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Battersea Arts Centre, Lower Hall Suite

Q: What’s included in the venue hire price?

A self-contained suite: main hall plus breakout rooms, private entrance and cloakroom. Furniture to suit (theatre, cabaret, boardroom), built-in projection/screen and PA, with duty manager/tech support included.

Q: Does the venue provide catering, or can I bring my own food and drinks?

In-house/approved caterers handle coffee breaks to full lunches; licensed bar available if required. External caterers by prior approval only.

Q: Can I decorate or brand the venue for my event?

Definitely, stage sets, banners, uplighting and exhibition boards are common. Use temporary fixings; open flames by agreement (LED preferred).

Q: Is the venue accessible, and does it have parking or nearby transport links?

Ground-floor, fully step-free with accessible toilets. 7 mins from Clapham Junction; excellent bus links. No on-site parking; loading by arrangement; local paid bays nearby.

Q: What is the venue’s pricing structure e.g. minimum spend, dry hire, or package options?

Simple dry-hire (half/full day or hourly) covering space, furniture and standard AV; catering/extra tech added as needed from £1,800.

Battersea Arts Centre, Lavender Hill, London, SW11 5TN, SW11 5TN -

Up to
80 guests
Offers
catering
External Catering
allowed

About Venue

Welcome to Battersea Arts Centre, a home for your extraordinary events!

We offer more than just a venue for your event; we provide a unique and inspiring space where creativity thrives.

Nestled in the heart of Battersea, our historic building is not only a stunning backdrop for any occasion but also a hub of artistic innovation and community engagement.

Whether you’re planning a wedding, gala dinner, private party, team meeting, away day, or film shoot, our versatile spaces including our magnificent Grand Hall can be tailored to your needs.

By choosing us, you become part of a vibrant creative community and support groundbreaking theatre productions and vital community programs.

Battersea Arts Centre is more than a venue; it’s a place where memories are made, and the future of the arts is shaped.

About this space:

The Lower Hall Suite is a self-contained conference suite within Battersea Arts Centre, designed for flexible professional use. It combines a large central reception room with several breakout spaces, making it well-suited to meetings, seminars, training days, and away days that require both collaboration and private discussion areas. A private entrance, natural light, and full facilities create an easy and efficient setup for organisers and guests.

This suite offers a practical layout with options for boardroom, theatre, cabaret, classroom, or standing events. Onsite kitchen and bathroom facilities add convenience, while AV, projector, and sound options can be included to support presentations and talks.

- Capacity: 40 boardroom / 80 theatre / 50 cabaret / 40 classroom / 80 standing
- Self-contained suite with private entrance
- Breakout rooms, kitchen, and bathroom facilities
- Dry hire available with catering options
- Projector, screen, and TV screen available
- Microphone, lectern, flipchart, and sound system
- Disabled access, cloakroom, natural light, and WiFi

Contact us through VenueScanner to check availability, book this space, or explore other rooms that could work for your event.

Capacity & Layout

Standing

up to 80

Dining

up to 50

Theatre

up to 80

Boardroom

up to 40

Cabaret

up to 30

Classroom

up to 50

Pricing
& Opening Hours

Weekly schedule

monday
09:00 - 24:00
tuesday
09:00 - 24:00
wednesday
09:00 - 24:00
thursday
09:00 - 24:00
friday
09:00 - 24:00
saturday
09:00 - 24:00
sunday
Closed

Price type:

from £225 per hour
from £225 per hour
from £225 per hour
from £225 per hour
from £225 per hour
from £225 per hour
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Food & Beverage

Catering arrangements

Refreshments

Alcohol

Facilities & Amenities

Cloakroom

Disabled access

Heating

Lectern

Natural light

Table / chairs included

Public transport

Premises parking

Overnight accommodation

Audio & Visual

Sound system

Microphone

Projector & screen

TV screen

Flipchart

WiFi

Space Rules

Allowed events

Wedding ceremony licence

Promoted/ticketed events

Licensed for alcohol

Cancellation policy

50% refundable 14 days before the event

Location

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Reviews

Giovanni Marino
December 2025
A truly well-organized milonga, thoughtfully planned in every detail. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and the organizers’ passion and care were clearly felt throughout the evening. The music was engaging and well selected, the dance floor was always lively, and the overall vibe was relaxed and enjoyable. I had a great time, danced a lot, and felt completely comfortable the whole night. A genuinely positive experience that I would happily repeat and recommend.
Stella Synouri
February 2026
Wonderful experience! The family concert "Peter and the Wolf" was fantastic. Interactive and enjoyable for children and adults. The venue was atmospheric and the staff were very friendly and helpful.
Andrew Long
January 2026
Being a fan of the Portrait artist programme on Sky and knowing it was filmed here - we needed to visit the venue as we were in the area. Like Wilton's Music Hall it has that look deliberately looking unrefurbished which adds to its charm. We liked the display of posters from years gone by and the small are with statues and exotic ceiling. There is a bar on ground floor which we closed for a private party. There are toilets on-site which were clean and accessible. We did not visit the Main hall but liked the plaque commemorating the 100th anniversary unveiled by John Major in 1993 who was from this neck of the woods. We will return.