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Bank, nestled in the heart of Central London, offers a prestigious selection of conference venues perfect for professional gatherings. These venues blend modern facilities with accessible locations, ensuring a seamless experience for delegates. Ideal for medium to large organisations looking to inspire and connect, each space supports a variety of layouts and tech setups.

Bank is packed full of magnificent buildings reminiscent of the London of yester-year. If it’s culture you’re going for, this central spot is a great option.

HISTORY

Bank has a tube station connecting to the Northern, Central and Waterloo & City lines, and is just a short walk from Monument or London Bridge.

TRANSPORT

For a corporate, city-slicker meeting or conference, you have plenty of choice in one of the many beautiful buildings around. For a casual watering hole, we love Leadenhall Market.

VENUE VARIETY

Bank is one of London’s busiest financial districts and a bustling hub thriving with activity. Modern skyscrapers tower above traditional architectural landmarks, marrying history with modern-day London. This area is bustling with slick restaurants and swanky bars for post-work gatherings, charming banking halls converted into magnificent event spaces, and plenty of swanky spaces to impress even the most difficult of guests.

Amongst the daily buzz of this modern metropolis, you’ll find plenty of quiet winding alleys leading to the river’s edge, where you can enjoy a drink (or three) and observe thousands of years of history and innovation pass you by.

As you can imagine, Bank is extremely well connected and allows easy access for attendees from all parts of the city, or indeed, country. Whether you’re planning a conference, awards ceremony or important meeting, Bank is sure to have the venue you’re looking for and will show your guests that you mean business.

Bank

The London Eye, Big Ben, Trafalgar Square, Hyde Park, Marble Arch... need we say more?!

LANDMARKS

Whether you want to impress clients with French fare or marvellous mezze, London is no stranger to incredible food and drinks hotspots.

FOOD & DRINK

From cafes to conference centres, the sheer amount of venues in Central London means there is something for everyone!

Central London is a large area comprising the City of London and the innermost parts of 6 other boroughs, including Westminster, Southwark, Kensington & Chelsea, Islington, Camden and Lambeth. As this defined area stretches across many well populated and thriving cosmopolitan districts of the capital, it comes as no surprise that there is an endless stream of incredible event venues suitable for every kind of event, each with a unique cultural feel and offering. 

Whether you’re planning a conference, away day, dinner, awards ceremony, rooftop party or a simple team meeting, you’re sure to find the ideal venue in Central London. Plus with world-famous landmarks and iconic locations aplenty, your guests will always be impressed and entertained in equal measure! Central London has an abundance of train and tube stations connecting the areas, as well as buses, taxis, even boats! Plus, with countless hotels and accommodation offerings, out-of-town guests will have no shortage of convenient options.


Central London

Discover top Conference Venues in Bank, Central London. Ideal for impactful corporate events and professional gatherings.

Conference Venues in Bank, Central London

Conference Venues

Grade II listed venue in Bank's financial district, ideal for corporate conferences. Purple Room seats 14 boardroom-style, 120 reception. £250/hour with air conditioning.

Found in one of London's oldest districts, businesses have been thriving here since Romans roamed around the city. The PURPLE ROOM at 1 Cornhill offers a vibrant and inspiring setting for your next event, seamlessly blending modern amenities with historic charm. Located in the heart of Bank, this Grade II listed building features air conditioning for comfort and a delightful balcony for fresh air and networking opportunities. With six versatile floors and a variety of bright meeting rooms, the PURPLE ROOM is perfect for corporate meetings, workshops, or social gatherings. Elevate your event experience in a space that reflects both sophistication and creativity, ensuring your guests leave with lasting impressions. Book the PURPLE ROOM today and make your next event truly unforgettable!

Sophisticated purple meeting room with plush seating for networking events.

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Stylish purple lounge with striped furniture for networking events at 1 Cornhill.

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Modern purple meeting room with wooden table, ideal for professional gatherings and presentations.

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Reception

Events

PURPLE ROOM

London

1 Cornhill

Historic City livery hall near Bank station, ideal for conferences up to 180 theatre-style. Exclusive hire from £3,650, includes in-house catering and AV.

The Livery Hall is located next to the venue's kitchens on the 1st floor.
Our in-house team is led by our Head Chef who has built a reputation in the City for fine dining.

Maximum capacities:
140 round tables
150 long boardroom tables

Elegant banquet setup in Livery Hall, ideal for corporate events and formal gatherings.

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Elegant banquet in Livery Hall, featuring a grand chandelier for gala events.

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Elegant banquet in Livery Hall, Grocers' Hall, perfect for formal events and dining.

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Elegant Livery Hall setup with dessert cups for networking events and receptions.

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Professional serving a plated dish in elegant Livery Hall, perfect for upscale events.

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Dining

Livery Hall

Grocers' Hall

Historic Victorian banking hall conference venue near Bank station. Capital Room seats 35 theatre-style, 20 boardroom. From £550 morning hire in luxury boutique hotel set

The Capital room is our largest space for meetings, suitable for up to 35 guests "Theatre Style" or up to "20 boardroom style". 
The impressive mahogany doors recall Threadneedles' banking days. Modern additions include adjustable dome lighting  with a range of settings to suit your mood, an LCD projector and screen, surround sound audio and discreet tabletop power points.

"Elegant meeting room at Threadneedles Hotel London, perfect for executive gatherings."

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Elegant meeting room at Threadneedles Hotel, London for conferences and gatherings.

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Elegant event space at Threadneedles Hotel, London with high-top tables for receptions.

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Theatre

Business

Capital 

Threadneedles Hotel London

Intimate 1920s oak-panelled boardroom at prestigious Bank hotel, ideal for executive meetings up to 18 boardroom or 50 theatre, from £146 per person based on recent quote

The only room lined with oak rather than walnut panelling, The RWB Room, named after our Chairman, Ronald Wayne Burkle, is an intimate space with period art on the walls. Ideal of executive board meetings and private dining. 

Sophisticated meeting room with wooden paneling, ideal for corporate events and dinners.

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Sophisticated RWB Room at The Ned with elegant wood paneling for meetings and events.

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The RWB Room

The Ned

The Ned - The RWB Room

Christopher Wren-designed church venue ideal for conferences, 5 minutes from Bank station, versatile nave space with professional AV, from £200 per hour.

The Nave is a large versatile space. It is carpeted on both sides of the aisle and the stage. We have invested into an AV unit with attached whiteboards that is perfect for hybrid meetings, conferences, seminars and screenings. 

Elegant dining area in St Edmund the King, featuring stained glass for formal events.

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Elegant banquet setup in St Edmund the King for festive events and gatherings.

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Elegant banquet setup in St Edmund the King for corporate events and celebrations.

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Elegant banquet table in St Edmund the King for festive events, featuring gold accents.

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Floral centerpiece in St Edmund the King for elegant events, featuring soft tones and greenery.

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The Nave

St Edmund the King

Historic 700-year-old livery hall with 400-capacity Great Hall, ideal for conferences near Bank station. Multiple breakout spaces, oldest working City kitchens, from £125

The Great Hall is an incredibly versatile space, able to accommodate any kind of event you could imagine! The massive floor space makes it an ideal choice for large corporate events such as conferences, award ceremonies, launches or other business events. The high ceilings in this space ensure that guests never feel cramped and is flooded with natural daylight or can be backlit to by night. 

Our Organ Gallery is accessible for AV crews, theming and photography. Adjoining rooms such as the Cloisters, the Parlour and Courtyard Garden are ideal breakout spaces for conferences. 

Great Hall at Merchant Taylors' Hall, elegant tables set for formal conferences and banquets.

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Great Hall banquet with ice sculpture, elegant event for memorable gatherings.

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Great Hall at Merchant Taylors' Hall, elegant banquet setup for weddings and corporate events.

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Elegant banquet hall with chandeliers, perfect for formal dinners and corporate events.

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Elegant banquet hall with wood paneling, perfect for weddings and corporate events.

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Great Hall

Merchant Taylors' Hall 

Historic domed church by Bank Station, ideal for receptions, dinners, and weddings up to 260 guests.

Private dining is opulent and serene at St Stephen Walbrook. Up to 100 guests can take their seats under the dome surrounded by the grandeur of the Church. Seating can be arranged to circle the central stone alter or run the length of the Church as you can see in event images. 

St Stephen Walbrook run an approved supplier list of which caterers must be chosen from for a dinner or lunch event. There is plenty of choice on this list which aims to provide guests with the best in the business at a range of price points. Please get in touch for more information or recommendations for your event.

St Stephen Walbrook event space with high ceilings, ideal for upscale meetings and gatherings.

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Elegant event space at St Stephen Walbrook with navy tables and floral centerpieces.

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Elegant dining table with floral centerpiece for formal events at St Stephen Walbrook.

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Elegant dining table at St Stephen Walbrook, perfect for formal events and meetings.

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Elegant dining table with blue tablecloth for upscale events at St Stephen Walbrook.

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Wedding

St Stephen Walbrok

St Stephen Walbrook

A tech-infused mini golf venue for up to 650 guests, ideal for large events with full AV setup.

Puttshack Bank is the perfect space for your next large-scale conference, corporate meeting, presentation, seminar or workshop and it can accommodate up to 650 guests.
Also need AV equipment? We've got you covered with our two plasma screens, a projector, a DJ booth and microphones.
 

Vibrant event space with modern bar, ideal for networking and social gatherings.

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Vibrant event space at Puttshack Bank with stylish seating for networking and gatherings.

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Stylish bar area with chandelier at Puttshack Bank for cocktail receptions and gatherings.

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Stylish event space at Puttshack Bank for presentations and seminars.

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Stylish event space with vibrant orange chairs for networking and gatherings at Puttshack Bank.

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Stylish event space at Puttshack Bank for corporate meetings and private events.

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Stylish venue hire at Puttshack Bank for intimate meetings and cocktail receptions.

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Stylish meeting space at Puttshack Bank, ideal for networking and presentations.

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Stylish event space at Puttshack Bank, ideal for meetings and private gatherings.

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Stylish meeting room with vibrant orange chairs for corporate events at Puttshack Bank.

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Intimate meeting space at Puttshack Bank for workshops and corporate events.

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Buffet

Exclusive Venue Hire

Puttshack Bank

A flexible conference suite with AV, WiFi, and catering, next to a City of London architectural model.

The City Model Conference Room sits alongside our famous City of London architectural model to provide two adjoining spaces for professional presentations, conferences, training days and corporate events with separate catering space. Fully flexible for a range of event layouts, hire also includes complimentary furniture, WiFi and AV. A range of seasonal menus from our in-house caterer guarantees smooth event planning and guest satisfaction.

Modern conference suite with black chairs and artistic mural for events and presentations.

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Modern conference suite with tables for group discussions, ideal for workshops and presentations.

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Modern conference room with black chairs, ideal for workshops and seminars.

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Modern event space with city skyline model, ideal for corporate meetings and showcases.

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Modern conference suite with ergonomic chairs, ideal for meetings and events.

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City Model Conference Suite

The City Centre

A unique filming location with wood-panelled walls and a skylight in a Grade II listed building near Bank Station.

The Boardroom is a beautiful, unique filming location.

The room features from beautiful wood-panelled walls reflecting the time that the space was used as an office in the original London Scottish Widows site, and a skylight providing some natural lighting. 

Sophisticated boardroom with wooden paneling for executive meetings and gatherings.

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Elegant Boardroom at Pitcher & Piano Cornhill with wooden paneling for exclusive meetings.

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Film and Photo

Boardroom

Pitcher & Piano Cornhill

A versatile venue with multiple event spaces, including a grill for gastronomic journeys and extraordinary events.

With such a versatile space, we are happy to accommodate any type of event, no matter how extraordinary! M Threadneedle Street is the perfect venue for weddings, corporate gatherings, and private celebrations. Our multi-award-winning hotspot features a stunning cocktail bar, an exquisite wine tasting room, and a luxurious restaurant, all designed to impress your guests. Enjoy unique experiences like our Beef Masterclass or indulge in premium Blackmore Wagyu 9++. With state-of-the-art AV facilities, a dancefloor, and hidden bars, your event will be unforgettable. Plus, our dedicated team ensures every detail is tailored to your needs, making M Threadneedle Street the ideal choice for any occasion.

Modern GRILL venue on M Threadneedle Street, ideal for elegant meetings and receptions.

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High-quality meat display at GRILL, M Threadneedle Street for gourmet event catering.