A proper stage, not a corner of the room with a laptop
The Old Black Bar has a built-in raised stage, projector, and high-fidelity PA — set up and tested before you arrive. Theatre-style rows for up to 30 attendees, or classroom desks for hands-on workshops. Either way, it feels like a venue, not a hired room.
- Built-in raised stage with clear sightlines from every seat
- Projector, screen, and lapel microphone included
- High-fidelity PA system — no tinny laptop speakers
- Theatre rows or classroom desks — configured to your brief
Original bay windows and exposed brick — not a blank box
The Old Black Bar takes its name from the bar that occupied this space — and you can still feel the history. Original bay windows flood the room with natural daylight. Exposed brick surrounds the stage. Your attendees walk into somewhere that feels like it means something — not another anonymous conference room.
- Original bay windows for natural daylight
- Exposed brick and original architectural details
- Inside Brixton Village — the setting is half the experience
- Evening and weekend hire available
Everything for a professional event
Exclusive Hire
The whole room is yours. No other events happening in the same space.
Stage & Projector
Built-in raised stage, projector, screen, and lapel microphone — set up before you arrive.
PA System
High-fidelity sound throughout the room — no need to shout over your own slides.
Flexible Layout
Theatre rows, classroom desks, or workshop rounds — we configure to your brief.
Super-fast WiFi
Managed WiFi with a backup line — reliable for live demos and remote participants.
On-site Host
Our team handles setup, guest arrivals, and tech checks so you focus on the content.
Catering Available
Coffee, pastries, or a working lunch — sourced from restaurants in Brixton Village below.
Kitchen Access
Self-catering kitchen available if you’re bringing your own food and refreshments.
Events that need more than a meeting room
Workshops
Classroom desks, projector, and WiFi — ideal for hands-on sessions with up to 20 participants.
Panel Discussions
Panellists on the raised stage, audience in theatre rows — a format that actually works at this scale.
Product Launches
A room people remember for the right reasons. Stage, mic, and an intimate atmosphere that hotel venues can’t match.
Training Days
Configurable layout, desks, and reliable WiFi for professional training with up to 20 learners.
Investor Pitches
Stage, screen, and an audience that fits the room — intimate enough that every detail lands.
Screenings & Talks
Projector and PA for documentary screenings, Q&As, and informal talks with drinks.
Tell us your date and we’ll come back the same day.
WhatsApp us your date, event type, and rough attendee numbers — we’ll send availability and a quote within the hour.
Or email host@impactbrixton.com — WhatsApp is faster.
Questions about event hire
How many people does The Old Black Bar hold for an event?
The Old Black Bar holds up to 30 people in theatre-style seating, or around 20 in classroom layout with desks. For standing receptions or informal events it can hold slightly more. WhatsApp us with your numbers and we’ll advise the best setup.
What AV equipment is included?
The Old Black Bar has a built-in raised stage, projector, projection screen, high-fidelity PA system, and lapel microphone. Super-fast managed WiFi with a backup line is available for live demos and remote participants. Our on-site host will set up and test everything before your attendees arrive.
Can I choose my seating layout?
Yes. The Old Black Bar can be configured in theatre rows (up to 30), classroom layout with desks (up to 20), or workshop rounds for collaborative sessions. Tell us your event format when you enquire and we’ll set the room up before you arrive.
Is evening and weekend hire available?
Yes — The Old Black Bar is available for daytime and evening hire, including weekends. Evening events often combine the presentation space with BCC Bar next door for drinks after. WhatsApp us with your date.
Can I live-stream or record from The Old Black Bar?
Yes. The space has super-fast managed WiFi with a backup line, making it reliable for live streaming and remote participants joining by video call. The lapel microphone and PA give clear audio for recordings. Our hosts can help with setup before you go live.
Is catering available?
Yes. We can arrange catering from restaurants inside Brixton Village — from morning coffee and pastries to a working lunch or evening nibbles. A self-catering kitchen is also available if you’re bringing your own food. Let us know when you enquire.
Where is The Old Black Bar?
Inside Impact Brixton at 17a Electric Lane, Brixton Village, London SW9 8LA — two minutes from Brixton Underground station (Victoria line). Your attendees arrive into the market, with independent restaurants and coffee shops directly below the venue.
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Exclusive workspace for your team all day — drinks at the bar to finish.
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