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West End, London, is a hub for unique conference venues that offer a blend of sophistication and character. These spaces provide an inspiring backdrop for corporate gatherings, fostering creativity and engagement. Consider the ambiance, technological capabilities, and accessibility when selecting the perfect venue for your next conference.

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.

West End

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.


Central London

Discover unique conference venues in London's West End that inspire creativity and engagement for professional event organisers.

Unique Conference Venues in West End

Unique Conference Venues

Riverside conference venue with Thames skyline views, accommodating up to 180 theatre-style. Blank canvas design with industry-leading AV from £3,000 daily.

This blank canvas space offers plenty of room for filming and setting up backdrops for interviews in a quiet, private room. Located along the picturesque Victoria Embankment, 58VE is a versatile venue ideal for film and photo shoots. With its modern design and flexible layout, you can easily adapt the space to suit your creative vision. Enjoy high-speed WiFi, writable walls for brainstorming, and in-house catering options to enhance your experience. The exclusive sixth-floor lounge and rooftop balcony provide stunning views of London's skyline, making it a perfect backdrop for your projects. Whether you're hosting a corporate video shoot or a stylish photoshoot, 58VE is the ultimate destination for your filming needs in the heart of the City of London.

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Film and Photo

 58VE

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58VE

Award-winning sustainable conference venue near Southbank with natural daylight Earth room for 90 delegates, bespoke AV facilities, from £1,500 daily hire.

Our Earth room is a bright and airy space with natural daylight and bespoke AV facilities for up to 90 people, making it ideal for conferences and meetings. Located at 15Hatfields, an award-winning sustainable venue just off London's Southbank, this versatile space combines modern design with eco-friendly features. Enjoy high-speed internet, state-of-the-art audiovisual technology, and a functional layout that adapts to your event needs. With a commitment to sustainability, our venue offers organic catering and locally sourced refreshments, ensuring a memorable experience for your guests. Whether hosting a corporate meeting or a creative workshop, the Earth room provides the perfect backdrop for productive gatherings in a stylish environment.

Earth in 15Hatfields: organized meeting space with podium, ideal for presentations and events.

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Professional meeting space with round tables, ideal for events and networking.

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U-shaped meeting room with dual screens for collaborative sessions and effective teamwork.

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Business

Earth

15Hatfields

Historic Thames-view conference suite in Westminster's Grade I listed venue, ideal for unique corporate events, up to 72 seated, from £135pp including dinner.

The Meston Suite overlooks some of Whitehall's finest architecture. With its whites walls and magnificent floor to ceiling windows. The Meston Suite is flooded with natural daylight. An architectural jewel that lends itself to all types of events including drinks reception and baby shower afternoon teas.

Meston Suite at Royal Horseguards Hotel, elegant venue for weddings and conferences.

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Meston Suite at Royal Horseguards Hotel, elegant event space for corporate meetings.

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Elegant Meston Suite with floral tables, perfect for networking events and receptions.

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Elegant banquet room in The Meston Suite, ideal for upscale meetings and events.

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Meston Suite at Royal Horseguards Hotel, elegant wedding venue with acrylic chairs.

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Dining

Events

The Meston Suite

The Royal Horseguards Hotel and One Whitehall Place

Grade II listed Westminster conference venue with 106-seat theatre, comprehensive AV package, hearing loop, and day delegate rates from £96 per person.

The fully accessible Godfrey Mitchell Theatre is located on the lower ground. This theatre is ideal for small conferences, presentations, lectures, seminars, product launches, press conferences and AGM's. We're fully equipped with state-of-the art presentation technology. At the front is a lectern and a top table for up to four people; each with fixed microphones. The space is very minimalist and modern in style with soft blue and white.

Our smallest theatre can be linked up to our Telford Theatre which allow a capacity of over 340 people.

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Theatre

Godfrey Mitchell Theatre

One Great George Street

Historic arthouse cinema with 150-seat Dolby Atmos auditorium, ideal for unique conferences near Russell Square. From £35 per person for day hire.

The Renoir screen has 150 seats in total with 141 seats in the main auditorium and 9 balcony seats. 

It is an ideal screen for presentations with space for speakers and a panel. Hire costs include the use of a lectern, microphones and static spotlights. 

This screen is ideal for : 

Corporate events 
Corporate presentations 
Presentations 
Conferences 
Product launches
AGMs
Award ceremonies 
Meetings
Dry hire 

Modern tiered cinema with plush seating for film premieres and private screenings.

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Modern tiered cinema with sleek seating for exclusive screenings at Curzon Bloomsbury.

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Modern auditorium with tiered seating at Curzon Bloomsbury for screenings and events.

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Modern cinema Screen Five - Renoir at Curzon Bloomsbury, ideal for film screenings and events.

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Modern cinema Screen Five - Renoir with tiered seating for film screenings and events.

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Screen Five - Renoir 

Curzon Bloomsbury

Grade I listed Bloomsbury venue with high-arched Brewer & Smith hall for 200 theatre-style conferences, natural light, from £58 per delegate including catering.

The unique space in a beautiful Grade 1 listed building is the perfect place for your event or party, with a high arched ceiling, natural light and room for up to 300 people. The space is suitable for conferences, product launches, weddings, lectures, art exhibitions, private party hire and fashion shows

Spacious event venue with blue chairs, ideal for conferences and workshops.

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Spacious event venue with high ceilings, ideal for conferences and workshops.

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Spacious event venue with high ceilings, perfect for meetings and workshops.

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Brewer & Smith

Mary Ward House

2,500-capacity brutalist auditorium by Thames, ideal for unique conferences. 5 mins from Waterloo. Theatre-style seating up to 2,500. From £27,500 for exclusive venue hir

The Royal Festival Hall is a world-famous venue which can seat up to 2,500 guests in a fixed raked seated auditorium. The stunning Hall boasts a state of the art stage and rig, a large number of back of house areas and many of the original 1950s features. It's the perfect London location with excellent transport links for large conferences or corporate events, AGMs, award ceremonies and graduations. 



Royal Festival Hall conference with engaging speaker and tiered seating.

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Royal Festival Hall Auditorium set for a conference with spacious seating and stage.

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Royal Festival Hall Auditorium with tiered seating, ideal for concerts and conferences.

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Royal Festival Hall Auditorium with tiered seating, ideal for conferences and performances.

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Royal Festival Hall Auditorium

Southbank Centre

Historic Thames-side venue with 160-capacity theatre-style conference room, stunning Parliament views, hybrid equipment available, from £75 per delegate including caterin

One of the best spaces in London for conferences, meetings, briefings, receptions, and dinners, the Lee Kuan Yew Room at Arundel House offers an exceptional setting for your business events. This bright and spacious venue is elegantly furnished, providing a sophisticated atmosphere that inspires productivity and creativity. Equipped with state-of-the-art audio-visual technology and hybrid equipment available for hire, it ensures seamless presentations and engaging discussions. Guests can enjoy stunning views over the Thames, with iconic landmarks like the Houses of Parliament and the London Eye in sight. Our dedicated team is committed to catering to your every need, offering in-house catering options and on-site AV engineers to guarantee a flawless experience. With excellent disabled access and proximity to tube stations, the Lee Kuan Yew Room is the ideal choice for press launches, seminars, and corporate gatherings. Elevate your next event in this historic venue, where modern amenities meet timeless elegance.

Lee Kuan Yew Room with arranged chairs for professional meetings and events.

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Lee Kuan Yew Room set for formal corporate event with elegant tables and blue lighting.

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Lee Kuan Yew Room set for formal dinner with elegant tables and blue lighting.

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Lee Kuan Yew Room with U-shaped table setup for professional meetings and events.

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Lee Kuan Yew Room with festive decor, ideal for winter holiday parties and corporate events.

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Lee Kuan Yew Room

Arundel House

220-capacity art deco conference hall in Bloomsbury, ideal for unique corporate events. Theatre-style seating, built-in AV, from £70pp day delegate rate including caterin

As one of London's largest flat floor spaces, MacMillan Hall is perfectly suited to banquets, private dining, gala dinners, and more. 

The space has a capacity of 130 for dining events. It is fully equipped for programmable lighting, full network access, and a new energy-efficient heating system. 

With the adjacent Beveridge Hall and Crush Hall, you have an inspiring and integrated venue complete for pre-drinks or a reception. 

Elegant dinner event at MacMillan Hall, University of London, with floral centerpieces.

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Catering setup at MacMillan Hall, University of London for elegant events and celebrations.

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Dining 

MacMillan Hall - Senate House

University of London Venues

Grade II listed Law Society venue with 100-capacity classroom setup, ideal for unique conferences. High-tech AV included, breakout rooms, from £150 per person for full-da

The Council Chamber offers audio visual facilities to rival any London venue. With its tiered ergonomic seating, each with access to power and data, this third-floor space is ideal for training sessions, screenings and video conferences. 
A breakout room located adjacent to the Council Chamber is also provided when hiring this room. 

Council Chamber at 113 Chancery Lane, spacious meeting room for conferences and workshops.

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The Council Chamber

113 Chancery Lane 

113 Chancery Lane - The Council Chamber

190-capacity industrial-chic conference venue in Covent Garden with original brick walls, dual projectors, five microphones, and sustainable catering from £4,600 weekday 

Located on the Conduit's first floor, The Forum is a versatile, multipurpose events space, with access to AV facilities. With its original brick wall, light-filled windows and industrial details, the space is the perfect blank canvas for filming and photography.

Stylish dinner event space at The Forum, featuring elegant communal tables and warm lighting.

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Modern dining setup at The Forum, elegant tables for corporate events and receptions.

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Stylish event space at The Forum with vibrant purple lighting for corporate gatherings.

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The Forum in The Conduit: modern event space with round tables for meetings and gatherings.

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The Forum

The Conduit

Georgian landmark's opulent Burton room with gold-leaf walls, Ionic columns, private terrace. Theatre 140, cabaret 72. From £72pp day delegate packages near Piccadilly Ci

Majestic yet welcoming, this classic Georgian room is one our most sought after for daytime events and combines perfectly with the adjacent Trafalgar 1 & 2 as  breakout or catering rooms. Burton is a fantastic option for conferences, exhibitions, AGMS, seminars and networking events. The classically striking room offers a blank canvas for any corporate use.

Elegant meeting room at Burton, 116 Pall Mall, ideal for corporate events and conferences.

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Elegant meeting room at Burton, 116 Pall Mall, ideal for corporate events and presentations.

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Sophisticated event space at Burton, 116 Pall Mall, ideal for networking and elegant gatherings.

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Grand staircase at Burton, 116 Pall Mall, ideal for elegant receptions and ceremonies.

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Elegant meeting room at Burton, 116 Pall Mall, set for corporate presentations.

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Burton

116 Pall Mall

116 Pall Mall - Burton

Georgian meeting room with private garden views, ideal for intimate conferences. Seats 16 boardroom-style, 25 standing. Russell Square location, from £649 daily hire.

Nestled in a Georgian building, this sophisticated venue is an excellent choice for hosting exclusive events, product launches, and exhibitions. A combination of modern and historical details, along with an abundance of natural light, gives this space a delightful look. In addition to that, you will be amazed by the view of the gardens. If you need a larger area, there is a possibility of extending it. 

Private Gardens View Room with central table, ideal for meetings and brainstorming sessions.

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Private Gardens View Room with large table, ideal for meetings and presentations.

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Private Gardens View Room with polished table, ideal for meetings and workshops.

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Private Gardens View Room 

48-49 Russell Square Meeting Rooms

Historic Fleet Street venue with Theatre Bar for 50 standing, ideal for unique conferences, 2 mins from City Thameslink, from £660 evening hire.

Situated in a historic building, the Theater Bar features old-fashioned details across the room. These particulars make it an original space for private dining or for use as a venue for networking events. The interior is a mixture of wood and bricks, which gives the area a unique charm. Relax and enjoy a well-prepared meal and drinks from the private bar. It is available for up to 50 people.

Theatre Bar at St Bride Foundation with vintage machine, ideal for events and gatherings.

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Rustic Theatre Bar at St Bride Foundation, cozy venue for networking events and gatherings.

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Theatre Bar at St Bride Foundation: rustic venue with exposed brick, ideal for events and gatherings.

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Theatre Bar at St Bride Foundation: rustic venue with vintage charm for creative events.

Unique Conference Venues in West End

Trending Unique Conference Venues in West End

58VE

15Hatfields

The Royal Horseguards Hotel and One Whitehall Place

One Great George Street

Curzon Bloomsbury

Mary Ward House

Southbank Centre

Arundel House