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The Playhouse

Event Venue

#3 of 110 Function Room venues in Southwark
#1 of 105 Blank Canvas venues in Southwark Borough
  13 reviews  – 
62 Southwark Bridge Road, 6, London, SE1 0AS –
Borough Station (0.2 mi)
From £60
hire fee
Up to 60
seats
Up to 100
standing
Venue offers catering
Parking not available
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Spaces for hire at The Playhouse

The Playhouse at The Playhouse

The Playhouse
Event Space
·
Whole venue
60 seats
100 standing
Book 5 hr. minimum
The Playhouse is a former theatre with a courtyard that leads to a spacious, open-plan interior. The venue includes breakout rooms and stylish soft furnishings. It is fully accessible for disabled users. The space supports a range of uses, including: Team meetings and away days Presentations and networking events Product launches Photoshoots and...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Conference call facilities
Storage space
Play your own music
from £240 hire fee
Enquire now
The Garden Room at The Playhouse

The Garden Room
Meeting Room
·
Private space
12 seats
Book 4 hr. minimum
The Garden Room offers a private, light-filled space suited for meetings, interviews, and team gatherings. Located on the first floor and accessed by stairs, it comfortably seats up to 12 people around a central meeting table. The room includes a 55" Smart TV for presentations, along with Wi-Fi and optional whiteboard or flipchart rental. Self-ser...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
Conference call facilities
Storage space
from £66 hire fee
Enquire now
The Hub at The Playhouse

The Hub
Meeting Room
·
Private space
6 seats
Book 4 hr. minimum
The room is compact and enclosed, arranged around a rectangular table with white-painted brick walls and timber flooring. The ceiling is low and the space receives daylight through a high window, supplemented by linear overhead lights. Room features: The room supports remote participation and on-screen presentations via a wall-mounted flatscreen T...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
Conference call facilities
Storage space
from £60 hire fee
Enquire now

Reviews and ratings

4.9
2 new reviews from verified users within the last 6 months
5 recent guests highly rated amenities, cleanliness, location and service quality
Amenities
4.8
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
5.0
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Catering
4.7
Communication
5.0

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

AJ
Alex J.
Verified review
Meeting · 2 guests · June 2026 · The Hub

Great meeting room, clean, welcoming space

Could have done with a biscuit!

4.8
KC
Kathia C.
Verified review
Workshop · 36 guests · April 2026 · The Playhouse

Clear communication and pricing, excellent staff!!

5.0
CJ
Codie J.
Verified review
Event Space · 60 guests · May 2025 · The Playhouse

Great venue - good variety of breakout rooms, the layout worked perfectly for our event and everyone loved the food.

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5.0
VB
Veronica B.
Verified review
Meeting · 30 guests · December 2024 · The Playhouse

Very beautiful venue, spacious and stylish - a great place for our annual meeting.

4.9

Prices and opening hours

Monday
8:00 – 23:00
from £60–£240 hire fee per hour
The Playhouse
8:00 – 23:00
from £240 hire fee per hour
The Garden Room
8:00 – 18:00
from £66 hire fee per hour
The Hub
9:00 – 17:00
from £60 hire fee per hour
Tuesday
8:00 – 23:00
from £60–£300 hire fee per hour
The Playhouse
8:00 – 23:00
from £300 hire fee per hour
The Garden Room
8:00 – 18:00
from £84 hire fee per hour
The Hub
9:00 – 17:00
from £60 hire fee per hour
Wednesday
8:00 – 23:00
from £60–£300 hire fee per hour
The Playhouse
8:00 – 23:00
from £300 hire fee per hour
The Garden Room
8:00 – 18:00
from £84 hire fee per hour
The Hub
9:00 – 17:00
from £60 hire fee per hour
Thursday
8:00 – 23:00
from £60–£300 hire fee per hour
The Playhouse
8:00 – 23:00
from £300 hire fee per hour
The Garden Room
8:00 – 18:00
from £84 hire fee per hour
The Hub
9:00 – 17:00
from £60 hire fee per hour
Friday
8:00 – 23:00
from £60–£240 hire fee per hour
The Playhouse
8:00 – 23:00
from £240 hire fee per hour
The Garden Room
8:00 – 18:00
from £66 hire fee per hour
The Hub
9:00 – 17:00
from £60 hire fee per hour
Saturday
8:00 – 23:00
from £300 hire fee per hour
The Playhouse
8:00 – 23:00
from £300 hire fee per hour
The Garden Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £540 hire fee per day
Sunday
8:00 – 23:00
from £300 hire fee per hour
The Playhouse
8:00 – 23:00
from £300 hire fee per hour
The Garden Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £540 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 100
standing
Up to 60
seats
In-house catering
External catering allowed
BYO alcohol
Unavailable: Parking available
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: Alcohol provided

About The Playhouse

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

The Playhouse – a serene courtyard guides you to a spacious, a light-filled open-plan space, cosy break out rooms and luxe styling make this former theatre ideal for any occasion.

Adorned with greenery and furnishings from our Menier Lounge, this open-concept space features small breakout areas and is fully accessible for disabled users. Ideal for team away days, meetings, presentations, networking events, and product launches, this versatile venue includes both indoor and outdoor spaces, with a flexible layout that can be tailored to your needs.

We have a 65" & 55" TV screen available for hire and flipchart and whiteboard for conference purposes. Catering and refreshments are provided by the onsite team, who will ensure the smooth running of your day.

Minimum number of hours for advance booking: 5 hours. Half day hire available from 8am to 1pm or after 1pm. Otherwise it'd be consider as a full day hire. Full day hire as in 9 hours between 08:00-20:00. Additional cost for before 8am or after 8pm might occur, and we can open until 11pm and on weekends, please contact for specific quote.

Click below link for a virtual tour of the standard layout the Playhouse:
https://shoootin.com/en_gb/scan/6717d210aea02c68fbfe30e7

Additional chairs and tables available for hire if you'd need for cabaret, theatrical, U-shape, boardroom layout. Please get in touch for details.

Low impact photoshoots/filming/events or last-minute booking, we can sometimes offer a discounted hourly rate and could be hired by hours. Please contact us for info.

Access: 7 min walk from London Bridge Station (Borough High Street West exit) / 5 min walk from Borough Station. Street level, with step-free access available.

Usually booked for
Meeting

Typically for 5-35 guests and costs between £350 - £800.

"Very beautiful venue, spacious and stylish - a great place for our annual meeting."

- Veronica B. Dec 2024

Usually booked for
Workshop

Typically for 5-40 guests and costs between £500 - £1,600.

"Clear communication and pricing, excellent staff!!"

- Kathia C. Apr 2026

FAQ

The whole ground floor is included. One additional room upstairs is available to hire as an add-on.

Yes, the hire fee includes all ground floor breakout spaces.

Guests are permitted to use all facilities in the kitchen.

Cancellations 60 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 60 days to 30 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 30 days are non-refundable.

At The Playhouse, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available
  • Bringing your own catering/food is allowed
  • Refreshments for guests are offered
  • Bringing your own alcohol is allowed

The Playhouse does not offer parking facilities.

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

  • The Playhouse hosting 36 guests: £1506
  • The Garden Room hosting 12 guests: £504
  • The Hub hosting 2 guests: £210

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

The Playhouse is located at 62 Southwark Bridge Road, in Newington, London. The nearest metro station is Borough Station.

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