Our venues
Beit Bars
Beit Quad in South Kensington campus is home to the Imperial College Union building. It's next to the Royal Albert Hall on Prince Consort Road. You can find it on the campus map.
Beit Quad has three venues open on the ground floor to our students: FiveSixEight, Union Bar and Metric. These three iconic spaces are known as our Beit Bars. They open up straight out onto the quad where you can sit in the sunshine or find covered outdoor seating, depending on the season.
Our Beit bars are steeped in history, with some world-class artists such as Queen, Elton John, Led Zepplin and David Bowie performing at the Union!
FiveSixEight (568)
FiveSixEight is the busiest of our Beit Bars - there's always a buzz! With a fully stocked bar, delicious food from Fusion 54 and some unbeatable daily drink deals, it's the main gathering space for our students.
There are large screens and projectors which show sports and events throughout the year, plus an upgraded sound system and lighting for music and events. Events run throughout the year, including the Union's staple weekly Wednesday @ Beit and Thursday Quiz! We're also open late on Fridays!
You can find our drink deals here.
Address:
Beit Quadrangle,
Prince Consort Road,
London SW7 2BB
Opening times:
Monday: 12:00 - 23:00
Tuesday: 12:00 - 23:00
Wednesday: 12:00 - 02:00
Thursday: 12:00 - 23:30
Friday: 12:00 - 01:00
Saturday: 12:00 - 23:00
Sunday: 12:00 - 22:30
Fusion opening times:
Monday: 12:00 - 21:30
Tuesday: 12:00 - 21:30
Wednesday: 12:00 - 21:30
Thursday: 12:00 - 21:30
Friday: 12:00 - 21:30
Saturday: 13:00 - 20:00
Reynolds Bar
Reynolds Bar is located in the Reynolds Building of the Charing Cross campus. You can find the building on the campus map.
Reynolds Bar has been recently fully refurbished to the highest standard and it serves as the social hub for our students over at Hammersmith! It offers comfy seating for daytime relaxing and studying and will open up into a bar for the evenings. With lots of daily deals on, it is the cheapest bar in the area! The College offers food throughout the day as well as hot meals options in the evening in the cafe next door.
You can find AR darts, pool tables and shuffleboard tables, as well as the cheapest drinks in Hammersmith!
It is also available to book on Saturdays and Sundays. Simply contact our events team for a chat!
Address:
Reynolds Building,
St. Dunstan’s Road,
Charing Cross Campus,
London W6 8RE
Opening times:
Monday: 16:00 - 23:00 (last orders at 22:30)
Tuesday: 16:00 - 23:00 (last orders at 22:30)
Wednesday: 16:00 - 00:00 (last orders at 23:30)
Thursday: 16:00 - 23:00 (last orders at 22:30)
Friday: 16:00 - 00:00 (last orders at 23:30)
Metric
Metric is our biggest and boldest venue. It is the Union's most versatile space, with a fully-stocked bar, dancefloor, lighting and sound system. Its large capacity makes it the perfect place for live performances, DJs and club nights! We've hosted everything from dance workouts, pottery painting and vintage fairs to after parties and club nights!
Metric opens its doors for events and busier evenings at Beit Quad.
You can book this space too! So if you are interested in planning an event please contact the events team.
Address:
Beit Quadrangle,
Prince Consort Road,
London SW7 2BB
Opening times:
Monday: 12:00 - 23:00
Tuesday: 12:00 - 23:00
Wednesday: 12:00 - 02:00
Thursday: 12:00 - 23:30
Friday: 12:00 - 01:00
Saturday: 12:00 - 23:00
Sunday: 12:00 - 22:30
The Union Bar
The Union Bar is one for fans of the old-school vibe. It's a historic space with a traditional pub feel and has been left relatively unchanged since the union's founding! It includes a dart board and displays the union's legendary pewter tankard collection.
The Union Bar opens its doors for events and busier evenings at Beit Quad, and is available for hire. For those feeling peckish, food is available from the FiveSixEight kitchen next door.
You can also book this space! So if you'd like to plan an event at The Union Bar please contact the events team.
Address:
Beit Quadrangle,
Prince Consort Road,
London SW7 2BB
Opening times:
Wednesday: 17:00 - 23:00
Thursday: 17:00 - 23:00
Friday: 17:00 - 23:00
h-bar
h-bar is our dedicated postgrad venue! It's located on the bottom floor of the Sherfield building in South Kensington campus. You can find the building on the campus map.
The College offers food in the space during the day and it is currently used as a bookable event space for private hire. If you are interested in planning an event please contact the events team.
Address:
Imperial College Road,
South Kensington,
London SW7 2BX
Opening times:
Monday - Sunday available to hire
