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Clerkenwell, with its rich history and creative flair, offers a selection of unique conference venues that inspire innovation and engagement. These spaces blend character with modern amenities, perfect for organisations seeking a distinctive setting for their professional events.

As Clerkenwell is part of Central London, it is well connected with many trains, tubes and buses running throughout the day.

TRANSPORT

Known for its trendy hipster feel, Clerkenwell has no shortage of sumptuous food and drink offerings!

FOOD & DRINK

In medieval times, Clerkenwell was known for its concentration of religious institutions, with many churches and monasteries dotting the landscape.

HISTORY

Located in the inner borough of Islington, Clerkenwell is a vibrant area renowned for its history and culture, once nicknamed 'Little Italy'. With a wealth of historic landmarks and iconic buildings, this area is a popular destination for events of all kinds, from conferences and trade shows to festivals and performances. Clerkenwell is popular with young professionals, adorned with converted warehouses and home to many trendy restaurants, pubs, and art galleries. To cement its uber-cool status, there are also many creative businesses located here, with many of the capital's leading architectural and interior design firms based in the area.

Clerkenwell has excellent transport connections, with major roads, train stations, and bus routes providing easy access to venues and other parts of the city. The area is home to numerous venues of all sizes and types, from grand conference centres to smaller local bars that are perfect for intimate gatherings or events on a budget. 

Clerkenwell

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.

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 Clerkenwell, London, ideal for dynamic events that stand out in the corporate world.

Unique Conference Venues in Clerkenwell

Unique Conference Venues

Medieval Priory Church in historic Clerkenwell museum, ideal for unique conferences. Seats 250 theatre-style with natural light, open-plan layout from £2,000 daily.

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 

Historic City venue with 150-capacity Great Hall, ideal for unique conferences. Wireless AV, fibre Wi-Fi, breakout rooms. From £70 per delegate including catering.

The Design of the conference room itself is open and inviting, with no-one stuck behind a pillar or suffering a restricted view. For breakout sessions or workshops there are three additional meeting rooms, as well as a large reception and adjacent area that can be adapted to your needs. Our cutting edge audio visual equipment will put your presenters at ease. Everything's wireless - so there are no tricky cables to navigate or floor boxes to locate. 



Great Hall meeting room with round tables, ideal for events and workshops.

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Great Hall meeting space with modern design, ideal for presentations and events.

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Great Hall at Farmers & Fletchers: modern meeting space with wooden accents, ideal for events.

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Great Hall at Farmers & Fletchers, round tables, ideal for corporate events and workshops.

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Great Hall at Farmers & Fletchers: modern meeting space for workshops and conferences.

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The Great Hall

Farmers & Fletchers in the City

1,500-capacity West End theatre in Angel, ideal for unique conferences and award ceremonies, from £110 per person for exclusive hire.

Sadler's Wells has a 1500 seat main auditorium which is equipped with advanced theatre technology ensuring unbeatable technical service, from computer controlled flying to state-of-the-art sound and lighting equipment.

Sadler's Wells Theatre with tiered seating, perfect for performances and corporate events.

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Sadler's Wells Theatre stage with vibrant performance and engaged audience, ideal for events.

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Theatre

Arts

Sadler's Wells Theatre

Sadler's Wells 

150-seat arthouse cinema with Dolby Atmos, ideal for unique conferences in Bloomsbury. Theatre-style seating, large screen, technical support. From £35 per person for day

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

Modern Livery Hall with unique porthole windows overlooking historic St Bartholomew gardens. Theatre-style for 84, boardroom 26. From £68 per delegate including catering.

The quiet and tranquil Livery Hall on the lower ground floor is the largest and most modern room available. Large porthole windows bathe the rooms with natural daylight and offer views of the gardens of St Bartholomew the Great.

Equipped with AV ; screen and projector in both rooms, making it the most ideal meeting space. 

Livery Hall event space with elegant chairs, perfect for corporate meetings and presentations.

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Livery Hall in Founders' Hall: elegant event space for corporate functions and social gatherings.

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Livery Hall meeting room with elegant decor, ideal for formal gatherings and presentations.

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Livery Hall meeting room with elegant chairs, ideal for corporate workshops and gatherings.

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Reception

Livery Hall

Founders' Hall

1930s ballroom in Bloomsbury's leafy Mecklenburgh Square, accommodating 250 theatre-style conferences. Grade II listed venue from £4,750 daily hire near Russell Square.

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

Goodenough House

Tudor-style livery hall near Barbican with 11m-high ceilings, ideal for unique conferences up to 160 seated, from £120 per person including venue hire.

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.

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Dining 

The Banqueting Hall and The Drawing Room

Ironmongers' Hall

Modern Livery Hall in West Smithfield with high vaulted ceilings, oak panelling. Theatre-style for 200, reception for 250. From £125 per person for day conferences.

Livery Hall is an impressive space located within Haberdashers' Hall, featuring oak panelled walls and high vaulted ceilings that create a stunning atmosphere for various events. This versatile venue is ideal for conferences, dinners, and receptions, making it a perfect choice for both corporate and private gatherings. The hall offers views of the internal courtyard, enhancing the overall experience. Additionally, the space can be exclusively hired, allowing for a personalized event setting. With the flexibility of three additional rooms on the same floor, Livery Hall can accommodate break-out sessions or green rooms, making it suitable for a wide range of events.

Livery Hall at Haberdashers' Hall: elegant event space for corporate meetings and celebrations.

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Livery Hall at Haberdashers' Hall, elegant event space for corporate gatherings and banquets.

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Elegant banquet hall with floral centerpieces, ideal for weddings and corporate events.

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Elegant banquet hall with round tables, ideal for weddings and corporate events.

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Events

Haberdashers' Hall

Christopher Wren church in Holborn ideal for unique conferences, up to 200 theatre-style, 350 standing. Historic architecture from £2,500 daily venue hire.

The Christopher Wren church is a unique and versatile space ideal for hosting a variety of events, including concerts and receptions.
Its stunning architecture and ambiance create an inspiring environment for both personal and corporate events. The space is particularly well-suited for musical performances, such as choral concerts and orchestral events, making it a popular choice for music groups and organizations. With its rich history and beautiful setting, Church offers a memorable backdrop for any occasion, ensuring that guests will have a remarkable experience. 

Elegant Church venue in Holborn with arched windows, perfect for conferences and events.

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Elegant church venue in Holborn with wooden backdrop, ideal for banquets and conferences.

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Elegant Holborn venue with high ceilings, ideal for meetings and events.

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Elegant church venue with high ceilings, ideal for formal events and concerts.

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Elegant event space with grand piano, ideal for intimate concerts and ceremonies.

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Church

Holborn Venues

Holborn Venues - Church

Historic Georgian courthouse conference venue in Clerkenwell, ideal for unique corporate events. Theatre-style for 140, dining for 120. From £100 per person for full-day 

Welcome to The Great Room at Old Sessions House, a Grade II listed former courthouse. The Greatroom boasts high ceilings, a stunning wall of windows, distressed wallpaper with a stunning chandelier at its centre. 

This room is steeped in history and is the perfect balance of stripped back distressed look and pure elegance. 

Stylish meeting space with natural light for creative gatherings at Knotel Workclub.

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Stylish event venue with high ceilings, ideal for workshops and networking.

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Film and Photo

The Greatroom

Knotel Workclub at Old Sessions House

Historic 158-capacity lecture theatre in Clerkenwell's legal quarter, ideal for unique conferences. Day delegate packages from £65pp, 2 mins from Chancery Lane station.

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

180-capacity warehouse-style venue 6 minutes from Old Street, ideal for unique conferences with flexible layouts, natural light, from £2,850 day hire.

La Galeria and the adjacent Studio are located on the lower ground floor of Lumiere's Underwood flagship. Abundant natural light and a small outside terrace, stylish and flexible, the combination of the two spaces is ideal for business meetings, corporate events,  conferences, workshops, hybrid events and live streaming, working lunches, private dining, press and product launches, networking, speed dating, trade shows, fashion shows, interviews, seminars, panel discussions, away days, team building activities, VR experiences, discussions, screenings, presentations, board meetings, drinks.

Event space at La Galeria with white chairs, perfect for meetings and presentations.

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Event space with round tables, gold chairs, ideal for networking and workshops.

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Versatile event space with elegant seating and stage for networking or social events.

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Speaker engaging audience at Lumiere Underwood event, "Quantum Shift," for networking and learning.

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Stylish meeting space with modern seating and vibrant artwork for networking events.

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La Galeria and the Studio

Lumiere Underwood

Historic Livery Hall near St Paul's with 200-capacity theatre-style Great Hall, state-of-the-art AV, stunning rooftop terrace, from £3,200 weekday venue hire.

Nestled in the Heart of St Bart's Square, this historic venue is complemented by the finest contemporary and modern services. Butchers' Hall has five versatile event spaces; the wonderful Great Hall, elegant Court suites, a reception area and a discrete yet versatile Mezzanine floor all house under a stunning roof garden in the heart of the city.

Butchers' Hall event spaces are perfect for a variety of corporate and private events; including conferences, wedding ceremonies and wedding receptions. The Great Hall, Court suites and the Mezzanine are all licensed for wedding ceremonies

Elegant banquet setup in Great Hall, ideal for conferences and social gatherings.

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Elegant banquet hall at 87 Barts Close, perfect for formal events and gatherings.

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Elegant banquet hall with high ceilings, ideal for formal events and meetings.

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Elegant banquet setup in Great Hall, perfect for networking and formal gatherings.

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Elegant Great Hall with tiered cakes, ideal for weddings and upscale events.

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Great Hall

87 Barts Close

190-capacity theatre-style conference suite in refurbished Smithfield building, ideal for unique corporate events. Near Farringdon station. Day delegate packages from £75

A large conference and training space, comprising of two rooms that can open up into one large space if required. Beautiful grilled windows run through one side of the space, while the room is fully equipped with AV. The refreshment zone is beside the room so that your delegates won't get lost. The Smithfield Suite can hold up to 105 people cabaret style.

Smithfield Suite meeting room with stained glass windows for professional events.

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Versatile meeting space in Smithfield, London, ideal for corporate events and workshops.

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Smithfield Suite meeting space with dual screens, ideal for corporate events and training.

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Smithfield Suite meeting room with natural light, perfect for workshops and seminars.

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The Smithfield Suite 

CCT Venues - Smithfield (City of London)

Historic goldsmith training centre in Clerkenwell with 120-capacity Exhibition Room featuring integrated AV, induction loop accessibility, and glass-roofed Victorian atri

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. 