October Gallery

24 Old Gloucester Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1N 3AL
A Pianist sitting at a piano in the October Gallery with theatre seating.

Situated in the heart of Bloomsbury the October Gallery is a space not only for art exhibitions. Perfect for private parties, book launches, workshops, meetings, music recitals, theatre performances and more.

The October Gallery offers two galleries which can host up to 150 guests, plus a theatre, club room and a stunning outdoor courtyard which contains various species of acer, camellia, fern, brugmansia and hanging baskets with trailing begonia.

Unique in their charm, all spaces benefit from natural light, fully integrated AV facilities and conserved period features of this 19th-century Grade II listed building, steeped in history.

Getting to the October Gallery couldn't be easier, located just a short 6 minute walk from both Russell Square and Holborn underground stations with access to the Central and Piccadilly tube lines.

Guests attending an exhibition at the October Gallery.

The Gallery

Situated on the ground floor and surrounded by exciting artworks, the two rooms are perfect for a cocktail party or dinner and on a warm summer’s evening wander into the stunning courtyard.

Capacities

Standing Reception 150
Theatre (Room 1) 80
Theatre (Room 2) 60
Seated Dining (Room 1) 30
Seated Dining (Room 2) 35
The Theatre setup for a conference with stage and theatre seating.

The Theatre

The Theatre, located on the second floor, is a large, naturally lit room with wooden flooring, excellent acoustics, professional stage-lighting and a Bechstein Grand Piano. A beautiful space perfect for a canapé party with a musical recital.

Capacities

Standing Reception 70
Theatre 70
Classroom 40
Cabaret 35
The Club Room with boardroom table, bookshelves and armchairs.

The Club Room

Adjoining the theatre is a quiet, spacious room furnished with Oriental carpets, dark leather arm-chairs, and a full-sized conference table, the whole being beautifully lit by original stained glass windows.

Capacities

Standing Reception 40
Theatre 40
Training Circle 30
Board Room 12
  • The Club Room seating with bookshelf lined wall.
  • The Theatre Room setup for a boardroom meeting.
  • The refectory at the October Gallery seup for dining.
  • The Club Room at October Gallery.
  • The October Gallery Courtyard Garden.