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Conway Hall

Location pin

25 Red Lion Square, Holborn, London, WC1R 4RL - 

  • Users

    Up to
    400 guests

  • Delivery truck

    External Catering
    allowed

About Venue

Conway Hall opened in 1929 and named in honour of Moncure Daniel Conway, anti-slavery advocate, outspoken supporter of free thought and biographer of Thomas Paine.

The venue is Grade 2 listed and offers hirers various event spaces, especially the Main Hall with its highly-regarded acoustics. The venue is unique for providing a central London location and a building with character, steeped in history, combined with cutting-edge AV facilities.

Owned by Conway Hall Ethical Society, a charity, the building is famous for being the birthplace of humanism, as well as hosting the longest run of classical concerts in the UK (which started in 1880 at the Society’s previous site), jazz concerts in the 1930s, a rare UK appearance from Muddy Waters and gigs by Crass and The Cure in 1970s, as well as many other concerts, including James Blake and La Roux, and events of all kinds since.

Today, Conway Hall is a popular, accessible, venue for location filming, conferences, presentations, concerts, talks, fashion shows, weddings, awards ceremonies and brand activations.

Previous clients include: BBC • Yamaha • Netflix • Evening Standard • Snowline Media • Ted BakerPenguin Books • Bloomsbury Festival • Guardian Live • Tate • EMAP

Capacity & Layout

Standing

Standing

up to 250

Theatre

Theatre

up to 400

Boardroom

Boardroom

up to 42

Cabaret

Cabaret

up to 75

Food & Beverage

Catering arrangements

Catering arrangements

Catering facilities

Catering facilities

Refreshments

Refreshments

Alcohol

Alcohol

Facilities & Amenities

Tea

Tea

Stage

Stage

Flipchart

Flipchart

Air conditioning

Air conditioning

Disabled access

Disabled access

Lectern

Lectern

Natural light

Natural light

Table / chairs included

Table / chairs included

Heating

Heating

Public transport

Public transport

Premises parking

Premises parking

Audio & Visual

Sound system

Sound system

Microphone

Microphone

Projector & screen

Projector & screen

Flipchart

Flipchart

WiFi

WiFi

Other

Versatile Grade 2 listed central London venue with multiple spaces. Conway Hall opened in 1929 and named in honour of Moncure Daniel Conway, anti-slavery advocate, outspoken supporter of free thought and biographer of Thomas Paine. The venue is Grade 2 listed and offers hirers various event spaces, especially the Main Hall with its highly-regarded acoustics. The venue is unique for providing a central London location and a building with character, steeped in history, combined with cutting-edge AV facilities. Owned by Conway Hall Ethical Society, a charity, the building is famous for being the birthplace of humanism, as well as hosting the longest run of classical concerts in the UK (which started in 1880 at the Society’s previous site), jazz concerts in the 1930s, a rare UK appearance from Muddy Waters and gigs by Crass and The Cure in 1970s, as well as many other concerts, including James Blake and La Roux, and events of all kinds since. Today, Conway Hall is a popular, accessible, venue for location filming, conferences, presentations, concerts, talks, fashion shows, weddings, awards ceremonies and brand activations. Previous clients include:BBC • Yamaha • Netflix • Evening Standard • Snowline Media • Ted BakerPenguin Books • Bloomsbury Festival • Guardian Live • Tate • EMAP A wide range of Audio Visual equipment is available along with technical support for your event. The Main Hall features an 8 speaker PA system. 4 speakers operate at ground level and 4 operate at balcony level. The PA system has been phase aligned and optimised using acoustic analysis software to ensure that the audio is clear and even across the hall. An induction loop system is also installed.

Space Rules

Allowed events

wedding

Wedding ceremony licence

ticketedEvents

Promoted/ticketed events

alcoholLicense

Licensed for alcohol

Attendee Minimum Age

1

Cancellation policy

100% refundable 181 days before the event 50% refundable 91 days before the event

Other rules

N/A

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Reviews

  • Diane Begin
    December 2025

    I'd been for a lecture over a year ago, which I truly enjoyed. Just realized it was the Slow Horses series 5 venue for the Dennis Gimball for Mayor rally. Iconic sign.

  • Bearsac
    December 2021

    This hall and room hire venue has a library, meeting rooms and a small performance stage. All the ground floor rooms are wheelchair accessible but there is no lift to the upper floor. First opened in 1929, Conway Hall is owned by Conway Hall Ethical Society - the world's longest-running 'free-thought' organisation it is still renowned as a hub for free speech and independent thought. 'Power to the teddies'! The staff is friendly and helpful. I was here with my human mummy for recital. Callum Smart and Richard Utley.

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