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Discover the allure of free event venues in Waterloo, London, where budget-friendly spaces meet the vibrancy of the South Bank. Ideal for event professionals seeking cost-effective solutions without compromising on location or character.

Waterloo

Central London

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.

FOOD & DRINK

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

VENUE VARIETY

As well as the tube, taxis and buses, Waterloo is one of the busiest train stations in the UK, making it easy for your guests to get to your events

TRANSPORT

Waterloo and Southbank is a very popular area filled with bars, restaurants, museums and thatres, all offering unique cultural experiences.

THINGS TO DO

The area is named after nearby Waterloo Bridge, which was the site of the Battle of Waterloo.

HISTORY

Free Event Venues in Waterloo

Free Event Venues

The Terrace Suite offers the perfect backdrop of The London Eye for dinners up to 40 people or drinks receptions for up to 50 people.

Terrace Suite at Park Plaza: modern event space for elegant cocktail receptions.

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Terrace Suite at Park Plaza County Hall with London Eye, ideal for meetings and receptions.

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Terrace Suite at Park Plaza: elegant meeting space with natural light for corporate events.

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Elegant Terrace Suite at Park Plaza County Hall, perfect for corporate events and dining.

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Reception

Dining

Terrace Suite

London

Park Plaza County Hall

Historic Georgian Vaults in Central London for events, parties, and product launches for up to 220 guests.

Originally designed as river-front warehouses, these fully restored Vaults offer a striking contrast to the splendour of the rooms above.
The series of interconnecting spaces offer a choice of secluded settings for intimate gatherings or, used as a whole, provide a spectacular backdrop to parties, product launches, drinks receptions and fashion shows for up to 220 guests.

Versatile event space in RSA House with exposed brick arches, ideal for gatherings and workshops.

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Versatile event space in RSA House with unique brick arch ceiling for corporate and social gatherings.

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Exposed brick arches in The Vaults, RSA House event space for corporate meetings and receptions.

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The Vaults at RSA House: elegant event space with exposed brick and fairy lights.

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Elegant event space in RSA House with exposed brick arches, ideal for corporate gatherings.

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Business

The Vaults

RSA House

The Lawns at Middle Temple are licenced for civil ceremonies for up to 300 guests (with the Hall as your essential wet weather back up).

Or if you choose not to have your ceremony with us, the Lawns are still the perfect location for your post-ceremony drinks reception and those all important photos.

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Weddings

Lawns and Gardens

The Honourable Society of the Middle Temple

Elegant riverside room with historic charm, ideal for weddings, receptions, and events up to 250 guests.

The Reading & Writing Room on 2nd floor of One Whitehall Place and overlooks the River Thames, London Eye & Whitehall gardens. 

The room displays magnificent faience tiling, and has a built in parquet dance floor under the carpet. It can be used for a wedding ceremony for up to 130 people, drinks receptions up to 250 standing and seated wedding breakfast for 130 people. 

Used in conjunction with the interconnecting Gladstone Library, the rooms provide an exquisite flexible combination of rooms for your wedding. Bespoke wedding packages are available to enable you to design your day.

Elegant Reading & Writing Room at The Royal Horseguards Hotel, perfect for weddings.

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Elegant banquet hall with fine china, ideal for corporate events and formal dinners.

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Elegant event space with white chairs and blue sashes at The Royal Horseguards Hotel.

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Elegant Reading & Writing Room with chandeliers, perfect for receptions and networking events.

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Elegant banquet hall with round tables, ideal for weddings and corporate events.

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Reading & Writing Room

The Royal Horseguards Hotel and One Whitehall Place

A vibrant Latin American venue by the Thames, ideal for dining and private events up to 190 guests.

A superb dining experience in an unbeatable location. Right on the Thames, Las Iguanas Royal Festival Hall is perfect for a tropical South American party. The venue is very sub-divisible, with semi-exclusive areas available for informal meetings, networking events and group dining.  

For larger events the entire venue can be hired for up to 190 people for seated dining or receptions.

Vibrant rice, chicken, and shrimp dish at Las Iguanas Royal Festival Hall event catering.

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Outdoor café at Las Iguanas Royal Festival Hall, perfect for networking events and meet-ups.

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Grilled steak with salad and salsas at Las Iguanas Royal Festival Hall event catering.

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Vibrant dish at Las Iguanas Royal Festival Hall, perfect for upscale events and catering.

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Vibrant cocktails at Las Iguanas Royal Festival Hall for networking events and celebrations.

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Events

Las Iguanas Royal Festival Hall

An industrial-style private room in a railway arch, ideal for intimate dinners or receptions.

At SAMA Bankside our Private Room is perfect for when you need a space for a birthday party, engagement party, private dining, cocktail reception, wedding reception or any other type of celebration.

Situated on the lower floor of SAMA Bankside, our private room is set within a railway arch and the room has a warm and spacious yet industrial feel to it. 

Our tables have been hand-made locally from reclaimed wood and they add a certain charm to the room. 

The room seats up to 22 around a table or approx. 40 for a reception.  

Stylish meeting room with exposed brick, ideal for corporate events and brainstorming sessions.

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Stylish industrial-chic event space with arched ceiling for meetings and dinners.

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Private Room at SAMA Bankside with arched brick interior for stylish corporate events.

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Stylish meeting room with wooden table, ideal for events and presentations at SAMA Bankside.

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Elegant dining table setup in SAMA Bankside for corporate dinners and special events.

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Buffet

Private Room 

SAMA Bankside

A vibrant Caribbean event space with indoor/outdoor areas, a sandy beach, and capacity for 300.

Guaranteed to add wow factor to any event, step off the South Bank and escape into Coconut Grove; a slice of tropical heaven slap bang in the middle of central London.

Take full advantage of long summer days enjoying the warm sand between your toes, rum punch on repeat and whatever live music suits your party stylings.

Coconut Grove venue in LIMIN SOUTHBANK, perfect for casual gatherings and events.

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Vibrant outdoor gathering in Coconut Grove, ideal for networking and social events.

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Coconut Grove event space in Southbank with palm trees and versatile seating arrangements.

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Coconut Grove outdoor event space with palm trees for versatile summer gatherings

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Vibrant outdoor event space in Coconut Grove, perfect for summer gatherings and networking.

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Standing

Coconut Grove

LIMIN SOUTHBANK

An industrial-chic venue with historic charm, hosting up to 300. Ideal for corporate events and celebrations.

Located within the ground level of Mamuśka! Restaurant & Bar, in Southbank Waterloo - virtually the heart of London - the Old Arch Dining Hall is tucked in out of sight of the Entrance Bar and exudes historic charm and contemporary allure. Hosting up to 300 people, its industrial yet warm setting features exposed brick, high ceilings, and arched windows, creating a unique atmosphere. Ideal for corporate events, pop-ups and celebrations of almost all kind. 

The Old Arch venue in Mamuśka, featuring warm wooden tables for event receptions.

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Panel discussion at The Old Arch in Mamuśka! Restaurant & Bar, Southbank Waterloo.

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Panel discussion at The Old Arch, featuring technology and innovation in business.

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Festive holiday event at The Old Arch, Southbank Waterloo with colorful decor.

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Networking event at The Old Arch, showcasing lively interactions and clear branding.