Unusual Venues in London
Search and explore the best event venues in London, from museums to speakeasy bars. These unusual venues are set to impress for every occasion.
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On the hunt for an unusual event venue for hire? Our Venue Expert team has trodden many a city pavement, tracking down a multitude of secret spaces to create the largest venue resource in town. People are increasingly looking for a venue with the 'wow-factor' and we understand the need to impress whether for corporate events and conferences or an exclusive party. London is full of amazing iconic buildings that are available for private hire, from historic palaces steeped in history, to sporting venues, arenas, galleries and museums...the list goes on.
We've chosen a few of the best from the huge selection from across the city to guide your search. If you like the look of one (or more), just enquire directly through Hire Space. If you need more guidance, our Venue Experts can help too, they'll take your brief and handpick venues that perfectly suit your requirements, with best prices negotiated, and all for free. Pulling off a unique, memorable event has never been easier, so get in touch to kick off your search today.
City of LondonThe Brewery
From £155900As one of the oldest and most spacious venues in London, the Porter Tun is a stunning space perfect for large events such as conferences, awards evenings, exhibitions and fashion shows. Features include an exposed King Post timber roof giving a span of 60ft above a 778 square metre antique wooden floor, along with a large raised balcony ideal for a presentation platform or reception area. This space is fully air controlled and has natural daylight. The Malt Room can be booked as a green room.
HammersmithEventim Apollo, Hammersmith
From £20,0003,311The Apollo is known the world over for hosting live events for the biggest musicians and comedians in history. Our removable, split level flat floor means we can now also hold corporate events, gala dinners, award ceremonies, fashion events, weddings, product launches, film premiers, private parties and more. Our newly restored art deco venue never fails to impress and our stunning foyer bars can cater for drinks receptions before or after the main event in our spectacular auditorium. This is an exclusive corporate event space and the venue is never shared.
- Wembley Stadium
OVO Arena Wembley
From £29,0006,000This versatile space can be used as a full auditorium for large scale events such as conferences, presentations or large meetings. Or, as a draped short hall with the use of our in house draping system, allowing to create a blank canvas ballroom. The various layouts can accommodate huge conferences from 1,000 - 12,334 delegates in a theatre style layout or 1,400 for a corporate dinner dance or awards ceremony in a banquet set up.
See venue - Covent Garden
Icetank
From £2,339120Icetank is a hidden gem nestled in a stunning Edwardian mansion in Covent Garden. This contemporary, blank, white space is perfect for product launches, pop-ups, exhibitions, and exclusive receptions and meetings. The space boasts high-tech AV technology including PA system and sophisticated RGB lighting. Features include large floor-to-ceiling windows ideal for branding, a cloakroom, two restrooms, two kitchens, a large ground floor event space, and a lower basement space. Located in London's bustling West End theatreland, Icetank stands out as the only venue of its kind in this area.
See venue - City
The Steel Yard
From £2,500450Our three Arches combine to create a flexible event space for over 800 people to move seamlessly around the venue, with the spaces being reset as the day or evening activities evolve. Our largest area, Arch 1 features a flexible staging solution, extensive lighting, audio and AV fixtures, powerful WIFI and a scalable LED video wall display. Arches 2 & 3 host our main and VIP bar areas, allowing for a private entrance if required. Our mezzanine floor can be used as a cloakroom or a professional kitchen for catered events, set-up with extractor fans.
See venue - St John's Wood
Abbey Road Studios
From £20,000355Originally built to record orchestras and big bands, Studio One is an inspiring setting for any event. Regarded as the UK’s premier orchestral studio, it has witnessed the recording of some of the most famous scores in cinema history including the scores for Star Wars, Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings and many more. The blank canvas space is versatile enough to accommodate large receptions, dinners and award ceremonies but can also be transformed to deliver the unique Record a Song Experience.
See venue - Waterloo
Southbank Centre
From £16,5001,000The Queen Elizabeth Hall Foyer is a large flexible space with a standing capacity for up to 950 people. Glass panelling bathes the spacious foyer with natural light while concrete walls and marble floors adding to the brutalist aesthetic. The space is particularly suited for award dinners, large receptions and exhibition stalls, boasting an outside terrace with fabulous river views.
See venue - Leicester Square
ODEON LUXE Leicester Square
From £8,000794This Superb venue offers a sense of glamour, with 794 seats it the perfect venue for any corporate event or larger business presentation. With luxury theatre and stadium seating this famous venue is perfect for any award ceremonies screenings captivating conferences that crave a touch of glamour.
See venue - Bankside
The Art Academy
From £2,000150The Artist's Gallery, a beautifully designed space located on the ground floor of the Art Academy's Bankside Camus, combines functionality with art school charm to create an inspiring venue for a variety of events. Its light and airy atmosphere, coupled with professional-grade amenities, makes it perfect for both business and creative gatherings. The space can host up to 100-120 guests standing and seated 80 to 100 guests. Capacity and Uses - Drinks Receptions - Talks and Conferences - Creative Sessions - Product Launches - Exhibitions
See venue - City of London
London Museum Spaces
From £7,500600The hall features state of the art technology, including London's only 360° digital ellipse and plasma screen which can display bespoke designs to complement and enhance your special event. Guests have access to wait staff who will ensure that your birthday party, reception, award ceremony, corporate event or special function is an inevitable success. The London Ellipse Hall and Entrance Hall can be hired together to host up to 1000 guests.
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