An event venue with a wooden communal table set with glassware, white napkins, and yellow daffodils at Present Tense.
A ground floor event venue with a large window display featuring yellow flowers and glassware at Present Tense.
An event venue with a window ledge displaying assorted appetizers, salads, and desserts at Present Tense.
An event venue with a long wooden table set with plates, glassware, and yellow flowers at Present Tense.

Present Tense

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#91 of 2416 Birthday Party venues in Central London
#1 of 2298 Birthday Dinner venues in Central London
  2 reviews  – 
4 Ferntower Road, London, N5 2JG –
Canonbury Station (0.3 mi)
From £70
hire fee
Up to 25
seats
Up to 35
standing
Venue offers catering
Mediterranean
cuisine
Parking available
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Bianca Pina
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Spaces for hire at Present Tense

Ground Floor at Present Tense
Ground Floor
Gallery
·
Whole venue
25 seats
35 standing
As a “small g” gallery, this area offers creators a chance to share their work with the wider community, without being confined to traditional frameworks. This space is both hosted in and attended by the different layers of our community.
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
PA system / music speakers
Storage space
Play your own music
from £70 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 5 months 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
Tuesday
18:00 – 22:00
from £280 hire fee
Ground Floor
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
Thursday
18:00 – 22:00
from £280 hire fee
Ground Floor
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
Saturday
8:00 – 22:00
from £70 hire fee per hour
Ground Floor
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
Pricing updated by venue 5 months 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
Mediterranean
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.

FAQ

Yes, guests are welcome to bring their own drinks, and a staff member can help with serving them.

Yes, the venue holds a liquor licence. However, if alcohol is not included in the ticket and alcohol sales will take place, an additional charge is required to staff the event.

No, the venue provides a fridge for soft drinks and food, tea and coffee facilities, plus crockery, glassware and serving pieces to borrow. The team can also help arrange the tables and chairs beforehand.

Yes, dogs are welcome, including whippets.

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 15 guests: £280

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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