Notting Hill Arts Club is a basement events venue next to Notting Hill Gate Underground station in west London. Organisers can hire it for corporate functions, Christmas parties, brand activations, book launches, exhibitions and private parties. The official capacity is 218 people, with a licence until 2 a.m. from Monday to Saturday.
Seminars and company events
The site lists corporate functions, pop-up events and brand activations among its past hires. The room is set up as a live venue, so it suits receptions, launches, product evenings and staff parties more than a seated conference. A main stage with a full PA system and an in-house sound engineer is available for speeches or performances. Projectors are installed throughout the venue, and a wall projection service lets you choose a design or add your own backdrop to carry your brand. Daytime hire is also possible. Seated layouts such as theatre, cabaret, dining or boardroom reduce the capacity slightly.
Weddings and receptions
The site mentions birthday parties and themed parties. It does not present weddings as a product. A private hire package can include a champagne or prosecco reception, speeches, slideshows, a photographer or videographer, dancers and a band. The team can also change the look of the room to a theme, from red carpet to Gatsby.
Rooms and capacities
The venue has one main room with a main stage and a small second stage in the bar area. The full capacity is 218. For live events the venue suggests 150 because of the layout. Facilities include a fully licensed bar, DJ equipment, a cloakroom, male and female toilets and a loading bay with a separate entrance. Hire can be dry or wet. A pay-as-you-go bar, a pre-paid bar or a drinks voucher can be arranged.
Catering
The team can source specific catering services on request, together with DJs and live music. Food is not described as an in-house offer, so ask what the venue can arrange for your guest number and your date.
Practical rules
The venue holds a 2 a.m. licence from Monday to Saturday, and midnight on Sundays. The site says it has no live music curfew. For live events, load-in starts at 5 p.m. from Monday to Thursday and at 3 p.m. from Friday to Sunday. Ticketed events must supply a guest list in advance. DJ-led events must give full details of the line-up, genre and expected guests. Trained management, venue staff and security work at each event.
History and setting
The club is in the basement of a building on Notting Hill Gate, and its official site also lists film and TV location use. The room has a stage, a bar and a dance floor layout that organisers can dress with their own visuals.
Getting there
The venue is a short walk from Notting Hill Gate station, served by the Central, Circle and District lines. Main bus routes pass nearby, and taxis can reach the entrance.
