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Hire Seventy5th Balcony Bar

From Level 5 of our Royal Festival Hall, our Seventy5th Balcony Bar offers a panoramic view of the River Thames and the central London skyline.

It’s the perfect place to entertain up to 300 guests and enjoy both our newest bar space and a private outdoor terrace that makes the most of our riverside location.

Get in touchContact our specialist team for more information and to make a booking.

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Penguin Random House Event 2025
Will Fahy
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Penguin Random House Event 2025
Will Fahy
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Adam Luszniak
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Seventy5th Balcony Bar
Adam Luszniak
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Adam Luszniak
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At a glance

Capacity

300 guests

Rates

Day (8am – 5pm): from £5,000 (excl. VAT)

Afternoon (12 noon – 5pm): £2,500 (excl. VAT)

Evening (5pm – 11pm): from £10,000 (excl. VAT)

Additional costs include security, based on your event requirements.

We offer a 10% discount to registered charities.

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By bringing your event to the Seventy5th, you’re supporting our mission to keep the arts open and accessible to all.

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What’s included

  • Dedicated event manager
  • Public WiFi
  • Private balcony with fantastic views of the River Thames
  • In-house furniture, subject to availability

Additional services

  • AV equipment
  • Dedicated WiFi
  • Extended license
  • Behind-the-scenes tour, architecture tour or rooftop experience tour

Catering

Catering is provided by our in-house caterers, Company of Cooks. 

Please be aware that there is a minimum catering spend in addition to the venue hire charge. This amount is dependent on the number of guests and the timings of your event.

Event services

Catering
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Catering

We’ve handpicked the best event caterers in London to delight your guests with delicious food and drink tailored to your needs.

Production
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Production

Hiring our venues means our backstage team are at your service – the same people who make sure our concerts run without a hitch.

Florists
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Florists

We partner with some of London’s most experienced and celebrated florists to transform your event with unique floral designs.

Impact & access

Sustainability
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Sustainability

We’re committed to becoming carbon net zero by 2040. Find out how working with us will impact your organisation’s emission targets.

Access
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Access

Determined to make our venues accessible for all, we’re the first live events organisation to achieve Attitude is Everything’s Platinum certification.