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South Bank, London, boasts a selection of unique conference venues that inspire creativity and engagement. These spaces offer a blend of modern facilities and distinctive character, perfect for fostering innovative thinking and memorable experiences in the heart of the capital.

A stone's throw from Embankment tube station and Waterloo train and tube stations, the South Bank is super accessible.

TRANSPORT

The South Bank Centre is a world-famous performance and arts venue offering many cultural events year-round. 

CULTURE

Whether you fancy relaxed Italian fare or more upmarket dining options, the South Bank is the place to be.

FOOD & DRINK

Nestled beside the River Thames, the South Bank is a pretty tree-lined stretch in central London that's packed full of stylish restaurants, relaxed bars, and famous attractions such as the Tate Modern, the London Eye, the London Dungeon and Sea Life. Whether you're planning a family friendly day out, leading an educational workshop or a corporate dinner, the South Bank is a great option. Culture-wise, the South Bank is home to the South Bank Centre, National Theatre and BFI theatre, which all make great locations for events.

The history of South Bank can be traced back to the 12th century, when it was primarily used as a landing site for ships travelling up and down the River Thames. Nowadays, the South Bank is very well connected to other parts of London, with Waterloo train station and tube stations nearby, as well as the Thames Clipper stopping alongside the London Eye.

An extremely popular destination in the summer especially, this relaxed area is bustling with energy and offers great views of Big Ben, St Paul's and of course, the iconic London Eye. 

South Bank

Sprawling gardens, trendy meeting spaces or vast exhibition halls... South London offers the best of the best.

VENUE VARIETY

South London is extremely well connected to the rest of the city and beyond, thanks to its plentiful tube, train and bus connections.

Whether you want to visit the Cutty Sark, engage your team with an away day in Brixton or dance the night away in Clapham, there's plenty to do!

THINGS TO DO

South London is the southern part of the city, encompassing areas such as Lambeth, Wandsworth, Southwark, Bromley, Croydon, Greenwich and Richmond. A bustling and vibrant region, there are so many different cultural influences here, which show in the array of restaurants, bars and entertainment offerings. Whether you're looking for a peaceful stroll through leafy Richmond, want to sample a world-famous brewery in Brixton or meet up with your team in Wimbledon Village, there's something for everyone!

This also means that there are plenty of unique event spaces here. Whether you need a blank canvas space for a pop-up or brand activation, a large hall for a conference, a trendy, intimate space for a meeting or anything in between, we guarantee South London has it!

In addition to its venue variety and village-like way of life, South London is very well connected to the rest of the city and beyond, with numerous tube and train lines running throughout the region.

South London

Discover unique conference venues in South Bank, London, offering inspiring spaces for professional event organisers in the corporate world.

Unique Conference Venues in South Bank

Unique Conference Venues

110-seat tiered theatre in Covent Garden's transport museum, ideal for unique 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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Screenings

The Cubic Theatre

London

London Transport Museum

London Transport Museum - The Cubic Theatre

Historic 18th-century venue at Trafalgar Square with vaulted ceilings, accommodating 130 theatre-style or 200 reception, from £2,200 hourly for exclusive hire.

St Martin’s Hall is a beautiful room with oak panelling and even though the space is situated underground the room has an abundance of natural daylight. 

There is fresh air supply, under floor heating, WIFI, adjustable lighting and has its own private bathrooms and cloakroom. It also has its own separate space for refreshments in the ‘Lightwell’ which is situated right outside the Hall. St Martins Hall can hold up to 130 delegates in a theatre style, 64 delegates in a cabaret style or 32 in a boardroom style.

St Martins Hall meeting room with round tables, ideal for events and presentations.

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St Martins Hall event space with gray chairs, ideal for presentations and meetings.

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St Martins Hall meeting space with gray and red chairs, ideal for workshops and presentations.

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St Martins Hall atrium, modern glass design for corporate meetings and social events.

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St Martins Hall meeting space with wooden walls, ideal for networking events and discussions.

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Reception

Business

St Martins Hall & Lightwell

St Martin-in-the-Fields

Georgian venue near Covent Garden with 180-capacity Great Room featuring skylight, stage and AV. Ideal for conferences with breakout spaces from £5,650 plus catering.

The Great Room is jewel in the crown, accommodating up to 180 guests theatre and 80 guests cabaret style for conferences. The room features high ceilings and a skylight which floods in a natural daylight. The room is air-conditioned and can be completely blacked out for presentations or hybrid events. The state-of-the art audio-visual facilities include an HD projector for both data and professional format video projection.

Elegant Great Room at RSA House, perfect for conferences and networking events.

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Elegant Great Room at RSA House, ideal for corporate events and conferences.

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Sophisticated RSA House Great Room with modern seating and historical murals for events.

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Great Room at RSA House with elegant seating and large screen for conferences.

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Elegant Great Room at RSA House with round tables, ideal for meetings and receptions.

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The Great Room

RSA House

451-seat riverside lecture theatre with 7m ultra-wide screen, ideal for unique conferences. 2 mins from Temple station. From £110 per person for day delegate packages.

The Kelvin Lecture Theatre is the perfect space to keep a large audience engaged. There is even the option to broadcast your event beyond the venue with state-of-the-art AV and virtual event technology. 

Kelvin Lecture Theatre with tiered seating, ideal for conferences and events.

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Kelvin Lecture Theatre with tiered seating, ideal for professional events and presentations.

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Kelvin Lecture Theatre 

IET Savoy place

170-capacity sustainable conference venue with floor-to-ceiling windows, dual projectors and hybrid tech. Near Waterloo station. From £3,600 per day including comprehensi

Spacious and versatile, Max Nasatyr of our Third Floor Suite is flooded with floor to ceiling natural daylight and capable of accommodating up to 170 theatre or 100 cabaret. The Max Nasatyr room has dual 1080p projector screens, 2 high-definition hybrid capable cameras and the ability to live stream to YouTube - making it the perfect space for your in person or hybrid meeting. the space offers exclusive hire of the floor, offering 2 AV and hybrid equipped breakout rooms. The private foyer can be used for refreshment space, or registration, and a private cloakroom is included. 

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Third Floor Suite

Coin Street Conference Centre

60-capacity boardroom beside St Paul's Cathedral, ideal for unique conferences. Day delegate packages from £65pp including catering, AV, Wi-Fi. 2 mins from City Thameslin

The Churchill Suite is a flexible meeting and events space, situated on Lower Ground Floor 1. The suite is ideal for hosting business meetings, conferences, interviews, board meetings and training sessions. 

Churchill Suite lobby at Leonardo Royal Hotel, modern design for events and networking.

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Churchill Suite at Leonardo Royal Hotel London, modern venue for events with stylish bar.

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Churchill Suite bar at Leonardo Royal Hotel, ideal for networking and cocktail events.

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Events

Churchill Suite

Leonardo Royal Hotel London St.Pauls 

Historic underground bunker where Churchill led Britain, ideal for unique conferences up to 175 guests, from £79 per delegate including museum access.

This remarkable space offers all the conveniences of a modern meeting room, located under 12 feet of concrete and steel. The comfort or air conditioning and the latest audio-visual facilities make this a fantastic venue for conferences and presentations for up to 175 guests.

HCA Auditorium banquet table with floral centerpieces for corporate holiday event.

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HCA Auditorium event space with elegant round tables for fine dining and social gatherings.

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HCA Auditorium in Churchill War Rooms, organized meeting space for professional events.

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HCA Auditorium refreshment station for meetings with vintage decor and greenery.

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HCA Auditorium with round tables, ideal for corporate meetings and events.

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The HCA Auditorium

Churchill War Rooms

2,500-capacity brutalist auditorium by Thames, ideal for unique conferences. 2 mins from Waterloo. Theatre-style seating for 916, full building hire from £27,500 per day.

The Royal Festival Hall is a world-famous venue which can seat up to 2,500 guests in a fixed raked seated auditorium. The stunning Hall boasts a state of the art stage and rig, a large number of back of house areas and many of the original 1950s features. It's the perfect London location with excellent transport links for large conferences or corporate events, AGMs, award ceremonies and graduations. 



Royal Festival Hall conference with engaging speaker and tiered seating.

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Royal Festival Hall Auditorium set for a conference with spacious seating and stage.

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Royal Festival Hall Auditorium with tiered seating, ideal for concerts and conferences.

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Royal Festival Hall Auditorium with tiered seating, ideal for conferences and performances.

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Royal Festival Hall Auditorium

Southbank Centre

Historic Fleet Street venue with Theatre Bar for 50 standing, ideal for unique conferences, 2 mins from City Thameslink, from £660 evening hire.

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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Standing

Dining 

Theatre Bar

St Bride Foundation

270-capacity Illuminate Suite with natural daylight, ideal for unique conferences near Borough Market. Ground floor access, breakout rooms, from £84 per person daily.

Prospero House has an expansive blueprint spanning across three floors. The two conference suites, located on the ground floor can accommodate larger groups, and are conveniently situated next to catering space. Additional meeting and training rooms are located on the first and second floor providing a variety of room types for your event whether it is small or large. 

Illuminate Suite at Prospero House, featuring round tables for corporate events and presentations.

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Illuminate Suite at Prospero House: modern event space with natural light for workshops.

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Illuminate Suite at Prospero House: modern meeting space for workshops and seminars.

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Illuminate Suite

etc.venues Prospero House

210-capacity tiered lecture theatre in Westminster's Institution of Mechanical Engineers, ideal for conferences. Includes Marble Hall networking space, full AV, from £4,4

Located on the ground floor of the building, the Lecture Theatre has fixed tiered seating for up to 210 guests. Perfect for Launches, Lectures, Conferences and Workshops.

The room hire includes the use of the Marble Hall and adjoining Gallery located on the lower ground floor for registration and catering, a technician during the hours booked and audio visual equipment (data projector, lectern, 6 top table microphones, 2 hand held radio microphones, 4 tie clip radio microphones, laptop)



Lecture Theatre at One Birdcage Walk with red chairs, ideal for conferences and presentations.

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Lecture Theatre at One Birdcage Walk with tiered seating for corporate events and seminars.

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Lecture Theatre at One Birdcage Walk with red seating, ideal for corporate seminars.

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Elegant lecture theatre with marble flooring, ideal for upscale meetings and receptions.

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Modern lecture theatre with polished wooden floor for versatile corporate events.

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Lecture Theatre

One Birdcage Walk

Thames-side conference venue in OXO Tower with St Paul's views, ideal for unique corporate events. Theatre-style for 80, standing for 200. From £6,000 venue hire.

Host an unforgettable gathering at OXO2. Our diverse and inspiring menus offer a tantalising world of options for everyone from meat lovers to vegans. Camm & Hooper's renowned catering team delivers a bespoke culinary journey, creating menus that are as innovative as they are delicious. Combine this culinary excellence with OXO2's blank canvas design and striking floor-to-ceiling windows, revealing panoramic river views of London's iconic skyline. The venue's flexible layout and private balcony provide the perfect setting for a memorable dining experience. 

Elegant event space in OXO2 with round tables, ideal for corporate events and weddings.

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Elegant long table setup with white linens and purple napkins for corporate events.

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Versatile West Wing event space with polished floors, ideal for corporate meetings and gatherings.

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Elegant dining setup in OXO2's West Wing, perfect for networking and celebrations.

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Elegant round table in vibrant OXO2 event space, perfect for celebrations and corporate gatherings.

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West Wing 

OXO2

OXO2 West Wing

Grade II listed Law Society venue with 100-capacity classroom setup, ideal for unique conferences. High-tech AV included, breakout rooms available, from £150 per person f

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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Classroom

The Council Chamber

113 Chancery Lane 

113 Chancery Lane - The Council Chamber

Award-winning sustainable conference venue near Southbank with 90-capacity Earth room featuring natural daylight, bespoke AV facilities, and eco-friendly catering from £1

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.