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Soho, nestled in the heart of Central London, offers a vibrant backdrop for conferences. Its eclectic mix of venues caters to professional events with cutting-edge facilities and inspiring atmospheres. Ideal for medium to large organisations looking to engage and impress attendees, Soho's conference venues are well-equipped to facilitate dynamic presentations and networking.

A stone's throw from many tube and train stations, Soho is one of the easiest parts of London to navigate.

TRANSPORT

Soho is a melting pot of art, music and theatre. From world-famous Shaftesbury Avenue to shopping haven Carnaby Street, there's something for everyone! 

CULTURE

There are a wide range of restaurants and bars in Soho. Italian, Asian, French... you name it!

FOOD & DRINK

The beating heart of theatre-land, Soho is one of the most popular and well-known areas in London. An epicentre of activity, Soho is an energetic, bustling and vibrant maze of streets, shops, restaurants, bars, theatres, and galleries. It's no surprise the West End is an eventprof's dream destination!

Originally a royal hunting ground in the 18th century, Soho soon became a fashionable district for the wealthy and was known for its theatres and nightclubs, and still is today. Perfect for any kind of event, whether you're after a trendy coworking space, historic conference setting, casual restaurant or swanky cocktail bar, Soho has everything you need.

Soho is also extremely well-connected to the rest of London. It's close to Oxford Circus, Piccadilly and Leicester Square tube stations, as well as a short distance from Charing Cross train station, so no matter where your attendees are coming from, they're sure to have an easy journey!

Soho

The London Eye, Big Ben, Trafalgar Square, Hyde Park, Marble Arch... need we say more?!

LANDMARKS

Whether you want to impress clients with French fare or marvellous mezze, London is no stranger to incredible food and drinks hotspots.

From cafes to conference centres, the sheer amount of venues in Central London means there is something for everyone!

VENUE VARIETY

Central London is a large area comprising the City of London and the innermost parts of 6 other boroughs, including Westminster, Southwark, Kensington & Chelsea, Islington, Camden and Lambeth. As this defined area stretches across many well populated and thriving cosmopolitan districts of the capital, it comes as no surprise that there is an endless stream of incredible event venues suitable for every kind of event, each with a unique cultural feel and offering. 

Whether you’re planning a conference, away day, dinner, awards ceremony, rooftop party or a simple team meeting, you’re sure to find the ideal venue in Central London. Plus with world-famous landmarks and iconic locations aplenty, your guests will always be impressed and entertained in equal measure! Central London has an abundance of train and tube stations connecting the areas, as well as buses, taxis, even boats! Plus, with countless hotels and accommodation offerings, out-of-town guests will have no shortage of convenient options.


Central London

Discover top Conference Venues in Soho, Central London. Perfect for professional events aimed at engaging and impressing attendees.

Conference Venues in Soho

Conference Venues

524-capacity chandeliered Grand Ballroom on Regent Street, ideal for large conferences with state-of-the-art AV, from £204 per delegate including refreshments.

The Grand Ballroom at The Langham, London is an exquisite venue perfect for hosting a variety of events, including weddings, corporate meetings, and grand celebrations. With its elegant decor and stunning chandelier, the ballroom creates a romantic and sophisticated atmosphere for any occasion. The space is adaptable, allowing for both intimate gatherings and larger receptions, accommodating up to 375 guests. The dedicated team of wedding specialists and event planners ensures that every detail is meticulously handled, making it an ideal choice for those looking to create unforgettable memories. Whether you are planning a lavish wedding or a professional conference, the Grand Ballroom offers a luxurious setting that will impress your guests and provide a memorable experience.

Grand Ballroom at The Langham, London: elegant space for upscale events and meetings.

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Grand Ballroom at The Langham, London: elegant wedding venue with high ceilings and luxury decor.

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Grand Ballroom at The Langham, London: elegant wedding venue with luxurious chandelier.

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Grand Ballroom at The Langham, London: elegant banquet hall for weddings and galas.

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Grand Ballroom at The Langham, London: elegant wedding venue with floral decor and cake display.

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Dining

Events

Grand ballroom

London

The Langham, London

320-capacity Grade II listed ballroom in Bloomsbury, ideal for conferences. Natural light, Waterford chandeliers, modern AV. From £4,800 room hire plus catering minimum.

The George V Hall is a stylish and eccentric venue located in Bloomsbury, London, accommodating up to 320 guests. This historic hall features a unique design inspired by King George V's adventures, with striking wallpaper depicting a lake scene and tropical botanicals. The space is flooded with natural light from large windows and adorned with handblown Waterford crystal chandeliers. It is ideal for a variety of events, including award ceremonies, gala dinners, and business conferences. Equipped with modern amenities such as plasma TVs, LCD projectors/screens, and complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi, the hall ensures a seamless experience for all attendees. Catering is provided by the renowned Dalloway Terrace restaurant, offering bespoke menus tailored to any occasion.

Elegant banquet room with long table, ideal for corporate dinners and exclusive events.

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Elegant banquet room with fine dining for upscale events at The Bloomsbury.

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George V meeting setup in The Bloomsbury, elegant decor for corporate events.

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George V meeting room with vibrant murals, ideal for discussions and presentations.

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George V in The Bloomsbury: elegant event space with vibrant murals for upscale gatherings.

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George V Hall

The Bloomsbury

420-seat auditorium in prestigious Mayfair venue, ideal for conferences near Oxford Circus. Includes full AV, technician, disabled access from £75 per person.

Our spacious & beautifully refurbished theatre is perfect for a whole spectrum of events. The auditorium itself is ideal for conferences, forums, seminars & screening events housing up to 420 guests. 

Fully equipped with AV, the theatre includes a full range PA system, projector, screen, laptop, combination of 10 microphones, audio recording, basic stage lighting, lectern & panel furniture, two comfort monitors, laser pointer/clicker and a dedicated technician for the duration of the event. We can also offer a dedicated internet line for live streaming.



Packed auditorium at Royal Institution Theatre, showcasing engaging event and effective seating.

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Elegant tiered auditorium at Royal Institution for formal events and lectures.

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Theatre

Business

The Theatre

Royal Institution Venue

721-seat IMAX cinema in Leicester Square, ideal for large-scale conferences with immersive screen technology, from £22,500 for exclusive hire.

Where better to hold a screening than at a cinema? Treat your guests to your own showing of the latest blockbuster, or your all-time favourite on Cineworld's new state-of-the art IMAX. The team at Cineworld Leicester Square will help you get that Hollywood blockbuster effect, without the budget-busting price tag. They'll work with you to make sure your event is exactly right for your guests, whether that's something more laid back with popcorn and all your cinema favourites, or a black tie-gala, complete with champagne reception and red-carpet arrival.

IMAX theater at Cineworld Leicester Square with tiered seating for events and presentations.

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IMAX cinema lobby at Cineworld Leicester Square, modern design for events and premieres.

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Modern IMAX auditorium at Cineworld Leicester Square with tiered seating and red lighting.

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IMAX Cineworld Leicester Square with blue-lit staircase, ideal for conferences and events.

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IMAX theater at Cineworld Leicester Square with curved seating for film screenings and presentations.

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Screenings

IMAX

Cineworld Leicester Square

Grade II listed ballroom in Regent Street, Soho. Seats 120 theatre-style, 250 reception. From £150pp for day conferences including catering and AV.

One of the grandest ballrooms in London, The Pompadour Ballroom is the largest event space at Hotel Café Royal. It has been beautifully restored to feature original and ornate detailing and is perfect for your next conference, business meeting or corporate reception. The Louis XVI style room has a series of Corinthian pilasters and mirrored panels with gilded frames, accented further by a rich decorative ceiling, elaborately depicting scenes of love.

Pompadour Ballroom at Hotel Cafe Royal, elegant event space for banquets and corporate events.

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Pompadour Ballroom at Hotel Cafe Royal, elegant event space for corporate meetings.

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Elegant Pompadour Ballroom with chandeliers, perfect for corporate meetings and galas.

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Elegant Pompadour Ballroom with high ceilings, perfect for upscale weddings and galas.

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Reception

Pompadour Ballroom

Hotel Cafe Royal

Hotel Cafe Royal - Pompadour Ballroom

Luxurious Mayfair members' club conference venue for 70 theatre-style, 2 mins from Green Park, from £4,000 room hire plus £3,500 minimum spend.

The Lounge is situated on the top floor of 12 Hay Hill and is our most versatile space. 

The room is a blank canvas, suitable for any corporate event, from conferences and awards ceremonies, to dinners and networking drinks receptions.

The Lounge also boasts an abundance of natural light, due to the floor to ceiling panoramic windows, with views overlooking Mayfair and Berkeley Square.

Modern event space with blue seating and large screen for presentations at 12 Hay Hill.

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Modern event space with seating and large screen, perfect for meetings and conferences.

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Modern event space with plush seating, ideal for meetings and networking at 12 Hay Hill.

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Modern event space with stylish seating for networking and gatherings at 12 Hay Hill.

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Standing

The Lounge

12 Hay Hill

Modern 850-capacity conference centre near Tottenham Court Road, ideal for Soho conferences. Theatre-style Congress Hall with 20,000-lumen projection, from £108 per deleg

The Congress Suite is a newer edition to Congress Centre, accommodating up to 190 for a sit-down meal or 200 standing. The spacious room is an ideal blank canvas space for corporate business events in central London with white walls and original 1950s' parquet flooring, which has been carefully restored to stunning effect.

Offering the latest AV equipment, air conditioning and colour changeable LED lighting.

When booked with Congress Hall, the Congress Suite provides a perfect catering or breakout area, or the space can be hired independently for smaller events. 2024 DDR is priced at £90.

Modern Congress Suite with blue chairs, ideal for conferences and seminars.

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Modern Congress Suite with sleek chairs, ideal for conferences and presentations.

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Modern Congress Suite with sleek podium, ideal for conferences and corporate events.

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Modern Congress Suite with black chairs and purple lighting for presentations and conferences.

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Modern Congress Suite with round tables, ideal for meetings and banquets.

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Congress Suite

Congress Centre

Unique conference venue atop Foyles bookstore in Soho, accommodating up to 160 theatre-style with AV system, from £1,350 half-day hire.

Whether you're holding a conference or a private party, a drinks reception, launch or an awards ceremony, our space is designed to fulfil your requirements.

Centrally located, with collapsible staging, equipped with wireless and wired microphones, Level 6 can accommodate speeches, discussion panels and performance.

In addition, we offer the freedom to dress or brand the space as you desire.



Elegant event space with round tables, ideal for corporate gatherings and celebrations.

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Versatile auditorium venue with polished wooden floor for corporate events and receptions.

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Stylish auditorium venue with modern bar, ideal for networking and cocktail receptions.

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Modern auditorium meeting space with long table, ideal for events and collaboration.

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Whole Venue Auditorium with red chairs, ideal for workshops and presentations.

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Whole Venue

Auditorium - Level 6 Foyles 

600-capacity West End theatre auditorium in Soho, ideal for conferences with exceptional acoustics, modern AV infrastructure, accessible stage, from £10,000 daily hire.

Our auditorium seats up to 600 people across three levels and is typically configured either in the round or in a thrust format for events.  A contemporary, mid-century-styled space, it benefits from exceptional acoustics and sightlines and high spec modern technical infrastructure.  Front of house spaces wrap each level of the space, with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking central London and marble bars.  The space works particularly well for meetings, presentations, and awards ceremonies.

Modern Sohoplace auditorium with tiered seating for performances and corporate events.

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Sohoplace auditorium with tiered seating, ideal for performances and presentations.

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Auditorium in Sohoplace, London: blue-lit stage for panel discussion or keynote event.

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Sohoplace theatre event with speaker engaging audience in modern venue setting.

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Dynamic speaker engaging audience in Sohoplace theatre, ideal for events and meetings.

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Arts

Auditorium

Sohoplace - London's newest West End theatre

Central London's largest outdoor rooftop terrace for conferences, accommodating 120 delegates with city skyline views. Leicester Square location, from £40 per person.

The Rooftop is the largest outdoor terrace in central London and offers a full range of drinks, cocktails and food. We’re flexible on numbers so can section off areas to suit the size of your event. Cater to many different types of events.

Rooftop Bar at The Hippodrome Casino with ornate dome, perfect for upscale events.

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Modern rooftop bar with stylish seating, perfect for cocktail receptions and networking events.

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Stylish rooftop bar at The Hippodrome Casino, ideal for cocktail receptions and events.

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Rooftop Bar at The Hippodrome Casino, modern design for stylish events and gatherings.

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Rooftop view of The Hippodrome Casino, perfect for corporate events and celebrations.

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Boardroom

The Rooftop Bar

The Hippodrome Casino

140-capacity Georgian theatre with hybrid tech, ideal for Soho conferences. 2 mins from Oxford Circus. From £105pp day delegate rate including AV, catering.

The Maynard Theatre is an airy, modern conference space with air conditioning and is pillar free. The space is fully accessible with 2 lifts and is located on the lower ground floor. 

The Maynard Foyer has its own registration area, 2 55" screens and is perfect for catering, networking and drinks receptions. The foyer can be made completely private by hiring the three additional breakouts on the same floor.

The space is equipped with hybrid technology, a lectern, fixed microphones. LCD projector, screen, and comfort monitor. The theatre can hold a maximum of 140 Theatre or 81 Cabaret.

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Maynard Theatre

No.11 Cavendish Square

200-capacity Georgian and Adams Suites near Piccadilly Circus, ideal for corporate conferences with day delegate packages from £79 per person including AV equipment.

Let your creative juices flow in an inspiring setting. Our versatile meeting rooms give you the space you need to come together and achieve your goals.

You can rely on us to do the hard work so you can focus on achieving your meeting objectives.

Our seven meeting spaces can be adapted to suit your requirements with a maximum capacity of 200 attendees theatre. 

Georgian and Adams Suites at The Dilly, elegant conference space with chandeliers.

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Sophisticated event space with round tables and chandeliers for corporate meetings.

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Elegant event space with high-top tables and floral decor, ideal for upscale receptions.

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Georgian and Adams Suites

The Dilly

Historic Wren-designed church near Piccadilly Circus, ideal for conferences up to 450 seated. Natural light floods dramatic space from £700 daily.

The Conference Room at St James's Church is offered at highly competitive rates. St James's is in the heart of the West End just 120 yards from Piccadilly Circus.

The room is perfect for meetings, seminars, workshops, and training sessions.

Meeting room in St James's Church Piccadilly, U-shaped setup for workshops and meetings.

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Room Hire 

St James's Church Piccadilly

800-capacity pillar-free ballroom in Leicester Square, ideal for large conferences. State-of-the-art AV, 5.8m ceilings, from £120 per delegate including catering.

Breathtakingly vast, pillar-less room with soaring heights of 5.8m (19ft) and an expansive floor space to host receptions for up to 800 people, 700 seated of 336 cabaret.  Set in the heart of The Londoner, the world's first Super Boutique Hotel, located in London's Legendary Leicester Square.


Logistically engineered, purposefully built to host unique events, the Ballroom at The Londoner is adjoined by specially designed pre-function areas and two kitchens, providing a seamless experience accompanied by exquisite dining.


The Ballroom sets the bar for 21st century event space in London.

Spacious ballroom venue with high ceilings for conferences and banquets in The Londoner.