Event Venues for Hire near London Bridge

Your Guide to Venue Hire near London Bridge

The London Bridge area is home to many famous iconic sites. Apart from the bridge itself, the district is known for museums, galleries, and other cultural attractions. From the banks of the Thames River to the bustling Borough Market and The Shard’s panoramic views of the city, the area is ideal for those looking to impress their guests. Not only is London Bridge a beautiful location for an event, but it is also easy to access with loads of public transport including buses, ferries, the tube and, of course, the famous black cabs. You might want to encourage guests to use public transport or taxis as driving into the city will incur congestion charges and (hard-to-find) expensive parking spaces.

Here are a few of the most popular locations for venue hire near London Bridge that might spark your interest:

• Southwark St Area – Just south-east of London Bridge tube station on Southwark St, between the A3 and Southwark Bridge Road, you’ll find a number of venues for hire. Most of these spaces are fairly small with an average capacity under 100. You can expect to find an interesting mix of venue types in this area.
• London Bridge Tube Station – Within a couple of blocks from the London Bridge Tube Station, you’ll find several interesting spaces. Most venues in this area cater to the corporate market but you will also find a couple of dining rooms and even a private library.

Event venues near London Bridge tend to cater for corporate functions, conferences and business meetings. There are also many extravagant dining halls for upmarket dinner parties. As you would expect with events of this nature, London Bridge venues typically cost a premium. The pricing models vary with different types of events, but our team prepared the most common ones for you to take a look at:

• Venue hire fees are common for meeting and conference rooms. The rates are calculated according to the number of hours the venue is required and rates may change depending on the time of day. Rates can be charged per hour, half day or full day. A typical per day hire fee for a London Bridge venue is anywhere from £480 to £1,980.
• Conference packages are great for all-inclusive, hassle-free deals. Venues will offer you bespoke packages according to your budget and requirements. These packages are calculated on a rate per person and might require a minimum number of guests depending on the size of the room. Conference packages near London Bridge will cost you around £27 to £47 per person. These packages usually include venue hire, use of conference facilities such as WiFi, projector, audiovisual equipment, and catering. It’s always best to ask for an itemised quote from the venue so you know exactly what you are being charged for and if there is anything you need to add or hire in.
• A minimum spend is usually offered at restaurant or pub venues where the amount can vary according to the time of year. A minimum spend will mean no extra venue hire charges, but you need to meet the minimum requirement for food and drinks. Some venues may take a deposit which is either deducted from the final bill or refunded if guests are paying for their own tabs. For the London Bridge area, you’ll need to budget for a minimum spend of between £2,000 to £10,000.