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12 Bloomsbury Square

Conference Centre

#10 of 1762 Conference venues in London
#28 of 2456 Workshop venues in London
  6 reviews  – 
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
A grand, formal space with a flexible layout, perfect for high-level meetings, seminars, and presentations.
Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
from £954 hire fee
Enquire now
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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Vanessa Bell Room at 12 Bloomsbury Square
Vanessa Bell Room
Meeting Room
·
Private space
20 seats
Book 2 hr. minimum
Comfortable and contemporary, this room suits workshops, roundtable discussions, or breakout sessions.
Wi-Fi available
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
Enquire now
Vita Sackville-West Room at 12 Bloomsbury Square
Vita Sackville-West Room
Meeting Room
·
Private space
14 seats
Book 2 hr. minimum
Ideal for smaller meetings or private working sessions, the Vita Sackville-West Room offers a professional yet relaxed atmosphere.
Wi-Fi available
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
from £550 hire fee
Enquire now
John Maynard Keynes Room at 12 Bloomsbury Square
John Maynard Keynes Room
Meeting Room
·
Private space
10 seats
Book 2 hr. minimum
A compact and practical space, great for interviews, private meetings, or one-to-one consultations...
Wi-Fi available
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
from £504 hire fee
Enquire now
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
Enquire now

Reviews and ratings

4.5
2 recent guests highly rated cleanliness, location and service quality
Amenities
4.0
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
5.0
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
4.5
Catering
3.0
Communication
4.8
Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
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
CH
Chloe H.
Verified review
Pleasant communication
4.0
SC
Sarah C.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

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.

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 18 guests: £600
  • Saxon Sydney-Turner Room hosting 25 guests: £1236.16
  • Council Chambers hosting 27 guests: £1535.44
  • Virginia Woolf Room hosting 15 guests: £852.96
  • Vanessa Bell Room hosting 15 guests: £1291.04

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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