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Hire St Paul’s Roof Pavilion

A bright, intimate venue perfect for events hosting up to 150 guests

St Paul’s Roof Pavilion boasts floor to ceiling glass windows, a balcony and an outside courtyard, making it an ideal space for daytime and evening events.

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Venue photography

Dinner set up in St Paul's Roof Pavilion, Royal Festival Hall building
Marc Gascoigne
View larger image 1 of 6. Dinner set up in St Paul's Roof Pavilion, Royal Festival Hall building
Outdoor Terrace with chairs and tables in the St Paul's Roof Pavilion
Marc Gascoigne
View larger image 2 of 6. Outdoor Terrace with chairs and tables in the St Paul's Roof Pavilion
A bright conference room setup in lecture style with rows of black chairs on a wooden floor, a gold ceiling, and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a city view.
Cesare De Giglio
View larger image 3 of 6. A bright conference room setup in lecture style with rows of black chairs on a wooden floor, a gold ceiling, and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a city view.
A view of the River Thames and the London skyline on an overcast day from a high balcony. The foreground shows a bright yellow Southbank Centre structure and the Waterloo Bridge.
Cesare De Giglio
View larger image 4 of 6. A view of the River Thames and the London skyline on an overcast day from a high balcony. The foreground shows a bright yellow Southbank Centre structure and the Waterloo Bridge.
Penguin Random House Event 2025
Will Fahy
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An elegant event space with white circular dining tables, set for a formal meal. A large window offers a view of the city skyline across the Thames. Purple uplighting illuminates a thick concrete pillar.
Marc Gascoigne
View larger image 6 of 6. An elegant event space with white circular dining tables, set for a formal meal. A large window offers a view of the city skyline across the Thames. Purple uplighting illuminates a thick concrete pillar.

At a glance

Capacity

Cabaret: 50

Dinner: 90

Reception: 150

Theatre: 100

Dimensions

Approx 29m x 6m

Rates

Day (8am – 5pm, Mon – Fri): from £4,000 (excl. VAT)

Evening (5pm – 11pm): from £4,000 (excl. VAT)

We offer a 10% discount to registered charities.

Download the St Paul’s Roof Pavilion venue hire factsheet

By bringing your event to our St Paul’s Roof Pavilion, you’re supporting our mission to keep the arts open and accessible for all.

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What’s included

  • Dedicated event manager
  • Two visitor experience hosts
  • Staffed cloakroom
  • Integrated PA system & cabled microphone
  • Bespoke ceiling & pillar strip lighting
  • Public wifi
  • Private toilet facilities
  • In-house furniture (subject to availability)
  • Private balcony & courtyard space
  • Dedicated food preparation area

Additional services

  • AV equipment including LCD screens & radio mics
  • Dedicated wifi
  • Extended licence
  • Behind-the-scenes tour, Architecture tour or Rooftop experience tour
  • Merchandise from the Southbank Centre Shop

Catering

We have a carefully selected list of approved caterers who can satisfy a variety of tastes and budgets. Please contact them directly for a quote.

Production

We have an experienced in-house production team as well as a list of approved production companies for all your design and equipment needs.

Views & reviews

‘We chose St Paul’s Roof Pavilion for our private dinner because of the room’s breathtaking views over London and the adaptability of the space. The various Southbank Centre teams went above and beyond, supporting tech, production and security requirements, hybrid facilities and managing the sensitive nature of this high-profile event. We’d definitely consider using the venue for future events.’

– Alice Skinner, Assistant Editor, Penguin Press

Event services

Catering
Different dishes on display in a variety of bowls with colourful toppings and dressings

Catering

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

Production
DDA production of red carpet at the back of the Royal Festival Hall

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
Close up of floral arrangements laid out for a dinner in the Hayward Gallery.

Florists

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

Impact & access

Sustainability
Garden filled with a collection of different plants and bushes with concrete buildings behind

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
Two people smiling at the London Philharmonic Orchestra lab event playing accessible musical instruments

Access

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