Unusual Venues in London
Search and explore the best event venues in London, from museums to speakeasy bars. These unusual venues are set to impress for every occasion.
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On the hunt for an unusual event venue for hire?
On the hunt for an unusual event venue for hire? Our Venue Expert team has trodden many a city pavement, tracking down a multitude of secret spaces to create the largest venue resource in town. People are increasingly looking for a venue with the 'wow-factor' and we understand the need to impress whether for corporate events and conferences or an exclusive party. London is full of amazing iconic buildings that are available for private hire, from historic palaces steeped in history, to sporting venues, arenas, galleries and museums...the list goes on.
We've chosen a few of the best from the huge selection from across the city to guide your search. If you like the look of one (or more), just enquire directly through Hire Space. If you need more guidance, our Venue Experts can help too, they'll take your brief and handpick venues that perfectly suit your requirements, with best prices negotiated, and all for free. Pulling off a unique, memorable event has never been easier, so get in touch to kick off your search today.
ShoreditchBounce Old Street|Shoreditch
From £55.2 per person450Bounce was designed with two main purposes. Conferencing and social events. Our luxurious venue boasts a 40ft bar, 19 activity tables and an extensive bar area. Whether it's a corporate social, birthday, get together or your office meeting. Bounce is a one stop shop for all your needs. With a capacity of 450 standing guests, our main space is also excellent for exclusive hires.
HammersmithEventim Apollo, Hammersmith
From £20,0003,311The Apollo is known the world over for hosting live events for the biggest musicians and comedians in history. Our removable, split level flat floor means we can now also hold corporate events, gala dinners, award ceremonies, fashion events, weddings, product launches, film premiers, private parties and more. Our newly restored art deco venue never fails to impress and our stunning foyer bars can cater for drinks receptions before or after the main event in our spectacular auditorium. This is an exclusive corporate event space and the venue is never shared.
- Tower Hamlets
Troxy
From £15,9752,100Troxy is a Grade II listed, independent venue featuring state-of-the-art AV system (which can deliver a show without additional hire) and an Art Deco aesthetic that adds the WOW! factor to any occasion. Our versatile space is perfect for all sorts of corporate and private events. From award ceremonies, gala dinners, and parties to screenings and immersive events, we've done it all! We can also host launch events, fundraisers, as well as live events such as concerts, comedy shows, and more. If you are looking for a unique venue with lots of character (and who isn't) then we are the one for you!
See venue - Shoreditch
Village Underground
From £8,500680Village 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.
See venue - High Holborn
Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn
From £2,700200The 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, meetings, seminars and ceremonies for up to 130 guests.
See venue - City
The Steel Yard
From £2,500450Our 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.
See venue - North Greenwich
indigo at The O2
From £19,5001,597indigo at The O2 stands as one of London's most sought-after corporate event spaces, offering unparalleled flexibility and sophistication. Whether you're planning a conference, workshop, training session, meeting, or seminar, our versatile venue with is built-in main stage, in-house AV, and VIP lounge is perfectly equipped to meet your needs. By choosing to host your event under the world-famous roof of The O2, you gain access to unique branding and digital media opportunities, ensuring a truly world-class experience for your corporate or private event.
See venue - City of London
The Brewery
From £155900As one of the oldest and most spacious venues in London, the Porter Tun is a stunning space perfect for large events such as conferences, awards evenings, exhibitions and fashion shows. Features include an exposed King Post timber roof giving a span of 60ft above a 778 square metre antique wooden floor, along with a large raised balcony ideal for a presentation platform or reception area. This space is fully air controlled and has natural daylight. The Malt Room can be booked as a green room.
See venue - St Katharine Docks
Dockside Vaults
From £10,000450Dockside 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.
See venue - South Bank
26 Leake Street
From £12,0001,150Discover 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.
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