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Bloomsbury's quirky conference venues offer a unique backdrop for corporate events. These spaces blend character with modern amenities, fostering creativity and engagement. Ideal for organisations seeking a memorable setting for their next conference.

Bloomsbury has been home to many notable residents over the centuries, and has been the site of numerous important events.

HISTORY

Bloomsbury sits within easy access of a plethora of different restaurants, bars, theatres, museums and galleries.

ENTERTAINMENT

Situated in an ideal location in the West End of London, Bloomsbury is extremely well connected by public transport.

TRANSPORT

Bloomsbury is a picturesque district ideally situated in the West End of London, just a stone’s throw away from Covent Garden, Piccadilly Circus and Oxford Street. As well as its beautiful garden squares and kitsch village feel, the area is well-known for its educational institutions and literary history, boasting past inhabitants such as Virginia Woolf, TS Eliot and Charles Dickens. In fact, Bloomsbury is often dubbed the literary capital of London.

You could hold all kinds of events in this desirable area, such as book launches, conferences or meetings in the many versatile event spaces found here. Bloomsbury Ballroom is a particularly well-known event hotspot and is sure to leave your guests seriously impressed with its opulent 20s interior and modern tech capabilities. The area is well connected by public transport, and there are also a number of elegant hotels in the area, making it easy for guests to stay in the vicinity (and maybe stumble to bed after a few too many networking drinks!)

Bloomsbury

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

Discover unique conference venues in Bloomsbury, London, that inspire creativity and offer a distinctive setting for corporate events.

Quirky Conference Venues in Bloomsbury

Quirky Conference Venues

Georgian meeting room with private garden views in Russell Square, ideal for quirky conferences. Up to 25 standing, from £119/hour with HD projector.

Nestled in a Georgian building, this sophisticated venue is an excellent choice for hosting exclusive events, product launches, and exhibitions. A combination of modern and historical details, along with an abundance of natural light, gives this space a delightful look. In addition to that, you will be amazed by the view of the gardens. If you need a larger area, there is a possibility of extending it. 

Private Gardens View Room with central table, ideal for meetings and brainstorming sessions.

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Private Gardens View Room with large table, ideal for meetings and presentations.

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Private Gardens View Room with polished table, ideal for meetings and workshops.

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Private Gardens View Room 

London

48-49 Russell Square Meeting Rooms

Grade I listed Bloomsbury venue with high arched ceilings, ideal for quirky conferences up to 200 theatre-style, from £58 per delegate including catering.

The unique space in a beautiful Grade 1 listed building is the perfect place for your event or party, with a high arched ceiling, natural light and room for up to 300 people. The space is suitable for conferences, product launches, weddings, lectures, art exhibitions, private party hire and fashion shows

Spacious event venue with blue chairs, ideal for conferences and workshops.

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Spacious event venue with high ceilings, ideal for conferences and workshops.

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Spacious event venue with high ceilings, perfect for meetings and workshops.

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Events

Brewer & Smith

Mary Ward House

110-seat tiered theatre in Covent Garden's transport museum, ideal for quirky conferences with 4K projection, built-in stage, from £3,550 for day hire.

Following a £500k AV refurbishment, the Cubic Theatre has professional DCP/DCI playback capabilities with true 4k resolution and Dolby Digital surround sound for a full cinema experience. All equipment is supported by our in-house technical team, who are bookable throughout your event. The adjoining Foyer is perfect for welcome drinks and post-screening networking whilst our catering partner Benugo can serve cinema-inspired canapes.

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

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

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Cubic Theatre auditorium with tiered seating, ideal for presentations and screenings.

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Cubic Theatre seating with red chairs, ideal for presentations and film screenings.

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Theatre

Screenings

The Cubic Theatre

London Transport Museum

London Transport Museum - The Cubic Theatre

Split-level contemporary conference space by Holborn tube, up to 250 standing or 100 theatre-style, with private bar and floor-to-ceiling windows from £5,000 daily.

Modern, bright and airy, the private event space on 7th floor is contemporary and fully flexible, with a prime location right by Holborn underground.

LABS House is perfectly suited for corporate events such as conferences, product launches, workshops, large business meetings and networking events.

With access to private bar, AV, catering and onsite event management the team at LABS House can provide every element to make your event a great success.

Spacious modern event space with large windows for networking and workshops at LABS House Holborn.

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Modern event space with black chairs and large screen for presentations at LABS House Holborn.

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Modern bar area in LABS House Holborn, ideal for networking events and cocktail receptions.

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Modern event space with large windows at LABS House Holborn, perfect for meetings and gatherings.

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Modern open-concept meeting space with natural light for workshops and networking events.

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Business

7th Floor 

LABS House Holborn

1930s ballroom in Grade II Bloomsbury college accommodating 250 theatre-style conferences. Historic oak-panelled setting with tranquil quad, £4,750 daily venue hire.

Great Hall is a perfect room for weddings which can accomodate buffet for 250, a formal seated three course dinner for 220 guests, 
It is Originally constructed in the 1930s as a ballroom and refectory for the residents of London House, the room is still us

Elegant banquet hall in Goodenough House, perfect for gala dinners and corporate receptions.

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

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Buffet

Weddings

The Great Hall

Goodenough House

Historic arthouse cinema with 150-seat Dolby Atmos screen, ideal for quirky conferences in Bloomsbury. Theatre-style seating, from £35 per person for day hire.

The Renoir screen has 150 seats in total with 141 seats in the main auditorium and 9 balcony seats. 

It is an ideal screen for presentations with space for speakers and a panel. Hire costs include the use of a lectern, microphones and static spotlights. 

This screen is ideal for : 

Corporate events 
Corporate presentations 
Presentations 
Conferences 
Product launches
AGMs
Award ceremonies 
Meetings
Dry hire 

Modern tiered cinema with plush seating for film premieres and private screenings.

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Modern tiered cinema with sleek seating for exclusive screenings at Curzon Bloomsbury.

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Modern auditorium with tiered seating at Curzon Bloomsbury for screenings and events.

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Modern cinema Screen Five - Renoir at Curzon Bloomsbury, ideal for film screenings and events.

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Modern cinema Screen Five - Renoir with tiered seating for film screenings and events.

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Screen Five - Renoir 

Curzon Bloomsbury

Grade II listed conference centre near Oxford Circus with theatre-style seating for 80, breakout room, and comprehensive delegate packages from £90 per person.

The Warren Suite is one of eight spaces available for hire in the completely refurbished Hallam Conference Centre. A traditional, Grade II listed building, the Hallam Conference Centre is a dignified, stately venue that is particularly suited to business events. The Warren Suite accommodates between 30 and 80 people for meetings, conferences, seminars, workshops, and trainings. Use of a PA system, free Wifi, wireless LAN connections, and AV support services are included in the hire. Our experienced event management team is always available and ready to help. 

Warren Suite meeting room with red chairs, ideal for presentations and workshops.

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Elegant entrance of Warren Suite, Hallam Conference Centre for upscale events.

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Warren Suite exterior at Hallam Conference Centre, ideal for elegant meetings and events.

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Elegant Warren Suite at Hallam Conference Centre, perfect for corporate events and meetings.

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Warren Suite meeting room with U-shaped table, bright decor for conferences and events.

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Warren Suite

Hallam Conference Centre

Historic medical association headquarters with 100-capacity Harvey Room, ideal for quirky conferences. Third-floor location, full AV, from £1,600 daily in Bloomsbury.

The Harvey Room is located at the opposite end of the third floor to the Black Suite and comes with fantastic AV capabilities and also offers a stage area, making it very popular for presentations and board meetings.

Harvey room at BMA House: modern meeting space for conferences and workshops.

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Spacious Harvey room in BMA House, ideal for meetings and workshops with arched ceiling.

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Versatile Harvey room in BMA House, ideal for workshops and networking events.

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Harvey room

BMA House

Historic Royal College of Surgeons' 6th-floor space with London skyline views, ideal for quirky conferences. Theatre-style for 300, cabaret 120. Day delegate from £89 per

The View is open to the general public for conferences, meetings and events. Located on the top floor of the historic Royal College of Surgeons, it boasts spectacular views of London and has a terrace guests can enjoy on summer evenings.

The sixth floor space features the Conference Suite and Park View rooms, as well as two breakout spaces. Complete with built-in AV and plenty of natural light, the space has the capacity to hold up to 300 guests in theatre style or standing reception, or 120 in cabaret. 




Modern event space with sleek black chairs, ideal for conferences and corporate meetings.

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Modern atrium with glass ceiling, perfect for meetings and corporate events.

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Modern meeting space with round tables and natural light, ideal for workshops and events.

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Historic venue with classic columns, ideal for corporate events and formal receptions.

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Stunning urban balcony view with greenery, perfect for outdoor receptions and networking events.

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The View

Art deco conference hall in iconic Senate House, 220 theatre capacity, near Russell Square tube, from £70pp day delegate rate including catering and AV.

As one of London's largest flat floor spaces, MacMillan Hall is perfectly suited to banquets, private dining, gala dinners, and more. 

The space has a capacity of 130 for dining events. It is fully equipped for programmable lighting, full network access, and a new energy-efficient heating system. 

With the adjacent Beveridge Hall and Crush Hall, you have an inspiring and integrated venue complete for pre-drinks or a reception. 

Elegant dinner event at MacMillan Hall, University of London, with floral centerpieces.

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Catering setup at MacMillan Hall, University of London for elegant events and celebrations.

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Dining 

MacMillan Hall - Senate House

University of London Venues

The MacMillan Hall - Senate House

Penthouse-style Loft & Gallery with Crittall windows and London views, ideal for quirky conferences. Seats 70 theatre-style, from £2,100 half-day in Fitzrovia.

The Loft and Gallery comes fully equipped with a screen, projector, and PA system, which are complimentary when hiring the space exclusively for your meeting. This penthouse-style venue on the sixth floor of Maslow's Mortimer House offers stunning views of London and a private balcony, perfect for inspiring creativity and collaboration. With natural daylight flooding the room, air conditioning for comfort, and free flip charts available, your team will thrive in this sophisticated yet relaxed environment. Enjoy seamless connectivity with high-speed Wi-Fi and take advantage of the on-site restaurant for catering needs. Whether you're hosting a brainstorming session or a formal presentation, the Loft and Gallery provides an exceptional backdrop for any business event. Elevate your meetings in a space designed for both productivity and relaxation, ensuring your team leaves feeling inspired and rejuvenated.

Bright meeting space with wooden table and green chairs in Mortimer House.

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Loft and Gallery event space with white chairs, perfect for workshops and meetings.

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Stylish lounge area in Mortimer House, ideal for networking events and gatherings.

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Loft and Gallery event space with modular seating for workshops and gatherings.

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Stylish meeting space with natural light and greenery for collaborative events.

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Loft and Gallery

Mortimer House

Industrial-chic conference space with original brick walls, 150-capacity theatre-style seating, 2 projectors, 5 mics, near Covent Garden tube, from £4,600 venue hire.

Located on the Conduit's first floor, The Forum is a versatile, multipurpose events space, with access to AV facilities. With its original brick wall, light-filled windows and industrial details, the space is the perfect blank canvas for filming and photography.

Stylish dinner event space at The Forum, featuring elegant communal tables and warm lighting.

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Modern dining setup at The Forum, elegant tables for corporate events and receptions.

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Stylish event space at The Forum with vibrant purple lighting for corporate gatherings.

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The Forum in The Conduit: modern event space with round tables for meetings and gatherings.

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Film and Photo

The Forum

The Conduit

The Conduit - The Forum

Historic legal venue with 158-capacity lecture theatre, ideal for quirky conferences. Tudor halls, modern AV facilities, 2 mins from Holborn station. Day delegate package

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 with retractable seating for up to 158 delegates features integrated audio-visual. Ten meeting rooms split across two floors may be booked individually for smaller meetings for up to 16 boardroom or 25 theatre, or the partition walls can be withdrawn allowing flexible multi-room formats for breakout spaces or refreshments. 

Modern Ashworth Centre event space with wooden paneling for conferences and workshops.

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Modern conference room at Ashworth Centre, featuring a large table for meetings and events.

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Modern auditorium with tiered seating at Ashworth Centre, ideal for events and meetings.

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Modern meeting room at Ashworth Centre, featuring circular seating for workshops and presentations.

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Modern event space at Ashworth Centre, ideal for meetings and networking.

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Ashworth Centre

Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn

Health-focused cultural venue near Euston with Private Dining Room for 40 seated, 80 reception, featuring exhibition access and networking spaces from £181 per person.

Our Private Dining Room, part of Wellcome Kitchen, is an airy modern space with plenty of natural daylight. Calm and relaxing, it's popular both for receptions and more formal events.

Whatever the event you're running, we never forget how much it matters to you. That's why you can rely on us to do whatever it takes to make you look good.