Deptford Lounge: Affordable Meeting Rooms and Community Spaces in Deptford, South East London

Deptford Lounge is an award-winning community hub offering affordable, flexible and fully accessible spaces just metres from Deptford Station. 

Managed by the Albany, South East London’s leading arts centre, it provides a unique blend of meeting rooms, creative studios and community facilities for hire.

Every booking directly supports cultural and community programmes across Lewisham, helping us keep creativity, learning and connection open to all.Deptford Lounge is more than just a venue. Purpose-built as an inclusive community space, the building offers:

• A range of meeting rooms for hire in Deptford
• A bright and airy dance studio with sprung floor
• A fully sound dampened music room
• A rooftop ball court for sports and active workshops
• A programme of community events and activities
• Award-winning library services run by Lewisham Council

Whether you're hosting a workshop, rehearsal, training session, performance, class or community meeting, Deptford Lounge provides accessible, versatile and affordable space.

Excellent Public Transport Links

Deptford Lounge is ideally located near multiple transport routes:

• Deptford Station (150m walk)
• New Cross (National Rail and Overground)
• Deptford Bridge (DLR)
• Bus routes 171, 172, 177, 47, 53, 453

This makes it one of the most convenient meeting room hire options in South East London.

Our catering is:

• Freshly prepared
• Vegetarian and vegan-led
• Made using local suppliers
• Enhanced with produce from our garden

We can provide catering for meetings, workshops, training sessions and community events. Menus available on request.

Meeting Rooms (Affordable Hire in Deptford)

We offer several small to medium meeting rooms, ideal for classes, workshops, training and group sessions.

Meeting Room 3

• Capacity: 13 in rows, 10 with tables
• Dimensions: 6.9 x 3.2m (First Floor)
• Hire from: £19/hour
• Perfect for small meetings or intimate workshops

Meeting Room 4

• Capacity: 24 in rows, 17 with tables
• Dimensions: 7.2 x 4.5m (First Floor)
• Hire from: £28/hour
• Bright, comfortable room suitable for classes and training

Meeting Room 5

• Capacity: 15 in rows, 14 with tables
• Dimensions: 7.2 x 3.8m (First Floor)
• Hire from: £23/hour
• Quiet space with large windows for meetings and workshops

Meeting Room 6

• Capacity: 25 in rows, 18 with tables
• Dimensions: 9.4 x 8m (First Floor)
• Hire from: £28/hour
• Large, bright space ideal for business meetings and workshops

Meeting Room 7

• Capacity: 20 in rows, 14 with tables
• Dimensions: 5.5 x 5.5m (First Floor)
• Hire from: £25/hour
• Medium-sized room with projector, ideal for training sessions

Main Hall: Large Event Space in Deptford

• Capacity: 100 in rows
• Dimensions: 17.5 x 12.2m
• Hire from: £62/hour
• Includes staging, LED, lighting and projection (advance booking required)
• Ideal for conferences, performances, large workshops and sporting events

Studio and Main Hall combined:

• Capacity up to 300 people
• Hire from £100/hour

Perfect for larger community events, conferences and multi-room activities.

Studio Hire (Dance, Movement, Rehearsals)

• Capacity: 75 in rows
• Dimensions: 11 x 10m
• Hire from: £47/hour
• Features: sprung floor, mirrored wall, light-filled space
• Suited for: dance classes, movement training, rehearsals, wellbeing sessions

Music Room: Soundproof Rehearsal Space

• Capacity: 13 in rows
• Dimensions: 8 x 4.8m
• Hire from: £25/hour
• Fully soundproofed
• Ideal for music classes, band rehearsals, small workshops
• Available after 5pm weekdays and during school holidays

Terrace Room: Bright and Airy Meeting Space

• Capacity: 112 in rows
• Dimensions: 25 x 5.5m
• Hire from: £49/hour
• Perfect for informal meetings, community classes and workshops

Food Science Room

• Capacity: 30 with tables
• Dimensions: 8 x 5.4m
• Hire from: £30/hour
• Suitable for cookery classes, food demonstrations and learning sessions
• Not suitable for full catering preparation
• Available after 5pm weekdays

Roof-Top Ball Court

• Open-air sports court with changing rooms
• Hire from: £52/hour
• Suitable for sports practice, matches, tournaments and youth sessions

AV Equipment

Available on request:

• Flipcharts
• Projectors
• Mobile TV
• Mobile PA system

Lighting, LED and staging can be included for an additional charge when booked in advance.

Access and Inclusivity

Deptford Lounge is purpose-built for accessibility:

• Step-free access throughout
• Lifts to all floors
• Accessible toilets
• Changing Places facilities
• Induction loops in all meeting rooms

We welcome all visitors regardless of age, ability or additional needs.

A Place for Everyone

For over a decade, Deptford Lounge has been a key community space in Lewisham.

Community Hub

• Warm space in winter
• Outdoor summer events
• A safe, welcoming space for local residents

Library

• Award-winning (British Book Award: London Library of the Year)
• Large children’s library with weekly Rhymes and Stories sessions

Events and Activities

• Roller discos
• Author talks
• Chess groups
• Storytelling sessions
• Exhibitions and festivals including Deptford X and Deptford Literature Festival
• Community takeovers from LDN Queer Mart and Vietnamese Family Partnership

Deptford Lounge is a space where people meet, learn, create and belong.

Whatever you are planning a meeting, rehearsal, workshop, performance, class or community event we can help you find the right space.

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