Community space
National Theatre
National Theatre, Upper Ground, South Bank, London, Greater London, SE1 9PX
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Details last checked 27 days ago
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National Theatre entrance on the South Bank, London
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- Hire price
- £1,000per session
- Room capacity
- 300The Understudy · varies by setup
- Listed spaces
- 6named spaces for hire
- Kitchen
- Unknownnot confirmed
Hire from
£1,000per session
- Cottesloe Room hire, up to four hours£1,000
- Duffield Studio hire, up to four hours£1,750
- John Lyon Education Studio hire, up to four hours£1,750
- Cottesloe Room hire, up to eight hours£2,000 /day
- Room capacity
- Up to 300
- The Understudy · varies by setup
- Spaces
- 6 listed
Prices as published by the venue, checked 27 days ago. Confirm with them before you book.
About this venue
National Theatre on the South Bank offers a varied collection of event spaces, including a rooftop venue and riverside terrace, a meeting room, restaurants and a pub, plus learning spaces and theatre/foyer areas. The event team books meetings, conferences, dinners, weddings, parties and creative gatherings. Spaces range from intimate rooms to larger event settings; food and drink can be arranged in several venues. Capacity and pricing depend on the space, and rates for many areas are by enquiry.
Facilities
Catering & space
- Kitchen availableNot confirmed
- Bar on siteYes
- Tables and chairs includedYes
- StageYes
- Garden or outdoor spaceYes
Access & accessibility
- On-site parkingYes
- Step-free accessYes
- ToiletsYes
- Accessible toiletYes
Permissions & licensing
- Alcohol allowedYes
- Amplified music allowedConditional
- Late licence availableConditional
- Bouncy castles allowedNot confirmed
- Dog friendlyNot confirmed
Connectivity & extras
- Wi-FiNot confirmed
- Projector or screenYes
Also features
- Rooftop and riverside outdoor terraces
- In-house event team
- Food and drink options in restaurant and pub spaces
- AV and hybrid-meeting equipment in selected rooms
- Flexible hire across meeting rooms, restaurants, bars, learning rooms and theatre spaces
Good for
- Meetings
- Conferences
- Weddings
- Private parties
- Classes & courses
Rooms and pricing
Hire rates and the spaces you can book.
Hire rates
Foyle Room day delegate package (per person)
Commercial
Per attendee for 08:00–17:00, including room hire, refreshments, working lunch and AV; 100% of expected guest numbers must be catered for; ex VAT. PDF hosted under /2026/04; the Foyle page separately says day-delegate packages start at £120 + VAT, so confirm current package and basis. Published document date: April 2026.
Source: images.nationaltheatreevents.com£100 per day
Cottesloe Room hire, up to four hours
Standard
Up to four hours; ex VAT; effective date not stated.
Source: www.nationaltheatreevents.com£1,000 per session
Cottesloe Room hire, up to eight hours
Standard
Up to eight hours; ex VAT; effective date not stated.
Source: www.nationaltheatreevents.com£2,000 per day
Duffield Studio hire, up to four hours
Standard
Up to four hours; ex VAT; effective date not stated.
Source: www.nationaltheatreevents.com£1,750 per session
Duffield Studio hire, up to eight hours
Standard
Up to eight hours; ex VAT; effective date not stated.
Source: www.nationaltheatreevents.com£3,500 per day
John Lyon Education Studio hire, up to four hours
Standard
The studio is at National Theatre Studio on The Cut, a short walk from the South Bank building; ex VAT; effective date not stated.
Source: www.nationaltheatreevents.com£1,750 per session
John Lyon Education Studio hire, up to eight hours
Standard
The studio is at National Theatre Studio on The Cut, a short walk from the South Bank building; ex VAT; effective date not stated.
Source: www.nationaltheatreevents.com£3,500 per day
Bookable spaces
- Buffini Chao Deck
- The Foyle Room
- Lasdun Restaurant
- Forza Wine
- The Understudy
- Clore Learning Centre
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Sources & checks
Last checked 17 October 2026
Information taken from www.nationaltheatreevents.com, www.nationaltheatreevents.com, www.nationaltheatreevents.com, images.nationaltheatreevents.com, www.nationaltheatreevents.com, www.nationaltheatreevents.com, www.nationaltheatreevents.com, www.nationaltheatreevents.com, www.nationaltheatreevents.com, images.nationaltheatreevents.com, images.nationaltheatreevents.com, www.nationaltheatreevents.com, commons.wikimedia.org, historicengland.org.uk.
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Hire from
£1,000/session