Friends House
Event venue Friends House, 173-177 Euston Rd, London NW1 2BJ, United Kingdom:
206 reviews
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Address: 173-177 Euston Rd, London NW1 2BJ, United Kingdom
Website: friendshouse.co.uk
Phone number: +44 20 7663 1000
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Latitude: 51.5266383Longitude: -0.1322777
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R Shelton
Throughout the UK the Quakers provide spaces for beneficial activities and the Friends House is no different. There is a popular but inexpensive cafe with meeting rooms on the same site. There are no religious overtones, prices are great and the service and quality are first rate. Walking in off the Euston Road it's like entering a different world. Highly recommended.
2 months ago
Colonel Klink
Lovely quiet place but because of covid not much on the menu at the moment although I did have a lovely meal there just before lockdown. Healthy food and good portion size.
8 months ago
Marie Crone
Great place to just go and relax and catch up on work
8 months ago
destiny gonzalez
Attended a meeting there- clean, organized and has excellent catering. The drinks were frequently replenished and the loo was clean with even hand lotions. Had a long day but was comfortable throughout. The best part is that it is right next to train station so VERY convenient, and has a library and cafe inside it.
2 months ago
Michelle Hussy
The cafe is always packed at lunchtime. You can get a voucher for one free hour of WiFi access at the counter. They sell books, cards, t-shirts and have a meditation room but it's been very noisy every time I visited. The coffee is decent but the food is often limited and often run out of soup by 1.30 which is disappointing. They have a few cakes and a small selection of cold drinks, crisps and good confectionery like high end chocolate bars Daisy & Dam and they have reusable coffee cups on sale, which are from bamboo. It's right opposite Euston station, a short walk to the British library, close to king's cross station.
6 months ago
Robert Maier
Our meeting that we held there went well and the place is clean and in order. The technical aspect worked well. The food was nice and I could afford it. I spoke to one of the regular visitor there who told me that he enjoyed the peace and tranquility of the place. He could sit and be at peace for hours without being disturbed. Had a wonderful day.
2 months ago
Arcenia McClendon
This was a real find! Lunching with a friend was an absolute pleasure here. There is even a quiet area in the cafe for those who wish to read. We felt so at home and could have stayed all afternoon if schedules had permitted. Lovely - will go again and can recommend.
1 month ago
Shannon Hopple
Went here with my friend and her golden retriever Peanut last weekend. Utterly comfortable , and as cosy as your living room - with better coffee! There staff are very friendly, and the vibe is chill. The food is good and everything is reasonably priced . My 2 suggestions for the owners are: 1. Cheesecake (preferably New York style), and 2. Oat milk! Will be coming back ????
6 months ago
Matthew Lawrence
Friends House, Euston is great for a short respite in this busy part of London. A lunch resturant on the lower ground, with a seated coffee, snacks and teas at ground floor level.
This is a popular venue for a myriad of groups who hire it for meetings in one of the many rooms. A large conference and seminar hall is well appointed.
The Society of Friends/Quakers schedule their wholesome gatherings through the year.
1 month ago
Ivan Arbov
Nice place to share a lunch, have a coffee and a chat. Lots and lots of space and free to roam. Don't be put off by the word Quaker. No one will bother you, so feel free to sit, drink and have a read a good book. There's a very nice sun trap seating area hidden inside the building. The cafe offers nice food at a reasonable price. Really can't fault the venue in any way. Enjoy it.
1 month ago
Jackie Barrett
I come from a long line of Quakers and somehow this place feels a bit like home. The main meeting hall is magnificent, if not a little puritan, as you might expect. Lovely nonetheless.
5 days ago
Patricia Gonzalez
Visited yesterday with 3 of my friends, we had the best time! Staff were friendly. We got there almost 40 minutes early but they already had our table ready for us and let us sit down. They didn't rush us to leave, we played a F. R. I. E. N. D. S. Themed monopoly game, enjoyed a glass of prosecco and a selection of sandwiches, scones, and cakes/desserts. Also, if you want to purchase any other drinks off their menu it isn't expensive at all. £1.50 for a can of coke... And no service charge added which considering its London is pretty decent. I'd definitely visit again.
1 month ago
pete asarisi
Just discovered the lovely courtyard for a business lunch at the cafe. There seemed to be a good range of food options cooked on premises (not just sandwiches) with friendly staff and good pricing.
Despite being lunchtime there was space to sit in a variety of areas (main cafe, wide corridors and the large courtyard). Nice toilets and generally just a pleasant clean building.
1 month ago
Debbie Wiley
I went there as part of my course for one one my a levels for college. The facility seems very good but some could say that it might be a bit old, however it is very clean and as an example it's male toilets were the cleanest i saw anywhere.
1 month ago
Alison Pahlkotter
Not being a Quaker nor religious this review is for aesthetic qualities of the facilities for Joe Public. The cafeteria is alongside a book and gift shop and you can eat inside or out. It is quite a way back from Euston Road so not too noisy or polluted. Good quality and value cakes, pastries, sarnies, coffee etc, excellent fudge and very affable staff. I will certainly go again.
1 month ago
Christie McLeod
Excellent venue! Was there for a whole day event on a Saturday and the toilets were sparkling.
The Light amphitheatre is gorgeous!
8 months ago
Dena Newman
I love using friends house as a venue. The rooms are well equipped and there are varying sizes. The main hall is beautiful! We had so much delicious food delivered that we couldn't eat it all, but the staff were kind enough to provide take away containers for us. A great experience throughout
5 days ago
Ellen Watson
The advantage of a London location. Many suitable rooms. Well catered and acred for.
1 month ago
Mariana
Excellent cafe opposite Euston Station. Relaxed atmosphere very convenient for train travellers, why sit in the overcrowded places in the station when you can have much nicer pre or post travel refreshments at this little haven? Vegan/vegetarian food always available and the whole way the place operates is "green" and sustainable. You can buy a "Suspended Soup", which means you're paying it forward for someone else who needs one in future (see their website for details of how it operates via a voucher scheme). Friends House is also one to bear in mind for anyone responsible for venue hire, as it hosts all sorts of events.
2 months ago
Glen More
Excellent bookshop, cafe, veg restaurant and events hall. Friendly, helpful staff.
6 months ago
Mark Simmons
Attended a training session at Friends House. This is a Quaker owned building. Staff are very friendly. The cafe was a surprise. Tasty food and at a good price.
4 months ago
Lee P
Lovely calm atmosphere. Great place to stop for a coffee
3 months ago
john millwood
Good venue. Sense of calm. Food lovely and varied. Staff are lovely too.
2 months ago
Victoria Irwin
Staff are so nice and helpful - such a great venue that supports lots of good causes. Equipment is top notch and the rooms and services are all 5 star. One of the best conference venues i've ever used.
4 days ago
Janet
I had a corporate meeting today. Very pleasing surroundings. Felt like at oasis in a part of London I associate with traffic and high rise buildings. Very easy to get to and is just opposite Euston railway station. I don't know whats costs are as I did not organise the meeting.
6 months ago
Layla Langdon
A great place to bring a friend for coffee and chat, or work on your laptop. Good coffee, a welcoming atmosphere, and a bookshop with some unusual titles. It's atheist and theist friendly. The conference rooms are also worth considering if you need somewhere to hold a meeting.
2 months ago
Anti Mechanistic
Great place for functions. Pity the restaurant isn't open on Sundays but you can still get something at the cafe
1 month ago
Emma Shard
This is a great spiritual retreat with coffee and a useful selection of books on sale.
1 month ago
Darius Alvis
Wonderful building and facilities for meetings, conferences. The cafe serves good food and drinks and there is a nice relaxed atmosphere. When the weather is good sit outside or in the small court yard.
3 months ago
Collin Dudley
The conference I went to was really good, with good quality organisation and a well-lit, clean, modern, accessible, comfy venue
1 month ago
Jessica Jewett
Quiet, good place to meet up.
2 months ago
Noe Saavedra
It's always a pleasure to hold an event here
1 month ago
Donovan Sigler
Delicious reasonably priced food in new restaurants t downstairs
6 months ago
Marvin Taylor
Welcoming, cafe is nice, courtyard is lovely on a sunny day and the cakes are very nice
2 months ago
Dan Jurek
Very accessible central London venue for meetings and conferences, directly opposite Euston Station.
2 months ago
Al Mason
Really terrible customer service. We tried to book a room for an event and filled out all of the forms and asked to make the payment to secure the room. As we were a first time customer we were told the there was a process to set us up on the system that they would process and they couldn't take the payment until it was processed. Five days later (we chased multiple times in the interim) they came back and said the room had gone but that it was ok as there was another room. It turned that the alternative they offered was nowhere near as good. When we pointed this out they agreed ' it is not a nice a room but it is ok it takes the same number of people.'! I asked whether there was a feedback process and they told me just to email the person we had been dealing with. I asked if there was formal feedback process and they said that there was after the event had been completed. The staff in the events time do not seem to care much about customer service.
1 month ago
Pooja Rajeendranath
Nice place to visit for coffee or one to one lunch meeting. Or you can relax in the garden have a read etc. Very good book shop. Staff are polite and friendly so don't be afraid to ask questions
2 months ago
Stefan Scherperel
One of London's (Very) Secret Wonders !
The Main Auditorium is Absolutely Breathtaking !
1 month ago
Christopher MacLeod
Scrupulously clean and tidy. Good café serving down to earth food, decently priced. Proceeds go to the rehabilitation of ex-offenders. Worth supporting.
2 months ago
Rebecca Kennedy
Was the for training. Good food in their cafe
6 days ago
Kurt Wesseling
A first class meeting place on the outskirts of Bloomsbury and opposite Euston Station. The imposing facade and entrance gives way to modern, comfortable meeting rooms. Well worth looking at as a venue along with other centres in this area.
5 days ago
Robert Garlits
We hire their meeting rooms and the main reason for us is Ivan - their Conferencing Assistant - who is the best pair of hands we've had in a conferencing venue in 20 years. Superb I.T. skills and nothing is too much trouble for Ivan. Nick on reception and Magda with the booking are also extremely helpful. Many thanks all.
6 months ago
C Z
Forget the corporates. If you want a friendly, genuine and ETHICAL meeting place with colleagues etc - or just a coffee with friends - then Friends House offers a number of options. Plus terrific bookshop and veggie/vegan directed if you're that way inclined. A stone's throw from Euston. Think on it ... dump the big chains and head for this place.
8 months ago
Dennis Hamilton
Nice venue and cafe downstairs was very reasonable, right opposite Euston but can still be tricky to find. Was there for a conference and served it's purpose, some strange characters around but all in all ok. Travelling down from Liverpool was a good option as the walk from Euston 10 mins at max.
5 days ago
Eric Kinney
Hands to Work, Hearts to Wonder* It's a place to find Centre........ ALWAYS
Questions Answered here. For those who seek the Silence of Solace* A Rocketed in the wild ways of the World at large.
COME........as you are
3 months ago
Justin Hatfield
Excellent venue for training courses and conferences. Good facilities, friendly service and good catering located in an easily accessible part of London
1 month ago
Patrick H
Brilliant quite and very reasonably priced coffee shop for food and drink. Great seating area outside.
1 month ago
Steve Sheinkopf
Good facilities and close to both Euston and Kings Cross.
2 months ago
ma samantha
Nice calm place to have a sit and chat in the middle of busy Euston
1 month ago
Cola Randomle
Excellent customer service. Meeting rooms are very clean and very competitively priced. Food is healthy and delicious
8 months ago
