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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

Historic 5-star Thames-side venue with 320-capacity Victorian library, ideal for corporate events. Day delegate rates from £90, dinner packages from £135 per person.

The Gladstone Library on the 2nd floor of One Whitehall Place offers a very special event space. Once housing over 25,000 books, the Grade I listed Gladstone Library is perfect for any type of conference, drinks reception, Christmas party or dinner seating up to 250 people.

The Library interlinks directly with the Reading & Writing Room, which offers views over Whitehall Gardens, London Eye and River Thames allowing you further flexible space for your event.



Elegant banquet setup in Gladstone Library, ideal for corporate events and celebrations.

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Gladstone Library at Royal Horseguards Hotel, elegant venue for events and conferences.

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Gladstone Library: elegant event space with tall columns for formal dinners and corporate gatherings.

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Elegant banquet table at Gladstone Library with floral centerpieces for upscale events.

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Gladstone Library at The Royal Horseguards Hotel, elegant venue for upscale events.

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Events

Gladstone Library

London

The Royal Horseguards Hotel and One Whitehall Place

The Royal Horseguards Hotel - Gladstone

Historic 778sqm unobstructed event space near Barbican, hosting up to 900 theatre-style. Day delegate packages from £125pp including catering and AV.

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

The Brewery - The Porter Tun

2,500-capacity riverside warehouse with Thames views, ideal for large conferences and exhibitions. 5 mins from Monument station. From £26,500 for exclusive venue 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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The Grand Hall

Old Billingsgate

Historic Georgian suites for 300 theatre-style in Covent Garden. Day delegate rates from £89, banquet packages from £97. Natural daylight, ornate features, 2 mins from Ho

The Edinburgh Suite located on the first floor boasts natural daylight and is designed to incorporate the architecture and heritage of the venue. 

This room can accommodate up to 400 guests for a standing buffet and 200 guests for a banquet. The Drawing Room, adjacent to the Edinburgh Suite is designed with a dramatic and theatrical feel, magnificent lighting and self contained with a circular bar - perfect for a drinks reception, coffee point, or breakout area for an exhibition or main plenary room. 

Elegant Edinburgh event space with chandeliers, ideal for weddings and gatherings.

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Edinburgh Drawing Room at De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms, ideal for networking events.

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Edinburgh & Drawing Room 

De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms 

Edinburgh & Drawing Room

Historic renovated church in City of London with stunning stone architecture, up to 400 standing capacity, ideal for corporate events from £116 per person.

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

Historic Grade I listed venue near St Paul's with magnificent Livery Hall accommodating 300 reception guests, from £8,000 exclusive hire based on recent quotes.

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

Georgian venue near Covent Garden with 180-capacity Great Room, skylight, built-in AV, ideal for conferences and corporate events from £5,557 per day.

The Great Room is jewel in the crown, accommodating up to 130 guests for seated lunch and dinner events. The space perfectly works together with our ground floor spacious and elegant Benjamin Franklin Room where people will enjoy their arrival drinks reception. 

Elegant banquet hall in RSA House with floral centerpieces, ideal for weddings and events.

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Elegant event space in RSA House with fine china and floral centerpieces for formal gatherings.

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Elegant banquet hall in RSA House, perfect for weddings and corporate events.

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Elegant Great Room at RSA House with round tables for formal dinners, ideal for weddings.

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Elegant event space in RSA House with floral centerpieces, ideal for weddings and corporate events.

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Dining

The Great Room

RSA House

500-capacity Victorian ballroom near Trafalgar Square, ideal for corporate conferences and award ceremonies. Recent quotes from £59pp for day packages, £135pp for dinner 

Described by English Heritage as 'the grandest example of a Victorian ballroom in existence', the Ballroom is the centrepiece of London's most central venue.

The Ballroom is ideal for Conferences, Networking receptions, Product Launches, Lavish Dinners, and Christmas parties. 

Cutting-edge technology, light and airy spaces, and high speed dedicated internet connections are just some of the ways in which we can support getting your message across. 

The expert team of event managers can help with every aspect of your event and will make sure your day goes above and beyond expectations


Elegant ballroom with round tables, ideal for gala and awards ceremonies.

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Elegant gala setup in The Ballroom, featuring vibrant centerpieces and ambient lighting.

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Grand event space with high ceilings at 8 Northumberland Avenue for conferences and formal events.

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Elegant event space at 8 Northumberland Avenue with floral decor for galas and corporate events.

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Event space at 8 Northumberland Avenue with stage, modern lighting for presentations.

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The Ballroom

8 Northumberland Avenue

8 Northumberland Avenue - The Ballroom

Neoclassical 400-capacity 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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The Great Hall

Plaisterers’ Hall

Plaisterers' Hall

Historic 700-year-old City livery hall with 400-capacity Great Hall, ideal for corporate events near Bank station, from £125 per person based on recent quotes.

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 

Historic 200-capacity ballroom with chandeliers near Trafalgar Square, ideal for corporate events. Day delegate packages from £55, Christmas dinners from £109 per person.

The Ballroom provides an exquisite backdrop to any business event.

It is located on the 1st floor, has natural daylight and air-conditioning. It has "The Wow Factor", and boasts a 7m ceiling height. The room also has a separate catering area to the rear, which can be used for catering or office space. 

Suitable for Conferences, Seminars, Receptions, Private Dining, Networking events, Exhibitions, Gala events and Parties, and can be used in conjunction with other event rooms as syndicate rooms.

Elegant Ballroom ceiling with chandelier, perfect for upscale events and gatherings.

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Elegant Ballroom at Clermont Charing Cross, ideal for conferences and networking events.

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Elegant banquet hall at The Clermont Charing Cross, perfect for weddings and corporate events.

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Elegant meeting space at The Clermont Charing Cross, perfect for corporate events.

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Elegant ballroom with arched doorways, perfect for upscale events and conferences.

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The Clermont Charing Cross

500-capacity Edwardian ballroom in Covent Garden, ideal for corporate conferences and gala dinners. Theatre-style for 300, from £110 per delegate including catering.

The Waldorf Hilton can make your meetings smarter, environmentally friendly and more personal. At the Waldorf Hilton you'll get more than just a room. With fluid spaces, many different staging options and modern technology and lighting facilities, we'll fulfill your event requirements exactly. Need to accommodate several hundred guests for a conference in London? Simple. Have delegates arriving at different times throughout a global team-building week? Consider it handled! Whatever the scale and complexity of your event, the Waldorf Hilton shall deliver.

Adelphi Suite at The Waldorf Hilton, London: elegant event space with glass ceiling.

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Adelphi Suite dining area at The Waldorf Hilton, London, ideal for formal events and galas.

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Adelphi Suite at The Waldorf Hilton, London: elegant meeting space with U-shaped tables.

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Elegant Adelphi Suite at The Waldorf Hilton, ideal for weddings and corporate events.

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Adelphi Suite at The Waldorf Hilton, London - elegant venue for corporate events and weddings.

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Adelphi Suite

The Waldorf Hilton, London

The Waldorf Hilton, London - Adelphi Suite

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.