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Discover the perfect event venues in Blackfriars, Central London. This vibrant area offers a unique blend of historical charm and modern facilities, ideal for hosting memorable corporate events. Consider accessibility, venue capacity, and local amenities to ensure your event stands out.

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

Explore top event venues in Blackfriars, Central London. Ideal for impactful corporate events with excellent transport links and amenities.

Event Venues in Blackfriars

Event Venues

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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Reception

Events

 The Court Room and Library

London

Glaziers Hall

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

Arundel House

A historic hall with a 400-capacity, perfect for conferences, seminars, and presentations.


The Great Hall is the largest event space, accommodating up to 400 guests. As a versatile blank canvas, it's ideal for a wide range of events, including conferences, seminars, press activities and presentations. The Great Hall features three large screens, a stage, and a podium, providing an excellent platform for showcasing and presenting to your audience. It supports various set-ups, including theatre, classroom and round tables, tailored to your event's specific needs. Perfect for AGMS, product launches, and networking events, The Great Hall combines flexibility with functionality.

Great Hall at One Moorgate Place, theater-style seating for conferences and presentations.

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Great Hall at One Moorgate Place, purple-lit conference room for events and presentations.

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Great Hall at One Moorgate Place, elegant event space for meetings and conferences.

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Great Hall at One Moorgate Place, versatile meeting space for corporate events.

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Great Hall

One Moorgate Place

A modern, tech-equipped event space with historic charm, suitable for parties of up to 100 guests.

The Smeaton Vaults provide an interesting, private space for events of around 100 guests. Copper pipes around the walls and the original iron walkway reveal their brewing past but in reality these rooms couldn’t be more modern. There is a built in DB audio PA system and a large projector area and screen. The room has AMBX intelligent LED lighting that can wash the room in colour, highlight the vaulted ceiling, or interact with sounds and images.Fixed hanging points can be added for additional lighting if needed and there is direct access to the loading bay, making set up and break down easy.

Conference at The Smeaton Vaults with modern AV technology and engaging speaker.

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Panel discussion at The Smeaton Vaults, featuring engaged speakers and attentive audience.

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Smeaton Vaults meeting space with cozy seating for events and networking.

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Engaged audience at The Smeaton Vaults event with speaker and video setup.

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Conference setting at The Smeaton Vaults with speaker and audience engagement.

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Smeaton Vaults event space with purple lighting, ideal for presentations and discussions.

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Smeaton Vaults meeting room with projector, ideal for corporate workshops and training sessions.

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Conference setting at The Smeaton Vaults with modern technology and engaged attendees.

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Smeaton Vaults event space with red lighting, ideal for workshops and presentations.

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Elegant event space at The Smeaton Vaults, ideal for galas and formal dinners.

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Networking event at The Smeaton Vaults with high-top tables and ambient lighting.

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Vibrant networking event at The Smeaton Vaults with blue lighting and engaged attendees.

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Dynamic conference at The Smeaton Vaults with engaged audience and professional setup.

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The Smeaton Vaults

The Brewery

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

A versatile blank canvas venue with Thames views, ideal for corporate events and receptions.

OXO2 is a stunning central London venue, the perfect location for any corporate event looking for a blank canvas with breath-taking views of the River Thames. Its floor-to-ceiling windows allow for an abundance of natural light, providing the perfect setting for conferences, meetings, award ceremonies, training sessions, product launches, and more. OXO2 offers a capacity of up to 400 standing or 160 seated guests, making it perfect for events of all sizes. The venue boasts two interconnected gallery-style rooms and provides bespoke event planning services to ensure seamless execution. 

Elegant event space at OXO2 for Beauty Awards 2024 with polished glassware.

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Vibrant networking event at OXO2 with engaged attendees and bright lighting.

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Conference setting at OXO2 with speaker engaging attentive audience, ideal for networking.

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Modern event space in OXO2 with polished wooden floor, ideal for networking and launches.

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Modern event space in OXO2, ideal for networking and workshops.

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Standing

Whole Venue

OXO2

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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Convene Sancroft, St Pauls

Iconic brutalist auditorium by the Thames, seating 916. Ideal for conferences, ceremonies, and premieres.

This stunning auditorium is perfect for conferences, award ceremonies, AGMs, film premieres, seminars and hybrid events. 

Conveniently situated by the River Thames and with excellent transport links, this iconic brutalist architecture boasts state-of-the-art facilities. Rich in cultural heritage, it offers a 916-seat space that will comfortably accommodate your guests. 

If you require exclusivity or additional space, the whole venue can be hired, including the Queen Elizabeth Hall Foyer, which can be used for a reception, and the Purcell Room, which can be used as a breakout space. 

Queen Elizabeth Hall Auditorium with engaged audience, vibrant lighting for dynamic events.

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Queen Elizabeth Hall Auditorium conference with engaging speaker and vibrant greenery.

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Queen Elizabeth Hall Auditorium, spacious venue for conferences and performances.

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Queen Elizabeth Hall Auditorium with tiered seating for events and performances.

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Queen Elizabeth Hall Auditorium with tiered seating for concerts and events.