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Waterloo's vibrant atmosphere makes it a top choice for party venues in London. With excellent transport links and a variety of spaces, from contemporary to historic, it caters to diverse tastes and event requirements. Consider the ambiance, capacity, and amenities when selecting your ideal venue for an unforgettable celebration.

As well as the tube, taxis and buses, Waterloo is one of the busiest train stations in the UK, making it easy for your guests to get to your events

TRANSPORT

Waterloo and Southbank is a very popular area filled with bars, restaurants, museums and thatres, all offering unique cultural experiences.

THINGS TO DO

The area is named after nearby Waterloo Bridge, which was the site of the Battle of Waterloo.

HISTORY


Waterloo is a popular area in South London. Originally named after the Battle of Waterloo, the area is home to nearby Southbank and attractions such as the world-famous London Eye, Sea Life, and many museums, galleries, and theatres such as the Old Vic. As well as these, there are many other options for events in Waterloo. Whether you fancy a conference at Etc Venues, an away day at Madame Tussauds, an exquisite dinner at Skylon in the Southbank Centre, or just a post-work drinks reception in one of the many bars and restaurants in the area such as Bar Elba, Waterloo is a great option.

Waterloo Station is also one of the busiest railway stations in the country, with over 100 million passengers passing through each year, and the area is also home to many large upmarket hotels, making it a breeze for your attendees to make their way to events in the area.

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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.


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Discover the perfect party venues in Waterloo, London. Ideal for memorable events with superb transport links and diverse spaces.

Party Venues in Waterloo

Party Venues

Vibrant Waterloo cocktail bar with private hire for up to 120 guests, featuring eclectic décor, own bar facilities, from £17 per person weekdays.

The versatile space can host up to 120 guests and includes its own private bar and bathroom facilities, making it the perfect venue for a variety of events. Whether you're planning after-work drinks, a birthday celebration, a festive Christmas party, or a corporate event, Tonight Josephine Waterloo offers a unique and vibrant atmosphere. With the option to rope off a semi-private area or opt for full venue hire, you can tailor your experience to suit your needs. The eclectic decor and lively ambiance create an unforgettable backdrop for hen dos, launch parties, and more. Join Josephine's gang and elevate your event with cocktails galore in this stylish setting, available for daytime and Sunday bookings. Make your next gathering a memorable one at Tonight Josephine Waterloo!

Vibrant bar at Tonight Josephine Waterloo, perfect for events and social gatherings.

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Vibrant event space at Josephine's Waterloo with modern decor for cocktail receptions.

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Modern event space at Tonight Josephine Waterloo with elegant backdrop for gatherings.

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Unique restroom with black-and-white portraits at Tonight Josephine Waterloo event venue.

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Tonight Josephine Waterloo

Historic riverside terrace ideal for Waterloo parties, 500 standing capacity with Thames views, 2 mins from Temple station, from £160 per person based on recent quotes.

The River Terrace is one of Somerset House's most exclusive outdoor spaces, offering stunning views of the building's magnificent 18th Century façade and the vibrant Southbank across the Thames. This picturesque venue is perfect for hosting a variety of events, from summer parties to corporate gatherings. With the inclusion of our unique 'Jumbrellas' providing shelter, your guests can enjoy the fresh air regardless of the weather. In addition, the Seamen's Hall, accommodating up to 200 guests, serves as an ideal indoor option for those unexpected rainy days. At Somerset House, we take care of all the details, allowing you to relax and enjoy your event. Elevate your experience with our bespoke all-inclusive Summer Packages, tailored to meet your specific needs. With its prime location between the River Thames and Covent Garden, The River Terrace is not just a venue; it’s a memorable backdrop for any occasion.

Vibrant outdoor event at The River Terrace, Somerset House with lush greenery and networking.

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Elegant outdoor event at Somerset House with string quartet and vibrant decor.

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Elegant outdoor event space at Somerset House with white canopies for cocktail receptions.

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Vibrant outdoor event at Somerset House with elegant tables and floral arrangements.

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Vibrant outdoor event space at Somerset House with lush grass, ideal for summer gatherings.

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The River Terrace

Somerset House

Somerset House - The River Terrace

Modern riverside party venue near Waterloo with stunning Thames views, accommodating up to 180 reception guests, from £2,500 per day.

A newly renovated events space at the heart of 58VE which can be set up to accommodate a variety of corporate events. Ideal for large events used as one space or partitioned into different areas to suit your conferences, presentations, breakfasts, workshops and seminars. 

With a blank canvas design, this versatile cutting edge space has everything you need to keep your audience focused on your speaker's presentation whilst taking advantage of branding opportunities and broadcasting your event beyond the venue with industry leading AV. 

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Business

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Central London wine bar near Covent Garden and Temple stations, perfect for party celebrations with capacity for 90 guests and minimum spend from £100.

Map Room is perfect for after work drinks as it is situated in the heart of Central London with excellent transport links from Covent Garden / Temple. 
Perfect spot for Christmas lunches & dinners and why not birthday celebrations! 

Map Room at Dalys Wine Bar with a stunning wine display for events and tastings.

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Intimate dining setup in The Map Room, Dalys Wine Bar for private events and meetings.

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Cozy Map Room at Dalys Wine Bar, ideal for private events and meetings.

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Map Room at Dalys Wine Bar: cozy booths, elegant decor for intimate gatherings and events.

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The Map Room

Dalys Wine Bar

1,000-capacity Victorian venue 3 minutes from Trafalgar Square, ideal for parties with grand ballroom, modern tech, from £179 per person for exclusive hire.

An exclusive hire of 8 Northumberland for your banqueting event ensures that your dining experience will be one to remember. Our venue has been refurbished without losing its sense of grand Victorian history. The high ceilings, stained glass windows, and original chandeliers have all been retained. We contract with AlchemyLive to provide excellent cuisine. Instead of simply providing a room and a meal, we provide a complete experience in an elegant, sophisticated, and beautiful venue, including event management throughout your event. Our expert staff is ready to help plan and manage the event.

Elegant event space at 8 Northumberland Avenue with dramatic lighting for galas.

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Elegant gala venue with floral centerpieces and ambient lighting at 8 Northumberland Avenue.

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Elegant event space at 8 Northumberland Avenue, perfect for weddings and galas.

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Elegant event space at 8 Northumberland Avenue with pink linens, ideal for weddings and corporate events.

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Enchanting entrance at 8 Northumberland Avenue, ideal for themed events and gatherings.

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Whole Venue

8 Northumberland Avenue

Thames-side Latin American restaurant ideal for vibrant parties, accommodating up to 500 standing guests on South Bank, from £3,000 evening hire.

A superb dining experience in an unbeatable location. Right on the Thames, Las Iguanas Royal Festival Hall is perfect for a tropical South American party. The venue is very sub-divisible, with semi-exclusive areas available for informal meetings, networking events and group dining.  

For larger events the entire venue can be hired for up to 190 people for seated dining or receptions.

Vibrant rice, chicken, and shrimp dish at Las Iguanas Royal Festival Hall event catering.

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Outdoor café at Las Iguanas Royal Festival Hall, perfect for networking events and meet-ups.

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Grilled steak with salad and salsas at Las Iguanas Royal Festival Hall event catering.

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Vibrant dish at Las Iguanas Royal Festival Hall, perfect for upscale events and catering.

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Vibrant cocktails at Las Iguanas Royal Festival Hall for networking events and celebrations.

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Las Iguanas Royal Festival Hall

Georgian venue near Covent Garden with Christmas party packages from £166pp, accommodating 130 seated or 220 standing, featuring historic Great Room and atmospheric Vault

Located on the Strand, RSA House is one of London's most iconic Christmas venues, offering 11 unique event spaces across four floors. Built in 1774, RSA House seamlessly blends Georgian design with modern facilities, and is unparalleled in its versatility, with options to suit Christmas parties large and small. From Lavish festive dinners with friends and family, to corporate drinks receptions, the team are on hand to cater to your every request. 

Christmas party venue with exposed brick walls and arched ceiling at RSA House.

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Christmas party venue with unique brick arch ceiling, ideal for corporate and social events.

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Christmas party venue with exposed brick arches at RSA House, perfect for events.

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Elegant banquet hall at RSA House for upscale Christmas parties and corporate events.

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"Stylish RSA House Christmas party with exposed brick arches and festive tree."

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Christmas Parties

RSA House

400-capacity riverside party venue with Thames views, private terrace, and floor-to-ceiling windows. 2 mins from Waterloo Station. From £140 per person based on recent qu

Casual and relaxed, Sunset is perfect either as a stand-alone space for evening receptions and parties or combined with the Amphitheatre as a separate catering space. Right next to the OXO Tower with views of the London Eye, guests will enjoy watching the sun slide into the Thames from double aspect floor-to-ceiling windows or from the outdoor terrace.

Rooftop sunset at Sea Containers Events, ideal for upscale cocktail receptions.

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Sunset at Sea Containers Events, riverside venue with iconic clock tower, perfect for receptions.

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Sunset at Sea Containers Events venue with spacious layout and sleek bar for gatherings.

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Vibrant sunset networking event at Sea Containers, featuring warm lighting and engaged attendees.

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Sunset

Sea Containers Events

Sea Containers Events - Sunset

70-capacity outdoor bar with private terrace behind National Theatre, ideal for standing receptions. Floor-to-ceiling windows, moveable furniture. From £1,500 evening ven

The outside bar is the ideal spot for standing drinks receptions. 
Within the space you will have your own bar with of course your own bartender. The space is fenced off from the rest of the garden giving you a bit more exclusivity. 

Stylish outdoor bar with fire pits, perfect for events and gatherings.

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Charming outdoor bar with rustic wood, ideal for cocktail receptions and networking events.

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Vibrant outdoor bar in The Greenroom, ideal for networking and social gatherings.

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Outdoor bar with rustic furniture and city skyline, perfect for casual gatherings.

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Outside bar

The Greenroom Southbank

The Greenroom

250-capacity BBQ restaurant in Covent Garden's theatre district, ideal for parties with live music, industrial heritage setting, £1,000 venue hire.

Big Easy Covent Garden serves up the same Bar.B.Q-inspired home cooking, fresh East Coast lobster and live music as our original restaurant, but with a lot more room for celebrating. An easy-going local favourite, bringing the American Gulf coast to one of London’s most famous locations in the heart of the theatre district.Our Covent Garden restaurant celebrates the building’s unique industrial heritage – it once powered Covent Garden’s electricity in 1887 and provided the first electric lights in Victorian theatre land. Skilfully fitted out using the massive steel beams that once supported th

Stylish industrial-chic restaurant venue for intimate gatherings and corporate events.

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Rustic restaurant venue with exposed brick, ideal for casual meetings and intimate celebrations.

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Spacious industrial restaurant venue in Covent Garden for events and gatherings.

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 Whole Venue

Big Easy Covent Garden

Historic Elizabethan venue by Thames with 450-year-old hall, ideal for corporate parties up to 400 guests, from £151 per person including dinner and drinks.

Seating up to 22 guests, the light and airy Queen's room offers a more intimate setting for a private dining event. Called the Queen's Room after HRH The Queen Mother, it is decorated with paintings associated with her appointment as Royal Bencher of the Inn in 1944.

Elegant Queen's Room with wooden table, ideal for corporate retreats and exclusive events.

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Queen's Room

The Honourable Society of the Middle Temple

800-capacity riverside party venue by London Eye with Thames views, private bar, stage, DJ booth, outdoor terrace. From £120 per person for exclusive hire packages.

The Pier can be reduced for a more intimate capacity starting from 150 people, up to full usage with a maximum standing capacity of 800 (600 inside and 200 outside). The Pier can be hired for conferences holding up to 400 people theatre style. 

The space operates as its own standalone venue and comes with your own private entrance, food traders, bar, toilets, plus an outside terrace area. In addition, the space also comes complete with a stage, DJ booth, Photobooth, and a fantastic AV set up ready to go.

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The Pier

Between The Bridges

Between The Bridges - The Pier

Iconic luxury hotel near Covent Garden with elegant ballrooms for parties up to 800 guests, from £250 per person based on recent quotes.

The River Room at The Savoy is an elegant and versatile space ideal for hosting a variety of events, from intimate gatherings to larger corporate functions. With its sophisticated ambiance and exceptional service, it is perfect for cocktail parties, dinner events, and private dining experiences. The experienced event team at The Savoy ensures that every detail is meticulously planned, making it an excellent choice for both personal celebrations and professional meetings. The River Room's stunning decor and prime location near the Thames provide a memorable backdrop for any occasion, ensuring that guests leave with lasting impressions. Whether you are planning a business lunch, a gala dinner, or a special celebration, the River Room offers a refined setting that caters to your needs.

Elegant banquet table with floral centerpieces at The Savoy for weddings and corporate events.

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Elegant wedding reception at The Savoy with floral arrangements and gold chiavari chairs.

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Elegant banquet hall at The Savoy, ideal for weddings and corporate events.

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Elegant Savoy reception room with floral table decor, perfect for weddings and upscale events.

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Elegant dining room at The Savoy, perfect for upscale events and intimate gatherings.

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Reception rooms

The Savoy

Vibrant Waterloo music venue accommodating 120 standing guests, perfect for parties with late licence until 2am, from £350 evening hire.

Alaska Waterloo is the perfect venue for your next event. Nestled in the vibrant heart of Waterloo, London, this event space offers a unique and versatile space for gatherings of all kinds. With a late license until am, you can enjoy your event well into the night. Whether you're hosting a corporate meeting, a private party, or a celebratory gathering, 

Vibrant event space in Alaska with modern design, ideal for nightlife and gatherings.

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Modern event space in Alaska with blue lighting, perfect for networking and corporate meetings.