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East London's quirky conference venues offer a unique backdrop for corporate events. These spaces blend creativity with functionality, providing an inspiring environment for delegates. Consider the area's vibrant culture and history when selecting a venue that will spark conversation and innovation.

East London is renowned for its trendy artistic influences and alternative way of living, from fashion to music.

CULTURE

East London is well-connected to the rest of the city, meaning you can rest assured that your guests will arrive in one piece.

TRANSPORT

From Carribbean cuisine to Danish delicacies, you're sure to find it all in East London.

FOOD & DRINK

From Hackney to Mile End to Canary Wharf, trendy East London is known for its thriving arts scene and alternative culture. Home to many creative enterprises and a plethora of different venues from town halls to underground nightclubs, East London is a great choice to host an event and has something for everyone, whether you're hosting a corporate event, client meeting or just a good old fashioned knees up.

For example, you could host an away day at Bounce Old Street, plan an immersive pop-up at Pergola, a fashion show at Hoxton Arches or a gig at EartH Hackney. You could even head to NTs Loft for a celebration in the sun or head out to ArcelorMittal Orbit for a Christmas party with a twist. It would be impossible for us to list every single fantastic venue in East London, so you'll just have to get out there and see for yourself!

East London

By plane, train, underground, bicycle and more, London has some of the best transport links in the world.

Icons that make London know the world over, from Buckingham Palace to the House of Parliament.

LANDMARKS

Home to Theatreland, world renowned music venues, museums and a piece of history on every corner.

London is a city that needs no introduction. It’s a global hub for business, finance, fashion and the arts, and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. It’s also an excellent place to hold an event, with a huge range of venues to choose from. From the iconic O2 Arena and Wembley Stadium to more intimate spaces like the Royal Albert Hall and Roundhouse, London has a venue to suit every event. And with a wealth of hotels, restaurants and bars, you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to entertaining your guests.

London

Discover quirky conference venues in East London that inspire creativity and engagement. Perfect for dynamic corporate events.

Quirky Conference Venues in East London

Quirky Conference Venues

700-capacity sky-lit warehouse in Shoreditch's creative hub, ideal for quirky conferences. Theatre-style seating, stage platform, breakout rooms. From £5,000 evening hire

The Main Hall at The Atrium is a large open plan space with an array of natural lighting, providing a great feeling of space. This stunning venue, located in the vibrant Brick Lane area, retains many original features, making it a unique blank canvas for your special events. Accommodating up to 700 guests for conferences and 500 for banquets, the Main Hall is versatile and adaptable. It boasts a customizable stage platform, perfect for presentations or performances, and a spacious lobby area with a 5-meter long bar, ideal for welcome receptions and networking events.

With mood lighting and skylights enhancing the atmosphere, your guests will be captivated from the moment they arrive. The fully equipped commercial kitchen ensures seamless catering for any occasion, while separate breakout rooms provide additional space for workshops or smaller gatherings. Conveniently located on the ground level, the Main Hall, lobby, and kitchen facilities offer easy accessibility for all attendees. Whether you're planning a corporate event, wedding, art exhibition, or themed party, the Main Hall at The Atrium is the perfect choice for an unforgettable experience. Book your special event today and let our dedicated events managers assist you in creating a memorable occasion in this historic venue.

Main Hall in The Atrium London, spacious venue with vaulted ceiling for events.

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Main Hall in The Atrium London, elegant event space with round tables and natural light.

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Main Hall in The Atrium London, elegant tables set for formal events like weddings and banquets.

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Main Hall in The Atrium London with event stage, screens, and chairs for presentations.

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Main Hall in The Atrium London, elegantly set for weddings and formal events.

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Events

Main Hall

The Atrium London

Historic 5,000 sq ft Shoreditch warehouse with 10m skylights, ideal for quirky conferences. Theatre-style seating for 220, from £8,500 exclusive hire.

Village Underground offers a versatile setting ideal for a wide range of business events, including meetings, creative workshops, and conferences. Additionally, it provides the perfect backdrop for drinks receptions, corporate gatherings, award shows and larger networking events. 

Adaptable, unique and centrally located, the venue is flooded with natural daylight and features state-of-the-art inhouse AV to yet enhance your event further. The inhouse team have decades of experience and are on hand to create your next corporate event within the venue. 

Versatile industrial event space at Village Underground with exposed brick walls.

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Dynamic event space at Village Underground with vibrant visuals and engaged audience.

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Versatile event space at Village Underground with rustic brick arches, ideal for gatherings.

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Vibrant "After Dark" event at Village Underground with dynamic lighting and audience engagement.

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Reception

Business

Whole Venue

Village Underground

Grade I listed Georgian warehouse galleries in Canary Wharf, ideal for quirky conferences up to 350 standing, from £3,000 exclusive hire.

London Museum Docklands has six stimulating and informative galleries which can be hired together for larger events and receptions. All featuring as part of the museum tour, the galleries are The Thames Highway Gallery, London Sugar and Slavery, Docklands at War, Trade Expansion Gallery, Sailortown, City and River Gallery. These can be hired in isolation or in conjunction with each other and other event spaces.

Elegant dining setup in London Museum Docklands for cultural networking events.

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Long dining table with rustic decor at London Museum Docklands for corporate events.

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Galleries at London Museum Docklands, vintage venue with cobblestone floor for events.

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Cellist performing on stage at London Museum Docklands event with blue lighting.

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Elegant period attire at London Museum Docklands gala event.

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Galleries

London Museum Docklands

Grade II listed Art Deco town hall with 420-capacity theatre seating, original sprung floors, grand staircase reception area, minutes from Hackney Central station.

The Assembly Hall has a private entrance and leads via a grand staircase to a landing area which is perfect for registration purposes.

The main space can be used as a whole or be separated into 3 rooms via partition walls.

All spaces have their own Projector and Screen as well as plenty of natural daylight and make it the perfect space for a Conference, meeting or Roadshow.

Elegant Assembly Hall in Hackney Town Hall, ideal for weddings and corporate events.

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Elegant staircase in Hackney Town Hall, perfect for events and gatherings.

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Elegant Assembly Hall at Hackney Town Hall, ideal for upscale networking events.

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Hackney Town Hall Assembly Hall, grand venue for corporate meetings and community events.

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Assembly Hall in Hackney Town Hall, modern chairs for workshops and seminars.

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Assembly Hall

Hackney Town Hall

Hackney Town Hall Assembly Hall

Triple-height Edwardian suite with Art Deco stained glass and arched windows, ideal for quirky conferences. Theatre-style for 70, near Bethnal Green. £3,000 daily hire.

The De Montfort Suite is a triple height space with enormous arched windows, stained glass panels and original artwork by Henry Poole. Like the rest of Town Hall hotel, it combines architectural splendour with contemporary design.  It features its own kitchen and is suitable for corporate lunches and dinners in a space that's sure to impress. It's also a fantastic space for meetings and day workshops as it is flooded with light.  Please enquire via Hire Space for pricing.

De Montfort Suite at Town Hall Hotel, elegant event space with grand piano, ideal for gatherings.

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De Montfort Suite: modern meeting space with glass table, ideal for events and gatherings.

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De Montfort Suite at Town Hall Hotel, elegant table setting for upscale corporate events.

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De Montfort Suite lobby with high ceilings, ideal for elegant events and meetings.

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De Montfort Suite meeting space with elegant chairs, ideal for presentations and workshops.

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De Montfort Suite

Town Hall Hotel

Town Hall Hotel - De Montfort Suite

550-capacity barrel-vaulted gallery with exposed brickwork, ideal for quirky conferences. 5 mins from Wapping station. Theatre to reception layouts. From £13,000 exclusiv

The Little Gallery is our second space with stunning exposed beams and flooded with natural daylight. The space comes with draping making it easy to transform into a dark space for presentations and awards.

Connected to the Great Gallery via the Great Gallery Courtyard, this space is great for networking pre-dinner, exhibition space to main plenary or used in conjunction with East Mall 1 for the main room in a conference.

Perfect for all types of events; being in the centre of the building this area is great when used in conjunction with other spaces to ease the flow of guests.

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Little Gallery

Tobacco Dock

Tobacco Dock - Little Gallery

76-seat cinema screen with 2K projection and reclining seats, ideal for quirky conferences near Aldgate East. From £1,750 for exclusive daytime hire.

Screen 2 is suitable for a variety of events.

There is a bar in the screen to allow for service during events. 

The screen is ideal for : 

Birthday parties 
Private screenings 
Private parties 
Dry hire 
Christmas parties 

Curzon Aldgate Cinema Screen 2 with plush seating for private film events and premieres.

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Curzon Aldgate Cinema Screen 2 with tiered seating for corporate events and film screenings.

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Curzon Aldgate Cinema Screen 2 with tiered orange seating for events and screenings.

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Curzon Aldgate Cinema Screen 2 with plush yellow seating for events and presentations.

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Curzon Aldgate Cinema Screen 2 with tiered seating and plush yellow chairs for events.

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Theatre

Curzon Aldgate - Cinema Screen 2

Curzon Aldgate 

Historic Victorian lecture hall in Spitalfields accommodating up to 100 theatre-style, featuring natural daylight and wooden floors, from £2,000 daily hire.

This handsome lecture hall has wood paneling throughout, creating an impressive environment that is suited to meetings conferences and lectures. 

The room's historic feel is enhanced by the influential figures from the social reform movement who have delivered lectures here, including Gandhi and Lenin.

Book this elegant, wood-paneled lecture hall for your next meeting or function. Its impressive atmosphere is ideal for meetings and lectures.

Sense the history as you enter this lecture hall, which has hosted lectures delivered by influential figures that include Ghandi and Lenin.

Spacious Toynbee Hall lecture room with wooden paneling, ideal for workshops and presentations.

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Lecture Hall at Toynbee Hall with diamond-patterned windows, ideal for workshops and networking.

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Spacious Toynbee Hall lecture room with wooden paneling for meetings and workshops.

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Lecture Hall at Toynbee Hall with red chairs, ideal for presentations and workshops.

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Elegant dining area in Toynbee Hall, perfect for weddings and formal events.

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Other

Lecture Hall

Toynbee Hall

9,000 sq ft converted railway arches in Shoreditch, ideal for quirky conferences up to 450 seated. From £13k daily hire with staging and 1Gbps Wi-Fi included.

Showcasing three giant railway arches, this newly refurbished 9,000 sq ft event space in the heart of Shoreditch presents exciting opportunities for brands, emerging artist and corporations alike.

Situated on one of Shoreditch’s busiest streets, 83 Rivington Street is the ideal venue for your corporate events and team building days, meetings, conferences, ..

With 1000mbps Wi-Fi, wireless projector, screen, Martin Audio Soundsystem, the venue provides a fully brandable yet functional space for your next event. .








Versatile event space with arched ceiling and exposed brick at 83 Rivington Street.

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Versatile event space with exposed brick walls, ideal for conferences and receptions.

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Versatile event space with exposed brick walls at Whole Venue, 83 Rivington Street.

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Versatile event space with exposed brick walls for corporate and social gatherings.

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Versatile event space with exposed brick walls, ideal for corporate meetings and social events.

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Dinner Dance

83 Rivington Street

680-seat former 1930s cinema theatre in trendy Dalston, ideal for quirky conferences with state-of-the-art lighting, full PA system, staging from £8,500 per day.

An exceptional venue for business events, boasting a magnificent 700-seat capacity, the Theatre offers an ideal setting for conferences, brand activations, tech events, panel talks, AGM's and more. 

With its spacious stage and impressive AV facilities, the Theatre is distinctive with its art deco features but versatile in its uses. The adjacent Bar & Kitchen area offers the opportunity to host breakout sessions or intimate networking events. 

Whether you're planning a high-profile conference, immersive brand activation, or dynamic panel discussion, EartH can cater to your needs. 

Elegant auditorium in EartH with tiered seating for conferences and performances.

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Versatile EartH theatre with tiered seating for dynamic performances and events.

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Versatile Theatre in EartH with tiered seating for dynamic events and performances.

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Conference speaker engaging audience in EartH Theatre with green lighting and data display.

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Theatre in EartH with stage lighting, ideal for presentations and panel discussions.

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Theatre 

EartH

EartH Theatre

250-capacity theatre with 21m² LED wall in innovative Stratford mini-city venue. Ideal for quirky conferences with indoor park, from £6,000 full-day hire.

Plexal is an events destination and innovation centre for startups, scaleups and enterprises. We host everything from intimate drinks receptions and meetups to large-scale conferences, trade shows and launches. 

Surrounded by academic institutions, creatives and media companies at Here East, we're part of a growing tech cluster forming at Stratford. 

Designed as a mini-city, Plexal boasts an indoor park, high street, events space, meeting rooms, a 20-seater boardroom, Makers' Yard (dedicated to rehearsals, prototyping and workshops), events stage and bleachers, which are ideal for meetups. 

Modern flexible workspace with vibrant ceiling, ideal for meetings and gatherings.

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CENTRE STAGE

Plexal

Tiered conservatory with giant video wall near Liverpool Street. Theatre-style seating for 100, standing 125. Natural light, advanced AV tech. £350/hour.

An event space with the wow-factor, this venue benefits from a full presentation AV set up, tiered seating area, ceilings reaching 10m high and a lovely onsite Concierge team.

Delight your clients with an impressive event space, ideally located just a short distance from Liverpool street station.

"Spitalfields Conservatory event space with vibrant audience and natural light for meetings."

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Spitalfields Conservatory

FORA-Folgate St, Event Space

Historic 450-capacity venue in St. Katharine Docks with 10 alcoves, perfect for quirky conferences. From £10,000 exclusive hire including AV and midnight licence.

Dockside Vaults boasts the perfect layout for corporate events, product launches and team building activities. With the main body of the space offering an open, social area; perfect for networking events and corporate dinners, encouraging conversation and engagement between guests. The space also includes 10 alcove spaces that branch off the main area, all fitted with built-in seating, flat screen TV's and speakers, creating the perfect atmosphere for those in need of a more intimate space, possibly for breakout sessions and fireside chats. 

Underground venue with arched brick ceiling, perfect for intimate gatherings and events.

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Underground venue with exposed brick arches, perfect for cocktail receptions and private parties.

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Versatile Dockside Vaults venue with exposed brick arches for corporate events and celebrations.

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Underground venue with exposed brick arches for creative corporate events and art exhibitions.

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Versatile Dockside Vaults venue with arched brick ceilings for events and gatherings.

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Dockside Vaults

Converted Victorian archway photography studio off Shoreditch High Street, ideal for quirky conferences. Up to 300 theatre-style, onsite café, from £5,289 daily.

The White Rabbit Cafe is a charming and versatile space located within the White Rabbit Shoreditch venue. It is suitable for a variety of events, including conferences, seminars, workshops, and promotional events. The space offers a private client cafe and reception lounge area, making it an ideal setting for corporate conferences. With a track record of hosting over 2000 delegates from various conferences, the White Rabbit Cafe is a trusted venue for corporate events. The space is versatile, welcoming, and functional, with an onsite cafe that serves excellent coffee for guests throughout the day. The location is conveniently situated just off Shoreditch High Street, providing a quiet and private ambiance. The space has been used by clients such as The North Face, Havas, The Guardian, and WPP.