The glass-fronted entrance of John Harvard Library, Borough, with a blue sign reading 'Library' above the door and people walking past on the pavement.
A meeting room with a long white conference table, grey chairs, and a projector screen at John Harvard Library, Borough.
A compact glass-walled meeting pod with a blue exterior and a small table with chairs, set within a library area lined with bookshelves at John Harvard Library, Borough.
A meeting room with a large U-shaped table, gray chairs, projector screen, and whiteboard at John Harvard Library, Borough.

John Harvard Library, Borough

Library

#8 of 233 Meeting venues in Southwark Borough
#86 of 644 Classroom venues in Central London
  2 reviews  – 
Borough High Street, 211, London, SE1 1JA –
Borough Station (0.1 mi)
From £10
hire fee
Up to 30
seats
Up to 30
standing
Venue offers catering
Parking available
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Spaces for hire at John Harvard Library, Borough

Room 1 at John Harvard Library, Borough
Room 1
Meeting Room
·
Private space
30 seats
30 standing
Book 1 hr. minimum
Room 1 is perfect for business purposes. There is a boardroom table in the center, and more guests can sit around it. We offer a projector and flipchart. This room will provide you with the essentials for a presentation or training session.
Wi-Fi available
Air conditioner
Projector
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £68 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 4 weeks ago
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Meeting Pod at John Harvard Library, Borough
Meeting Pod
Meeting Room
·
Private space
2 seats
Book 1 hr. minimum
Our 2-person Meeting Pod offers a quiet space for private conversations. It includes a glazed sliding door that keeps the pod enclosed and bright. Best for One-to-one meetings, short interviews, phone calls, video calls and focused work.
Wi-Fi available
from £10 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 4 weeks ago
Enquire now

Reviews and ratings

5.0
1 recent guest 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
Communication
5.0
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Anonymous
Verified review
Meeting · 18 guests · February 2026 · Room 1
The staff were so sweet, the room was really well kept, perfect for any events, projector set-up worked great, and it was very accessible! 10/10 from us.
5.0
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Anna K.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
9:00 – 19:00
from £10–£68 hire fee per hour
Room 1
9:00 – 19:00
from £68 hire fee per hour
Meeting Pod
9:00 – 19:00
from £10 hire fee per hour
Tuesday
9:00 – 19:00
from £10–£68 hire fee per hour
Room 1
9:00 – 19:00
from £68 hire fee per hour
Meeting Pod
9:00 – 19:00
from £10 hire fee per hour
Wednesday
9:00 – 19:00
from £10–£68 hire fee per hour
Room 1
9:00 – 19:00
from £68 hire fee per hour
Meeting Pod
9:00 – 19:00
from £10 hire fee per hour
Thursday
9:00 – 19:00
from £10–£68 hire fee per hour
Room 1
9:00 – 19:00
from £68 hire fee per hour
Meeting Pod
9:00 – 19:00
from £10 hire fee per hour
Friday
9:00 – 19:00
from £10–£68 hire fee per hour
Room 1
9:00 – 19:00
from £68 hire fee per hour
Meeting Pod
9:00 – 19:00
from £10 hire fee per hour
Saturday
9:00 – 17:00
from £10–£68 hire fee per hour
Room 1
9:00 – 17:00
from £68 hire fee per hour
Meeting Pod
9:00 – 17:00
from £10 hire fee per hour
Sunday
Closed
Pricing updated by venue 4 weeks ago

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 30
standing
Up to 30
seats
In-house catering
External catering allowed
Parking available
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: Alcohol provided
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About John Harvard Library, Borough

John Harvard Library, Borough is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

John Harvard Library, Borough is a public lending library that combines a substantial collection of study resources with practical user services.

Venue highlights: The library offers in-house catering for privately booked events. Ground-floor rooms have large glass frontage that brings daylight into meeting areas and simplifies guest arrival and signage. Paid off-site parking is available for attendees.

Best for: Study groups, community meetings and workshops that benefit from practical rooms and on-site catering.

Location: Borough High Street is a mixed high-street neighbourhood with nearby shops and cafés, giving guests straightforward options for post-event refreshments and continuation.

FAQ

At John Harvard Library, Borough, the following catering options are available:

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

  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at John Harvard Library, Borough:

  • Room 1 hosting 2 guests: £151.20

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

John Harvard Library, Borough is located at Borough High Street, in Newington, London. The nearest metro station is Borough Station.

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