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London's quirky conference venues offer a unique backdrop for corporate events, blending creativity with professionalism. These spaces inspire innovation and engagement, perfect for companies seeking an unconventional setting to spark fresh ideas and discussions.

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

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

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

CULTURE

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.

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The United Kingdom has an excellent transport infrastructure, with a wide variety of options for getting around.

The United Kingdom is home to some of the most iconic landmarks in the world, from Big Ben to Stonehenge.

The United Kingdom has a rich cultural heritage, with a wide variety of traditional music, art and cuisine.

The United Kingdom is a country in northwestern Europe, off the coast of France. It is made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The UK has a long and rich history, and its culture has been influenced by many different peoples and nations. The UK is a leading economic and political power, and is home to some of the world’s most iconic landmarks, such as Big Ben and Buckingham Palace. The UK is an excellent place to hold an event, with a variety of world-class venues and a wealth of experience in hosting events of all kinds.

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Discover unique and quirky conference venues in London that inspire creativity and engagement for professional events.

Quirky Conference Venues in London

Quirky Conference Venues

Historic Fleet Street venue with Victorian glass lantern roof and former swimming pool beneath seating, ideal for quirky conferences up to 50 standing.

Situated in a historic building, the Theater Bar features old-fashioned details across the room. These particulars make it an original space for private dining or for use as a venue for networking events. The interior is a mixture of wood and bricks, which gives the area a unique charm. Relax and enjoy a well-prepared meal and drinks from the private bar. It is available for up to 50 people.

Theatre Bar at St Bride Foundation with vintage machine, ideal for events and gatherings.

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Rustic Theatre Bar at St Bride Foundation, cozy venue for networking events and gatherings.

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Theatre Bar at St Bride Foundation: rustic venue with exposed brick, ideal for events and gatherings.

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Theatre Bar at St Bride Foundation: rustic venue with vintage charm for creative events.

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Dining 

Theatre Bar

St Bride Foundation

St Bride Foundation Theatre Bar

Award-winning sustainable venue near Southbank with bright Earth room for 90 delegates, featuring natural daylight and eco-friendly facilities from £1,500 daily.

Our Earth room is a bright and airy space with natural daylight and bespoke AV facilities for up to 90 people, making it ideal for conferences and meetings. Located at 15Hatfields, an award-winning sustainable venue just off London's Southbank, this versatile space combines modern design with eco-friendly features. Enjoy high-speed internet, state-of-the-art audiovisual technology, and a functional layout that adapts to your event needs. With a commitment to sustainability, our venue offers organic catering and locally sourced refreshments, ensuring a memorable experience for your guests. Whether hosting a corporate meeting or a creative workshop, the Earth room provides the perfect backdrop for productive gatherings in a stylish environment.

Earth in 15Hatfields: organized meeting space with podium, ideal for presentations and events.

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Professional meeting space with round tables, ideal for events and networking.

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U-shaped meeting room with dual screens for collaborative sessions and effective teamwork.

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Business

Earth

15Hatfields

Georgian landmark's ornate Burton room seats 140 theatre-style for quirky conferences, 5 mins from Piccadilly Circus, from £72pp including catering and AV.

Majestic yet welcoming, this classic Georgian room is one our most sought after for daytime events and combines perfectly with the adjacent Trafalgar 1 & 2 as  breakout or catering rooms. Burton is a fantastic option for conferences, exhibitions, AGMS, seminars and networking events. The classically striking room offers a blank canvas for any corporate use.

Elegant meeting room at Burton, 116 Pall Mall, ideal for corporate events and conferences.

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Elegant meeting room at Burton, 116 Pall Mall, ideal for corporate events and presentations.

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Sophisticated event space at Burton, 116 Pall Mall, ideal for networking and elegant gatherings.

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Grand staircase at Burton, 116 Pall Mall, ideal for elegant receptions and ceremonies.

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Elegant meeting room at Burton, 116 Pall Mall, set for corporate presentations.

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Burton

116 Pall Mall

116 Pall Mall - Burton

Historic Grade II listed venue near Bank station with Venetian-inspired Members Room, theatre-style Great Hall for 270, and quirky bridge feature from £114pp day delegate

The meeting rooms at One Moorgate Place offer versatile options for all types of business events. With eight rooms available, we can accommodate everything from one-on-one meetings to large-scale gatherings. Some rooms can be combined to host up to 50 guests, perfect for seminars, team-building sessions, or market research. 

Each room is equipped with cutting-edge technology, including Wi-Fi, video conferencing, satellite TV, and presentation screens, ensuring a seamless experience. Catering is also available in all rooms.

Modern conference room at One Moorgate Place with ergonomic chairs and elegant lighting.

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Modern meeting room at One Moorgate Place with sleek furniture for professional events.

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Modern meeting room at One Moorgate Place, ideal for corporate events and workshops.

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Modern conference room at One Moorgate Place, ideal for professional meetings and presentations.

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Meeting room at One Moorgate Place with modern seating and elegant lighting for professional events.

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Meeting rooms

One Moorgate Place

Historic cricket ground's 300-capacity suite with pitch views, ideal for quirky conferences. 4 mins from Vauxhall, from £51pp DDR including catering.

The 175 suite is in our new stand, it is the largest space in stadium, it can hold up to 700 delegates theatre stye with floor to ceiling glass along the pitch facing walls. Included in the room is an organisers office as well as a viewing platform, perfect for pre-dinner entertainment. This room has access onto a private terrace as well as direct access into the Pavilion for breakout spaces.
This space is also perfect for private dining, banquets and networking events.

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Events

175 suite 

Kia Oval

Kia Oval - 175 Suite

350-capacity conference venue with wave-form ceiling near Marble Arch, ideal for quirky corporate events, from £85pp day delegate rate based on recent quotes.

With its unique design, wave-form ceiling and light walls, The Arena at Great Cumberland Place creates the perfect ambience for your wedding. Nestled in the heart of London, just steps from Marble Arch Tube Station, this stunning venue offers a blend of elegance and modernity.  Our dedicated team provides personalised menu planning with our talented chef, while state-of-the-art audio-visual technology enhances your celebration. 

Elegant dinner setup in The Arena, Cumberland Hotel for corporate events and weddings.

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Elegant event space at The Cumberland Hotel, perfect for corporate dinners and celebrations.

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Weddings

The Arena

The Cumberland Hotel

Tech City conference space with dual projectors, up to 90 theatre-style, flexible layouts for quirky corporate events, 5 mins from Old Street station.

Nestled between ALT and BACKSPACE, our SHIFT room can accommodate  up to 80 attendees in theatre setup. The room comes equipped with a projector. 

This room is only available as part of a Full Venue Hire.

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Shift

CodeNode

CodeNode Shift

Historic medical library boardroom for 30 in Marylebone, ideal for quirky corporate meetings. LCD screen included, from £900 daily. 2 mins from Oxford Circus.

The Marcus Beck Library is one of the many heritage treasures found at 1 Wimple Street. This private meeting room dates back to 1912 and has a large library of rare medical books lining the walls. The room seats up to 30 people in a unique horse-shoe formation and features impressive oak parquet flooring,  a marble fireplace and air conditioning. Due to its historic heritage, this room sets itself apart, making it the perfect location for formal board meetings, corporate dinners, and both online and hybrid presentations, training and team building. 

Marcus Beck Library conference room with oval table, ideal for executive meetings.

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U-shaped conference room at Marcus Beck Library with modern AV equipment for hybrid meetings.

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Marcus Beck Library meeting room with circular table, ideal for professional gatherings.

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Marcus Beck Library meeting room with circular table, ideal for executive meetings and planning.

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Marcus Beck Library 

1 Wimpole Street

1 Wimpole Street - Marcus Beck Library

Grade II listed Council Chamber with Persian enamel frieze, 100-person classroom capacity, high-tech AV included, 2 mins from Chancery Lane station, from £150 per person 

The Council Chamber offers audio visual facilities to rival any London venue. With its tiered ergonomic seating, each with access to power and data, this third-floor space is ideal for training sessions, screenings and video conferences. 
A breakout room located adjacent to the Council Chamber is also provided when hiring this room. 

Council Chamber at 113 Chancery Lane, spacious meeting room for conferences and workshops.

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The Council Chamber

113 Chancery Lane 

113 Chancery Lane - The Council Chamber

Art deco MacMillan Hall in iconic Senate House, Bloomsbury. Theatre-style for 220, wood-panelled character space. From £70pp day delegate rate, 2 mins Russell Square.

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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MacMillan Hall - Senate House

University of London Venues

The MacMillan Hall - Senate House

1000-capacity sustainable auditorium opposite Euston Station, ideal for quirky conferences with tiered seating, private entrance, and £6,750 full-day hire including AV.

The largest meeting space in Euston, it can seat up to 1000 delegates and is available in four customisable layouts - Theatre, Banquet, Exhibition and Cabaret. Ideal for conferences and networking events. 


Spacious auditorium with tiered seating for conferences and lectures at Friends House.

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Versatile event space with tiered seating for conferences and workshops.

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Modern auditorium with tiered seating for meetings and conferences in Friends House.

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Spacious auditorium with tiered seating, perfect for conferences and workshops.

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Elegant outdoor event space at The Light in Friends House with manicured lawn and banners.

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The Light

Friends House 

Friends House - The Light

Modern London Bridge conference venue with stunning atrium, 13 flexible rooms, up to 100 theatre-style capacity, from £70 per person including catering and AV.

Host your next event in this dynamic, versatile and sustainable space. It is ideal for conferences, seminars and drinks receptions. This space features expansive windows that invite natural light and provide views of the stunning glass atrium, creating a welcoming and adaptable atmosphere. Equipped with advance audiovisual technology and dedicated to sustainable practices, it easily accommodate your event's unique requirements. 

Whether it's a corporate gathering or celebration, this space ensures your event is executed flawlessly and sustainably. 

Modern meeting room with red chairs and dual screens for presentations and workshops.

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Modern meeting room with red chairs, ideal for conferences and workshops.

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Modern meeting space with red chairs, ideal for presentations and workshops.

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10 Union St.

360° digital ellipse conference venue near Barbican, seats 240 cabaret or 300 theatre, includes AV tech and staging, from £7,500 venue hire.

A show stopping space for your conference, our London Ellipse Hall can be branded to your bespoke specifications. The LED display can welcome your guests, thank your sponsors, and offer a truly unique opportunity to enhance your corporate profile.

With our Entrance Hall as a registration, catering, or workshop space, the London Ellipse Hall is yours to utilise to the highest extent.

Our dedicated AV team can provide all day support and run everything from presentations, hybrid, awards ceremonies, and across work conferencing. 

London Ellipse Hall event space with round tables for meetings and workshops.

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Networking event at London Ellipse Hall with round tables for collaboration.

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London Ellipse Hall event with speaker addressing engaged audience in modern corporate setting.

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London Ellipse Hall event setup with carwow 2024 branding and Olympic rings for a launch.

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Modern London Ellipse Hall event space with elegant floral arrangements for networking.

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London Ellipse Hall

London Museum Spaces

Artist-designed conference space with Battersea Power Station views, up to 250 reception capacity, flexible meeting rooms, from £65 day delegate rate near Zone 1 transpor

Creative Room 1-3 based on the lower ground floor of art'otel London Battersea, and can be used with the private breakout space outside to creative the perfect creative space for your next event. 

The quirky cool space with unique art work lends itself perfectly to meetings, conferences, board meetings, workshops and training. 

Creative Room 1-3 at art'otel London, U-shaped table, ideal for meetings and brainstorming.

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Stylish meeting room with long table, pink walls, ideal for events and brainstorming.

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Event space in art'otel London with round tables, ideal for meetings and networking.

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Elegant event space with round tables in art'otel London Battersea Power Station.

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Stylish event space with round tables and pink walls at art'otel London Battersea.

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Creative Room 1-3

art'otel London Battersea Power Station

190-capacity conference suite in refurbished iconic Smithfield building, ideal for quirky corporate events. 2 mins from Farringdon. 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.