Carousel Room at The Hercules

Dining Room in a Restaurant
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Private space
2 Kennington Road, London, SE1 7BL
Lambeth North Station (0.1 mi)

About this space

The Carousel Room at The Hercules in South Bank, London, is a versatile venue that combines style, functionality, and charm. With a capacity to host up to 120 standing guests or 70 seated, this spacious 130 square meters room offers plenty of possibilities for events of all kinds. Featuring exposed brick walls, sleek wooden floors, and a mix of banquettes, bar stools, and tables, the room creates a warm and welcoming vibe with a touch of vintage flair. Bold neon signs, industrial-style chandeliers, and vintage artwork add personality, making it perfect for both professional and social gatherings.

The room is fully equipped with a stocked bar, modern lighting, and large windows that let in plenty of natural light, ensuring an inviting atmosphere day or night. Whether you're hosting a corporate meeting, a lively cocktail party, or an intimate celebration, the Carousel Room adapts to suit your vision. Highlights include a connected meeting room for breakout sessions or smaller gatherings and flexible layouts that cater to any occasion. It’s the ideal space to bring your ideas to life!


Prices

Monday
9:00 – 23:30
from £1000 min. spend
Per session
9:00 – 23:30
from £1000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
The Carousel Room offers flexible booking options with minimum spend requirements that vary by day and time. Bookings are secured with a deposit, and room hire rates are available on an ad hoc basis for morning or daytime events. Below are the required minimum spends.

On weekdays:
- Monday to Friday Pre-5 PM: £1,000
- Monday Evening: £1,500
- Tuesday Evening: £2,000
- Wednesday Evening: £2,000
- Thursday and Friday Evening: £3,000

On weekends:
- Saturday Pre-5 PM: £3,000
- Saturday Evening: £3,000
- Sunday Pre-5 PM: £2,000
- Sunday Evening: £2,000
Antipasti:
- Pork & tarragon Scotch egg - 8.50
Served with brown sauce.
- Mushroom arancini - 7.00
Accompanied by truffle aioli.
- Venison meatballs - 10.00
Topped with crispy onions and pecorino.
- Salted ricotta - 8.50
Paired with roasted figs, honey, pickled and roasted walnuts, and crispy kale.

Sandwiches:
- Pastrami - 12.50
Layered with gherkin, Emmental, and American mustard, served with chips.
- Beer battered haddock - 19.00
Served with triple-cooked chips, crushed minted peas, curry sauce, tartare sauce, and lemon.
- Crispy violet artichokes - 17.50
Accompanied by whipped polenta, rainbow chard, and chimichurri.

Sides:
- Sweet potato fries - 5.00
- Triple-cooked chips - 5.50

Desserts:
- Tiramisu - 9.50
- Warm chocolate brownie - 9.00
Served with salted caramel ice cream.
- Ice cream - 2.50 per scoop
Choose from strawberry, vanilla, salted caramel, or chocolate.
Tuesday
9:00 – 23:30
from £1000 min. spend
Per session
9:00 – 23:30
from £1000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
The Carousel Room offers flexible booking options with minimum spend requirements that vary by day and time. Bookings are secured with a deposit, and room hire rates are available on an ad hoc basis for morning or daytime events. Below are the required minimum spends.

On weekdays:
- Monday to Friday Pre-5 PM: £1,000
- Monday Evening: £1,500
- Tuesday Evening: £2,000
- Wednesday Evening: £2,000
- Thursday and Friday Evening: £3,000

On weekends:
- Saturday Pre-5 PM: £3,000
- Saturday Evening: £3,000
- Sunday Pre-5 PM: £2,000
- Sunday Evening: £2,000
Antipasti:
- Pork & tarragon Scotch egg - 8.50
Served with brown sauce.
- Mushroom arancini - 7.00
Accompanied by truffle aioli.
- Venison meatballs - 10.00
Topped with crispy onions and pecorino.
- Salted ricotta - 8.50
Paired with roasted figs, honey, pickled and roasted walnuts, and crispy kale.

Sandwiches:
- Pastrami - 12.50
Layered with gherkin, Emmental, and American mustard, served with chips.
- Beer battered haddock - 19.00
Served with triple-cooked chips, crushed minted peas, curry sauce, tartare sauce, and lemon.
- Crispy violet artichokes - 17.50
Accompanied by whipped polenta, rainbow chard, and chimichurri.

Sides:
- Sweet potato fries - 5.00
- Triple-cooked chips - 5.50

Desserts:
- Tiramisu - 9.50
- Warm chocolate brownie - 9.00
Served with salted caramel ice cream.
- Ice cream - 2.50 per scoop
Choose from strawberry, vanilla, salted caramel, or chocolate.
Wednesday
9:00 – 23:30
from £1000 min. spend
Per session
9:00 – 23:30
from £1000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
The Carousel Room offers flexible booking options with minimum spend requirements that vary by day and time. Bookings are secured with a deposit, and room hire rates are available on an ad hoc basis for morning or daytime events. Below are the required minimum spends.

On weekdays:
- Monday to Friday Pre-5 PM: £1,000
- Monday Evening: £1,500
- Tuesday Evening: £2,000
- Wednesday Evening: £2,000
- Thursday and Friday Evening: £3,000

On weekends:
- Saturday Pre-5 PM: £3,000
- Saturday Evening: £3,000
- Sunday Pre-5 PM: £2,000
- Sunday Evening: £2,000
Antipasti:
- Pork & tarragon Scotch egg - 8.50
Served with brown sauce.
- Mushroom arancini - 7.00
Accompanied by truffle aioli.
- Venison meatballs - 10.00
Topped with crispy onions and pecorino.
- Salted ricotta - 8.50
Paired with roasted figs, honey, pickled and roasted walnuts, and crispy kale.

Sandwiches:
- Pastrami - 12.50
Layered with gherkin, Emmental, and American mustard, served with chips.
- Beer battered haddock - 19.00
Served with triple-cooked chips, crushed minted peas, curry sauce, tartare sauce, and lemon.
- Crispy violet artichokes - 17.50
Accompanied by whipped polenta, rainbow chard, and chimichurri.

Sides:
- Sweet potato fries - 5.00
- Triple-cooked chips - 5.50

Desserts:
- Tiramisu - 9.50
- Warm chocolate brownie - 9.00
Served with salted caramel ice cream.
- Ice cream - 2.50 per scoop
Choose from strawberry, vanilla, salted caramel, or chocolate.
Thursday
9:00 – 23:30
from £1000 min. spend
Per session
9:00 – 23:30
from £1000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
The Carousel Room offers flexible booking options with minimum spend requirements that vary by day and time. Bookings are secured with a deposit, and room hire rates are available on an ad hoc basis for morning or daytime events. Below are the required minimum spends.

On weekdays:
- Monday to Friday Pre-5 PM: £1,000
- Monday Evening: £1,500
- Tuesday Evening: £2,000
- Wednesday Evening: £2,000
- Thursday and Friday Evening: £3,000

On weekends:
- Saturday Pre-5 PM: £3,000
- Saturday Evening: £3,000
- Sunday Pre-5 PM: £2,000
- Sunday Evening: £2,000
Antipasti:
- Pork & tarragon Scotch egg - 8.50
Served with brown sauce.
- Mushroom arancini - 7.00
Accompanied by truffle aioli.
- Venison meatballs - 10.00
Topped with crispy onions and pecorino.
- Salted ricotta - 8.50
Paired with roasted figs, honey, pickled and roasted walnuts, and crispy kale.

Sandwiches:
- Pastrami - 12.50
Layered with gherkin, Emmental, and American mustard, served with chips.
- Beer battered haddock - 19.00
Served with triple-cooked chips, crushed minted peas, curry sauce, tartare sauce, and lemon.
- Crispy violet artichokes - 17.50
Accompanied by whipped polenta, rainbow chard, and chimichurri.

Sides:
- Sweet potato fries - 5.00
- Triple-cooked chips - 5.50

Desserts:
- Tiramisu - 9.50
- Warm chocolate brownie - 9.00
Served with salted caramel ice cream.
- Ice cream - 2.50 per scoop
Choose from strawberry, vanilla, salted caramel, or chocolate.
Friday
9:00 – 0:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per session
9:00 – 0:00
from £1000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
The Carousel Room offers flexible booking options with minimum spend requirements that vary by day and time. Bookings are secured with a deposit, and room hire rates are available on an ad hoc basis for morning or daytime events. Below are the required minimum spends.

On weekdays:
- Monday to Friday Pre-5 PM: £1,000
- Monday Evening: £1,500
- Tuesday Evening: £2,000
- Wednesday Evening: £2,000
- Thursday and Friday Evening: £3,000

On weekends:
- Saturday Pre-5 PM: £3,000
- Saturday Evening: £3,000
- Sunday Pre-5 PM: £2,000
- Sunday Evening: £2,000
Antipasti:
- Pork & tarragon Scotch egg - 8.50
Served with brown sauce.
- Mushroom arancini - 7.00
Accompanied by truffle aioli.
- Venison meatballs - 10.00
Topped with crispy onions and pecorino.
- Salted ricotta - 8.50
Paired with roasted figs, honey, pickled and roasted walnuts, and crispy kale.

Sandwiches:
- Pastrami - 12.50
Layered with gherkin, Emmental, and American mustard, served with chips.
- Beer battered haddock - 19.00
Served with triple-cooked chips, crushed minted peas, curry sauce, tartare sauce, and lemon.
- Crispy violet artichokes - 17.50
Accompanied by whipped polenta, rainbow chard, and chimichurri.

Sides:
- Sweet potato fries - 5.00
- Triple-cooked chips - 5.50

Desserts:
- Tiramisu - 9.50
- Warm chocolate brownie - 9.00
Served with salted caramel ice cream.
- Ice cream - 2.50 per scoop
Choose from strawberry, vanilla, salted caramel, or chocolate.
Saturday
9:00 – 0:00
from £3000 min. spend
Per session
9:00 – 0:00
from £3000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
The Carousel Room offers flexible booking options with minimum spend requirements that vary by day and time. Bookings are secured with a deposit, and room hire rates are available on an ad hoc basis for morning or daytime events. Below are the required minimum spends.

On weekdays:
- Monday to Friday Pre-5 PM: £1,000
- Monday Evening: £1,500
- Tuesday Evening: £2,000
- Wednesday Evening: £2,000
- Thursday and Friday Evening: £3,000

On weekends:
- Saturday Pre-5 PM: £3,000
- Saturday Evening: £3,000
- Sunday Pre-5 PM: £2,000
- Sunday Evening: £2,000
Antipasti:
- Pork & tarragon Scotch egg - 8.50
Served with brown sauce.
- Mushroom arancini - 7.00
Accompanied by truffle aioli.
- Venison meatballs - 10.00
Topped with crispy onions and pecorino.
- Salted ricotta - 8.50
Paired with roasted figs, honey, pickled and roasted walnuts, and crispy kale.

Sandwiches:
- Pastrami - 12.50
Layered with gherkin, Emmental, and American mustard, served with chips.
- Beer battered haddock - 19.00
Served with triple-cooked chips, crushed minted peas, curry sauce, tartare sauce, and lemon.
- Crispy violet artichokes - 17.50
Accompanied by whipped polenta, rainbow chard, and chimichurri.

Sides:
- Sweet potato fries - 5.00
- Triple-cooked chips - 5.50

Desserts:
- Tiramisu - 9.50
- Warm chocolate brownie - 9.00
Served with salted caramel ice cream.
- Ice cream - 2.50 per scoop
Choose from strawberry, vanilla, salted caramel, or chocolate.
Sunday
9:00 – 23:00
from £2000 min. spend
Per session
9:00 – 23:00
from £2000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
The Carousel Room offers flexible booking options with minimum spend requirements that vary by day and time. Bookings are secured with a deposit, and room hire rates are available on an ad hoc basis for morning or daytime events. Below are the required minimum spends.

On weekdays:
- Monday to Friday Pre-5 PM: £1,000
- Monday Evening: £1,500
- Tuesday Evening: £2,000
- Wednesday Evening: £2,000
- Thursday and Friday Evening: £3,000

On weekends:
- Saturday Pre-5 PM: £3,000
- Saturday Evening: £3,000
- Sunday Pre-5 PM: £2,000
- Sunday Evening: £2,000
Antipasti:
- Pork & tarragon Scotch egg - 8.50
Served with brown sauce.
- Mushroom arancini - 7.00
Accompanied by truffle aioli.
- Venison meatballs - 10.00
Topped with crispy onions and pecorino.
- Salted ricotta - 8.50
Paired with roasted figs, honey, pickled and roasted walnuts, and crispy kale.

Sandwiches:
- Pastrami - 12.50
Layered with gherkin, Emmental, and American mustard, served with chips.
- Beer battered haddock - 19.00
Served with triple-cooked chips, crushed minted peas, curry sauce, tartare sauce, and lemon.
- Crispy violet artichokes - 17.50
Accompanied by whipped polenta, rainbow chard, and chimichurri.

Sides:
- Sweet potato fries - 5.00
- Triple-cooked chips - 5.50

Desserts:
- Tiramisu - 9.50
- Warm chocolate brownie - 9.00
Served with salted caramel ice cream.
- Ice cream - 2.50 per scoop
Choose from strawberry, vanilla, salted caramel, or chocolate.
Pricing updated by venue 2 weeks ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 120
Dining
up to 70
Classroom
up to 52

Catering and drinks

In-house catering
External catering not allowed
Venue provides alcohol
BYO alcohol not allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi
Flatscreen TV
PA system / speakers
Air conditioning
Natural light
Free on-street parking
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Projector
Whiteboard
Flipchart
Conference call facilities
Storage space
Quiet space
Accommodation available

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restriction

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Wedding licence
Temporary event notices (TENs) available

Host rules

No smoking in the building.


About The Hercules

Looking for the perfect spot to host your next event? The Hercules in South Bank, London, blends vintage charm with modern functionality to create a dynamic and inviting space. Located in one of the city's most dynamic neighborhoods, this venue is ideal for everything from corporate meetings to lively parties. Spanning approximately 130 square meters, it’s full of character and flexibility.

The spacious Carousel Room is a highlight, accommodating up to 70 seated guests. Whether you’re planning a cocktail party, celebratory dinner, or a casual networking event, this room adapts to your needs. For more intimate gatherings or breakout sessions, the connected private meeting room is perfect.

With a fully stocked bar, shuffleboard table for fun breaks, modern AV equipment, and large windows for natural light, the space is as practical as it is stylish. Exposed brick walls, vintage artwork, and bold industrial-chic touches create a warm yet vibrant vibe. Ready to celebrate? Let The Hercules handle the details while you focus on the good times, great food, and even better company!


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