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The Old Vic

Theatre

#8 of 232 Meeting venues in Southwark Borough
#58 of 349 Theatre venues in London
103 The Cut, 131 Waterloo Road, London, SE1 8NB –
Southwark Station (0.2 mi)
From £350
hire fee + min. spend
Up to 80
seats
Up to 180
standing
Venue offers catering
Mediterranean
cuisine
Parking available
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Spaces for hire at The Old Vic

Events Space at The Old Vic
Events Space
Event Space
·
Private space
45 seats
50 standing
The Events Space is a private event room in the Old Vic Theatre defined by its warm exposed timber structure and abundant natural light. Design: The room has exposed timber ceiling beams, wide-plank oak flooring and terracotta-toned walls arranged in a long, uncluttered rectangular plan. Full-height windows occupy one side and admit generous dayli...
Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Projector
Flatscreen TV
PA system / music speakers
Conference call facilities
Play your own music
from £780 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago
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Backstage Cafe & Bar at The Old Vic
Backstage Cafe & Bar
Restaurant
·
Private space
80 seats
180 standing
Arranged over two levels, Backstage Cafe & Bar is a vibrant and versatile space. Backstage is a fully accessible, multi-use extension that broadens The Old Vic’s reach far beyond the main stage. At its centre is a triple height Cafe/ Bar. Easily accessed and clearly visible from Waterloo Road, the space is composed of a series of interconnected vol...
Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Projector
Flatscreen TV
PA system / music speakers
Conference call facilities
Play your own music
from £850 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago
Enquire now

Event offers

Christmas Party Offers

Seated Dinner Package – Events Space – Events Space

£150 per person

Pricing: from £150 per head + VAT.
VENUE / EVENT OFFER
• Guest arrival at 6:30 PM and departure at 11:00 PM
• Sparkling Pique & Mixe on arrival
• Three-course meal with tea, coffee and mince pies from 7:00 PM–8:30 PM
• House wine, bottled beers and soft drinks package
• Live DJ
• Festive themed spaces
• Uplighters
• Silk floral arrangements for the dining table
• Cloakroom facility
• Security
• Dedicated event manager
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Prices and opening hours

Monday
8:00 – 23:00
from £350 hire fee + min. spend
Events Space
9:00 – 23:00
from £780–£1800 hire fee
Backstage Cafe & Bar
8:00 – 23:00
from £350 hire fee + min. spend
Tuesday
8:00 – 23:00
from £350 hire fee + min. spend
Events Space
9:00 – 23:00
from £780–£1800 hire fee
Backstage Cafe & Bar
8:00 – 23:00
from £350 hire fee + min. spend
Wednesday
8:00 – 23:00
from £350 hire fee + min. spend
Events Space
9:00 – 23:00
from £780–£1800 hire fee
Backstage Cafe & Bar
8:00 – 23:00
from £350 hire fee + min. spend
Thursday
8:00 – 23:00
from £350 hire fee + min. spend
Events Space
9:00 – 23:00
from £780–£1800 hire fee
Backstage Cafe & Bar
8:00 – 23:00
from £350 hire fee + min. spend
Friday
8:00 – 23:00
from £350 hire fee + min. spend
Events Space
9:00 – 23:00
from £780–£1800 hire fee
Backstage Cafe & Bar
8:00 – 23:00
from £350 hire fee + min. spend
Saturday
8:00 – 23:00
from £350 hire fee + min. spend
Events Space
9:00 – 23:00
from £780–£1800 hire fee
Backstage Cafe & Bar
8:00 – 23:00
from £350 hire fee + min. spend
Sunday
9:00 – 22:00
from £4800 hire fee per day
Events Space
9:00 – 22:00
from £4800 hire fee per day
Backstage Cafe & Bar
10:00 – 22:00
from £8500 hire fee + min. spend
Pricing updated by venue 1 month 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 180
standing
Up to 80
seats
In-house catering
Mediterranean
cuisine
External catering allowed
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About The Old Vic

The Old Vic is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

The Old Vic Theatre is a long-established producing theatre distinguished by a colourful decorative frontage that marks its public-facing event areas.

Venue highlights: The Old Vic provides dedicated backstage event areas and flexible front-of-house spaces for private hires. An in-house catering team delivers British menus with extensive vegan, gluten-free and vegetarian options. Venue facilities include an accessible parking bay, a lift to all floors and an in-house ticketing operation to support promoted events.

Best for: Ticketed performances and showcases; Receptions, launches and after-show events; Corporate presentations and private screenings.

Location: The Cut in Waterloo's theatre quarter is lined with restaurants, bars and other theatres, giving straightforward options for post-event dining and drinks.

FAQ

At The Old Vic, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available
  • The venue works with an approved list of external caterers

  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

The Old Vic is located at 103 The Cut, in Waterloo, London. The nearest metro station is Southwark Station.

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