About Downstairs
250 Classroom
250 Banquet
200 Theatre
800 Standing / Reception
200 Cabaret
The bass reverberates through 800 square feet of pure Canterbury nightlife when you walk into Downstairs at our venue. This is where drum and bass nights collide with corporate award ceremonies, where the university crowd mingles with local businesses, and where our professional-grade sound system turns every event into something worth remembering. Two fully licensed bars stretch along the walls, including that shots bar that becomes the heart of student celebrations and adds unexpected energy to company parties. Our built-in stage has hosted everything from live bands to CEO presentations, with lighting rigs that transform from subtle ambience to full-on light show at the touch of a button. Those beams crisscrossing overhead aren't just for effect, they create completely different moods whether you're hosting 800 people standing for a graduation party or arranging tables for 250 guests at a charity dinner. The open floor plan means we can shift from theatre-style seating for 200 to cabaret rounds for the same number within hours. Corporate clients particularly appreciate the green room tucked behind the stage, perfect for speakers preparing presentations or bands tuning instruments. Our photobooth sits in the corner, and yes, the queue does get long after midnight, but watching colleagues or classmates emerge with strips of silly photos becomes part of the entertainment. Being on the University of Kent campus means parking is sorted with on-site spaces, and the whole venue remains accessible throughout. The bars stay open until 2 AM, with our sound system running until 3 AM when needed. From laser tag during freshers' week to seated award dinners, from vintage markets to all-night raves, Downstairs adapts to whatever Canterbury throws at it. Our experienced team knows exactly how to configure this space for your specific numbers and atmosphere.
Response rate:95%
Response time:within an hour
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Prices
Flat rate | from £728
Mon – TueAll Dayfrom £728 hire fee
Wed08:30 - 17:00from £728 hire fee
Thu – SunAll Dayfrom £728 hire fee
Amenities
Ticketing event possible
Cloakroom
Smoking area
Speakers
Air conditioning
DJ facilities
Free parking on premise
Wireless Internet Access
Whiteboards
Accessibility
Flipchart
Projector/TV/Screen
Menu
Food And DrinkPrice
Location
Opening hours
Monday:All Day
Tuesday:All Day
Wednesday:8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday:All Day
Friday:All Day
Saturday:All Day
Sunday:All Day
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Response rate:95%
Response time:within an hour