What makes B&H Buildings unique?

B&H Buildings brings together seven distinct spaces under one roof, from light-filled greenhouses and stylish bars to private dining rooms and a professional studio kitchen. Whether you’re hosting an event, planning a shoot, or simply joining us for food and drinks, the combination of character, natural light, and flexibility makes the venue truly one of a kind.

Can I hire the full building?

Yes, the entire venue is available for exclusive hire. This gives you access to all spaces, including the bar, restaurant, cafe, studio kitchen, and private dining rooms, offering complete flexibility for larger events, filming, or private occasions.

Do I need to hire the whole building, or can I book individual spaces?

You can do either. Many clients choose to hire a single room for smaller events or shoots, while others combine multiple spaces to create a tailored experience.

Is catering available on-site?

Yes, our in-house team provides full catering and bar services, with menus designed to suit anything from private dining to large-scale events.

What is the guest capacity?

Capacities vary depending on the space and setup. As a guide, the restaurant can seat up to 80, the studio works for larger productions, and the full venue can host up to 180 standing.

Does the venue have natural light?

Yes, almost every space benefits from large windows, leafy outlooks, and bright, open interiors, one of the key reasons B&H Buildings is so popular for photoshoots and filming.

We have access to off-street parking and easy loading bays, making setup and deliveries straightforward. Paid on-street options are also available nearby.

What types of events can be hosted at B&H Buildings?

The building is highly versatile and regularly hosts private dining, brand launches, filming, photoshoots, weddings, workshops, and parties. Our team can help you adapt the spaces to suit your needs.

Bourne & Hollingsworth Buildings

A multi-faceted building featuring a restaurant space, greenhouse, cocktail bar, club room, studio kitchen, commercial kitchen, various function and event rooms and a purpose built photographic studio space.

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Exterior of Bourne & Hollingsworth Buildings in Clerkenwell London – versatile events and photoshoot venue with bar, café, and private hire spaces — B&H Buildings

Bourne & Hollingsworth Buildings in the perfect central London location for photoshoots and filming.
Seven distinct spaces in one large building
Great natural light and a unique aesthetic
Central London location, quiet street
Off street parking, easy unloading
Range of individual rooms
Perfect for breakout sessions and interviews
Team of creatives on hand to brainstorm solutions
Flexible hire rates and timings
Spaces for a gallery or production office

The Bar at B&H Buildings Clerkenwell – stylish cocktail bar and event space with mirrored back bar, mosaic marble counter and relaxed seating — *OUR SPACES*The Bar

Occupying the sunny west-facing side of the building, the Bar at B&H Buildings opens onto the street and the leafy park beyond via huge windows and doors. Influenced by those typically seen in a Grand Café, the beautiful marble mosaic bar top is itself a thing of beauty, particularly when set against the stunning mirrored back bar.
This room is a perfect backdrop for shooting spirit or drinks commercials, with the option of our helpful and highly skilled bartenders on hand to frame your product perfectly in a beautifully presented cocktail.

Greenhouse and Garden Room at B&H Buildings London – light-filled restaurant and shoot location with greenery, fireplace and vintage décor — *THE RESTAURANT*
Greenhouse & Garden Room

The most Instagrammed areas are the Greenhouse and main restaurant. Styled after an abandoned country house, where the gardens and state rooms have slowly grown into one another and gone to seed.
Mixing soft furnishings and armchairs with cane garden furniture and wrought iron benches, the whole space is filled with hanging baskets, fully grown trees and trailing creepers, effectively bringing the outside in and offering a bright, sunny and beautiful space.
This space lends itself perfectly to clothing collection exhibitions, beauty product launches and fashion shoots.

Private dining room at B&H Buildings London – intimate plant-filled space for events, filming and breakout sessions — Private dining room

In addition to the restaurant, cafe, bar and greenhouse, B&H Buildings houses two marvellous private dining rooms, which make perfect breakout rooms, changing rooms or unique filming opportunities.

Café at B&H Buildings Clerkenwell – elegant dining space with banquette seating, perfect for small events and photoshoots — Cafe

The café offers a perfect median between bustling bar and more formal restaurant. Featuring bentwood mahogany and wicker booths, the three tables can be lined up to form a classic banqueting arrangement. Light and airy in the daytime or illuminated with beautiful hanging lamps in the evening this is an elegant and versatile space.

Studio Kitchen at B&H Buildings London – fully equipped cookery school and dining space for food shoots, events and creative hire — Studio Kitchen

The Studio Kitchen is situated on the second floor of the building and can be opened into the studio via a fake wall. A beautiful cookery school meets a private dining room, the table is a beautiful one-of- a-kind piece of London Plane and is framed by be- spoke green and white British Standard cupboards.
This room is ideal for food and drink demonstrations and chef cook offs, with six induction hobs, a moveable gas hobs unit, fridges, running water and four ovens.

Bourne & Hollingsworth Buildings FAQs

B&H Buildings brings together seven distinct spaces under one roof, from light-filled greenhouses and stylish bars to private dining rooms and a professional studio kitchen. Whether you’re hosting an event, planning a shoot, or simply joining us for food and drinks, the combination of character, natural light, and flexibility makes the venue truly one of a kind.
Yes, the entire venue is available for exclusive hire. This gives you access to all spaces, including the bar, restaurant, cafe, studio kitchen, and private dining rooms, offering complete flexibility for larger events, filming, or private occasions.
You can do either. Many clients choose to hire a single room for smaller events or shoots, while others combine multiple spaces to create a tailored experience.
Yes, our in-house team provides full catering and bar services, with menus designed to suit anything from private dining to large-scale events.
Capacities vary depending on the space and setup. As a guide, the restaurant can seat up to 80, the studio works for larger productions, and the full venue can host up to 180 standing.
Yes, almost every space benefits from large windows, leafy outlooks, and bright, open interiors, one of the key reasons B&H Buildings is so popular for photoshoots and filming.
We have access to off-street parking and easy loading bays, making setup and deliveries straightforward. Paid on-street options are also available nearby.
The building is highly versatile and regularly hosts private dining, brand launches, filming, photoshoots, weddings, workshops, and parties. Our team can help you adapt the spaces to suit your needs.