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Discover the allure of free event venues in London's West End, where the fusion of culture and commerce creates an unmatched atmosphere for any event. Consider the prestige of the location, the variety of spaces, and the potential for a memorable experience without a venue hire fee.

Did you know, the West End of London was once a separate village from the City of London?!

HISTORY

Located in the heart of the city, the West End couldn't be better connected with its plethora of tube, train and bus stations.

TRANSPORT

The West End is a buzzing hive of activity and enough to make anyone want to dance the night away!

CULTURE



Located in the heart of London, the West End has a rich history that spans centuries. Once a residential area for the city's elite, it soon became a hub for entertainment and culture, as theatres and other events began to spring up. Today, the West End is home to some of London's most famous areas such as Soho, Oxford Street, and Piccadilly Circus. It is also a popular destination for shopping, dining, and nightlife, and is widely considered to be one of the most exciting places in the city. There are plenty of unique and interesting venues here that attract event organisers, and for good reason!

Whether you're looking for a venue for an event, want to soak up some history and culture, or are simply looking for a great place to spend an evening, the West End has something for everyone. With its world-class transport links and endless array of events and attractions, it truly is one of the most vibrant and exciting areas in London.

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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

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.


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Explore top free event venues in West End, London. Ideal for professionals organising significant events in prestigious locations.

Free Event Venues in West End

Free Event Venues

Open, welcoming, inclusive and accessible. The iconic Sainsbury Wing Foyer is the go-to blank canvas space within the Gallery, with a foyer space able to host 750 people and a 10m x 3m digital wall as the backdrop.
This is the ideal space for product launches, branding and parties.

Sainsbury Wing Foyer, modern meeting space with greenery, perfect for professional events.

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Sainsbury Wing Foyer event space with modern lighting for corporate gatherings and presentations.

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Sainsbury Wing Foyer with olive tree, vibrant decor for receptions and networking events.

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Sophisticated Sainsbury Wing Foyer with olive tree centerpiece for receptions and gatherings

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Sainsbury Wing Foyer event space with vibrant artwork, ideal for receptions and exhibitions.

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Sainsbury Wing Foyer at The National Gallery for elegant conferences and galas.

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Sainsbury Wing Foyer event space with cocktail tables and floral arrangements, ideal for gatherings.

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Sainsbury Wing Foyer event venue with colorful tables for networking and engagement.

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Sainsbury Wing Foyer with cocktail tables, ideal for networking events and receptions.

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Sainsbury Wing Foyer, elegant event space with floral tables, perfect for receptions and networking.

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Sainsbury Wing Foyer

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The National Gallery

A versatile, modern event space in Covent Garden, ideal for launches, pop-ups, and press events.

Icetank, with its contemporary architecture and iconic design, is a standout event venue in Central London. Ideal for a variety of events, it features state-of-the-art AV systems, complete customisation capabilities, and large windows ideal for external branding. This versatile space is specially designed to host up to 120 guests but remains perfect for smaller, exclusive events. Located in a stunning Edwardian mansion in Covent Garden, Icetank is a truly unique event space in the area perfect for product launches, press events, brand activations, and a variety of corporate events.




Modern event space with sleek decor for product launches and press events.

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Sleek event space for Shiseido product launch with modern decor and immersive ambiance.

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Elegant event space with floral ceiling for GLAMDEVA product launch and press events.

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Modern event space for ACUVUE product launch with blue lighting and branding.

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Modern event space for product launch featuring Niacinamide Ultra Serum display.

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Reception

Product Launches, Pop ups and Press Events

Icetank

A semi-private stage area in a vibrant cafe with music memorabilia. Ideal for live music, receptions, or dining.

Set your event against a vibrant backdrop of rock memorabilia, surrounded by the energy of live music and legendary vibes. The semi-private Stage offers a raised setting overlooking the Café, perfect for networking mixers, product launches, drink receptions, and corporate gatherings. 

With state-of-the-art AV, it’s ideal for DJs, speeches, and intimate performances.



Vibrant event space at Hard Rock Cafe Piccadilly Circus, perfect for networking and gatherings.

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Vibrant event space at Hard Rock Cafe Piccadilly Circus with stylish seating and neon lights.

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Vibrant event space at Hard Rock Cafe Piccadilly Circus, ideal for gatherings and corporate events.

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The Stage

Hard Rock Cafe Piccadilly Circus

A versatile, historic venue with modern amenities and a terrace overlooking The Mall. Ideal for events.

This space is a blank canvas, and can be totally transformed with lighting and furniture.  High ceilings give it a spacious feel and with high quality catering will create the perfect atmosphere for your event.

Sir Kirby Laing in modern event space with purple lighting for networking and receptions.

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Sir Kirby Laing in a stylish event space with modern furniture, ideal for networking events.

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Sir Kirby Laing at Prince Philip House, modern event space with illuminated pedestals.

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Sir Kirby Laing

Prince Philip House

Elegant oak-clad library with park views, ideal for evening receptions and dinners. Seats 120.

The grand Elizabethan Library is clad in warm oak, located on the second floor with stunning views over St James's Park. The Library is the perfect space for Evening Drinks Receptions and Dinners providing a real "wow" factor for you and your guests.

Seating up to 120 on round tables of 8 per table.

Evening Hire only available for the Library.

Elegant dining setup in Library at One Birdcage Walk for corporate events and gatherings.

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

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Elegant library event space with round tables for formal dinners, ideal for corporate gatherings.

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Dining

Library

One Birdcage Walk

Gordon Square is the perfect location for your next outdoor event. The space is a tranquil grassy hideaway in the heart of Bloomsbury. It's flanked on all sides by beautiful Georgian properties and is dotted with a beautiful mix of trees, shrubs and flowers. This venue is available to hire on a sectional basis and is perfect for summer parties, performances, street food festivals, and more.


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Gordon Square

University of London Venues

An opulent bar with a piano, private bathrooms, and the largest bar in the club. Ideal for various events.

The Piano Bar is one of the most opulent but inviting spaces in Century. This musical room is home to the largest bar in the club, a resident piano and private bathrooms. This space works brilliantly for informal meetings, birthday celebrations, acoustic performances, and quiz evenings to name but a few.


Stylish cocktail bar lounge at Century Club, perfect for networking events and gatherings.

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Cocktail Bar

Century Club

Breathtakingly vast, pillar-less room with soaring heights of 5.8m (19ft) and an expansive floor space to host receptions for up to 850 people, 600 seated or 464 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 spaces in London

Sleek Ballroom A at The Londoner, perfect for corporate meetings and exclusive events.

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Elegant Ballroom A at The Londoner, ideal for corporate events and presentations.

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Ballroom A at The Londoner, elegant conference room for corporate events and meetings.

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Sophisticated lounge in Ballroom A, ideal for networking events and meetings.

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Elegant banquet table with floral arrangements in Ballroom A, perfect for weddings and corporate events.