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The Department Store

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Venue Type

Unique Venue

City

London

Region

Central London

Standing

250

theatre

dinner

250

bedrooms

About Venue

Located in the heart of Brixton, The Department Store is a beautifully restored Grade II listed landmark offering a distinctive collection of contemporary event spaces for conferences, meetings, private dining, product launches, receptions and corporate celebrations. Originally built as Bon Marché, London's first purpose-built department store, the building has been reimagined as a vibrant destination combining striking architecture, flexible event spaces and exceptional hospitality.

The venue brings together a variety of unique settings, from an industrial-style courtyard venue and rooftop restaurant to elegant private dining rooms and contemporary meeting spaces. Whether hosting a leadership conference, networking reception, awards dinner or product launch, The Department Store provides a creative environment that blends heritage with modern design.

Situated just three minutes from Brixton Underground and National Rail stations, the venue enjoys excellent transport connections while offering one of South London's most stylish and versatile event destinations.

Event Spaces

Bellefields

Located on the ground floor, Bellefields is a flexible industrial-inspired event space opening directly onto a Mediterranean-style courtyard. Featuring a private bar, contemporary interiors and adaptable layouts, it is ideal for conferences, exhibitions, networking receptions, live entertainment and large corporate events for up to 240 guests.

Upstairs

Occupying the rooftop level, Upstairs combines a stylish restaurant, bar, lounge and landscaped terrace with panoramic views across London. The versatile space can host conferences, private dining, corporate receptions and exclusive parties, while the outdoor terrace provides an exceptional setting for summer entertaining.

The Roseberry Room

This elegant private dining and meeting room features contemporary interiors and direct access to the rooftop terrace. The space is perfectly suited to executive meetings, presentations, board dinners and client entertaining, offering a sophisticated environment with abundant natural daylight.

The Dome

Positioned beneath the building's iconic glass dome, this unique private event space offers one of Brixton's most memorable settings for intimate dinners, drinks receptions and VIP gatherings. The adjoining rooftop terrace further enhances its appeal for exclusive events.

Cinema Room

Located within Bellefields, the private cinema provides an immersive environment for screenings, presentations, workshops and team events, complete with high-quality projection and surround sound technology.

Facilities and Services

The Department Store combines beautifully designed event spaces with high-quality hospitality and modern event infrastructure. In-house catering and bar services are available throughout the venue, while integrated audiovisual facilities support presentations, conferences and private screenings. Flexible room layouts, outdoor terraces, accessible facilities and dedicated event management ensure each event can be tailored to individual requirements, whether hosting an intimate meeting or a large corporate celebration.

Location and Access

Located at 10 Stockwell Avenue, Brixton, London SW9 9SY, the venue is approximately 0.2 miles from Brixton Underground & National Rail Station and 0.7 miles from Clapham North Underground Station. London City Airport is approximately 10.0 miles away.

Ideal For

Conferences
Meetings
Corporate Parties
Awards Dinners
Private Dining
Product Launches
Networking Events
Christmas Parties
Exhibitions
Filming & Photo Shoots

Key Features

Historic Landmark Building
Rooftop Restaurant & Terrace
Mediterranean Courtyard
Private Dining Rooms
Cinema Room
Flexible Conference Space
Contemporary Architecture
Natural Daylight
Exclusive Hire Available
Dedicated Event Team

Why Hire

The Department Store offers a unique combination of heritage architecture and contemporary event spaces, creating one of South London's most versatile venues for corporate events and private celebrations. Its rooftop spaces, courtyard venue and flexible meeting facilities make it an outstanding choice for everything from conferences and product launches to awards dinners and exclusive receptions.