Plenty of venues in London claim to be unique, but we think that after finding out about the story behind 1901 Arts Club, you'll agree that this place really is special. Back before opening its doors in 2007, conductor and violinist Joji Hattori had a vision of a centrally-located space dedicated to rehearsals and performances of chamber music. He imagined a place that muscians could come together, offering support to those both emerging and established.
A former school master's residence, 7 Exton Street in Waterloo was the perfect fit, and so he set about renovating the building retaining all of its original, Victorian features and complementing these with new decor in the style of a European Salon. While the venue is often used for musical performances, anyone is welcome to enjoy the facilities, with private hire available for birthday parties, meetings, brand launches or presentations.
Across the house are three main spaces which can be hired by the hour, all together or separately. The ground floor is home to The Salon with capacity for up to 45 people and boasting flamboyant decor such a red-toned ceiling, golden swathing and a Steinway grand piano. There's free wifi in all spaces and here you can also use the HD Ultra-short throw projector which is available for hire.
For a smaller group or for a more relaxed feel, there's the Lounge and Bar on the first floor which has a mix of armchairs and sofas with coffee tables. Here, up to 19 people can be catered for, with refreshments available in the small bar.
While meetings and dinners are perfectly hosted in the second-floor meeting room which comes with a central table with space for eight people. The team are happy to help with refreshments, providing teas and coffees, biscuits and small snacks, as well as lunch if required and alcoholic drinks.