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Holborn's quirky conference venues offer a unique backdrop for corporate events, blending creativity with professionalism. These spaces inspire innovation and engagement, perfect for companies seeking an unconventional setting that stimulates productive discussions and memorable experiences.

Holborn has seen a number of significant historical events, including the trial and execution of Charles I in 1649!

HISTORY

Holborn is conveniently located in Central London, so wherever your guests are coming from they'll have no trouble getting to your event.

TRANSPORT

Whether you're looking for a conference space, meeting room, or swanky restaurant, you can find it in Holborn.

VENUE VARIETY

Holborn is an affluent district in Central London and a popular destination for events. Historically known as London's law district, the area is home to many legal buildings such as the imposing Royal Courts of Justice and nearby Inns of Court, aswell as fascinating museums including Sir John Soane's Museum and the iconic Holborn Viaduct. Just around the corner is the world-famous jewellery-lovers paradise of Hatton Garden, whilst casual eateries and upmarket restaurants are generously sprinkled throughout.

The area of Holborn is also nearby to many upmarket hotels such the Kimpton Fitzroy, The Hoxton, and The Rosewood, so there is no shortage of accommodation should you require this for your events.

Whether you're planning a corporate dinner, conference, important meeting or cultural event, Holborn is a great choice. Easily connected to the rest of the city by tube, train, bus or foot, guests won't have far to come to enjoy your event!

Holborn

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 the charm of quirky conference venues in Holborn, London. Ideal for dynamic corporate events that require a touch of creativity.

Quirky Conference Venues in Holborn

Quirky Conference Venues

Grade II listed Law Society venue with ornate Persian enamel frieze, ideal for quirky conferences. 100-capacity classroom style, high-tech AV included, from £150 per pers

The Council Chamber offers audio visual facilities to rival any London venue. With its tiered ergonomic seating, each with access to power and data, this third-floor space is ideal for training sessions, screenings and video conferences. 
A breakout room located adjacent to the Council Chamber is also provided when hiring this room. 

Council Chamber at 113 Chancery Lane, spacious meeting room for conferences and workshops.

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Classroom

Business

The Council Chamber

London

113 Chancery Lane 

113 Chancery Lane - The Council Chamber

Historic Fleet Street venue with Victorian theatre built over original swimming pool, up to 50 standing, ideal for quirky conferences from £660 per evening.

Situated in a historic building, the Theater Bar features old-fashioned details across the room. These particulars make it an original space for private dining or for use as a venue for networking events. The interior is a mixture of wood and bricks, which gives the area a unique charm. Relax and enjoy a well-prepared meal and drinks from the private bar. It is available for up to 50 people.

Theatre Bar at St Bride Foundation with vintage machine, ideal for events and gatherings.

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Rustic Theatre Bar at St Bride Foundation, cozy venue for networking events and gatherings.

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Theatre Bar at St Bride Foundation: rustic venue with exposed brick, ideal for events and gatherings.

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Theatre Bar at St Bride Foundation: rustic venue with vintage charm for creative events.

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Standing

Dining 

Theatre Bar

St Bride Foundation

St Bride Foundation - Theatre Bar

1930s ballroom in Grade II Bloomsbury college, theatre-style for 250 delegates, quirky academic setting near Russell Square, £4,750 daily hire.

Great Hall is a perfect room for weddings which can accomodate buffet for 250, a formal seated three course dinner for 220 guests, 
It is Originally constructed in the 1930s as a ballroom and refectory for the residents of London House, the room is still us

Elegant banquet hall in Goodenough House, perfect for gala dinners and corporate receptions.

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Elegant banquet hall in Goodenough House, perfect for weddings and corporate events.

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Buffet

Weddings

The Great Hall

Goodenough House

190-capacity conference suite in refurbished iconic Smithfield building, ideal for quirky corporate events. Theatre to cabaret layouts, triple projectors, £75 day delegat

A large conference and training space, comprising of two rooms that can open up into one large space if required. Beautiful grilled windows run through one side of the space, while the room is fully equipped with AV. The refreshment zone is beside the room so that your delegates won't get lost. The Smithfield Suite can hold up to 105 people cabaret style.

Smithfield Suite meeting room with stained glass windows for professional events.

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Versatile meeting space in Smithfield, London, ideal for corporate events and workshops.

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Smithfield Suite meeting space with dual screens, ideal for corporate events and training.

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Smithfield Suite meeting room with natural light, perfect for workshops and seminars.

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Theatre

The Smithfield Suite 

CCT Venues - Smithfield (City of London)

Grade I listed Bloomsbury venue with high arched ceilings, 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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Events

Brewer & Smith

Mary Ward House

Historic arthouse cinema with 150-seat Dolby Atmos auditorium, ideal for quirky conferences in Bloomsbury. From £35 per person for full-day hire.

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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Screen Five - Renoir 

Curzon Bloomsbury

Historic 158-capacity lecture theatre in Holborn's legal quarter, ideal for quirky conferences with Tudor architecture, integrated AV, and day delegate packages from £65p

Opened in 2018 by Queen Elizabeth II, the Ashworth Centre is a purpose-built event space set beneath the Great Hall, expertly designed to allow natural daylight to flood the suite through generous skylights. 
The stylish double-height lecture theatre with retractable seating for up to 158 delegates features integrated audio-visual. Ten meeting rooms split across two floors may be booked individually for smaller meetings for up to 16 boardroom or 25 theatre, or the partition walls can be withdrawn allowing flexible multi-room formats for breakout spaces or refreshments. 

Modern Ashworth Centre event space with wooden paneling for conferences and workshops.

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Modern conference room at Ashworth Centre, featuring a large table for meetings and events.

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Modern auditorium with tiered seating at Ashworth Centre, ideal for events and meetings.

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Modern meeting room at Ashworth Centre, featuring circular seating for workshops and presentations.

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Modern event space at Ashworth Centre, ideal for meetings and networking.

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Ashworth Centre

Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn

Historic 18th-century crypt at Trafalgar Square, perfect for quirky conferences up to 130 theatre-style, 2 mins from Charing Cross, from £2,200 hourly.

St Martin’s Hall is a beautiful room with oak panelling and even though the space is situated underground the room has an abundance of natural daylight. 

There is fresh air supply, under floor heating, WIFI, adjustable lighting and has its own private bathrooms and cloakroom. It also has its own separate space for refreshments in the ‘Lightwell’ which is situated right outside the Hall. St Martins Hall can hold up to 130 delegates in a theatre style, 64 delegates in a cabaret style or 32 in a boardroom style.

St Martins Hall meeting room with round tables, ideal for events and presentations.

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St Martins Hall event space with gray chairs, ideal for presentations and meetings.

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St Martins Hall meeting space with gray and red chairs, ideal for workshops and presentations.

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St Martins Hall atrium, modern glass design for corporate meetings and social events.

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St Martins Hall meeting space with wooden walls, ideal for networking events and discussions.

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Reception

St Martins Hall & Lightwell

St Martin-in-the-Fields

Industrial-chic conference space with original brick walls, 2 mins from Covent Garden tube. Theatre-style for 150, cabaret for 60. From £4,600 weekdays including AV.

Located on the Conduit's first floor, The Forum is a versatile, multipurpose events space, with access to AV facilities. With its original brick wall, light-filled windows and industrial details, the space is the perfect blank canvas for filming and photography.

Stylish dinner event space at The Forum, featuring elegant communal tables and warm lighting.

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Modern dining setup at The Forum, elegant tables for corporate events and receptions.

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Stylish event space at The Forum with vibrant purple lighting for corporate gatherings.

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The Forum in The Conduit: modern event space with round tables for meetings and gatherings.

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Film and Photo

The Forum

The Conduit

The Conduit - The Forum

Georgian-era conference suite for 100 theatre-style, 64 cabaret in Holborn's historic Grand Connaught Rooms. Day delegate packages from £64 including AV, catering, WiFi.

Located on the third floor, the Dorset Suite is a purpose-built conference room that has a fresh and modern feel, making it an ideal choice for business meetings, conferences, and corporate events. With its stylish design and state-of-the-art facilities, this versatile space accommodates a variety of setups, ensuring your event runs smoothly. Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi, in-house AV professionals, and convenient cloakroom and storage options. The Dorset Suite also features access to an outdoor roof terrace, perfect for networking breaks or informal gatherings. Situated within the prestigious De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in Covent Garden, your guests will be captivated by the venue's rich history and opulent surroundings. Elevate your business event in the heart of London, where elegance meets functionality.

Dorset Suite corridor at De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms, ideal for networking events.

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Dorset Suite meeting room with flexible tables, ideal for professional events and conferences.

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Dorset Suite

De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms 

Historic Livery Hall near St. Paul's with striking chandeliers and period features. Theatre-style for 120, standing for 150. From £1,700 day hire for exclusive venue use.

The Front Rooms at Saddlers Hall provide an elegant and versatile setting for events, perfect for receptions, networking and breakout sessions.  Featuring antique furnishings and natural light, these interconnected spaces offer a warm and sophisticated atmosphere.  Their flexible layout makes them suitable for smaller meetings, drinks receptions and it's the perfect spot for live music, entertainment or a dancefloor.

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The Front Rooms

Saddlers’ Hall

Saddlers' Hall - The Front Rooms

Thames-view conference space in iconic OXO Tower, 5 mins from Waterloo. Theatre-style for 80, cabaret for 48. From £6,000 venue hire with in-house AV and catering.

Host an unforgettable gathering at OXO2. Our diverse and inspiring menus offer a tantalising world of options for everyone from meat lovers to vegans. Camm & Hooper's renowned catering team delivers a bespoke culinary journey, creating menus that are as innovative as they are delicious. Combine this culinary excellence with OXO2's blank canvas design and striking floor-to-ceiling windows, revealing panoramic river views of London's iconic skyline. The venue's flexible layout and private balcony provide the perfect setting for a memorable dining experience. 

Elegant event space in OXO2 with round tables, ideal for corporate events and weddings.

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Elegant long table setup with white linens and purple napkins for corporate events.

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Versatile West Wing event space with polished floors, ideal for corporate meetings and gatherings.

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Elegant dining setup in OXO2's West Wing, perfect for networking and celebrations.

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Elegant round table in vibrant OXO2 event space, perfect for celebrations and corporate gatherings.

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West Wing 

OXO2

OXO2 West Wing

Glass-walled Clerkenwell Kitchen with double-height atrium, 5 mins from Farringdon. Seats 150 theatre-style for quirky conferences. From £50pp for evening packages.

The stylish Clerkenwell Kitchen is the perfect space for private dinners, summer or Christmas parties and events for up to 150 people. 

Transformed to suit your brief, our chefs are experts at whipping up sensational, seasonal menus for any occasion. We understand that every celebration is different and special, therefore we work with you to design your own bespoke package.

Whether you need a quick nibble with a glass of something cold at the end of the day, or a sumptuous feast in stylish surroundings, rest assured that we cook and prepare seasonal, fresh produce. 

Elegant dining table at Clerkenwell Kitchen for corporate dinner or intimate event.

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Beautifully plated dish at Clerkenwell Kitchen for upscale events and gatherings.

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Elegant dining table with flowers at Clerkenwell Kitchen for corporate events.

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Elegant dining setup at Clerkenwell Kitchen with floral centerpiece for events.

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Vibrant fresh salads at Clerkenwell Kitchen for healthy event catering.

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Clerkenwell Kitchen

Wallacespace Clerkenwell Green

Historic Georgian courthouse in Clerkenwell, ideal for quirky conferences up to 140 theatre-style. From £100 per person for full-day hire including chandelier-lit Greatro

Welcome to The Great Room at Old Sessions House, a Grade II listed former courthouse. The Greatroom boasts high ceilings, a stunning wall of windows, distressed wallpaper with a stunning chandelier at its centre. 

This room is steeped in history and is the perfect balance of stripped back distressed look and pure elegance. 

Stylish meeting space with natural light for creative gatherings at Knotel Workclub.