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Farringdon, nestled in the heart of Central London, offers a diverse range of event venues perfect for professionals seeking distinguished settings. Known for its vibrant mix of historic and modern spaces, Farringdon is ideal for hosting memorable corporate events, conferences, and receptions. Its central location ensures excellent transport links, making it easily accessible for attendees travelling from across the city or further afield.

Farringdon is one of the oldest areas in London, with a history that stretches back for hundreds of years. 

HISTORY

Farringdon is well-served by several major train stations, bus routes and the London Underground, making it easily accessible from all corners of the city. 

TRANSPORT

From conference venues to a restaurant in London's only remaining working meat market, there's something for everyone.

VENUE VARIETY

From its ancient origins as a Roman settlement to its modern-day role as a modern and stylish residential hotspot, historic Farringdon has always been a bustling and vibrant area. 

With its excellent transport links and central location, Farringdon is easy to reach from anywhere in London, making it an ideal choice for events of all shapes and sizes! The underground station is served by the Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan lines, and an overground train station is also nearby.

Farringdon has a number of unique historical landmarks, such as the Clerkenwell Priory and the Charterhouse, that make it an interesting and enjoyable place to explore. You could even host your event in the ancient Smithfield meat market, which is London’s only remaining working meat market, and has been in operation since medieval times. There is also a wealth of great restaurants and bars in the area, as well as plenty of nightlife such as world-famous club Fabric.

Farringdon

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 event venues in Farringdon, Central London. Ideal for corporate events and professional gatherings with excellent transport links.

Event Venues in Farringdon

Event Venues

Historic 778sqm unobstructed event space in Farringdon, accommodating 900 theatre-style. Features exposed timber roof, raised balcony, state-of-art AV. From £125 per dele

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

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The Porter Tun 

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The Brewery

The Porter Tun

600-capacity museum venue with 360° LED ellipse, ideal for corporate conferences and awards ceremonies. 5 mins from Barbican station. From £7,500 for exclusive hire.

The whole of London Museum Spaces is available for hire for dining events or Wedding Receptions. With a seated capacity of 350 people, our venue is an ideal location for celebrating a special event in style. 


Vibrant banquet event space in London Museum with elegant tables and colorful drapery.

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Elegant gala venue in London Museum Spaces with round tables and fine tableware.

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Bartender pouring drinks at London Museum Spaces for a sophisticated event.

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Elegant banquet hall in London Museum Spaces, perfect for weddings and corporate events.

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Vibrant cocktail with dinosaur garnish at London Museum Spaces for themed events.

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Dining 

Whole Venue

London Museum Spaces

Grade II listed livery hall with vaulted ceilings and excellent acoustics, ideal for corporate conferences. Seats 130 theatre-style, near Barbican station.

The Main Hall is a magnificent room with high vaulted ceilings and ash paneling throughout. These two elements come together to give the room fantastic acoustics for conferencing, AGM's and meetings. 

This space is accessed through a large foyer and there is a separate ante room which can be used as a break our space or as a reception space. 

The Main Hall can accommodate parties for 60-80 for a cabaret style set up, 100 dining on rounds and up to 130 for a theatre style presentation.

Elegant banquet hall with round tables, ideal for weddings and corporate events.

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Modern meeting space in Salters' Hall with wooden paneling and vibrant red chairs.

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Main Hall at Salters' Hall with wooden paneling, ideal for conferences and gatherings.

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Elegant Main Hall in Salters' Hall with round tables, ideal for corporate events.

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The Main Hall

Salters' Hall 

Grade I listed Livery Hall with Corinthian columns accommodating 300 reception, 240 dining. Near St Paul's Cathedral. Exclusive hire from £8,000 for corporate events.

With its Corinthian columns, richly decorated, moulded ceiling in gold leaf, and four matching chandeliers this beautifully proportioned room exudes character and provides the perfect location for dinner events to remember. One of the delights of attending an evening reception or dinner, is to see the crystal facets twinkling in the candlelight.

Livery Hall at Goldsmiths' Hall, opulent venue for galas and formal receptions.

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Elegant banquet hall at Goldsmiths' Hall, perfect for gala dinners and corporate events.

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Elegant banquet hall at Goldsmiths' Hall, perfect for formal dinners and gala receptions.

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The Livery Hall

Goldsmiths' Hall

129-capacity adaptable Forum in London's financial district, ideal for corporate conferences. Theatre, cabaret or boardroom layouts. From £2,500 half-day based on recent 

The Forum is a highly adaptable space that is flexible enough to meet you requirements. The neutral design and variety of seating possibilities allows for many different events and set-ups. The Forum can be transformed into a theatre, a boardroom, a dining or meeting space, an exhibition area or just an area to circulate and network. 

Modern meeting room at London Stock Exchange, ideal for corporate events and presentations.

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Elegant event space at London Stock Exchange with green linens, ideal for weddings and corporate events.

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Modern conference room at London Stock Exchange, ideal for corporate meetings and workshops.

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Modern conference room at London Stock Exchange, ideal for corporate events and workshops.

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Theatre

Forum

London Stock Exchange Group

Grade II listed venue near Chancery Lane station, accommodating 280 theatre-style. Elegant Persian enamel frieze, marble staircase. Day delegate rates from £75 per person

Graceful pillars of green marble draw the eye to Conrad Dressler's celebrated Persian enamel frieze depicting human and divine justice, while mahogany panelling, 17th Century stained glass windows, and a peacock-tiled fireplace make this grand room wholly impressive for a civil ceremony, wedding breakfast and evening reception. 

The Common Room has beautiful alcoves which make a stunning backdrop for photographers, but can also be used as spaces for cocktail bars, entertainment, photo booths. 

Couple in front of elegant Law Society venue, ideal for upscale weddings and events.

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Grand staircase with red carpet in The Common Room, ideal for upscale events and ceremonies.

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Elegant multi-tiered wedding cake with floral accents at The Common Room, 113 Chancery Lane.

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Weddings

The Common Room

113 Chancery Lane 

113 Chancery Lane - The Common Room

Modern Livery Hall in West Smithfield with 650-capacity reception space, high vaulted ceilings, oak panelling, ideal for conferences from £125 per person.

Nestled in a secluded spot in West Smithfield, one of London's newest Livery Halls houses one of the oldest companies. Haberdashers' Hall is a true one-of-a-kind venue which seamlessly fuses the avante-garde with stately tradition. Designed by celebrated British Architect Sir Michael Hopkins, Haberdashers' Hall combines modern architecture and state of the art technology with traditional materials and building skills to form a 21st century venue of the finest quality and highest standards.

Elegant event space at Haberdashers' Hall, perfect for corporate meetings and dinners.

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Sophisticated event space at Haberdashers' Hall with blue lighting for receptions and gatherings.

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Outdoor courtyard at Haberdashers' Hall, ideal for networking events and receptions.

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Whole Venue at Haberdashers' Hall courtyard with lush lawn, perfect for outdoor networking events.

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Whole Venue at Haberdashers' Hall courtyard with manicured lawn, ideal for networking events.

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Events

Haberdashers' Hall

400-capacity neoclassical Livery Hall near Farringdon with ornate chandeliers, ideal for corporate events, conferences and award ceremonies from £120 per person.

City venue Plaisterers’ Hall includes a variety of event spaces which are suited to corporate events large and small. The spaces include the large Great Hall, which is best suited to presentations, awards ceremonies and road shows, and smaller adjoining spaces such as the Mott & Humber rooms, Livery Hall and Reception space. The range of rooms allows great flexibility for corporate entertaining. You could use the spaces individually or create an event that makes use of the entire venue – smaller spaces are perfect for breakout rooms, catering areas and that seperate drinks reception space.

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The Great Hall

Plaisterers’ Hall

Plaisterers' Hall

Historic Fleet Street venue with elegant Bridewell Hall accommodating up to 150 theatre-style, 100 dining. Grand piano, natural daylight, from £940 daily hire.

The largest of our spaces - the Bridewell Hall is an elegant space with high-ceilings and large original windows, lending itself just as easily to conferences, lectures and AGMs as to lavish parties, formal dinners and wedding receptions. 

The Farringdon Room neighbours Bridewell Hall and is often hired in conjunction, serving as a breakout space, registration and catering space or dance floor for receptions. For events over 100 guests, we do recommend that you book this adjoining room for your comfort and ease. 

Please enquire about weekend pricing. 

Elegant event space at Bridewell Hall, ideal for formal dinners and galas.

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Elegant Bridewell Hall with grand piano, ideal for formal events and receptions.

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Bridewell Hall event space with polished wooden floors, ideal for gatherings and meetings.

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Bridewell Hall

St Bride Foundation

300-capacity hybrid-enabled venue in Farringdon's business district, ideal for corporate conferences. Theatre-style for 240, cabaret for 160. From £6,000 exclusive hire b

Capacity ranges depending on the layout, from 30 (exhibition) to 300 (standing) reception, making the Grand Hall at London Conference Centre an exceptional venue for a variety of events. This versatile space is perfect for conferences, exhibitions, and receptions, offering state-of-the-art AV technology and hybrid functionality to accommodate both in-person and virtual attendees seamlessly. With a total area of 43,796 square feet, the Grand Hall is part of a multi-faceted venue that includes tiered classrooms, conference rooms, and catering lounges. Located within easy reach of four tube stations, the London Conference Centre is ideally situated in the heart of one of the world's leading financial districts. Elevate your event experience in this modern, flexible space that combines convenience with cutting-edge facilities.

Grand Hall at London Conference Centre, modern event space for corporate meetings and conferences.

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Grand Hall at London Conference Centre, modern event space for presentations and discussions.

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Grand Hall

London Conference Centre

Historic 60-capacity conference room near Chancery Lane, ideal for corporate meetings with integrated AV, from £106 per delegate including catering and refreshments.

The Bingham Room at Gray's Inn is a smart, adaptable space ideal for meetings, workshops, and boardroom sessions. located in central London just minutes from Chancery Lane, it combines historic character with modern functionality. The room features integrated audio visual, natural light, and a flexible layout that can be split into zones for breakout sessions or group work. Quiet and professional, it's a standout choice for business events in a prestigious setting.

Bingham Room at Gray's Inn: elegant theater-style seating for corporate events.

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Bingham Room at Gray's Inn: elegant meeting space with modern lighting for corporate events.

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Bingham Room at Gray's Inn: elegant meeting space for workshops and presentations.

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Bingham Room at Gray's Inn: elegant meeting space with round tables for professional events.

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Bingham Room

The Honourable Society of Gray's Inn

Historic Tudor-style banqueting hall near Barbican, seating up to 160 for corporate events. Features 11m-high ceilings, oak panelling, from £120 per person for fine dinin

The Banqueting Hall is an impressive room by any standards. The windows, ceiling, chandeliers and oak panelling conjure up heraldic imagery and the fine stained glass windows record the room's connection with the Monarchy and past Lord Mayor of London.

For dining events the Banqueting Hall can comfortably hold a seated lunch or seated dinner from 20 to 160 guests, with a reception and drinks being served in the Drawing Room. 

Elegant banquet setup in Ironmongers' Hall, perfect for corporate events and galas.

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The Banqueting Hall and The Drawing Room

Ironmongers' Hall

Historic City of London venue with 260-capacity Great Hall, ideal for conferences and corporate events. Day delegate packages from £75pp, 2 mins from Farringdon station.

This is an impressive room by any standards. It is 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 suitable for various events including product launches, networking events, drink receptions, awards ceremonies, seated lunches and dinners, and Christmas parties. 

For more information on our options for Christmas parties, click www.theinsurancehall.co.uk/packages/christmas

Elegant Great Hall with floral centerpieces, ideal for winter corporate events.

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Christmas tree in The Great Hall, elegant staircase, holiday events, festive gatherings.

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Dynamic performance in The Great Hall with vibrant red lighting for events and celebrations.

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Vibrant Great Hall event space with Christmas tree for festive networking celebration.

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Buffet setup in The Great Hall, perfect for networking events and conferences.

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The Insurance Hall

120-capacity Exhibition Room in historic Clerkenwell building with integrated AV, induction loop accessibility, and glass-roofed atrium. From £2,300 daily for corporate e

The Exhibition room is a blank canvas, offering an opportunity to express your imagination and creativity. It is the perfect space for dining or dancing the nigh away in style with all your family and friends. 

Elegant dining table setup with floral centerpieces for upscale events at The Goldsmiths' Centre.

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Elegant dinner setup in The Goldsmiths' Centre with round tables and lush centerpieces.

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Elegant dining table setup with candles for intimate events at The Goldsmiths' Centre.

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Exhibition Room at The Goldsmiths' Centre with white chairs for elegant ceremonies and presentations.