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Discover the perfect event venues in Blackfriars, Central London. This vibrant area offers a unique blend of historical charm and modern facilities, ideal for hosting memorable corporate events. Consider accessibility, venue capacity, and local amenities to ensure your event stands out.

Blackfriars boasts Gordon Ramsay's Bread Street Kitchen for upscale dining and the chic Dandelyan bar at Sea Containers for award-winning cocktails. Ideal for event planners seeking top-tier food and drink experiences.

FOOD & DRINKS

Explore the Tate Modern for contemporary art, visit Shakespeare's Globe Theatre for iconic plays, and stroll through the Millennium Bridge, featured in "Harry Potter." Ideal for cultural and historical event backdrops.

TOURIST HOTSPOTS

Blackfriars is home to Unilever's UK headquarters and the Financial Times. The area is featured in "Mission: Impossible – Fallout," making it a dynamic business hub with a touch of Hollywood glamour.

BUSINESS

Blackfriars is a historic area known for its excellent venues and rich history. It is home to the famous Blackfriars Bridge, which offers stunning views of the River Thames. The area is well-connected, with Blackfriars Station providing easy access to both the London Underground and National Rail services.

For those interested in hosting food and drink events, Blackfriars offers a variety of unique venues. The Blackfriar Pub, a Grade II listed building, is a standout choice. Known for its Art Nouveau interior, it provides a charming setting for gatherings. Another notable venue is the Happenstance, located near St. Paul's Cathedral. This modern bar and restaurant offers a versatile space for events, complete with a private dining room and an extensive drinks menu.

Blackfriars is also close to Borough Market, one of London’s oldest and largest food markets. This proximity allows event planners to source fresh, high-quality ingredients for their events. Additionally, the area is home to several hotels, such as the Crowne Plaza London - The City, which offers excellent accommodation and meeting facilities.

In summary, Blackfriars combines historical charm with modern amenities, making it an ideal location for food and drink events. Its convenient transport links, unique venues, and proximity to Borough Market make it a top choice for event planners.

Blackfriars

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.


Central London

Explore top event venues in Blackfriars, Central London. Ideal for impactful corporate events with excellent transport links and amenities.

Event Venues in Blackfriars

Event Venues

Elegant oak-paneled room and library with stained glass, ideal for receptions, banquets, and dining.

The traditional oak paneling and stained glass windows make a perfect setting for a drinks reception, networking reception, social event, banquet or private dining.

Hire also includes the incredible Library with its stained glass displays, volumes of historical texts and Livery artefacts dating back to the 1600s for your guests to peruse whilst enjoying a drinks.

At Glaziers Hall we partner with London's finest event caterers including Life's Kitchen, KERB and Bubble to offer event organisers a fantastic choice depending on the style of event or theme you are working towards. 

Elegant dining table setup in Glaziers Hall for formal events and corporate dinners.

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Elegant banquet hall in Glaziers Hall, perfect for corporate events and private dinners.

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Elegant meeting space with stained glass windows at Glaziers Hall for events and networking.

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Elegant event space with stained glass windows for corporate dinners and private events.

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Formal meeting setup in Glaziers Hall with blue table, ideal for governance events.

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Reception

Dining 

 The Court Room and Library

London

Glaziers Hall

Set against London’s dazzling skyline, this luxury venue offers an elegant and versatile setting for unforgettable weddings. Whether an intimate ceremony or a grand wedding reception, its sleek interiors, panoramic views, and cutting-edge AV technology create a breathtaking backdrop. Expert planners ensure every detail reflects your vision, while gourmet dining elevates the experience. With late-night hire until 3am, you can dance the night away, making lasting memories in a romantic, sophisticated atmosphere.

Elegant dining table with city view for upscale events and corporate dinners.

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Elegant event space with round tables for corporate galas and functions at Horizon 22.

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Elegant dining table with city skyline for exclusive corporate events and celebrations.

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Elegant event setup with gourmet canapés and skyline, perfect for corporate gatherings.

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Standing

Weddings

 Exclusive Hire

Horizon 22 Events

For a more intimate wedding, our sky-high private dining rooms on the 38th floor are ideal for smaller dining experiences and celebrations. 

Sophisticated event space at Searcys, Gherkin with city views for corporate dinners.

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Elegant event space at Searcys, Level 38, Gherkin with sunset city skyline view.

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Exclusive hire of Level 38

Searcys at the Gherkin

A modern purpose-built event space with natural light, lecture theatre, and meeting rooms in a historic British venue.

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 seats up to 158 guests and features retractable seating to allow for a flexible reception space for up to 130 guests. Ten meetings rooms split over two floors can individually accommodate up to 16 guests boardroom or 25 theatre, or the partition walls can be withdrawn to allow flexible multi-room formats.

Modern conference room at Ashworth Centre with tiered seating for impactful presentations.

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Modern meeting room at Ashworth Centre, ideal for corporate workshops and presentations.

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Modern conference room at Ashworth Centre, ideal for presentations and discussions.

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Ashworth Centre meeting space with modern chairs, ideal for presentations and gatherings.

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Modern auditorium at Ashworth Centre, tiered seating for presentations and lectures.

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Theatre

Events

Ashworth Centre

Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn

Intimate cinemas with state-of-the-art technology and AV facilities, perfect for conferences, seminars, or private film screenings.

Located in their own building on Beech Street Cinemas 2 & 3 boast an intimate yet stylish interior as well as state-of-the-art technology, AV facilities and a dedicated private entrance, private registration and cloakroom facilities.

Cinemas 2 & 3 also sit adjacent to catering and exhibition space making them the perfect venues for a more intimate event such as a conference, seminar, presentation, or even a private film screening.

Modern cinema venue with red seating, ideal for film screenings and presentations.

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Modern auditorium with plush red seating at Barbican Centre for corporate events and screenings.

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Modern auditorium with tiered seating at Barbican Centre for events and presentations.

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Modern auditorium with red seating at Barbican Centre for presentations and screenings.

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Modern event space at Barbican Centre with sleek bar, ideal for networking and receptions.

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Business

Cinemas 2 & 3

Barbican Centre

A Georgian-style terrace with garden views, ideal for wedding receptions and events for up to 200.

The Terrace is great space for a wedding reception with a view of the beautiful garden. The Terrace has aesthetic plants beside both of it. It also is getting for drinks and food service and if it's raining then you can go inside. It holds up to 200 people. 

Outdoor event space at The Terrace, featuring stone patio and high-top tables for gatherings.

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Elegant outdoor event space at The Terrace, perfect for networking receptions and cocktail hours.

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The Terrace

The Inner Temple

A vibrant central space in Bankside for large gatherings, celebrations, and dynamic events.

The Hub is a the central, vibrant space at the Bankside Campus, serving as the beating heart of the Art Academy. Perfect for large-scale gathering, it offers an unparalleled setting for celebrations, dinners, and events where you want to make the entire academy your own. With access to all the studios, the Hub transforms into a dynamic party zone, providing endless possibilities for an unforgettable event. The space can host up to 200 guests. 

Capacity & Uses 

- Seated Dinners 
- Drinks Reception 
- Takeover Events 
- Celebrations & parties 

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The Hub 

The Art Academy

A cozy, light-filled space with stunning views, ideal for intimate dinners and receptions.

The Ground Floor has been recently refurbished, with plenty of natural light and large windows overlooking the beautiful views of Lincoln's Inn Fields.
The space is the perfect cozy and intimate setup for dinner and drinks reception. Able to accommodate up to 50 guests for dinner and 60 guests in standing reception, this enchanting  space provides a beautiful backdrop for any celebration.

Modern meeting room with long table, ideal for corporate events and presentations.

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Elegant meeting space with long table, perfect for corporate events and gatherings.

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Elegant dining area with white linens, perfect for sophisticated events and formal dinners.

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Elegant event space with round tables, ideal for corporate gatherings and celebrations.

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Ground Floor

The View

A stylish event space with period features and modern tech, ideal for corporate and private events.

The striking appearance of the room make them stand out from the crowd for corporate and private events. The traditional period features are set alongside raw material finishes to create a space that is both fashionable and functional. 

The LED lighting allows the atmosphere in the room to be changed at the touch of a button and the built in PA system can be used for background music and speeches.  

Grubstreet Cellars event space with elegant arches and ambient purple lighting.

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Elegant dining room at Grubstreet Cellars, perfect for formal events and celebrations.

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Vibrant networking event at Grubstreet Cellars, stylish venue with engaged attendees.

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Grubstreet Cellars

The Brewery

A high-tech 110-seat theatre in Covent Garden, ideal for seminars, conferences, and film screenings.

The Cubic Theatre is the ideal location for seminars, conference and film screenings. Dual projection capability offers a high-spec short throw projector for professional presentations and DCP/DCI playback with Dolby Digital surround sound for a full cinema experience. The Theatre feature distinctive tiered seats, a stage and integrated lectern. The adjoining Foyer is suitable for registration and breakout activity. Large screens provide excellent branding opportunity. With complimentary access for all guests, break times at London Transport Museum are inspiring and interactive.

Cubic Theatre event space with panel setup, chairs, and microphones for presentations.

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Cubic Theatre at London Transport Museum with vibrant red seating for events and presentations.

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Cubic Theatre at London Transport Museum, tiered red chairs for presentations and workshops.

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Cubic Theatre at London Transport Museum with tiered seating for events and screenings.