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Fitzrovia boasts an eclectic mix of quirky conference venues, perfect for businesses seeking a unique backdrop for their corporate events. These venues blend creativity with functionality, offering state-of-the-art facilities amidst inspiring interiors that foster collaboration and innovation. Consider the ambiance, technological needs, and accessibility when selecting your ideal quirky conference space in this vibrant London district.

Fun fact: the area was first referred to as Fitzrovia in the 1930s, being named after the Fitzroy Tavern on Charlotte Street where a group of writers used to gather.

HISTORY

Often associated with upmarket eateries, there are a range of incredible restaurants and swanky bars in the area.

FOOD & DRINK

Served by an array of nearby tube stations, Fitzrovia is well connected to the rest of the city.

TRANSPORT

Fitzrovia is a popular area near the West End of London, located within the borough of Camden. With a wide variety of venues to choose from, Fitzrovia is an ideal location for hosting events of all kinds, from conferences and corporate events to networking events and social gatherings.

Fitzrovia is also home to a number of historic landmarks and points of interest, including the iconic BT Tower, which has long been a symbol of the area's rich history and importance in London's culture. Other notable sites include the gorgeous Fitzroy Square, an elegant Georgian square known for its beautifully maintained gardens and peaceful atmosphere, and the Fitzrovia Chapel, a historic church that has been at the heart of the community for hundreds of years. How about that for an event venue!

Easily accessible from other parts of the city and beyond via tube, train or bus, it's clear to see why Fitzrovia is a popular choice with eventprofs.

Fitzrovia

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.

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 unique and quirky conference venues in Fitzrovia, London, for a memorable corporate event that stands out and inspires.

Quirky Conference Venues in Fitzrovia

Quirky Conference Venues

Grade II listed George V Hall with tropical botanical wallpaper, Waterford crystal chandeliers, seats 320 theatre-style, from £4,800 room hire plus catering minimum.

The George V Hall is a stylish and eccentric venue located in Bloomsbury, London, accommodating up to 320 guests. This historic hall features a unique design inspired by King George V's adventures, with striking wallpaper depicting a lake scene and tropical botanicals. The space is flooded with natural light from large windows and adorned with handblown Waterford crystal chandeliers. It is ideal for a variety of events, including award ceremonies, gala dinners, and business conferences. Equipped with modern amenities such as plasma TVs, LCD projectors/screens, and complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi, the hall ensures a seamless experience for all attendees. Catering is provided by the renowned Dalloway Terrace restaurant, offering bespoke menus tailored to any occasion.

Elegant banquet room with long table, ideal for corporate dinners and exclusive events.

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Elegant banquet room with fine dining for upscale events at The Bloomsbury.

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George V meeting setup in The Bloomsbury, elegant decor for corporate events.

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George V meeting room with vibrant murals, ideal for discussions and presentations.

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George V in The Bloomsbury: elegant event space with vibrant murals for upscale gatherings.

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Dining

Events

George V Hall

London

The Bloomsbury

Boutique hotel's Bloomsbury Suite near British Museum, up to 30 standing, from £700 daily, with seasonal outdoor spaces and quirky themed events.

The Bloomsbury Suite is an idea medium-sized meeting room, perfect for use as a syndicate room during larger conferences. With a maximum capacity of 22 people in theatre style, it also serves as a popular choice for intimate boars meetings and private dining experiences. 

Elegant dining table in Bloomsbury Suite, ideal for corporate dinners and gatherings.

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Reception

Bloomsbury Suite

The Montague on the Gardens

Grade I listed Brewer & Smith hall with high arched ceiling, ideal for quirky conferences up to 200 theatre-style, from £58 per delegate including catering.

The unique space in a beautiful Grade 1 listed building is the perfect place for your event or party, with a high arched ceiling, natural light and room for up to 300 people. The space is suitable for conferences, product launches, weddings, lectures, art exhibitions, private party hire and fashion shows

Spacious event venue with blue chairs, ideal for conferences and workshops.

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Spacious event venue with high ceilings, ideal for conferences and workshops.

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Spacious event venue with high ceilings, perfect for meetings and workshops.

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Standing

Brewer & Smith

Mary Ward House

Grade II* Georgian townhouse near Oxford Circus with ornate Fine Room 1 for quirky conferences, seating 100 theatre-style, from £75pp including catering.

Fine room 1 is is the largest and the grandest of the Fine rooms. With it's traditional features such as the marble fireplace, ornate ceiling and almost full height windows, it is suitable for seminars, conferences, product launches, and team building events. The adjoining Fine Room 2 acts as the perfect breakout and catering space, allowing your meeting room to be used to it's full potential. 
It is also perfect for a sit down dinner for up to 80 guests (this number can be increased by using the adjoining Fine room 2).

Elegant meeting room with round tables, ideal for events and presentations in Asia House.

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Elegant theater-style event space in Asia House, perfect for conferences and presentations.

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Elegant event space with wooden flooring, ideal for meetings and presentations.

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Elegant seminar room with chandeliers, ideal for events and presentations in Asia House.

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Elegant meeting room with round tables, ideal for corporate events and gatherings.

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Business

Fine room 1 

Asia House

Historic arthouse cinema with 150-seat Dolby Atmos auditorium, ideal for quirky conferences near Russell Square. From £550/hour with projector and microphones included.

The Renoir screen has 150 seats in total with 141 seats in the main auditorium and 9 balcony seats. 

It is an ideal screen for presentations with space for speakers and a panel. Hire costs include the use of a lectern, microphones and static spotlights. 

This screen is ideal for : 

Corporate events 
Corporate presentations 
Presentations 
Conferences 
Product launches
AGMs
Award ceremonies 
Meetings
Dry hire 

Modern tiered cinema with plush seating for film premieres and private screenings.

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Modern tiered cinema with sleek seating for exclusive screenings at Curzon Bloomsbury.

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Modern auditorium with tiered seating at Curzon Bloomsbury for screenings and events.

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Modern cinema Screen Five - Renoir at Curzon Bloomsbury, ideal for film screenings and events.

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Modern cinema Screen Five - Renoir with tiered seating for film screenings and events.

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Theatre

Screen Five - Renoir 

Curzon Bloomsbury

Grade II listed conference centre in Fitzrovia with theatre-style seating for 80, breakout room, from £90 per delegate including catering and AV.

The Warren Suite is one of eight spaces available for hire in the completely refurbished Hallam Conference Centre. A traditional, Grade II listed building, the Hallam Conference Centre is a dignified, stately venue that is particularly suited to business events. The Warren Suite accommodates between 30 and 80 people for meetings, conferences, seminars, workshops, and trainings. Use of a PA system, free Wifi, wireless LAN connections, and AV support services are included in the hire. Our experienced event management team is always available and ready to help. 

Warren Suite meeting room with red chairs, ideal for presentations and workshops.

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Elegant entrance of Warren Suite, Hallam Conference Centre for upscale events.

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Warren Suite exterior at Hallam Conference Centre, ideal for elegant meetings and events.

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Elegant Warren Suite at Hallam Conference Centre, perfect for corporate events and meetings.

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Warren Suite meeting room with U-shaped table, bright decor for conferences and events.

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Warren Suite

Hallam Conference Centre

Split-level 7th floor space with floor-to-ceiling windows, ideal for quirky conferences. Up to 250 standing, 100 theatre. From £50pp daily hire near Holborn tube.

Modern, bright and airy, the private event space on 7th floor is contemporary and fully flexible, with a prime location right by Holborn underground.

LABS House is perfectly suited for corporate events such as conferences, product launches, workshops, large business meetings and networking events.

With access to private bar, AV, catering and onsite event management the team at LABS House can provide every element to make your event a great success.

Spacious modern event space with large windows for networking and workshops at LABS House Holborn.

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Modern event space with black chairs and large screen for presentations at LABS House Holborn.

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Modern bar area in LABS House Holborn, ideal for networking events and cocktail receptions.

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Modern event space with large windows at LABS House Holborn, perfect for meetings and gatherings.

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Modern open-concept meeting space with natural light for workshops and networking events.

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7th Floor 

LABS House Holborn

Historic 100-capacity meeting room in Bloomsbury with domed ceiling, natural light, and comprehensive AV. Ideal for quirky conferences near Russell Square station.

The Harvey Room is located at the opposite end of the third floor to the Black Suite and comes with fantastic AV capabilities and also offers a stage area, making it very popular for presentations and board meetings.

Harvey room at BMA House: modern meeting space for conferences and workshops.

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Spacious Harvey room in BMA House, ideal for meetings and workshops with arched ceiling.

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Versatile Harvey room in BMA House, ideal for workshops and networking events.

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Buffet

Harvey room

BMA House

BMA House - Harvey Room

High-tech scenario assessment centre near Euston Station, ideal for quirky conferences with CCTV monitoring, drop microphones, and classroom setup for 168 delegates from 

Our Scenario Based Learning and Assessment Centre at 30 Euston Square offers a dedicated space for business related one-on-one events, including meetings, trainings, assessments, exams and workshops. 

Accessed via a private entrance on Euston Road, the centre provides a controlled and secluded environment with 42 individual training rooms. It features two reception areas, two briefing rooms for up to 45 delegates each, and designated break-out areas, all located in the west wing. 

The centre can be fully integrated with the venue's other meeting and event spaces for added flexibility.

Modern corridor at Scenario Assessment Centre with blue lighting, ideal for corporate events.

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Bright minimalist meeting space with large windows at Scenario Assessment Centre, ideal for collaboration.

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Modern break area at Scenario Assessment Centre, ideal for meetings and networking events.

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Minimalist workspace at Scenario Assessment Centre, ideal for meetings and brainstorming.

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Digital clock and conference phone in meeting space at Scenario Assessment Centre, Euston Square.

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Classroom

Scenario Assessment and Learning Centre

30 Euston Square

1000-capacity sustainable auditorium opposite Euston Station, ideal for quirky conferences with tiered seating, private entrance, from £6,750 for exclusive hire.

The largest meeting space in Euston, it can seat up to 1000 delegates and is available in four customisable layouts - Theatre, Banquet, Exhibition and Cabaret. Ideal for conferences and networking events. 


Spacious auditorium with tiered seating for conferences and lectures at Friends House.

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Versatile event space with tiered seating for conferences and workshops.

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Modern auditorium with tiered seating for meetings and conferences in Friends House.

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Spacious auditorium with tiered seating, perfect for conferences and workshops.

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Elegant outdoor event space at The Light in Friends House with manicured lawn and banners.

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The Light

Friends House 

Friends House - The Light

Art deco conference hall in iconic Senate House, 2 mins from Goodge Street, seats 220 theatre-style, from £70pp day delegate rate.

As one of London's largest flat floor spaces, MacMillan Hall is perfectly suited to banquets, private dining, gala dinners, and more. 

The space has a capacity of 130 for dining events. It is fully equipped for programmable lighting, full network access, and a new energy-efficient heating system. 

With the adjacent Beveridge Hall and Crush Hall, you have an inspiring and integrated venue complete for pre-drinks or a reception. 

Elegant dinner event at MacMillan Hall, University of London, with floral centerpieces.

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Catering setup at MacMillan Hall, University of London for elegant events and celebrations.

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Dining 

MacMillan Hall - Senate House

University of London Venues

The MacMillan Hall - Senate House

Historic panelled vestry room with open fireplace and private terrace, ideal for quirky conferences up to 50 delegates, from £1,055 evening hire.

The historic panelled interior of our unique and unusual Vestry Room combines elegant sophisticated grandeur with modern amenities, offering a flexible space which can be taiolred to create memorable dining occassions. 

The open fireplace makes it an ideal venue for an evening party, birthday dinner, buffet, executive dinner, wine tasting, Christmas dinner and PR and promotional events. 

With a private outdoor terrace, it's a perfect summer party venue or setting for afternoon tea, drinks party or drinks reception. 

Elegant meeting room at The Vestry House, ideal for strategic planning and exclusive events.

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Vestry House meeting room with round table, ideal for gatherings and brainstorming sessions.

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Elegant meeting room at The Vestry House, ideal for corporate events and gatherings.

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Vestry House meeting space with wooden table, ideal for workshops and gatherings.

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Vestry House meeting room with rustic table, ideal for workshops and strategy meetings.

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The Vestry House at St Giles

The Vestry House at St Giles in the Fields

30-capacity boardroom in historic medical library near Oxford Circus, ideal for quirky corporate meetings with LCD screen, from £900 daily.

The Marcus Beck Library is one of the many heritage treasures found at 1 Wimple Street. This private meeting room dates back to 1912 and has a large library of rare medical books lining the walls. The room seats up to 30 people in a unique horse-shoe formation and features impressive oak parquet flooring,  a marble fireplace and air conditioning. Due to its historic heritage, this room sets itself apart, making it the perfect location for formal board meetings, corporate dinners, and both online and hybrid presentations, training and team building. 

Marcus Beck Library conference room with oval table, ideal for executive meetings.

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U-shaped conference room at Marcus Beck Library with modern AV equipment for hybrid meetings.

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Marcus Beck Library meeting room with circular table, ideal for professional gatherings.

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Marcus Beck Library meeting room with circular table, ideal for executive meetings and planning.