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Present Tense

Event Venue

#16 of 256 Birthday Party venues in Islington Borough
#4 of 3724 Birthday Dinner venues in London
  2 reviews  – 
4 Ferntower Road, Shop 4, London, N5 2JG –
Canonbury Station (0.3 mi)
From £70
hire fee
Up to 25
seats
Up to 35
standing
Venue offers catering
European
cuisine
Parking available
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Spaces for hire at Present Tense

Ground Floor at Present Tense

Ground Floor
Event Venue
·
Whole venue
25 seats
35 standing
Present Tense is a ground-floor gallery that offers a domestic-scale setting. Design: The interior is minimal, with white walls, a green feature wall and simple contemporary furniture. A long solid-wood table anchors the room and the space receives abundant natural light. Features: The venue provides Wi-Fi and an in-house PA system with speakers;...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
PA system / music speakers
Storage space
Play your own music
from £70 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago
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Lower Ground at Present Tense

Lower Ground
Photo Studio
·
Private space
25 seats
35 standing
Present Tense is a creative event venue with a practical, workshop-style character. Our lower ground space is ideal for studio shoots, process space, workshops, screenings, and more. Featuring industrial beams, concrete floors and white textured walls.
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
PA system / music speakers
Storage space
Play your own music
from £70 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago
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Reviews and ratings

5.0
1 new review from verified user within the last 6 months
1 recent guest highly rated amenities, cleanliness, location, service quality and catering
Amenities
5.0
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
5.0
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Catering
5.0
Communication
5.0

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Sarah S.
Verified review
Birthday Dinner · 10 guests · August 2026 · Ground Floor

Present Tense is a lovely and intimate place to host your event. It was absolutely perfect for my 30th birthday dinner with my friends, and I can see it being great for other types of events as well. Bianca was responsive the entire process and really helpful, as well as patient with my 1000 questions. Would book this place again and recommend to other people.

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5.0
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Sarah S.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
18:00 – 22:00
from £280 hire fee
Ground Floor
18:00 – 22:00
from £280 hire fee
Lower Ground
18:00 – 22:00
from £280 hire fee
Tuesday
18:00 – 22:00
from £280 hire fee
Ground Floor
18:00 – 22:00
from £280 hire fee
Lower Ground
18:00 – 22:00
from £280 hire fee
Wednesday
18:00 – 22:00
from £280 hire fee
Ground Floor
18:00 – 22:00
from £280 hire fee
Lower Ground
18:00 – 22:00
from £280 hire fee
Thursday
18:00 – 22:00
from £280 hire fee
Ground Floor
18:00 – 22:00
from £280 hire fee
Lower Ground
18:00 – 22:00
from £280 hire fee
Friday
18:00 – 22:00
from £280 hire fee
Ground Floor
18:00 – 22:00
from £280 hire fee
Lower Ground
18:00 – 22:00
from £280 hire fee
Saturday
8:00 – 22:00
from £70 hire fee per hour
Ground Floor
8:00 – 22:00
from £70 hire fee per hour
Lower Ground
8:00 – 22:00
from £70 hire fee per hour
Sunday
8:00 – 22:00
from £70 hire fee per hour
Ground Floor
8:00 – 22:00
from £70 hire fee per hour
Lower Ground
8:00 – 22:00
from £70 hire fee per hour
Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 1 verified user

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 35
standing
Up to 25
seats
In-house catering
European
cuisine
External catering allowed
Parking available
Alcohol provided
BYO alcohol
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events

About Present Tense

Present Tense is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

Present Tense is a multi-functional space for creative practice, collaboration, and community.

A blank canvas for ideas, celebration, and exploration to take place. Designed for adaptability, the concept space offers a shared long-table and chairs set into well-lit distilled space, that can be used as a platform to showcase creative projects, host gatherings, and experiment freely.

Usually booked for
Birthday Dinner

Typically for 10-15 guests and costs about £1,000.

"Present Tense is a lovely and intimate place to host your event."

- Sarah S. Sep 2026

FAQ

Yes, pizza can be organised through the neighbouring restaurant.

Yes, dogs are welcome.

Cancellations 30 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 30 days to 7 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 7 days are non-refundable.

At Present Tense, 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 Present Tense:

  • Ground Floor hosting 14 guests: £400

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

Present Tense is located at 4 Ferntower Road, in Highbury, London. The nearest metro station is Canonbury Station.

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