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Events

What are the room hire costs and minimum spend requirements for The Common Room?

The Common Room has three pricing options: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM costs £3,600 + VAT with £3,000 minimum spend on food and drinks; 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM costs £2,300 + VAT with £1,500 minimum spend; and 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM costs £2,750 + VAT with £5,000 minimum spend. Weekend events require minimum spends from £10,000 + VAT.

What are the capacity limits for different event setups in The Common Room?

The Common Room can accommodate up to 96 guests cabaret style with catering served in the room, 144 guests cabaret with catering in a different room, 150 theatre style with catering in the room, 180 guests seated on round tables with stage setup, or up to 244 theatre style with catering in adjacent space. For dinner and dance events, capacity is up to 160 guests.

What AV equipment is included and what does it cost?

Standard AV package costs £400 + VAT and includes stage, screen/projector, two repeater screens, lectern and lectern mic, handheld mic, flipchart, and PA system. An AV technician is provided to assist with setup for conference packages.

What catering options and pricing are available?

Two-course dinner costs £57 + VAT per person. Christmas packages start from £147-172 + VAT per person including three-course dinner, drinks, and entertainment. Ceremony packages cost £52.50 + VAT per person (minimum 300 guests) or £47.50 + VAT with finger food buffet. DDR packages range from £60-140.50 + VAT per person depending on inclusions.

Are there specific time restrictions for private events?

Evening events typically run 18:30-23:00 or until midnight for special occasions. Day events run 9:00-17:00 with early organizer access from 8:00. The venue is open to Law Society members and public during weekday daytime hours, so weekend bookings offer more privacy but have higher minimum spends.

What additional services are mandatory or available?

Security is mandatory and included in packages. Dedicated event team, cloakroom facilities, digital signage, and complimentary Wi-Fi are standard. Optional extras include DJ and dance floor, uplighters for ambience, photo booth from £950 + VAT, and additional entertainment through approved suppliers.

What are the booking and payment procedures?

The venue offers provisional holds for 7 days while clients decide. Site visits can be arranged between 09:30-16:30 on weekdays. Upon arrival, reception security will welcome guests and notify the events team. Direct contact is available via phone at 0208 049 4034.

Are there restrictions on decorations and external suppliers?

The venue works with approved suppliers for entertainment, decorations, and additional services. Christmas theming is provided for seasonal events with options like Great Gatsby, Starry Nights, and Candy Cane Lane themes. External vendor approval processes and specific decoration policies are handled case-by-case.

What spaces are available for drinks receptions and breakout areas?

The Reading Room can be used for drinks receptions with poseur tables and bar setup, accommodating reception-style events. Multiple rooms can be hired together, such as Common Room and Reading Room combinations for ceremony packages. Adjacent spaces are available for catering when main room capacity is maximized.

What are the cancellation and flexibility policies?

Event dates appear to have limited flexibility based on availability, with the venue sometimes unable to accommodate preferred dates. The venue offers alternative date suggestions when original dates are unavailable. Specific cancellation terms and deposit requirements are not detailed in standard communications.