Celebrations and parties

Welcome to Lauderdale House, a Grade II* listed historic house in North London which runs as an arts centre as well as hosting private functions and parties for local families and communities.

Located a short walk from Archway tube station and near to Highgate Village, the venue boasts a selection of flexible room spaces - including our Lower Gallery, Long Gallery and Conservatory - as well as direct access into the leafy, green spaces of Waterlow Park. We can offer affordable venue hire options, ideal for birthday parties, family get-togethers, simchas and celebrations of all kinds. 

Simply get in touch with the events team on 020 8348 8716 or fill out the form below to find out more about how Lauderdale House could work for your celebration, simcha or party.

If you're organising a birthday party for a child aged 3 to 10, have a look at our special kids' parties packages.

Lauderdale House has a choice of function rooms available to hire for parties and celebrations. Our spaces can be hired either independently or all together to suit your function requirements and budget:  

At the front of the house, The Lower Gallery / Entrance Hall offers an adaptable space on the ground floor which can be set up as either one or two separate rooms. Pretty French windows look out over the open, green spaces of Waterlow Park, and allow light to flood into the room.

The Conservatory is a bright and airy modern room on the ground floor, with direct access to the park via the pretty Tea Lawn. The conservatory is ideal for smaller gatherings and get-togethers. 

On the first floor is The Long Gallery, another historic space with gorgeous period features and  stunning views over the park. A lift ensures this first floor room is accessible to all guests.

Use the form below or call us on 0208 348 8716 and a member of the team will be happy to talk you through exactly how these spaces could work on your big day!

Thinking of hosting a private function or party at Lauderdale House?

Our Catering Partners, Pink Food, will work with you to create a bespoke food and drink menu for your guests, adapted to your needs and budget. With many years' experience within the industry, Pink Food can offer an impressive (and delicious!) array of catering options - whether you need an elegant champagne reception for a work summer ball, a buffet spread for a family gathering or kids food for a children's birthday party.

Pink Food's style is all about good-quality local ingredients, focusing on high standards of animal welfare and environmental sustainability. They can provide vegetarian, Halal or Kosher food for your celebration or funtion, accommodating your group's dietary requirements and menu requests.

To find out more about Pink Food and to begin discussing your party or event catering requirements, get in touch with Kay Knowlton on kay@pinkfood.co.uk or 07917 620099.

In the past, we have hosted parties, birthdays, engagements, anniversaries, work events, Bar or Bat Mitzvahs and other family occassions. Here's what people have to say about their event at Lauderdale House...

"We had a wonderful occasion. Everything was perfect and we thank you and your team for that."
- Ann, Christening party

"I just wanted to say how much my mother and all her guests enjoyed the party. The house looked beautiful and several people were very complimentary about the food... Thank you for a very enjoyable and memorable afternoon."
- Sarah, 90th birthday party

"Thank you so much for yesterday – we had such a lovely evening. Thanks again for being such great hosts."
- Rebecca, Whittington Health NHS Trust, Work Party

"I cannot tell you the number of compliments I received from guests after the wonderful celebration. I just wish to thank you and your team for making it such an enjoyable evening."
- Douglas, birthday party

"Thank you so much for all your support from the start to the end. We were very happy with the way the evening went. Your guidance and experience in helping us with all aspects of the occasion was invaluable, not to mention the recommendations for the DJ and the florist. All the guests were very complimentary about the atmosphere that had been created."
- Justin, Bat mitzvah

"Thank you so much! The party was amazing, I’m so blessed to find Lauderdale House. The food was very tasty and nicely served, and I regret we couldn’t eat it all!"
- Elena, party

"Together with 73 guests we celebrated my husbands 75th Birthday at Lauderdale house – which is an absolutely gorgeous venue. The food was delicious. The staff were delightful and were constantly smiling which made a big difference to the event – not easy with 22 noisy children. Our grateful thanks to Lauderdale House – would highly recommend."
- Lesley, birthday party