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London is a global centre for emerging culture and quirky heritage. Woven into the rich fabric of this fine city, you will find unusual conference venues to render boring conferences a thing of the past.

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

TRANSPORT

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.

London

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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Host your conference in an unusual conference venue in London to make it that little bit more memorable. Browse our options for all capacities.

Unusual Conference Venues London

Unusual Conference Venues

Discover the Barbican Centre, a unique conference venue in London with stunning city views and modern amenities for memorable events.

The Garden Room adjoins directly to the Conservatory, the space can seat up to 200 guests for a wedding breakfast or wedding reception.

The Garden Room has floor-to-ceiling windows, showcasing fantastic views of the city skyline, Barbican Lakeside, and St Giles Church. It also has a state-of-the-art lighting system, so it is an excellent choice to host the evening reception, after the ceremony in the Conservatory, for the post-dinner dancing.

Elegant dining area in The Garden Room, Barbican Centre for corporate events and celebrations.

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Modern event space at Barbican Centre with elegant high-top tables for cocktail receptions.

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Elegant event space at Barbican Centre with festive balloons for galas and celebrations.

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The Garden Room at Barbican Centre: modern event space with polished wooden floor.

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Elegant high-top tables in The Garden Room, Barbican Centre for networking events.

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The Garden Room

Barbican Centre

Barbican Centre - Unique Conference Venue

Explore 26 Leake Street, a unique conference venue in London. Perfect for memorable events with its urban charm and versatile space.

Discover a dynamic event space in the heart of London's vibrant Leake Street Arches. With its urban and gritty charm, 26 Leake Street offers a unique backdrop for a wide range of events, from art exhibitions and product launches to immersive brand activations and live performances. The venue's versatile layout and raw, industrial aesthetic create an edgy atmosphere that will leave a lasting impression on your guests, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a unique and captivating event experience for networking events, drink receptions, Christmas parties, award ceremonies and more. 

Modern event space with exposed brick walls, ideal for corporate events and workshops.

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Industrial-chic event space with lounge seating, perfect for networking and parties.

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Versatile underground event space with exposed brick walls for corporate gatherings.

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

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Urban venue with graffiti entrance, ideal for creative events and exhibitions.

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Whole Venue

26 Leake Street

Unique Conference Venue at 26 Leake Street

Discover Illuminate at The Science Museum, a unique conference venue in London with stunning city views and space for up to 450 guests.

Illuminate is a progressive award-winning venue at the Science Museum designed to both anticipate and surpass the needs of the ever-evolving events industry.

Located on Levels 4 and 5 of the Science Museum, it is a modern blank canvas space ideal for product launches, corporate events, award ceremonies, bar mitzvahs, dinners and receptions. 

With a seated capacity of 400 and standing capacity of 450, Illuminate stands out with its breath-taking panoramic City views and natural daylight, creating a productive conference or an unforgettable dining experience. 

Illuminate event space at The Science Museum with high ceilings and natural light.

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Illuminate event space at The Science Museum, featuring natural light and modern design.

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Illuminate event venue at The Science Museum with high ceilings, ideal for conferences.

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Elegant awards ceremony setup with fine dining at The Science Museum's Illuminate event space.

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Modern conference space with black chairs and screens at The Science Museum.

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Illuminate

The Science Museum

Unusual Conference Venue at The Science Museum

Ping pong-themed conference venue near Old Street station, seating 200 theatre-style with 10ft screen, from £71 per delegate including unlimited games and refreshments.

It is the outrageous fun of Ping Pong, combined with state of the art facilities and reputation for hosting the most well executed events, that makes Bounce Old Street the ideal social and corporate party destination.

Located just a 3 minute walk from Old Street station , the vast main space offers a fully flexible layout set up, from 100 theater style to large standing events up to 400 guests.

Versatile conference space with blue lighting, ideal for networking and team-building events.

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Vibrant conference space with ping pong tables for team-building events in Shoreditch.

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Versatile conference space with black chairs and vibrant decor for presentations in Shoreditch.

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Bounce Old Street|Shoreditch

Discover The Steel Yard, a unique conference venue in London. Perfect for memorable events with flexible spaces and top-notch facilities.

Our three Arches combine to create a flexible event space for over 800 people to move seamlessly around the venue, with the spaces being reset as the day or evening activities evolve. 

Our largest area, Arch 1 features a flexible staging solution, extensive lighting, audio and AV fixtures, powerful WIFI and a scalable LED video wall display. Arches 2 & 3 host our main and VIP bar areas, allowing for a private entrance if required. Our mezzanine floor can be used as a cloakroom or a professional kitchen for catered events, set-up with extractor fans.



Versatile industrial event space with exposed brick and purple lighting for workshops.

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Stylish event space with round tables and purple lighting at The Steel Yard for corporate events.

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Stylish arched brick venue with purple lighting for conferences and performances.

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Whole Venue at The Steel Yard with exposed brick walls and purple lighting for events.

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Modern event space with exposed brick and purple lighting for corporate or private gatherings.

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The Steel Yard

The Steel Yard - Unique Conference Venue

916-capacity brutalist auditorium ideal for unusual conferences, 2 mins from Waterloo Station, wood-panelled with state-of-the-art AV, from £19k for exclusive hire.

This stunning auditorium is perfect for conferences, award ceremonies, AGMs, film premieres, seminars and hybrid events. 

Conveniently situated by the River Thames and with excellent transport links, this iconic brutalist architecture boasts state-of-the-art facilities. Rich in cultural heritage, it offers a 916-seat space that will comfortably accommodate your guests. 

If you require exclusivity or additional space, the whole venue can be hired, including the Queen Elizabeth Hall Foyer, which can be used for a reception, and the Purcell Room, which can be used as a breakout space. 

Queen Elizabeth Hall Auditorium with engaged audience, vibrant lighting for dynamic events.

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Queen Elizabeth Hall Auditorium conference with engaging speaker and vibrant greenery.

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Queen Elizabeth Hall Auditorium, spacious venue for conferences and performances.

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Queen Elizabeth Hall Auditorium with tiered seating for concerts and events.

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Queen Elizabeth Hall Auditorium with tiered seating for events and performances.

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Theatre

Queen Elizabeth Hall Auditorium

Southbank Centre

270-seat cinema screen in Leicester Square ideal for unusual conferences, with state-of-the-art AV, digital branding throughout venue, from £65 per delegate including cat

When your Conference or Event has to deliver the wow factor and has to reflect your companies high brand standards, look no further. With a big screen experience and state - of -art technology your conference will be an unforgettable experience for your team and clients.

Digital branding available across the whole cinema.



Modern auditorium with plush seating and large screen for events at VUE West End.

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Modern bar area in VUE West End, ideal for networking events and social gatherings.

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Modern auditorium with plush reclining seats for film screenings and presentations.

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Modern auditorium with tiered seating for film screenings and corporate presentations.

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Modern cinema auditorium with comfortable seating for corporate events and film screenings.

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VUE West End

Discover unique conference venues in London. Host your event at the enchanting Entrance Hall for a memorable experience.

The Entrance Hall can be used as a welcome and catering space for your conference as well as a multi purpose break out space.

The Entrance Hall is also the perfect location for a unique drinks reception or refreshment area for a party or corporate event. It is an enchanting space where guests can enjoy drinks and canapés from professional and welcoming hosts. 

The Entrance Hall is often hired with the London Ellipse Hall and can host celebration events, awards ceremonies, product launches and a host of conference set ups.


Elegant brass ensemble in London Museum Spaces for upscale outdoor events.

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Networking event in London Museum Spaces with modern decor and lively interactions.

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Entrance Hall in London Museum Spaces, featuring round tables for meetings and receptions.

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Entrance Hall at London Museum Spaces, modern venue with round tables for corporate events.

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Spacious London Museum Entrance Hall with natural light, ideal for events and meetings.

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Entrance Hall

London Museum Spaces

Unique Conference Spaces at London Museum

120-capacity seaside-themed terrace with retractable roof, crazy golf and street food. Ideal for unusual conferences near Oxford Circus from £90 per delegate.

An exclusive hire of the Terrace is the perfect fit for your event. Step into the halcyon days of the British Riviera, complete with an all-weather canopy and world class hospitality. 

The Terrace is situated in the Swingers sun-trap, a beautiful walled garden with a retractable roof. Covered in lush planting and comfortable banquette seating with easy access to the Fairground Bar.

This area can accommodate a private hire of up to 120 guests.

Elegant event space at Swingers West End with lush greenery, ideal for gatherings.

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Vibrant greenery venue with stylish seating for meetings and events at Swingers West End.

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Vibrant greenery at The Terrace, ideal for networking events and casual gatherings.

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The Terrace

Swingers West End

200-capacity Borough bar with heated garden, ideal for unusual conferences. 11-metre copper bar, plush Italian furnishings. From £3,000 weekend exclusive hire.

The Bar & Garden are The Ministry’s best party spaces. The plush Italian furniture and fully stocked, wall-to-wall copper bar are permanent fixtures; the DJ booth and dancefloor optional, enjoyable extras.

Available exclusively at weekends, the bar’s premium raw aesthetic is complemented by a sizeable heated outdoor garden that makes a perfect secondary social arena.
Perfect for planning post-conference drinks, as the background for a Christmas party or private party or looking for a central location for your reception.

Modern event space with inviting bar and greenery for meetings and gatherings.

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Stylish bar area with modern design, ideal for networking events and social gatherings.

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Stylish modern venue with comfortable seating for intimate meetings and events.

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Stylish lounge at The Bar & Garden, perfect for networking events and meetings.

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Stylish bar area with warm wood tones, perfect for networking events and cocktail receptions.

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The Bar & Garden

The Ministry

46-seat luxury cinema with recliner seating and in-screen dining, ideal for unusual conferences in Islington. £2,000 daily hire with wheelchair access.

ODEON Luxe and Dine Islington offers 6 luxury screens, all with recliner seating and state-of-the-art digital AES Sound.

With in-screen drinks and dining, the venue is the perfect setting to impress guests and delegates. Hire the whole venue for your tech-savvy company conference, or an intimate screening room for an evening showcase.

Modern cinema with plush seating and large screen for premium events in Islington.

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Modern screening room with plush reclining seats for film screenings and corporate events.

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Modern cinema screen in ODEON Luxe Islington for private screenings and corporate events.

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Odeon Luxe & Dine Islington cinema with plush reclining seats for corporate events.

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Modern cinema seating in ODEON LUXE & DINE Islington for film premieres and corporate events.

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ODEON LUXE & DINE Islington

Multi-room Shoreditch venue with stage, karaoke room and LED lighting installation, ideal for unusual conferences. Theatre-style for 150, standing 200. From £100 per pers

The Multiroom Event Space at Colours Hoxton is a versatile venue suitable for a variety of events such as birthday parties, corporate gatherings, album launches, filming, casting, private drinks receptions, small weddings, and more. With its central location in East London, this space offers a unique and vibrant atmosphere for event organizers to host memorable occasions.

Vibrant Multiroom Event Space with LED lights for lively gatherings and dance events.

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Vibrant Multiroom Event Space with LED lights, perfect for live performances and dance events.

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Vibrant Multiroom Event Space in Colours Hoxton, ideal for networking and celebrations.

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Multiroom Event Space in Colours Hoxton with stage, ideal for presentations and gatherings.

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Multiroom Event Space

Colours Hoxton

Discover Vision Hall, a unique conference venue in London. Perfect for memorable events with advanced tech and stunning terrace views.

A breathtaking event space perfect for elegant dining experiences, including, anniversaries, charity dinners. With its interiors designed by Tom Dixon, this premium space with elegant seating, ambient lighting, and a sophisticated atmosphere, is ideal for both intimate private dinners and celebrations. Its top-tier AV systems from PIXL Evolution and gourmet catering by Rhubarb Hospitality Collection ensures a flawless event experience, while the terrace offers panoramic views of King's Cross, creating a stunning backdrop for any special occasion. 