5 stunning South London halls

Located in Camberwell and popularly known as the “Lighthouse Theatre”, this newly refurbished venue was formerly the iconic Regal Cinema, the country’s third-largest single-hall cinema. During its heyday, the cinema hosted numerous grand screenings that were attended by the likes of The Beatles and members of the Royal Family.

In its new avatar as The Lighthouse, the venue boats of multiples spaces with a combined capacity of accommodating as many as 2800 people. The new interiors are a mix of elegant yet modern Art Deco.

Just a short walk from Denmark Hill Station, this venue is available for private hire and is equipped to handle any kind of function.

The Oval is one of world cricket’s most iconic venues and it can now be the venue for your next event. The South London stadium’s India Suite is situated on the second floor of the OCS Stand and is an impressive hall that can host up to 200 guests.

The space comes with a private covered terrace and bar, making it ideal for al fresco dining. With great views of the pitch, you can enjoy your event while watching the cricket, the perfect two birds, one stone situation.

Talking about stones, the stadium is just a stone’s throw away from the conveniently named Oval tube station.

The Lambeth Town Hall, also called Brixton Town Hall is a Grade II listed municipal building, located just a few minutes from the Brixton Underground Station.

The building’s Assembly Hall, which can host 280 guests, is a great option for everything from private dining and weddings to conferences and workshops. The hall comes with its own private street-level entrance, foyer, reception area, bar area, private toilets, preparation kitchen and large art-deco hall with a stage.

The hall’s interiors are simple but elegant and since the Assembly Hall is a dry-hire venue, you have the opportunity to fully design your event from scratch.

Built in 704 AD, the medieval Fulham Palace was the official home of the Bishops of London from the 11th century until 1973 when it was vacated. Today, the renovated palace serves as a museum and its historic rooms are available for private hire.

The heart of the palace is The Great Hall. Originally used for entertaining and celebrations, the stunning room is once again serving its original purpose. With dark wood panelling, golden chandeliers, teardrop lanterns and a prominent fireplace, the space oozes old-world grandeur.

The hall can host 150 guests, and offers in-house catering on request. Putney Bridge Station isn’t too far away and for everyone who’s wanted to host an important function in a grand palace, this venue is your wish come true.

The Wandsworth Civic Suite is a Grade II listed hall in the 19th-century built Wandsworth Town Hall. The suite is comprised of two large interconnected halls and can accommodate up to 800 people.

The suite features sprung maple flooring and wood-panelled walls, filled with portraits of former Wandsworth mayors. There’s ample room for dining and dancing, as well as a dedicated stage, full bar and kitchen area.

Not only is the venue licensed to perform Civil Marriages and Partnerships Ceremonies, they also have an in-house coordinator to help you plan your event. And with the Wandsworth Town Station just a short walk away, getting to the venue will be as easy as planning your event.