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Discover the charm of quirky conference venues in the City of London, where historic grandeur meets modern eccentricity. These spaces offer a unique backdrop for corporate events, fostering creativity and engagement. Consider the ambiance, tech capabilities, and transport links when selecting your ideal venue.

The City of London is the beating heart of the capital, so it's no surprise that a tube, train or bus station is never far away.

TRANSPORT

The City of London is one of the oldest and most historic parts in the city, with a long history dating back to ancient times.

HISTORY

Famous for being a business district, we love how the modern buildings frame the old buildings, blending history with the City of today.

ARCHITECTURE

The City of London is one of the most famous business districts in the world and a popular event location. Its rich history, iconic landmarks and excellent transport links make it the perfect place to hold any kind of event. From small events like away days and meetings, to large scale events like conferences, exhibitions or award ceremonies, the City of London has something to offer everyone.

There are also a number of unique facts about the City of London that make it an interesting place to host your events. For example, did you know that the City of London is home to more than 300 historical churches? Or that it has its own police force – the City of London Police – which is responsible for policing the Square Mile? If you're looking for a truly unique event experience in the heart of the capital, the City of London is the perfect spot.

City Of London

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

Elevate your next corporate event with a quirky conference venue in the City of London. Unique settings for memorable, engaging experiences.

Quirky Conference Venues in City of London

Quirky Conference Venues

A retro rooftop kitchen with a private terrace, perfect for corporate events and networking.


With access to your own private terrace offering spectacular views across the City, our open plan space is the perfect venue for conferences, corporate visits, networking, product launches, presentations, live streams & more.

The hourly hire options make this a flexible space for evening get-togethers & extending day meetings. It can be transformed to suit your brief and our can-do team of experts will will work with you to plan the perfect event, anticipate pitfalls and ensure your day runs like clockwork - leaving you to focus on on the job in hand and achieve more from your time with us.

Rooftop Kitchen event space with modern white chairs, ideal for workshops and networking.

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Rooftop Kitchen event space with white chairs, ideal for presentations and networking.

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Rooftop Kitchen event space with natural light, ideal for meetings and gatherings.

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Rooftop Kitchen event space with blue tables, perfect for meetings and workshops.

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Rooftop Kitchen event space with white chairs, ideal for meetings and presentations.

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Theatre

Business

Rooftop Kitchen

London

Wallacespace Spitalfields

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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Lee Kuan Yew Room

Arundel House

A versatile 450-capacity venue with historic charm, modern amenities, and multiple breakout alcoves.

Whether you're hosting a corporate conference, a networking mixer,or team building workshop,we provide a spacious layout that accommodates a variety of business events.Our branching alcoves,encourage meaningful collaboration,perfect for fireside chats and group based discussion workshops.Equipped with a PA system, 10 TV's and high-speed WIFI, our venue ensures seamless communication and multimedia presentations.Whether you're hosting a panel discussion or a keynote address our audiovisual tech, has you covered.Our team will help ensure every detail is executed from catering to event planning. 

Stylish underground venue with exposed brick arches for private parties and corporate events.

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Half Venue in Dockside Vaults with arched brick ceilings, perfect for events and exhibitions.

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Half Venue in Dockside Vaults with arched brick ceiling, perfect for events and gatherings.

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Half Venue in Dockside Vaults: exposed brick arches, ideal for corporate and social events.

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Half Venue in Dockside Vaults with arched brick ceilings, perfect for events and gatherings.

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Wedding

Half Venue 

Dockside Vaults

A trendy 2600sqft all-black studio in a former industrial powerhouse, perfect for conferences, tech summits, and brand launches.

The Black Studio offers 202 Sqm of exceptional blackout studio space, one of only a few locations in London that can do so.  A popular space for boutique on-trend conferences, tech summits and product launches. A custom Funktion One sound system and in house lighting rig, including a circular LED screen and mappable LED strips mean this  unique, atmospheric space can easily be transformed into the perfect backdrop for your corporate party, conference, networking event, or  product launch..

Vibrant event space with rustic tables, perfect for networking and social gatherings.

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Event space with yellow seating, ideal for networking and panel discussions.

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Event space with Reebok backdrop, red lighting for panel discussion or presentation.

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The Black Studio

Studio Spaces

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 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 grand ballroom with high-tech facilities, private entrance, and VIP room. Ideal for large events.

The Pacific Ballroom presents an impressive space for exclusive events, weddings, product launches, awards dinners, Christmas parties and conferences.

Accommodating up to 400 guests with a private separate entrance leading from Bishopsgate Plaza, the Ballroom boasts state-of-the-art audio, visual and lighting technology to enhance all events.

Regarded as one of the top social, celebratory and conference venues in London, the Pacific Ballroom can also be split into two separate sound-proofed rooms. 

The pre-function area, staffed cloakroom and VIP Room complete the Ballroom exclusive hire.

Elegant Pacific Ballroom in Pan Pacific London, perfect for upscale events and gatherings.

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Pacific Ballroom corridor at Pan Pacific London, elegant floral decor for corporate events.

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Pacific Ballroom lounge at Pan Pacific London, modern furnishings for networking events.

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Pacific Ballroom, modern venue with glass facade, ideal for corporate events and gatherings.

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Elegant Pacific Ballroom dinner setup in Pan Pacific London for corporate events.

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Pacific Ballroom

Pan Pacific London

A versatile 200-seat auditorium with breakout spaces, perfect for conferences and corporate events.


The Think Tank is a 200-seat auditorium with meeting rooms and breakout space for talks, screenings, conferences, and other events to help businesses exchange ideas and boost their profiles. Located at 8 Bishopsgate, this versatile venue combines modern design with state-of-the-art facilities, including a Green Room, in-built screens, air conditioning, and high-speed Wi-Fi. Whether you're hosting a corporate conference, a dynamic workshop, or an inspiring networking event, the Think Tank provides the perfect backdrop for success. With unparalleled service and flexible spaces, 8 Bishopsgate ensures your event is not just memorable but impactful, fostering collaboration and innovation among attendees. Elevate your business gatherings in a setting that inspires creativity and engagement.

Engaged audience at a modern conference in Think Tank, 8 Bishopsgate, London.

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Event space at 8 Bishopsgate with green tablecloths for meetings and conferences.

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