Community centre
London LGBTQ+ Community Centre
60-62 Hopton Street, Blackfriars, London, Southwark, SE1 9JH
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Details last checked 28 days ago
Mark Ahsmann, CC BY-SA 3.0
Hopton Street, London SE1, looking toward Tate Modern (2011); nearby area scene, not the Centre.
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- Hire price
- £40per hour
- Room capacity
- 110Main Space · varies by setup
- Listed spaces
- 2named spaces for hire
- Kitchen
- Warming kitchenfor catering
Hire from
£40per hour
- Room capacity
- Up to 110
- Main Space · varies by setup
- Spaces
- 2 listed
Prices as published by the venue, checked 28 days ago. Confirm with them before you book.
About this venue
The London LGBTQ+ Community Centre is a community hub and event venue in Blackfriars, available for private community bookings on Mondays and Tuesdays. Its large open-plan main space has tables, chairs, two sofa areas and a small quiet room. The Centre serves hot and cold drinks at its welcome counter; hirers may use a kettle and microwave, and outside food is permitted. It is a strictly sober venue where alcohol is not allowed.
Facilities
Catering & space
- Kitchen availableYes
- Bar on siteYes
- Tables and chairs includedYes
- StageNot confirmed
- Garden or outdoor spaceNot confirmed
Access & accessibility
- On-site parkingNot confirmed
- Step-free accessYes
- ToiletsYes
- Accessible toiletYes
Permissions & licensing
- Alcohol allowedNo
- Amplified music allowedNot confirmed
- Late licence availableNot confirmed
- Bouncy castles allowedNot confirmed
- Dog friendlyYes
Connectivity & extras
- Wi-FiNot confirmed
- Projector or screenNot confirmed
Also features
- quiet room
- sensory toys
- weighted blankets
- free library
- free clothes swap
Good for
- Meetings
- Classes & courses
- Community events
- Private parties
Rooms and pricing
Hire rates and the spaces you can book.
Hire rates
LGBTQ+ organisation hire
Standard
Monday and Tuesday community bookings only; £40/hour rate applies to LGBTQ+ organisations. Other organisations may enquire, with rates on request. Confirm availability and terms.
Source: londonlgbtqcentre.org£40 per hour
Bookable spaces
- Main Space
- Quiet Room
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- Wi-Fi
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Sources & checks
Last checked 17 October 2026
Information taken from londonlgbtqcentre.org, londonlgbtqcentre.org, londonlgbtqcentre.org, londonlgbtqcentre.org, londonlgbtqcentre.org, londonlgbtqcentre.org, commons.wikimedia.org, www.openstreetmap.org.
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Hire from
£40/hr