Originally the Ladies’ Reading Room for the Library, the Upper Hall is a versatile space full of natural light.

A blank canvas, the space can be configured in a variety of ways, and is often used in conjunction with the Great Hall.

Capacities

Layout Style	Capacity
Theatre	120
Cabaret	120
Reception	220
Examination	200

Access information

Whether you’re coming to an event or visiting the venue, we aim to be as accessible and inclusive as possible within the restraints of our Grade II listed status.

Seating is always available and we provide fully accessible gender-neutral toilets.

#FROMTHE ARCHIVES

The London Co-operative Society (LCS) was formed in 1920 and, by the 1950s, was the largest co-operative society in Europe, achieving its aim of having a shop on every corner. It was a multi-million business operating every kind of retail operation imaginable and a political organisation, sponsoring MPs into Parliament and aligning itself closely with the Co-operative Party. Bishopsgate Institute holds the extensive archive of the LCS covering every aspect of its retail, political and cultural activity and comprising over 3,000 minute books and around 17,000 photos.