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Porchester Hall

📍
Queensway, Bayswater, London W2 4QP, United Kingdom
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Historic Art Deco event hall in Bayswater offering versatile spaces for conferences, exhibitions and celebrations.

About This Venue

Porchester Hall is a magnificent Art Deco venue located in the heart of Bayswater, London. Built in the 1920s as part of the Porchester Centre, this historic hall features elegant period architecture with modern facilities. The main hall can accommodate up to 900 delegates theatre-style or 600 for dinner, making it ideal for conferences, exhibitions, product launches, and celebrations. The venue offers professional audio-visual equipment, accessible facilities, and convenient transport links. Located near Hyde Park and Paddington Station, Porchester Hall combines historic charm with contemporary functionality in one of London's most accessible locations.

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Indicative Budget
£20,250£38,250
Typical day-delegate event for ~450 guests
Capacity (max)
900
Typical attendees
450
Per-head range
£45–£85
Currency
GBP

Indicative budget only — based on a typical day-delegate event (450 guests at £45–£85 per head). Final pricing depends on date, F&B, AV, accommodation and rate negotiation. Submit a brief for a tailored quote.

Capacity

900
Maximum Capacity
900
Theatre Style
1200
Reception Style

Meeting Rooms

Room NameArea (m²)TheatreBoardroomU-ShapeClassroomDetails

Main Hall

460
900
5080400

Gallery

120
150
304080

2 meeting rooms available • Total capacity: up to 900 people

Features & Amenities

Free WiFi
AV equipment
Stage
Accessible
Air conditioning
Historic building
Natural light
Catering facilities
Event coordination
Professional lighting

📐 Space Specifications

1200
Total Space (m²)
4.5m
Ceiling Height
Licensed Venue

Professional Event Hall space

🍽️ Food & Catering

🍷Bar On-site

Dietary Options

VegetarianVeganGluten-freeHalal

Full catering service available

🎤 AV Equipment

Professional sound system
wireless microphones
staging
lighting rig
projectors
screens
LED displays
Wi-Fi

🎯 Suitable For

📋Corporate Events
📋Conferences
📋Gala Dinners
📋Award Ceremonies
📋Product Launches
📋Exhibitions
📋Private Parties

♿ Accessibility

Wheelchair accessibleAccessible toiletsHearing loop availableLevel access entrance

Transport & Parking

🚆 Public Transport

Bayswater Underground (Circle & District lines) 2-minute walk; Queensway Underground (Central line) 1-minute walk; Paddington Station 10-minute walk; Multiple bus routes including 7, 23, 27, 36; Heathrow Express at Paddington

🅿️ Parking

Nearby parking available

Street parking available on surrounding roads. NCP car parks within 5-minute walk. Limited loading access for events.

Availability

📅 Booking Lead Time

14 days minimum notice

👥 Capacity by Setup

900
theatre
50
boardroom
400
classroom
80
u shape
320
cabaret
1200
reception
600
dining
600
banquet

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the maximum capacity?
Up to 900 guests for standing reception, 500 for seated dinner, 700 theatre style
What AV equipment is available?
Full professional AV setup including sound, lighting, staging and projection facilities
Is catering available?
In-house catering team providing full service from canapés to three-course meals
Is there parking available?
Limited on-street parking available, nearby NCP car parks, excellent public transport links

Location & Contact

📍 Address

Queensway
Bayswater
W2 4QP, United Kingdom

🏷️ Categories

Conference VenueExhibition SpaceWedding VenueCorporate Events

Venue Location

Queensway, Bayswater, London, W2 4QP

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the maximum capacity?

A: Up to 900 guests for standing reception, 500 for seated dinner, 700 theatre style

Q: What AV equipment is available?

A: Full professional AV setup including sound, lighting, staging and projection facilities

Q: Is catering available?

A: In-house catering team providing full service from canapés to three-course meals

Q: Is there parking available?

A: Limited on-street parking available, nearby NCP car parks, excellent public transport links

🎯 Things to Do Nearby

🌳Gardens

🌳
Hyde Park Royal Gardens
0.5 km (0.3 mi)• 5 min walk

🏰Historic Site

🏰
Kensington Palace Royal Residence
1.2 km (0.7 mi)• 15 min walk
🏰
Marble Arch Historic Monument
1.5 km (0.9 mi)• 18 min walk

📍Family Attraction

📍
Diana Memorial Playground
1 km (0.6 mi)• 12 min walk

🎵Concert Hall

🎵
Royal Albert Concert Hall
2.1 km (1.3 mi)• 8 min by tube

🏛️Museum

🏛️
Natural History Museum of London
2.5 km (1.6 mi)• 12 min by tube
💡 Local Area: These attractions and shopping areas are located within driving distance of the venue, perfect for delegates attending multi-day events.

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