A brick building with large grid windows and labeled entrance at The Playhouse.

The Playhouse

Event Venue

#25 of 1642 Conference venues in London
#1 of 113 Blank Canvas venues in Southwark Borough
  9 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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Venue overview

Stylish former theatre near London Bridge with serene courtyard and luxe interiors, featuring flexible indoor and outdoor spaces. Ideal for team away days, meetings, and intimate events, with praise for attentive staff.

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Spaces for hire at The Playhouse

The Playhouse at The Playhouse
The Playhouse
Event Venue
·
Whole venue
60 seats
100 standing
Book 4 hr. minimum
*Promotional Rate for APRIL 2026 booking at £1800 full day hire. Standard rate at £2160 for other months in 2026. Please get in touch for special offer. // 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 stylish soft furnishings. It is fully a...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Conference call facilities
Storage space
Play your own music
from £200 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 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
Natural light
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
Conference call facilities
Storage space
from £60 hire fee
Enquire now

Reviews and ratings

4.9
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
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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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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.
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! :)
5.0
AM
August M.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
8:00 – 23:00
from £60–£200 hire fee per hour
The Playhouse
8:00 – 23:00
from £200 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 – 23:00
from £60–£240 hire fee per hour
The Playhouse
8:00 – 23:00
from £240 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 – 23:00
from £60–£240 hire fee per hour
The Playhouse
8:00 – 23:00
from £240 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 – 23:00
from £60–£240 hire fee per hour
The Playhouse
8:00 – 23:00
from £240 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 – 23:00
from £60–£200 hire fee per hour
The Playhouse
8:00 – 23:00
from £200 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 – 23:00
from £240 hire fee per hour
The Playhouse
8:00 – 23:00
from £240 hire fee per hour
Sunday
8:00 – 23:00
from £240 hire fee per hour
The Playhouse
8:00 – 23:00
from £240 hire fee per hour

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.

FAQ

Yes, Wi-Fi is included free of charge.

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

No, there is no parking available.

Yes, the venue can provide a TV screen for use.

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 45 guests: £2574
  • The Garden Room hosting 12 guests: £504
  • The Hub hosting 4 guests: £360

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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