You'll find everything from RBKC library pods at £10 per hour to premium spaces like Ladbroke Hall's Library with minimum spends around £3,000 daily. Workspace dominates the mid-market with rooms from £20/hour at Canalot Studios to £55/hour for their 18-person Carnival room at Grand Union Studios. The Tabernacle charges £30+VAT hourly for their garden-view boardroom, while community venues like Rugby Portobello Trust offer larger halls at £40-50 per hour. Most business-grade spaces with proper AV run £30-60 hourly, with Monday and Friday discounts common at Workspace properties.
For traditional boardroom setups, Workspace's Carnival room at Grand Union Studios seats 18 with ClickShare presentation tech and canal views, while the Museum of Brands' contemporary boardroom handles 25 with floor-to-ceiling windows just steps from the tube. The Tabernacle's Meeting Room accommodates 14 around the table facing their garden, equipped with a large flat-screen. For something more exclusive, Ladbroke Hall's Library seats 14 in luxurious surroundings, though expect premium pricing. Smaller boards find Westbourne Studios' Concrete and Subway rooms (10 seats each) perfect for informal sessions with the creative buzz of Portobello just outside.
The Museum of Brands sits just 2-3 minutes' walk from Ladbroke Grove station, making it the closest major venue. North Kensington Library and its community room are similarly close at 2-4 minutes. Westway Trust's conference room at 1 Thorpe Close is literally steps from the station exit. Moving further out, Workspace's Grand Union Studios requires a 12-minute walk along the canal, while Westbourne Studios near Westbourne Park station takes about 10 minutes from Ladbroke Grove. Most Portobello and North Kensington venues cluster within a 15-minute walk, with good bus connections filling the gaps.
The area's creative DNA shows in venues like Westbourne Studios under the Westway, where Workspace has transformed the iconic location into meeting rooms with writable walls and on-site café 242 Acklam. ACAVA's Maxilla Space offers 840 sq ft of flexible studio space within an artist complex, perfect for creative workshops at £40/hour. The Museum of Brands adds inspiration with optional museum access alongside their conference facilities. For something different, SPID Theatre at Grade II* listed Kensal House provides heritage meeting spaces that double as rehearsal rooms, while Canalot Studios' canal-side location offers creative atmosphere at just £20 per hour.
Rugby Portobello Trust delivers unbeatable value with their Youth Room (40 seated) at £40/hour or Main Hall (80 seated) at £50/hour, both including tables and chairs. Westway Trust's conference room costs £80 for the first two hours then £15 per additional hour for businesses. Community venues like Bay 20 and Dalgarno Trust offer multiple rooms with tiered pricing favouring local organisations. For professional training, Workspace's Kensal and Ladbroke rooms at Grand Union Studios (£40/hour, 14 people each) provide proper business facilities with AV included. ACAVA's Maxilla Space handles larger groups at £280/day or £1,400 for five-day training blocks.
Intimate spaces abound, starting with RBKC's library pods (2-4 people) at £10/hour for confidential interviews. Workspace's Pall Mall Deposit offers two 6-person rooms (Bookcase and Bureau) at £20/hour in a characterful heritage building. Canalot Studios' Puff and Elliott rooms each seat 8 with 55-inch screens, also £20/hour. For slightly larger groups, Westbourne Studios' Concrete and Subway rooms accommodate 10 people at £32-34/hour with LED screens and writable walls. The Tabernacle's Meeting Room works for up to 14 in boardroom layout at £30+VAT hourly, with garden views adding a calming atmosphere for sensitive discussions.
Canal views define the Workspace portfolio here, with Grand Union Studios offering terrace access alongside their three meeting rooms overlooking the water. The Tabernacle's Meeting Room faces directly onto their garden, creating a peaceful backdrop for discussions. Ladbroke Hall's Library overlooks private gardens from its restored period building. The Museum of Brands features floor-to-ceiling windows flooding the space with natural light. Westbourne Studios, while under the Westway, opens onto the vibrant Portobello scene. Several community venues like SPID Theatre at Kensal House incorporate outdoor areas, though these lean more towards break-out space than formal terraces.
Professional venues here compete on tech specs. Workspace leads with ClickShare/Airtame wireless presentation systems across Grand Union, Westbourne, Canalot and Pall Mall Deposit locations, plus LED screens and writeable walls standard. The Museum of Brands includes AV packages from £120+VAT with their room hire. The Tabernacle provides a large flat-screen TV in their Meeting Room. Community venues vary widely; Westway Trust offers optional tech support for £20, while venues like RPT and Dalgarno include basic projection. For video conferencing, Grand Union Studios markets specific hybrid meeting capabilities, crucial for modern business needs.
The Museum of Brands dominates large-scale meetings with their Conference Room accommodating 100 theatre-style, 42 cabaret or 25 boardroom, starting from £1,095+VAT room hire. SPID Theatre's Main Hall seats up to 140 in their Grade II* heritage space, though pricing requires enquiry. Rugby Portobello Trust's Main Hall handles 80 seated at just £50/hour for budget-conscious organisers. Latymer Community Church scales from 8 to 200 capacity with tiered pricing for different user types. For something special, combining multiple spaces at venues like The Tabernacle (Meeting Room plus 40-50 person Studio) or booking Ladbroke Hall's interconnected rooms creates flexibility for break-out sessions.
On-site cafés elevate several venues, with Westbourne Studios housing the popular 242 Acklam Café and Canalot Studios featuring Lucky Bean café. Workspace's Pall Mall Deposit includes a café within the heritage building. The Museum of Brands offers full catering packages for their conference facilities. Being Portobello-adjacent means endless independent coffee shops and lunch spots, particularly concentrated around Westbourne Studios and The Tabernacle. Canal-side venues like Grand Union Studios sit near Kensal Rise's emerging food scene. Community venues typically offer kitchen access for self-catering, while premium spaces like Ladbroke Hall can arrange bespoke catering. The area's markets provide unique catering opportunities for creative meetings.