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12 Bloomsbury Square

Conference Centre

#3 of 1757 Conference venues in London
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12 Bloomsbury Square, London, WC1A 2LP –
Holborn Station (0.2 mi)
From £504
hire fee
Up to 90
seats
Up to 100
standing
Venue offers catering
Parking available
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Spaces for hire at 12 Bloomsbury Square

The Old Library at 12 Bloomsbury Square

The Old Library
Meeting Room
·
Private space
90 seats
100 standing
Book 1 hr. minimum
A stunning, high-ceilinged room with period features and large windows, ideal for conferences, panel discussions, or receptions.
Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
from £954 hire fee
Enquire now
Saxon Sydney-Turner Room at 12 Bloomsbury Square

Saxon Sydney-Turner Room
Meeting Room
·
Private space
35 seats
Book 2 hr. minimum
A stylish and adaptable room with natural light, suitable for executive meetings, team away days, or creative sessions.
Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
from £665 hire fee
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Council Chambers at 12 Bloomsbury Square

Council Chambers
Meeting Room
·
Private space
80 seats
100 standing
Book 1 hr. minimum
The chamber is a long, rectangular meeting space arranged as modular table groups, carpeted and finished in neutral colours. The room benefits from substantial natural light through roof glazing and a band of side windows, creating a clear, practical working environment. Room features: The room is set up for multimedia and remote participation, wi...
Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
from £954 hire fee
Enquire now
Vanessa Bell Room at 12 Bloomsbury Square

Vanessa Bell Room
Meeting Room
·
Private space
20 seats
Book 2 hr. minimum
Pale‑panelled walls, a low‑pile carpet and a central chandelier create a restrained, professional interior. Large windows provide ample daylight and the room has a long, rectangular proportion suited to formal meetings. Room features: The room supports AV-led presentations and remote attendance, featuring a large wall-mounted flatscreen TV, confer...
Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
from £550 hire fee
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Virginia Woolf Room at 12 Bloomsbury Square

Virginia Woolf Room
Meeting Room
·
Private space
14 seats
Book 2 hr. minimum
The Virginia Woolf Room is a quiet and refined space, perfect for small meetings, study sessions or focused individual work.
Wi-Fi available
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
from £550 hire fee
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Lady Ottoline Morell Room at 12 Bloomsbury Square

Lady Ottoline Morell Room
Meeting Room
·
Private space
20 seats
Book 2 hr. minimum
Bright and welcoming with versatile layout options, ideal for small group sessions or collaborative work.
Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
from £550 hire fee
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Vita Sackville-West Room at 12 Bloomsbury Square

Vita Sackville-West Room
Meeting Room
·
Private space
14 seats
Book 2 hr. minimum
A traditional rectangular meeting room centred on a long polished wooden boardroom table, carpeted floor and built-in bookcases. High ceilings and neutral moulded walls bring in daylight through tall windows. Room features: The room supports presentations and remote participants through a large flatscreen TV and built-in conference-call facilities...
Wi-Fi available
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
from £550 hire fee
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John Maynard Keynes Room at 12 Bloomsbury Square

John Maynard Keynes Room
Meeting Room
·
Private space
10 seats
Book 2 hr. minimum
The room is a rectangular space with high ceilings, sash windows and paired chandeliers, offering a well-lit interior finished in traditional tones. Room features: A wall-mounted flatscreen TV and conference call facilities enable remote presentations and joined discussions. A whiteboard and flipchart provide writable surfaces, and air conditionin...
Wi-Fi available
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
from £504 hire fee
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Lytton Strachey Room at 12 Bloomsbury Square

Lytton Strachey Room
Meeting Room
·
Private space
14 seats
Book 2 hr. minimum
The Lytton Strachey Room is a compact and efficient space designed for private meetings, interviews, or solo work.
Wi-Fi available
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
from £504 hire fee
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Reviews and ratings

4.7
2 new reviews from verified users within the last 6 months
4 recent guests highly rated location and service quality
Amenities
4.5
Cleanliness
4.8
Location
5.0
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
4.8
Catering
4.0
Communication
4.8

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

SB
Sophie B.
Verified review
Conference · 40 guests · September 2026 · The Old Library

Lunch (great it was in a separate space too), natural light and use of the courtyard

Very minor but Entrance way and stairs a bit worn

4.9
JC
Jodie C.
Verified review
Meeting · 36 guests · September 2026 · The Old Library

The Team loved the location was great for their team-building exercises. Will definatly be using again for another team event in the future

5.0
ME
Marcus E.
Verified review
Meeting · 9 guests · January 2026 · Vanessa Bell Room

London location, friendly and helpful staff, flexible timings.

Catering expensive for what it was. In-room stationery poor (eight pieces of paper and some BIC pens)

4.0
DW
David W.
Verified review
Conference · 25 guests · June 2025 · Saxon Sydney-Turner Room

- Quick and easy communication - Flexibility with order, quotes and arrangements - On the day, staff were excellent, helpful and on-hand - The room is great. Tech worked perfectly and location very good - Food was brilliant and the separate room for lunch was well-received - All day coffee on demand was very popular with delegates - Bottled water and wifi provided

Nothing

4.9

Prices and opening hours

Monday
9:00 – 17:00
from £504–£954 hire fee per day
The Old Library
9:00 – 17:00
from £954 hire fee per day
Council Chambers
9:00 – 17:00
from £954 hire fee per day
Saxon Sydney-Turner Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £665 hire fee per day
Vanessa Bell Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £550 hire fee per day
Lady Ottoline Morell Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £550 hire fee per day
John Maynard Keynes Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £504 hire fee per day
Virginia Woolf Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £550 hire fee per day
Vita Sackville-West Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £550 hire fee per day
Lytton Strachey Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £504 hire fee per day
Tuesday
9:00 – 17:00
from £504–£954 hire fee per day
The Old Library
9:00 – 17:00
from £954 hire fee per day
Council Chambers
9:00 – 17:00
from £954 hire fee per day
Saxon Sydney-Turner Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £665 hire fee per day
Vanessa Bell Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £550 hire fee per day
Lady Ottoline Morell Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £550 hire fee per day
John Maynard Keynes Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £504 hire fee per day
Virginia Woolf Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £550 hire fee per day
Vita Sackville-West Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £550 hire fee per day
Lytton Strachey Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £504 hire fee per day
Wednesday
9:00 – 17:00
from £504–£954 hire fee per day
The Old Library
9:00 – 17:00
from £954 hire fee per day
Council Chambers
9:00 – 17:00
from £954 hire fee per day
Saxon Sydney-Turner Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £665 hire fee per day
Vanessa Bell Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £550 hire fee per day
Lady Ottoline Morell Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £550 hire fee per day
John Maynard Keynes Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £504 hire fee per day
Virginia Woolf Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £550 hire fee per day
Vita Sackville-West Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £550 hire fee per day
Lytton Strachey Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £504 hire fee per day
Thursday
9:00 – 17:00
from £504–£954 hire fee per day
The Old Library
9:00 – 17:00
from £954 hire fee per day
Council Chambers
9:00 – 17:00
from £954 hire fee per day
Saxon Sydney-Turner Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £665 hire fee per day
Vanessa Bell Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £550 hire fee per day
Lady Ottoline Morell Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £550 hire fee per day
John Maynard Keynes Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £504 hire fee per day
Virginia Woolf Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £550 hire fee per day
Vita Sackville-West Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £550 hire fee per day
Lytton Strachey Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £504 hire fee per day
Friday
9:00 – 17:00
from £504–£954 hire fee per day
The Old Library
9:00 – 17:00
from £954 hire fee per day
Council Chambers
9:00 – 17:00
from £954 hire fee per day
Saxon Sydney-Turner Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £665 hire fee per day
Vanessa Bell Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £550 hire fee per day
Lady Ottoline Morell Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £550 hire fee per day
John Maynard Keynes Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £504 hire fee per day
Virginia Woolf Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £550 hire fee per day
Vita Sackville-West Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £550 hire fee per day
Lytton Strachey Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £504 hire fee per day
Saturday
9:00 – 17:00
from £1440 hire fee per day
The Old Library
9:00 – 17:00
from £1440 hire fee per day
Council Chambers
9:00 – 17:00
from £1440 hire fee per day
Saxon Sydney-Turner Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £1440 hire fee per day
Sunday
9:00 – 17:00
from £1440 hire fee per day
The Old Library
9:00 – 17:00
from £1440 hire fee per day
Council Chambers
9:00 – 17:00
from £1440 hire fee per day
Saxon Sydney-Turner Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £1440 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 90
seats
In-house catering
External catering allowed
Parking available
BYO alcohol
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: Alcohol provided

About 12 Bloomsbury Square

12 Bloomsbury Square is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

12 Bloomsbury Square is a conference centre housed in a period townhouse, evident from its white‑stucco terrace frontage.

Venue highlights: The venue offers a selection of named meeting rooms and chambers across multiple floors. Lift access serves all floors to ease movement between levels.

Location: Bloomsbury is the neighbourhood; paid off‑site parking is available for delegates.

What guests say: Front‑of‑house staff are friendly and helpful. The venue is suitable for conferences and meetings.

Usually booked for
Meeting

Typically for 10-25 guests and costs between £650 - £1,500.

"London location, friendly and helpful staff, flexible timings."

- Marcus E. Jan 2026

Usually booked for
Conference

Typically for 25-40 guests and costs between £1,300 - £2,100.

"Lunch (great it was in a separate space too), natural light and use of the courtyard..."

- Sophie B. Sep 2026

FAQ

Yes, lunch must be consumed outside the venue.

Our working lunch sandwiches include a selection of meat, fish, and vegetarian fillings to cater to basic dietary preferences. For specific dietary requirements such as vegan or gluten-free options, individually packed lunches (Bento boxes) can be provided at an additional charge.

The unlimited tea, coffee and biscuits have been reduced from the whole-day price to the half-day price.

Yes, basic stationery such as pens and paper is provided.

There are multiple plugs available and extension leads are provided.

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.

Event date of a confirmed booking can be changed to another date within 2 months from the original date, at no cost.

At 12 Bloomsbury Square, the following catering options are available:

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

  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at 12 Bloomsbury Square:

  • The Old Library hosting 50 guests: £2508
  • Saxon Sydney-Turner Room hosting 25 guests: £1236.16
  • Council Chambers hosting 27 guests: £1535.44
  • Vanessa Bell Room hosting 15 guests: £1291.04
  • Virginia Woolf Room hosting 14 guests: £730

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

12 Bloomsbury Square is located at 12 Bloomsbury Square, in Bloomsbury, London. The nearest metro station is Holborn Station.

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