –
22:00
from
£24
hire fee per hour
Friday
10:00 –
1:00
from
£28–£44
hire fee per hour
Main Hall
10:00 –
1:00
from
£44
hire fee per hour
Secondary Hall
10:00 –
1:00
from
£28
hire fee per hour
Saturday
10:00 –
1:00
from
£28–£44
hire fee per hour
Main Hall
10:00 –
1:00
from
£44
hire fee per hour
Secondary Hall
10:00 –
1:00
from
£28
hire fee per hour
Sunday
10:00 –
0:00
from
£28–£44
hire fee per hour
Main Hall
10:00 –
0:00
from
£44
hire fee per hour
Secondary Hall
16:00 –
22:00
from
£28
hire fee per hour
Pricing updated by venue 3 months ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 18 verified users
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 120
standing
Up to 100
seats
External catering allowed
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: In-house catering
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: BYO alcohol
About Magdalen Hall
Magdalen Hall is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.
Magdalen Hall Association C.I.C is a Tenants and Residents Association run by a board of volunteers from the estates of St. Saviours, Purbrook & Aylwin (over 740 homes). We are formally recognised by Southwark Council. We are governed by our Articles of Association and elections are held yearly at our Annual General Meeting on the last Thursday of July.
We manage and run the beautiful Magdalen Hall, located a stone throw away from Tower Bridge, with London Bridge, a major transportation hub nearby. It has a spacious hall for rent with a stage for parties, functions, classes and theatre productions; supplemented by two bars at modest prices and discounts for members (tenants and residents of the estates). All are welcome to join us at this wonderful venue. We take pride in our community and promote diversity, tolerance and equality.
Magdalen Hall Association & Community Bar ©
Magdalen Hall, Purbrook Street, London, SE1 3DQ
Legal Name: Magdalen Hall Association C.I.C
Company Number: 15719049
Magdalen Hall is a licenced premises (880526)
FAQ
Yes, clients may bring their own catering and soft drinks, but outside alcohol is not allowed; alcohol is sold from the venue's bar.
Yes, rum, Cognac, and tequila are available.
No, the venue is on the first floor.
Cancellations 30 days in advance will receive a full refund.
Cancellations 30 days to 7 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.
Cancellations for events starting within 7 days are non-refundable.
Event date of a confirmed booking can be changed to another date within 1 months from the original date, at no cost.
At Magdalen Hall, the following catering options are available:
- Bringing your own catering/food is allowed
- Free on-street parking is available
Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at Magdalen Hall:
- Main Hall hosting 50 guests: £835.52
- Secondary Hall hosting 25 guests: £130
For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.
Magdalen Hall is located at Purbrook Street, in Bermondsey, London. The nearest metro station is London Bridge Station.
Yes! Here's what guests who have hosted their birthdays at this venue say:
- Elizabeth L. rated it 5/5 stars
'It was such a great venue with amazing staff. Made for a fantastic birthday!' - Joe H. rated it 5/5 stars
'Great venue, really helpful staff, all incredibly easy. Thank you!' - David A. rated it 4.8/5 stars
'The venue was fantastic, had plenty facilities available. Friendly staff members. It was a central location and had no issues with venue.'
It is! Here's what guests who have hosted holiday celebrations there are saying:
- Tanya A. rated it 5/5 stars
'Absolutely everything about this hall was on point. Friendly staff, location, price. Would very much recommend this hall to anyone. Will definitely be using in the future.'
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