Philharmonic Hall, London

Name: Philharmonic Hall
Address: 99 Great Portland St, London, W1A 1AA, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 20 7765 0971

#1852 among attractions in London

Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue

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The Philharmonic Hall, 97 Great Portland Street, London, originally the St James's Hall, was built in 1907–08 to replace the St James's Hall that once stood in Regent Street. The building was then used by the BBC and known as Brock House. It is now leased to The Office Group. ()

Architectural style: NeoclassicismCoordinates: 51°31'8"N, 0°8'33"W

Address

99 Great Portland StCity of Westminster (West End)London W1A 1AA United Kingdom

Contact

+44 20 7765 0971

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Philharmonic Hall – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Oxford Street, BT Tower, Winged Figure, Regent Street Cinema.

~1350 ftS
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Tower, Architecture
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Monuments and statues
Winged Figure, London
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~800 ftS
Nightlife, Cinema
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All Souls Church, London
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~1360 ftSW
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Royal College of Nursing, London
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Nightlife
Newman Arms, London
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Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Philharmonic Hall open?

Philharmonic Hall is open:

Monday 8 am - 11 pm
Tuesday 8 am - 11 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 11 pm
Thursday 8 am - 11 pm
Friday 8 am - 11 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Philharmonic Hall?

Nearby attractions include All Souls Church, London (2 min walk), BBC Radio Theatre, London (2 min walk), Fitzrovia, London (2 min walk), Broadcasting House, London (3 min walk).

How to get to Philharmonic Hall by public transport?

The nearest stations to Philharmonic Hall:

Bus

Holles Street • Lines: 55, 73, N55 (7 min walk)
Great Titchfield Street / Oxford Circus Station • Lines: 55, N55 (7 min walk)

Metro

Oxford Circus • Lines: Bakerloo, Central, Victoria (7 min walk)
Great Portland Street • Lines: Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan (9 min walk)

Train

London Euston (20 min walk)
London Marylebone (25 min walk)

Ferry

Embankment • Lines: Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Rb6 (32 min walk)
Festival Pier • Lines: Green Tour (35 min walk)