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Discover the perfect event venues in Tower Hamlets, a vibrant and culturally rich area of East London. Ideal for professionals organising corporate events, these venues offer a unique blend of modern facilities and historic charm. Consider accessibility, capacity, and specific amenities to ensure your event's success.

Tower Hamlets encompasses much of the East End, famed for its diverse and vibrant culture.

CULTURE

Tube, train, taxis, and buses are all plentiful throughout the area, making accessibility a breeze.

TRANSPORT

From the iconic skyline of Canary Wharf to Tower Bridge itself, there's no shortage of iconic London landmarks here!

LANDMARKS

Tower Hamlets is a London borough covering much of the East End, including Stepney, Wapping, Bow, Canary Wharf, Spitalfields and Bethnal Green. A vibrant and diverse borough, there are a wide variety of unique and dynamic spaces here that can be used for all kinds of events, from large-scale cultural events to smaller community gatherings, corporate conferences to casual dinners, and everything in between!

Tower Hamlets has a rich history, dating back to the Roman era. The area is home to several important landmarks, including St. Dunstan's in the East and Tower Bridge, which has become synonymous with London itself. The borough is also home to Brick Lane, which has become one of the most famous curry hotspots in the UK.

Tower Hamlets is undergoing major renovations and as a result, is an up and coming and trendy place to live and work. Additionally, the borough boasts excellent transport links to the rest of London and byeond, making it easy for guests to access and explore all that this borough has to offer.

Tower Hamlets

East London is renowned for its trendy artistic influences and alternative way of living, from fashion to music.

East London is well-connected to the rest of the city, meaning you can rest assured that your guests will arrive in one piece.

From Carribbean cuisine to Danish delicacies, you're sure to find it all in East London.

FOOD & DRINK

From Hackney to Mile End to Canary Wharf, trendy East London is known for its thriving arts scene and alternative culture. Home to many creative enterprises and a plethora of different venues from town halls to underground nightclubs, East London is a great choice to host an event and has something for everyone, whether you're hosting a corporate event, client meeting or just a good old fashioned knees up.

For example, you could host an away day at Bounce Old Street, plan an immersive pop-up at Pergola, a fashion show at Hoxton Arches or a gig at EartH Hackney. You could even head to NTs Loft for a celebration in the sun or head out to ArcelorMittal Orbit for a Christmas party with a twist. It would be impossible for us to list every single fantastic venue in East London, so you'll just have to get out there and see for yourself!

East London

Explore top event venues in Tower Hamlets, East London. Perfect for corporate events seeking unique spaces with modern amenities.

Event Venues in Tower Hamlets

Event Venues

Historic 2,500-capacity riverside venue with Thames views, ideal for large corporate conferences and exhibitions. Grade II listed space from £26,500 daily hire.

The Grand Hall is Old Billingsgate's largest space, boasting a stunning triple -height ceiling and a feature mezzanine. The ornate sky-lit ceiling. together with The Grand Hall's magnificent proportions guarantee an inspiring first impression that guests will not forget. 

The Grand Hall comfortably seats 1,200 for a dinner dance/conference or can effortlessly accommodate a standing reception for 2,500 guests. The Terrace makes an unforgettable entrance with fantastic views. It provides an ideal setting for summer receptions and is the perfect backdrop for photo and filming opportunities.  

Elegant Grand Hall at Old Billingsgate, vibrant event space for galas and corporate celebrations.

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Elegant Grand Hall at Old Billingsgate, perfect for gala and corporate events.

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Elegant gala setup in The Grand Hall, Old Billingsgate, ideal for corporate events.

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Elegant Grand Hall at Old Billingsgate, perfect for gala events and formal dinners.

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Vibrant Grand Hall at Old Billingsgate, perfect for corporate events and social gatherings.

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Reception

Events

The Grand Hall

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Old Billingsgate

Historic City venue with 300-capacity Livery Hall featuring Corinthian columns and crystal chandeliers, ideal for corporate dinners and receptions from £8,000 exclusive h

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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Dining 

The Livery Hall

Goldsmiths' Hall

Historic 778sqm Porter Tun hosts 900 theatre-style, ideal for conferences and awards. Near Old Street with in-house catering, AV, from £125pp DDR.

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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Business

The Porter Tun 

The Brewery

Edwardian town hall's grand Bethnal Hall with original 1930s features, up to 220 standing capacity, flexible partitions creating four rooms, £75 per delegate.

Bethnal Hall can be adapted to fit virtually any specifications you may have in mind for a beautifully executed event, such as a gala Christmas gathering, a fun birthday celebration, or a productive corporate event. The large space offers 190 square metres of space, plenty of room for up to 200 guests or delegates. The walls very discreetly recess into the ceiling to divide the room into four smaller areas. The original 1930s decor, gleaming wooden flooring, and warm lighting will make you and your guests feel comfortable and welcome. 

Gourmet appetizer display at Bethnal Hall, perfect for receptions and cocktail hours.

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Elegant dining table at Bethnal Hall, perfect for corporate dinners and celebrations.

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Gourmet appetizers display at Bethnal Hall, perfect for upscale events and networking.

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Elegant gourmet hors d'oeuvres with edible flowers at upscale event in Bethnal Hall.

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Elegant meeting space at Bethnal Hall, ideal for corporate events and private gatherings.

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Bethnal Hall 

Town Hall Hotel

Town Hall Hotel - Bethnal Hall

Elegant Canary Wharf ballroom ideal for corporate events, accommodating large gatherings with dedicated event organisers, from £4,000 daily venue hire.

A spacious, modern venue, the West India Ballroom is ideal for any type of business function. Whether you're setting up a large conference, training session, seminar, product launch, or presentation, the Ballroom is highly adaptable to fit your purpose. Our Dedicated Events Organiser is at your disposal to help  with all of the details that come up when you're making arrangements in the course of organising an event. We offer a fully-staffed Business Center, AV techs, messenger service, and secretarial service to meet all of your needs. Group bookings are available at a substantial savings.

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West India Ballroom

London Marriott Hotel Canary Wharf

400-capacity neoclassical Livery Hall near Bank station, ideal for corporate events with in-house AV, staging and atmospheric lighting 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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Standing

The Great Hall

Plaisterers’ Hall

Plaisterers' Hall

Historic renovated church in City of London holding 400 standing, 250 seated. Beautiful stone architecture, full kitchen, AV equipment. From £116 per person based on rece

Holding a private dinner, cocktail reception or corporate product launch in this stunning renovated church is sure to guarantee a memorable and successful event for your guests. 

There is a full working kitchen on the premises and beautiful stone architecture throughout. Audio visual equipment, wifi and under floor heating is available and the venue has only just been opened for commercial event for the first time in 500 years!

Whole Venue in The Dutch Hall with spiral staircase, ideal for upscale events and ceremonies.

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Whole Venue at The Dutch Hall during a professional conference with engaging speaker and visuals.

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Elegant staircase at The Dutch Hall, perfect for receptions and networking events.

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Elegant event space in The Dutch Hall with plush blue carpet, ideal for meetings and workshops.

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Whole Venue in The Dutch Hall with black chairs, ideal for meetings and presentations.

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Whole Venue

The Dutch Hall

300-capacity riverside venue near London Bridge with Thames views, dual screens, staging and 1Gb fibre. Day delegate rates from £109 per person including catering.

The Banqueting Hall is full of grandeur providing an impressive space for dinners, weddings, social events, receptions and awards ceremonies for up to 250 guests. The River Room works perfectly for pre-dinner drinks. 

The floor to ceiling uplit drapes coupled with the eye capturing led interchangeable colour chandeliers make for an impressive backdrop for your event. 

Alternatively, the Banqueting Hall can be used in conjunction with the River Room for a dinner dance as well as the London Bridge Arches to give your guests that sense of history associated with the venue. 

Elegant banquet hall with round tables, ideal for galas and corporate dinners.

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Elegant gala in Banqueting Hall, Glaziers Hall with ambient lighting and engaged audience.

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Banqueting Hall

Glaziers Hall

Modern riverside venue in City of London with Thames skyline views, accommodating up to 180 theatre-style. From £3,000 weekdays for exclusive hire.

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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 58VE

Grade I listed venue near St Paul's with 450-capacity reception space, stained glass windows, private garden, from £105pp for corporate events.

A Central London venue with Rocco style rooms, stain-glass windows in the Livery Hall or secluded garden to add the outdoors,

Ideal for fashion shows seating 200 for a catwalk or as a backdrop for and photo shot or film project.  Close to St Paul's for those filming in and around London.

Ornate wooden wall at Exclusive Venue, Stationers' Hall for elegant events and gatherings.

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Elegant meeting room with wooden paneling at Stationers' Hall for conferences and banquets.

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Charming outdoor venue at Stationers' Hall for intimate gatherings and networking events.

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Elegant meeting room at Stationers' Hall, perfect for corporate events and gatherings.

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Charming entrance of Exclusive Venue at Stationers' Hall for corporate events and meetings.

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Film and Photo

Exclusive Venue

Stationers' Hall and Garden

Historic City livery hall with 400-capacity Great Hall, ideal for corporate events. Multiple breakout spaces, oldest working kitchens in London, from £125 per person.

The Great Hall is an incredibly versatile space, able to accommodate any kind of event you could imagine! The massive floor space makes it an ideal choice for large corporate events such as conferences, award ceremonies, launches or other business events. The high ceilings in this space ensure that guests never feel cramped and is flooded with natural daylight or can be backlit to by night. 

Our Organ Gallery is accessible for AV crews, theming and photography. Adjoining rooms such as the Cloisters, the Parlour and Courtyard Garden are ideal breakout spaces for conferences. 

Great Hall banquet with ice sculpture, elegant event for memorable gatherings.

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Great Hall at Merchant Taylors' Hall, elegant banquet setup for weddings and corporate events.

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Elegant banquet hall with chandeliers, perfect for formal dinners and corporate events.

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Elegant banquet hall with wood paneling, perfect for weddings and corporate events.

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Great Hall at Merchant Taylors' Hall, elegant tables set for formal conferences and banquets.

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Great Hall

Merchant Taylors' Hall 

3,000-capacity riverside ballroom at Greenwich Peninsula, ideal for large corporate conferences. 5 mins from North Greenwich tube, from £98 per delegate including refresh

This is one of UK's largest pillar-free ballroom. At its core, our conference centre hosts an impressive 7.2m high, 3013sqm, located on the first floor of the conference centre and accommodating over 3,000 delegates for a reception or 2,520 for a dinner with full staging and dance floor. It is the perfect setting for large-scale award ceremonies, congresses, exhibitions and glamorous parties. With multiple configurations for smaller events, the Arora Ballroom divides into 14 syndicate rooms and fully soundproofed.

Arora Ballroom at InterContinental London - spacious venue with modern lighting for events.

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Arora Ballroom at InterContinental London - modern event space for conferences and corporate gatherings.

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Arora Ballroom at InterContinental London - spacious event hall for conferences and banquets.

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Arora Ballroom at InterContinental London - The O2, modern venue for conferences and events.

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Arora Ballroom

InterContinental London - The O2

400-capacity grand ballroom near Liverpool Street with high-tech AV, private entrance, VIP facilities. Day delegate rates from £125pp, venue hire from £15,000.

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 dinner setup in Pan Pacific London for corporate events.

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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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Theatre

Pacific Ballroom

Pan Pacific London

Historic Tudor-style banqueting hall near Barbican, seating 160 for corporate dinners, 230 standing receptions. From £120 per person for fine dining packages.

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 livery hall near Bank station, 250-capacity receptions, fine dining for 150, from £3,650 exclusive hire with in-house catering team.

The Livery Hall is located next to the venue's kitchens on the 1st floor.
Our in-house team is led by our Head Chef who has built a reputation in the City for fine dining.

Maximum capacities:
140 round tables
150 long boardroom tables