The Playhouse
Event Venue
#4 of 200 Event Space venues in Southwark
#1 of 89 Gallery venues in Southwark Borough
7 reviews
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62 Southwark Bridge Road, 6, London, SE1 0AS
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Borough Station (0.2 mi)
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Spaces for hire at The Playhouse
The Playhouse
Event Venue
·
Whole venue
60 seats
100 standing
Book 5 hr. minimum
The Playhouse
The Playhouse is a former theatre with a courtyard that leads to a spacious, open-plan interior. The venue includes breakout rooms and furnishings from the Menier Lounge. 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 ...
Wi-Fi available
Conference call facilities
Projector
Air conditioner
Flipchart
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
Conference call facilities
Projector
Air conditioner
Flipchart
The Hub
Meeting Room
·
Private space
6 seats
Book 4 hr. minimum
The Hub Meeting Room is the perfect room for small meetings and training. The space can seat up to 6 people, with a smart TV screen and WiFi available for your conference and meetings.
Available on weekdays only (except Bank Holidays), access time is the same as hire time. Full day hire as in 8-hour between 8am to 6pm. Early or late access cou...
Wi-Fi available
Conference call facilities
Projector
Air conditioner
Flipchart
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Prices and opening hours
Monday
8:00 –
20:00
from
£60–£270
hire fee per hour
The Playhouse
8:00 –
20:00
from
£270
hire fee per hour
The Garden Room
9:00 –
17:00
from
£66
hire fee per hour
The Hub
9:00 –
17:00
from
£60
hire fee per hour
Tuesday
8:00 –
20:00
from
£60–£350
hire fee per hour
The Playhouse
8:00 –
20:00
from
£350
hire fee per hour
The Garden Room
9:00 –
17:00
from
£84
hire fee per hour
The Hub
9:00 –
17:00
from
£60
hire fee per hour
Wednesday
8:00 –
20:00
from
£60–£350
hire fee per hour
The Playhouse
8:00 –
20:00
from
£350
hire fee per hour
The Garden Room
9:00 –
17:00
from
£84
hire fee per hour
The Hub
9:00 –
17:00
from
£60
hire fee per hour
Thursday
8:00 –
20:00
from
£60–£350
hire fee per hour
The Playhouse
8:00 –
20:00
from
£350
hire fee per hour
The Garden Room
9:00 –
17:00
from
£84
hire fee per hour
The Hub
9:00 –
17:00
from
£60
hire fee per hour
Friday
8:00 –
20:00
from
£60–£270
hire fee per hour
The Playhouse
8:00 –
20:00
from
£270
hire fee per hour
The Garden Room
9:00 –
17:00
from
£66
hire fee per hour
The Hub
9:00 –
17:00
from
£60
hire fee per hour
Saturday
8:00 –
20:00
from
£350
hire fee per hour
The Playhouse
8:00 –
20:00
from
£350
hire fee per hour
Sunday
8:00 –
20:00
from
£270
hire fee per hour
The Playhouse
8:00 –
20:00
from
£270
hire fee per hour
Facilities and catering options
Up to 100
standing
Up to 60
seats
In-house catering
External catering allowed
BYO alcohol
Parking available
Accommodation available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
Reviews and ratings
4.9
1 new review from verified user within the last 6 months
3 recent guests highly rated amenities, cleanliness, location and service quality
Amenities
5.0
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
5.0
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Catering
4.5
Communication
5.0
Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
CJ
Codie J.
Verified review
Event Space · 60 guests
· May 2025
Great venue - good variety of breakout rooms, the layout worked perfectly for our event and everyone loved the food.
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Submitted 3 months ago
5.0
VB
Veronica B.
Verified review
Meeting · 30 guests
· December 2024
Very beautiful venue, spacious and stylish - a great place for our annual meeting.
Submitted 8 months ago
4.9
MC
Michelle C.
Verified review
Function Room · 65 guests
· December 2024
The Playhouse is a lovely venue and was perfect for our Christmas Party! The location is great, the comms with the team was very good and the venue had everything we needed. We will definitely use again! :)
Submitted 8 months ago
5.0
AM
Anya M.
Verified review
Excellent communication
Submitted 2 months ago
5.0
About The Playhouse
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.
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.
FAQ
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 50 guests: £2778.93
- The Garden Room hosting 4 guests: £540
- The Hub hosting 3 guests: £270
For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.
The Playhouse is located at 62 Southwark Bridge Road, in the Newington, London district of London. The nearest metro station is Borough Station.
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