Reception Venues in East London
Find the best reception hall for your drinks reception in East London. From the traditional to the quirky, there's a great choice of venues near you.
Reception Venues In East London Ideas
The Terrace Gallery is a well-received space which has an excellent track record hosting memorable events. It is a flexible space, ideal for a birthday party, drinks reception, dancing, product launch, wedding reception, team building or networking event. Guests have access to the delightful Rotunda Gardens and the Terrace Gallery can be hired with the other Terrace Rooms (Terrace Garden Room and Terrace Boardroom) for parties of up to 170 people.
See VenueThe Tavern Room is situated on ground floor and is easily accessible from the reception area. The room features large windows that allow natural daylight to flood into the room during breakfast meetings, board meetings or smaller conferences. The room can be transformed to drinks reception area or post-dinner party space.
See VenueThe Old Hall is a wonderful example of beautifully maintained Tudor architecture and has many notable features including the wooden screen at the south end designed by Inigo Jones, and Hogarth’s painting of 'Paul before Felix' on the North wall. It creates a desirable setting ideal for receptions for up to 200 guests, seated lunches and dinners for up to 120 guests, and conferences, lectures and ceremonies for up to 130 guests theatre style.
See VenueOn the ground floor, connected to both the Queen Charlotte and Lower Sugar Room, The King George III Room (named after his visit in 1787) has exposed brickwork, a barrel vaulted ceiling and period lanterns. The King George III Room is directly accessed from the reception (and the loading bay) and can be used alone or in conjunction with the Porter Tun as a drinks reception, catering space or exhibition area for larger events. The room has solid oak flooring and air conditioning. There is a fully integrated PA system and AMBX intelligent LED lighting with thousands of color options.
See VenueThe private dining rooms situated on level 38 of the iconic Gherkin building offer unforgettable views of the London skyline. Designed with flexibility in mind, whole floor bookings allow for large gatherings of up to 130 guests. Events at The Gherkin are lavishly catered for with bespoke breakfast, lunch and dinner menus that bring to life Searcys' passion for British produce and seasonality. Here, private dining is both refined and secluded, offering a privileged perspective to impress your guests.
See VenueThere are six distinct galleries available for evening hire. These are: The Thames Highway Gallery (reception 80, dinner 40); London Sugar and Slavery (reception 120); Docklands War (reception 100); Trade Expansion Gallery (reception 120, dinner 60); Sailortown, City and River (reception 200). They can be hired in isolation or in conjunction with other event spaces.
See VenueThe Orangery offers a modern style bathed in natural daylight from the glass ceiling, complemented by a delicate citrus aroma from the orange trees. The spacious, open-plan room provides a stunning setting for ceremonies and the wedding breakfast. From grand refinement to bohemian chic, the Orangery can be effortlessly styled to any couple’s wishes.
See VenueOur 300-seat Auditorium is our largest space for conferences and events. The built-in theatre style layout creates a lecture style facility, ideal for presentations, seminars and panel discussions. It is equipped with a state-of-the-art screen, Sony HDR 4K Laser projector and surround sound speakers, as well as the opportunity to produce video conferencing/streaming. The adjoining Exhibition Space is a bright/airy blank canvas space with registration and cloakroom facilities, as well as wonderful branding options including a 5m wide video wall, 84" welcome screen and 4 large media screens.
See VenueThe room is ideal for medium sized seminars, lunches and dinners. The room includes access to a private terrace suitable for reception drinks or BBQ lunches, and feature superb views of the famous Oval wicket and Pavilion stand. The John Major room has a separate entrance to the main conference suites in the OCS stand, which gives the room more privacy. It also features John Major memorabilia.
See VenueLight and airy events space, ideal for conferences, press launches, private parties and corporate events. The ArcelorMittal Orbit is a distinctive emblem of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and available to privatize for breakfast meetings and evening events with amazing views throughout London.
See VenueWe have a maximum capacity of 155 and a late license till 2:00am, full Yamaha PA music system and speakers, funky props, piano and furniture and atmospheric lighting. The perfect venue for events such as Weddings, birthday parties, Engagements party/Gender reveal parties/ Baby showers/ Children's Birthday parties/Conferences, Team Away days, Team Building. Our Studios back onto a rooftop and outside areas available for smokers and outdoor events. We offer catering and have a BBQ and Hog roast available in the summer, perfect venue for a summer party with our outside roof terrace.
See VenueBook your event at the ROSL Garden, and it's sure to be a success. A beautiful space to use for a drinks reception, wedding reception, business drinks, birthday celebration, or simply a place to relax and have a drink with friends. The Garden may be hired on a semi-exclusive basis for groups of up to 100 guests standing. The ideal spot to enjoy an afternoon gathering or an evening reception in the summer.
See VenueIt is the outrageous fun of ping pong, combined with state of the art facilities and reputation for hosting the most well executed events that sets Bounce apart as the ultimate conference and corporate party destination in London. Located just a 3 minute walk from Farringdon station, the venue features our luxurious Jaques Room, available for exclusive hire. It's an ideal setting for group of 50-90 standing, 60 theatre style and 28 boardroom. The room Includes: 3 Ping Pong Tables A cocktail bar with dedicated mixologist State of the art Karaoke System UV Lighting Unlimited Ping Pong
See VenueLooking for a quirky and unique venue then the Monster Bars are perfect! Built within the vaults of London Bridge these are really versatile event spaces. Their exposed brickwork, freaky decor and 2,000 years of history provide the perfect backdrop for your event. Perfect for product launches, networking events, drinks reception, movie nights, team building events, birthday parties and celebrations and many more. Scary screenings, spooky Halloween nights fancy dress parties all welcome too!
See VenueFlexible event spaces all adorned in Art Deco theming. Ideal for corporate events, award ceremonies, weddings, product launches and live music events.
See VenueThe Parlour is traditional and beautifully decorated. Located on the ground floor it is an ideal space for receptions, presentations, meetings and private dining. The DDR includes meeting room hire, tea and pastries, mid-morning tea & coffee, fork buffet lunch, afternoon tea, staffing and cutlery, cloak room, basic AV and flip chart.
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About Reception Venues in East London
If you're on the lookout for a venue for a drinks reception, you'll want to check out the many reception halls in East London. From traditional reception venues with jaw-dropping period features to state-of-the-art reception halls with the latest tech, there's something for every kind of reception.
We've listed the best reception venues in East London so that you can spend less time searching and more time impressing your friends, family, colleagues or delegates. So just have a browse and pick out the perfect venue near you.
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