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Islington'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 a distinctive setting for their next conference.

Islington is brimming with global restaurants, artsy venues, hipster cafes and all sorts of cultural offerings.

CULTURE

Islington is served by buses, trains and tubes, the closest being Angel, Highbury & Islington and Caledonian Road

TRANSPORT

The name Islington derives from an Old English word and literally means "isla" or "island". 

HISTORY

 Islington is a borough in London encompassing areas such as Angel, Clerkenwell, Farringdon and Highbury. Typically a hotspot for trendy young professionals, this area effortlessly exudes both north and east London influences with its range of boutique cinemas, hipster cafes, artsy music venues and hip vintage stores. Upper Street is the main hangout here, offering a range of edgy spaces and venues that could be used for all kinds of events such as pop-ups, fashion shows, performances, away days or meetings.

Islington is very well connected with its excellent transport links making it easy for attendees to get to other parts of London quickly and easily. Islington also has an interesting history which drives its unique and varied venue offering; back in the 16th century Islington was a popular resort for the wealthy citizens of London who built large houses in the area. Islington is an area rich in culture and the perfect backdrop for a unique event.

Islington

From leafy St John's Wood to edgy Hackney, each offering very different experiences, there are many cultural influences to discover in North London.

Whether it's strolling Highgate Cemetry or walking up Primrose Hill, there is no shortage of activities in North London. 

THINGS TO DO

With a wide variety of cultural influences, North London offers food and drink offerings from all over the globe.

FOOD & DRINK

North London is a vibrant and dynamic region of London, encompassing areas such as Hampstead, King's Cross, Islington and Camden Town. With a wide range of cultures and backgrounds, it's no surprise that North London is full of unique and versatile event spaces. From glamorous townhouses to edgy warehouse spaces, there is something for everyone and every budget.

Famous landmarks in North London include Highgate Cemetery and Hampstead Heath, two of the most popular attractions in the city. Why not tie in a tour of the area whilst your guests are in town? With excellent transport links to the rest of the city and beyond, North London is easy to reach from all parts of the city. There are a number of Underground stations in the area, as well as numerous bus and train routes. Whether you're travelling for business or pleasure, North London is sure to have everything you need!

North London

Discover unique conference venues in Islington, London, that promise to add a creative twist to your corporate events and meetings.

Quirky Conference Venues in Islington

Quirky Conference Venues

A versatile event space with natural light, ideal for exhibitions, conferences, dinners, and exams.

The Gallery Hall is an 840m2 multi-purpose space which is perfect for small to medium sized exhibitions, conferences for up to 650 theatre style or 450 cabaret style along with awards dinners or even as a networking space with catering for events taking place in the Conference Centre. Overlooking the Gallery Hall is the 550m2 Atrium level which provides additional space for exhibition stands, catering areas or even breakout areas. 

The Gallery Hall & Atrium provides ample of space to host up to 500 students in exam style. 


Spacious conference venue with stage and seating for impactful business events.

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"Gallery Hall at Business Design Centre, vibrant trade show with networking booths."

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Conference panel discussion in Business Design Centre's Gallery Hall, featuring IBM branding.

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Vibrant Business Design Centre atrium with colorful booths for conferences and trade shows.

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Modern event space in Business Design Centre with vibrant branding for workshops and meetups.

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Events

Gallery Hall/Atrium

London

Business Design Centre

A versatile event space with multiple unique areas, ideal for conferences, shoots, and celebrations.

La Galeria is situated on the lower ground floor of Lumiere's Underwood flagship venue and includes a small outside patio and plenty of natural light. 

The space is ideal for business meetings, conferences, creative workshops, hybrid events and live streaming, seminars, board meetings, interviews, press and product launches, away days, working lunches, drinks and canapés receptions, PR presentations, Hackathons, IT training, team building activities, VR experiences, corporate videos, film, TV and editorial photo shoots. networking, presentations, lectures, discussions, screenings, festivals.

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Event space at La Galeria with stylish red-cushioned chairs for meetings and presentations.

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La Galeria event space with white chairs, ideal for presentations and seminars.

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La Galeria event space with white chairs and purple lighting for meetings and workshops.

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Versatile event space in La Galeria, Lumiere Underwood, set for meetings and banquets.

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Standing

Business

La Galeria

Lumiere Underwood

A flexible event space in King's Cross with AV, ideal for conferences and training. Supports local charities.

King's House is a unique blank canvas in the heart of King's Cross. Each room has complete flexibility from seating to the AV; and can offer in-person, hybrid or live-streaming events.

There are TV screens in each room, as well as a variety of PA capabilities; King's House is ideal for any of your business' needs.

It is the perfect place for team training or vision days, big conferences and presentations.

Each client we have will support the community services and charities that run in the building throughout the week, fuelling the ongoing story of new life in King's Cross.

Charming King's House venue with large windows for events and gatherings.

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Stylish King's House venue with modern facade, perfect for meetings and events.

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Versatile event space in King's House with large windows, ideal for workshops and meetings.

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Modern meeting space in King's House with long table, ideal for conferences and brainstorming.

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Spacious modern meeting room in King's House, ideal for workshops and professional events.

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Whole Venue

King's House

A modern, well-equipped conference room with natural light and catering options in a renowned venue.

The Dorfman Room is our principle conference and meeting space with natural daylight and state of the art technical equipment. The room has a modern industrial feel and benefits from plenty of natural light and air conditioning. A private catering area is available and we can provide a range of refreshments - from breakfasts and sandwiches to hot fork buffets and canapés.  

Dorfman Room at Sadler's Wells, meeting setup with round tables and red chairs.

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Dorfman Room at Sadler's Wells: modern event space with round tables for meetings and social events.

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Dorfman Room at Sadler's Wells: versatile meeting space with round tables and projector.

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Modern meeting space in The Dorfman Room, featuring round tables and red chairs for events.

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Dorfman Room at Sadler's Wells: modern event space with round tables for corporate gatherings.

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The Dorfman Room

Sadler's Wells 

A Grade II listed art deco venue in Islington with a 1100-seat auditorium and breakout spaces.

Our venue has the perfect wow factor for your events with its magnificent art Deco style. Haven previously been the Carlton Cinema and then a Mecca Bingo hall, this beautiful venue is now available to host all kinds of events including conferences, presentations, product launch, meetings etc. 

The venue has played host in the past to John Lewis' end of year conference, WH Smith, Jason Button's book launch etc. 

Art Deco venue at GRACEPOINT, perfect for unique corporate events and social gatherings.

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Spacious GRACEPOINT venue with elegant stage, perfect for conferences and performances.

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Whole Venue at GRACEPOINT auditorium setup for presentations and conferences.

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Elegant event space at GRACEPOINT with chandeliers, perfect for upscale gatherings.

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Engaging speaker at GRACEPOINT conference with attentive audience in theater setting.

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Theatre

GRACEPOINT

Hiring the whole building gives your guests exclusive access to all our gallery spaces. With two large galleries on the ground floor for presentations and conferences and smaller breakout spaces upstairs for group work, the Estorick is a perfect venue for business hire. During fair weather our garden can be used for delegate lunches or an evening reception.

Whole Venue at Estorick Collection: professional meeting space for workshops and conferences.

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Intimate event space at Estorick Collection, minimalist design for workshops and meetings.

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Charming outdoor venue with blue furniture for casual meetings and networking events.

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Whole Venue at Estorick Collection: octagonal table, ideal for meetings and workshops.

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Sophisticated gallery venue in Estorick Collection for art events and corporate meetings.

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Reception

Estorick Collection 

A versatile Georgian townhouse in Islington, ideal for workshops, meetings, and creative events.

Anomalous Space is the perfect alternative to your standard business venue. Located within a charming Georgian townhouse in Islington London, our unique and homely space has step free-access (A_SPACE), off-street loading, super fast wifi and is powered by Green energy.

With two distinct rooms available, both with audio visual equipment and a range of seating options, our venue is perfectly suited to workshops, meetings, presentations, training sessions, team building activities or focus groups. 

Versatile event space with wooden chairs for presentations, ideal for workshops and seminars.

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Versatile event space with wooden flooring, ideal for meetings and workshops.

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Versatile event space with skylight, ideal for workshops and meetings.

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Versatile event space with wooden table, ideal for meetings and workshops.

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Versatile event space with wooden chairs, ideal for meetings and workshops.

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Anomalous Space

Modern hotel near King's Cross with meeting rooms, a steakhouse, gin bar, and outdoor terrace.

DoubleTree were the little things mean everything! We are only 15-min walk to King's Cross St Pancras rail station, the home of Eurostar & 2-min walk from Angel Station. We offer easy access to the financial district including Bank, Old Street and Liverpool Street. The Business Design Centre is steps away from the hotel along with variety of shops and restaurants. Our newly refurbished bedrooms will offer a home from home experience along with the outstanding, prompt hotel service. Our modern Executive rooms offer access to the Executive Lounge with free breakfast, snacks and cocktail hours. 

Claremont Suite meeting room with grey chairs, ideal for conferences and workshops.

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Claremont Suite meeting room setup for professional workshops at DoubleTree London.

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Claremont Suite meeting space with round tables, ideal for professional events and networking.

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Stylish outdoor lounge at DoubleTree by Hilton, ideal for networking events and casual meetings.