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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- City of London
The Brewery
From £135900As 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.
- 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 add that 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!
- 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 - 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 - Hammersmith
Eventim 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.
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 - 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 - Shoreditch
Bounce Old Street|Shoreditch
From £66 per person400Bounce was designed with two main purposes. Conferencing and socialising. Our luxurious venue boasts a 40ft bar, 17 bespoke ping pong tables and a 52 cover, open pizza counter restaurant. 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 400 standing guests, our main space is also excellent for exclusive hires.
See venue - Wembley Stadium
OVO Arena Wembley
From £29,0006,000This versatile space can be used as a full auditorium for large scale events such as conferences, presentations or large meetings. Or, as a draped short hall with the use of our in house draping system, allowing to create a blank canvas ballroom. The various layouts can accommodate huge conferences from 1,000 - 12,334 delegates in a theatre style layout or 1,400 for a corporate dinner dance or awards ceremony in a banquet set up.
See venue - Bankside
The Art Academy
From £2,500The Gallery and Exhibition Spaces at The Art Academy - Bankside Campus offer a unique and vibrant setting for hosting events, exhibitions, and meetings. Located next to Tate Modern in central London, these spaces provide a creative and cultural atmosphere for a variety of occasions. With state-of-the-art facilities and a commitment to art education, the Gallery and Exhibition Spaces are ideal for art-related events, corporate functions, and community gatherings.
See venue - East Finchely
The Engine Rooms
From £3,000160Smart, minimal and sleek, The V12 Room is the larger of the two adjoining spaces. This room is perfect for conferences, panel discussions, corporate events, meetings, award ceremonies, networking events, sit down meals / buffets and much more. Our capacity for theatre style conferences is over 130 people. We work with production teams that can source all the AV production for your event. The rooms can accommodate a variety of layouts such as theatre, classroom, U-shape and cabaret.
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 - Canary Wharf
Clays Canary Wharf
From £2,000 per person300Premium cocktail bar and competitive socialising space, available for large group bookings and exclusive hire. Experience the thrill of virtual clay target shooting while enjoying our signature cocktails and seriously good food.
See venue - Shoreditch
Colours Hoxton
From £1,000200Our live room is perfect for conferences and performances, featuring a built-in, raised stage, fully stocked bar, stage lighting and high quality PA system. The space can accommodate up to 100 seated theatre style. Will capabilities to include a screen & projector, microphones and mic stands, the space lends itself well to presentations, panel talks, awards ceremonies, training sessions & workshops, Christmas parties that would like to include some live entertainment, conferences, cabaret shows, the list goes on!
See venue - Piccadilly Circus
Lio London
From £1,000400The Main Ballroom at Lío London is a unique space that features performances from extreme characters and resident DJs playing house, R&B, and Hip Hop. It offers a darker, dirtier, late-night-club vibe, making it perfect for events that require a distinctive and edgy atmosphere. The space is carefully curated to provide an unforgettable experience that needs to be seen to be believed. With its smart casual dress code and age requirement of 21+, Main Ballroom is ideal for hosting exclusive parties, club events, and late-night gatherings.
See venue - Hackney Wick
Studio 9294
From £1,000 per person60090 Live (formerly Studio94) is a 3,250sqft ground floor blank canvas space boasting a large mezzanine, a private bar in an industrial environment with heigh ceilings and bright vibe. Featuring access to a private section of our heated and covered canal terrace, this space is perfect for conferences, Christmas and Summer parties, meetings, team away-days, private parties, wedding receptions and filming. The state-of-the-art sound&light equipment in-situ takes any event to the next level!
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.
See venue - Knightsbridge
Paradox Museum London
From £8,000250Located in Knightsbridge, Paradox Museum is a truly unique venue to host your Company Away Days, Team Building Event and Conferences. The versatile event space is a blank canvas, allowing you to shape it to your requirements: a large screen presentation, break-out spaces, team challenges - we've got you covered. The space includes a balcony offering a stunning view of Harrods, plus exclusive use of the entire fully interactive museum. Guests are free to explore the museum in their own time and are guaranteed to leave with a smile on their faces and a phone full of incredible photos.
See venue - London
Alexandra Palace
From £692,500A versatile, pillar-free event space for 600-1,800 guests in a historic Victorian venue.
See venue - London Bridge
Dixie Queen
From £13,500452A luxury floating venue on the Thames, perfect for events with stunning views of London's skyline.
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