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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

North London

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

CULTURE

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

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

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

Quirky Conference Venues in Islington

Quirky Conference Venues

A historic, airy church with excellent acoustics and garden. Ideal for large conferences and meetings.

Light, airy and vast, Th Priory Church offers space for up to 250 delegates theatre style or 200 cabaret, and with an excellent acoustic and adjoined by an attractive Cloister Garden, the perfect space for larger conferences and meetings.

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Standing

Business

Priory Church

London

Museum of the Order of St John 

A versatile blank canvas space in an award-winning venue, ideal for dining, dancing, and creative events.

The Exhibition room is a blank canvas, offering an opportunity to express your imagination and creativity. It is the perfect space for dining or dancing the nigh away in style with all your family and friends. 

Elegant dining table setup with floral centerpieces for upscale events at The Goldsmiths' Centre.

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Elegant dinner setup in The Goldsmiths' Centre with round tables and lush centerpieces.

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Elegant dining table setup with candles for intimate events at The Goldsmiths' Centre.

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Exhibition Room at The Goldsmiths' Centre with white chairs for elegant ceremonies and presentations.

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Reception

Weddings

Exhibition Room

The Goldsmiths' Centre

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. 

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

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

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

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Theatre

Whole Venue

GRACEPOINT

Elegant Georgian ballroom with modern amenities, ideal for presentations, meetings, and events.

On the first floor of the pub is a strikingly beautiful ballroom, within it are original fireplaces and bright Georgian Colours with huge windows and high ceilings. On the ceiling is a sky-scape with white and gold clouds. 

Despite its beauty the space is extremely functional, at one end we have a TV excellent for presentations, next door is kitchen facilities perfect for tea, coffee and refreshments and downstairs is a professional kitchen offering buffet style Lunch. We can set the space us as a boardroom style, or separate tables for smaller groups, or theatre style for lectures.

Elegant meeting space in The Sekforde with wooden tables and cozy fireplace.

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The Sekforde exterior, historic venue for intimate meetings and social events.

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Elegant meeting room with wooden tables, ideal for workshops and intimate gatherings.

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Charming ballroom with wooden accents, ideal for intimate gatherings and networking events.

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The Ballroom at The Sekforde: elegant bar, warm ambiance for networking events.

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The Ballroom

The Sekforde

A versatile event space with original ironwork and natural light, suitable for exhibitions, conferences, dinners, and more.

The Gallery Hall is an 840m2 and can be used for an exhibition, conference, awards dinner or as a catering space for events taking place in the Conference Centre. 
Overlooking the Gallery Hall is the 550m2 Atrium level which provides additional spaces for a growing event. 
This space has held NHS conferences, JAX London, Treasury Leaders Summit, Exams (600), AEO Conference, Mindful Living Show

Included in the room hire is a dedicated registration desk and cloakroom area which allows the space to be used self-contained.



Spacious Gallery Hall with tiered seating for conferences at Business Design Centre.

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Spacious Business Design Centre atrium set for a conference with folding tables and chairs.

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Spacious Gallery Hall in Business Design Centre, ideal for meetings and exhibitions.

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Spacious Gallery Hall with high ceilings, perfect for conferences and exhibitions.

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Spacious Business Design Centre atrium with round tables for meetings and banquets.

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Gallery Hall/Atrium

Business Design Centre

Two elegant gallery spaces in a Georgian villa, ideal for private dining with on-site catering.

Two larger gallery spaces suitable for private dining with a capacity of 40 seated in each. We provide on-site catering and also work with a number of other caterers who can provide canapes to formal dining.

Elegant event space with vibrant artwork, perfect for art exhibitions and networking.

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Elegant event space with long table, red accents for corporate meetings in Estorick Collection.

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Elegant event space at Estorick Collection with minimalist decor for art gatherings.

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Dining

The Downstairs

Estorick Collection 

A versatile theatre space for presentations, conferences, screenings, and more in the heart of London.

The Theatre is perfect for large gatherings such as presentations, conferences, award ceremonies, graduations, screenings and product launches. The space is air conditioned and has a flexible stage layout. Included with our Theatre is the Foyer which is the perfect setting for exhibitions, showcases and receptions. 

Pigott Theatre auditorium with tiered seating for conferences and events in British Library.

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Pigott Theatre at British Library: modern auditorium with tiered seating for events and conferences.

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Pigott Theatre lobby with vibrant carpet, ideal for corporate meetings and social events.

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Pigott Theatre lobby at British Library, vibrant carpet, ideal for events and networking.

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Pigott Theatre

British Library 

A historic church with modern amenities, ideal for concerts and performances in Clerkenwell.

With a stunning mix of old and new, The Church offers a beautiful option for concerts and performances. The 1792 building has been decked out with modern Tom Dixon designer lighting and furniture. With a state of the art AV system and dual screen projection options, The Church could be the perfect location for your next event. 

Elegant event space with purple lighting, ideal for weddings and corporate events.

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Vibrant choir performance at The Church in The Crypt, perfect for holiday events.

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Choir performance in The Church in The Crypt, warm lighting, holiday event ambiance.

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Vibrant choir performance in The Church in The Crypt, ideal for intimate musical events.

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Vibrant choir performance in The Church in The Crypt, perfect for events and concerts.

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Wedding

Arts

The Church

The Crypt on the Green 

A stylish kitchen space for private dinners and parties, with bespoke seasonal menus. Suitable for up to 150 people.

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.