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Blackfriars, nestled in the heart of Central London, offers a prime selection of conference venues suited for professional gatherings. Its central location ensures excellent transport links, making it an ideal choice for delegates travelling from various parts of the city and beyond. When selecting a venue here, consider factors like technological capabilities and space flexibility to ensure your event runs smoothly.

Blackfriars boasts Gordon Ramsay's Bread Street Kitchen for upscale dining and the chic Dandelyan bar at Sea Containers for award-winning cocktails. Ideal for event planners seeking top-tier food and drink experiences.

FOOD & DRINKS

Explore the Tate Modern for contemporary art, visit Shakespeare's Globe Theatre for iconic plays, and stroll through the Millennium Bridge, featured in "Harry Potter." Ideal for cultural and historical event backdrops.

TOURIST HOTSPOTS

Blackfriars is home to Unilever's UK headquarters and the Financial Times. The area is featured in "Mission: Impossible – Fallout," making it a dynamic business hub with a touch of Hollywood glamour.

BUSINESS

Blackfriars is a historic area known for its excellent venues and rich history. It is home to the famous Blackfriars Bridge, which offers stunning views of the River Thames. The area is well-connected, with Blackfriars Station providing easy access to both the London Underground and National Rail services.

For those interested in hosting food and drink events, Blackfriars offers a variety of unique venues. The Blackfriar Pub, a Grade II listed building, is a standout choice. Known for its Art Nouveau interior, it provides a charming setting for gatherings. Another notable venue is the Happenstance, located near St. Paul's Cathedral. This modern bar and restaurant offers a versatile space for events, complete with a private dining room and an extensive drinks menu.

Blackfriars is also close to Borough Market, one of London’s oldest and largest food markets. This proximity allows event planners to source fresh, high-quality ingredients for their events. Additionally, the area is home to several hotels, such as the Crowne Plaza London - The City, which offers excellent accommodation and meeting facilities.

In summary, Blackfriars combines historical charm with modern amenities, making it an ideal location for food and drink events. Its convenient transport links, unique venues, and proximity to Borough Market make it a top choice for event planners.

Blackfriars

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!

VENUE VARIETY

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 Blackfriars, Central London. Ideal for professional events with superb transport links and modern facilities.

Conference Venues in Blackfriars

Conference Venues

Elegant, spacious room with top AV, ideal for conferences and events. Stunning Thames views.

One of the best spaces in London for conferences, meetings, briefings, receptions, and dinners, the Lee Kuan Yew Room at Arundel House offers an exceptional setting for your business events. This bright and spacious venue is elegantly furnished, providing a sophisticated atmosphere that inspires productivity and creativity. Equipped with state-of-the-art audio-visual technology and hybrid equipment available for hire, it ensures seamless presentations and engaging discussions. Guests can enjoy stunning views over the Thames, with iconic landmarks like the Houses of Parliament and the London Eye in sight. Our dedicated team is committed to catering to your every need, offering in-house catering options and on-site AV engineers to guarantee a flawless experience. With excellent disabled access and proximity to tube stations, the Lee Kuan Yew Room is the ideal choice for press launches, seminars, and corporate gatherings. Elevate your next event in this historic venue, where modern amenities meet timeless elegance.

Lee Kuan Yew Room with arranged chairs for professional meetings and events.

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Lee Kuan Yew Room with U-shaped table setup for professional meetings and events.

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Lee Kuan Yew Room set for formal corporate event with elegant tables and blue lighting.

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Lee Kuan Yew Room set for formal dinner with elegant tables and blue lighting.

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Lee Kuan Yew Room with festive decor, ideal for winter holiday parties and corporate events.

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Theatre

Business

Lee Kuan Yew Room

London

Arundel House

A vast historic event space with a timber roof, ideal for conferences, dinners, and exhibitions.

The Porter Tun is one of the largest and oldest unobstructed event spaces in London. An exposed King Post timber roof giving a clear span of 60ft above a 778 square metre antique wooden floor makes it a perfect location for conferences, awards dinners, fashion shows and exhibitions. The large raised balcony is ideal for a reception area or presentation platform. The Malt Room is able to be booked as a green room. 

Elegant event space at The Porter Tun for HR Excellence Awards 2024 with vibrant decor.

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Dynamic runway event at The Porter Tun with performer in eye-catching costume.

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Event space at The Porter Tun with spacious seating and large screens for presentations.

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Vibrant event space at The Porter Tun with lush greenery for themed gatherings.

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Vibrant event space at The Porter Tun, ideal for corporate conferences and gatherings.

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Engaging speaker at The Porter Tun conference with attentive audience in a spacious venue.

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Dynamic event at The Porter Tun with stage backdrop and confetti celebration.

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Conference setup at The Porter Tun with rows of tables and a large presentation screen.

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Dynamic conference at The Porter Tun, featuring modern visuals and engaged audience.

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Conference at The Porter Tun with dynamic stage setup and engaging visuals.

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Conference at The Porter Tun with speaker, audience engagement, and professional lighting.

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Vibrant event space at The Porter Tun, ideal for parties and corporate gatherings.

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Elegant gala dinner setup at The Porter Tun with floral centerpieces and vibrant lighting.

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Versatile event space at The Porter Tun with high ceilings, ideal for corporate gatherings.

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Reception

The Porter Tun 

The Brewery

Historic Livery charm meets modern tech in a versatile event space with Thames views. Ideal for various events up to 400 guests.

Just the right blend of the rich Livery history of Glaziers Hall coupled with state of the art AV and IT facilities including built in projection, sound systems, microphones, interchangeable colour led lighting, super fast wifi and wired internet ensures the Court Room and Library offers something that very few events spaces in London can. 

Whether it is for a corporate event, conference, photo shoot, networking event, seminar, workshop, training, product launch event, wedding ceremony or private dining event, the Court Room and Library makes the perfect backdrop. 

Court Room and Library in Glaziers Hall, elegant meeting space for corporate events.

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Court Room and Library at Glaziers Hall, set for a conference with round tables and screen.

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Elegant meeting room with round tables, ideal for networking events at Glaziers Hall.

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Elegant meeting space with stained glass windows for networking events at Glaziers Hall.

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Events

 The Court Room and Library

Glaziers Hall

A large, versatile event space in central London with natural light, exposed ceilings, and a 1,200-person capacity.

Apart from the impressive scale and design, this property is one of the largest meeting and event spaces within the city limits. With a max capacity of 1,200 and 7 large meeting rooms, this property’s intentional architecture and purpose-built design make it the perfect backdrop for large meetings, trainings or seminars, and conferences that include panel or speaker sessions.

Modern event space at Convene Sancroft, St Pauls, perfect for meetings and gatherings.

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Modern event space at Convene Sancroft, St Pauls, ideal for corporate meetings and conferences.

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Modern conference venue with sleek chairs and large screen for events in St Pauls.

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Modern meeting room at Convene Sancroft, St Pauls with sleek table and large screen.

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Modern event space at Convene Sancroft, St Pauls with stylish seating for networking.

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Whole Venue

Convene Sancroft, St Pauls

A historic, high-tech auditorium with a lounge for conferences, lectures, and networking in the city.

Formerly known as the Council Chamber, the newly refurbished Auditors is a premier choice for business events at One Moorgate Place. This amphitheatre-style room flooded with natural daylight, is equipped with cutting-edge technology, making it ideal for media presentations, conferences, lectures, debates, and AGMs. 

Adjacent to the Auditorium, the Lounge offers a perfect breakout area for networking, catering, or smaller discussion sessions, ensuring your attendees remain engaged throughout the event 

Modern conference room with tiered seating at One Moorgate Place for corporate events.

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Modern auditorium with tiered blue seating, ideal for meetings and events.

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Modern meeting room at One Moorgate Place, ideal for corporate events and presentations.

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Modern meeting space with sleek furniture at One Moorgate Place for events and gatherings.

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Auditorium and Lounge

One Moorgate Place

A versatile Grade I listed venue in the heart of London, ideal for conferences, meetings, and networking events.

Stationers' Hall offers an impressive and unique conference and events venue in the heart of the City of London.

The interlinking rooms make this venue ideal for various layouts whether it be cabaret or theatre style.

The Hall is very suitable for conferences, meetings, AGMs, away days, seminars and offers plenty of space for networking events as well.

Recently renovated this venue offers flexibility for smaller meetings in the new 3rd floor conference suite as well as exclusive hire of all space

Elegant Stationers' Hall venue with wood paneling, perfect for conferences and formal events.

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Sophisticated meeting room at Stationers' Hall, perfect for corporate events and seminars.

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Elegant banquet hall at Stationers' Hall, perfect for weddings and corporate events.

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Elegant event space in Stationers' Hall with chandeliers for upscale gatherings.

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Elegant Stationers' Hall venue with chandelier, perfect for upscale receptions and events.

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Exclusive Venue

Stationers' Hall and Garden

Georgian style event venue in London's legal quarter with versatile meeting rooms and built-in AV facilities.

Located on the 4th Floor, the multifunctional meeting rooms, Rooms 3&4, offer an exceptional setting for business events in the heart of London's legal quarter. This versatile space is equipped with built-in AV technology and a hearing loop, ensuring seamless presentations and accessibility for all attendees. The rooms branch into a shared breakout area, perfect for refreshments and networking. With natural daylight flooding in and views of our award-winning 3-acre garden, your meetings will be both productive and inspiring. 

Meeting room with long table and dual screens for professional gatherings in The Inner Temple.

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

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Modern event space with large windows, ideal for meetings and gatherings in The Inner Temple.

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Rooms 3&4 (combined)

The Inner Temple

A versatile, modern meeting space with natural light and hybrid capabilities, plus a roof terrace.

Spacious and versatile, Max Nasatyr of our Third Floor Suite is flooded with floor to ceiling natural daylight and capable of accommodating up to 170 theatre or 100 cabaret. The Max Nasatyr room has dual 1080p projector screens, 2 high-definition hybrid capable cameras and the ability to live stream to YouTube - making it the perfect space for your in person or hybrid meeting. the space offers exclusive hire of the floor, offering 2 AV and hybrid equipped breakout rooms. The private foyer can be used for refreshment space, or registration, and a private cloakroom is included. 

Third Floor Suite at Coin Street Conference Centre, modern decor, ideal for conferences and workshops.

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Third Floor Suite at Coin Street Conference Centre, modern event space with natural light.

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Modern meeting room with large table, ideal for conferences and workshops.

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Modern meeting space with natural light at Coin Street Conference Centre for events.

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Third Floor Suite

Coin Street Conference Centre

A historic, iconic Central London hall, ideal for conferences and meetings with a capacity of 260.


An impressive room by any standards. Spacious with plenty of natural daylight and full of impressive, iconic period features of oak panelling and magnificent stained-glass windows, detailing a history of insurance companies from the past. 

The Great Hall is perfect for conferences, presentations, meetings and AGMs. The space is fully equipped with an automated blackout system, lobby reception area, adjustable lighting, 13ft front projection screen and features a fixed stage and minstrel gallery.

Elegant Great Hall with wooden paneling, ideal for corporate meetings and social events.

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Great Hall in The Insurance Hall, elegant wooden paneling, ideal for corporate events.

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Great Hall in The Insurance Hall, elegant tables set for a conference event.

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Great Hall in The Insurance Hall with elegant wooden paneling for corporate events.

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Panel discussion in The Great Hall on "Fuelling Ambition: Breaking Barriers" event.