About the Hall

The Southampton Masonic Hall in Albion Place has been the home of Southampton Masons for the past 144 years. There were grand plans for this part of the town during its Spa period — however in the late 1870s this was in a decline and those grand plans were never achieved.

The land for the hall was purchased in June 1878, for the sum of £600 by a group of Masons and the corner stone of this historic building was laid on 24th March 1879. By November 1879, only 6 months later, the work was completed, at a total cost of £2,270. It has undergone many changes and extensions over the years to become the building we love and cherish today.

The building stands at the top of the 40 step flight down the old town walls to what was, when the building was opened, the promenade by the sea. It is from this that the building is affectionately called ‘40 Steps’.

The Venue Today

The Southampton Masonic Hall is an excellent venue in the heart of Southampton for Wedding Receptions, Birthday Parties, Business Conferences and Seminars, Private Assemblies, Luncheons and more.

The Hall is located 5 minutes' walk from the West Quay shopping centre and 20 minutes' walk from the Central Railway Station. The premises are adjacent to the new Southampton bus hub. There is multi-storey parking within a 5–10 minutes' walk of the hall.

The main function room can cater for up to 120, depending on type of function and room layout. A dance floor is available and there is a well-stocked licensed bar. The hall is served by its own ‘in house’ catering service run by Carol's Catering — Carol and her team have been successfully catering for Southampton Freemasons for over 10 years.

The Main Function Room is fully air conditioned and is suitable for Luncheons, Dinners, Conferences, Seminars, Parties, Dinner Dances and Wedding Receptions. The room can seat up to 120 in ‘conference’ style layout, 120 diners in top table and sprigs, and 90 diners at round tables. Other options are available on request.

For business and other meetings, we can offer full set course meals, buffets, morning coffee and biscuits and other options tailored to your needs. For business meetings two smaller rooms are also available as discussion rooms, should they be required.