Venues in London
Known for its creativity and industrial architecture, East London is home to some of the best unusual event venues in London, for all budgets.
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Located on the first floors with views across the City of London, The Forge is a sophisticated venue perfect for dinners, receptions, special events and Christmas parties. The room showcases an unpolished yet refined aesthetic with feature lighting, beautifully upholstered furnishings and floor top ceiling windows.
The whole venue can be hired for all kinds of unique events. Whether for corporate functions, product launches or private parties Looking Glass provides an excellent backdrop with two bars, sound system and mesmerizing cocktails.
This blank canvas space also lends itself to be transformed in to a party venue or for live performance events. The Studio is fully equipped with an audio visual mixing booth, theatre lighting rig, projection facilities and backstage dressing area. product launches / meetings / exhibitions / conference / theatre / filming location / seated dinners / private events / blank canvas / award ceremonies / press
The main event space in the National Maritime Museum is the 'Great Map'. Set at mezzanine level and spanned by a glass roof, this event space is flooded with natural daylight and is ideal for corporate receptions, award ceremonies and networking. Whether you're looking for a seated gala dinner or a more relaxed standing bowl food affair, this epic space can accommodate up to 580 seated or 1000 standing. With some of the museum's most treasured items on display within the event space, or the option for guests to explore our engaging galleries, this is one event your guests won't forget.
The Private room is located in the basement of The Blues Kitchen Shoreditch and is perfect for a party! You'll find a fully stocked bar, front room feel furniture, an in House casual catering option and many options for curating the perfect soundtrack to your evening, including a device hookup and an equipped DJ booth to use as you please. The space is perfect for parties with a capacity of 40-120 guests.
Light and airy events space, ideal for conferences, press launches, private parties and corporate events. The ArcelorMittal Orbit is a distinctive emblem of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and available to privatize for breakfast meetings and evening events with amazing views throughout London.
The White Studio benefits from fantastic natural light, making it ideal for all types of day events. A cobbled street outside offers character and provides an alternative entrance to the studio. The white cove stage is perfect for product launches, live performances, presentations and pop-up dining or retail experiences.
This outstanding location is composed of an industrial space with high ceilings, on-site catering facilities, and offices. The Interior industrial space is complemented by a long outdoor courtyard overlooking the canal. This blank canvas space is perfect for Pop Up events, brand launches, Christmas and Summer parties. The venue is versatile and can be tailored to suit the need of any event. With a substantial onsite carpark and loading areas to accommodate large production setups.
Located on the first floors with views across the City of London, The Forge is a sophisticated venue perfect for dinners, receptions, special events and Christmas parties. The room showcases an unpolished yet refined aesthetic with feature lighting, beautifully upholstered furnishings and floor top ceiling windows.
The striking beauty of this former Royal residence is epitomized by it's Great Hall. The original black-and-white marble floor provides a sumptuous location for wedding ceremonies and breakfasts. With a capacity for up to 120 throughout the day, and 150 after dinner, this wedding venue offers everything bespoke for the opportunity to make this a truly personalised day. Talk to our approved suppliers who can provide everything you want and have experience of what works well in the house. With the option to add on a lawn, we can also offer marquee and Asian ceremonies outside.
A great space for cocktail parties and dinners, the room can accommodate up to 80 for dinner and up to 200 for a standing reception. Our caterer can suggest menus for any event, or put together a bespoke package perfect for the occasion.
Floor 2, the Forman's Smokehouse Gallery, is a chic and unique industrial-style space, reflecting the architectural structure of the Olympic stadium, which it directly faces. The space is adaptable and has been used for private dinners for 30 people, award dinners for 350, to cocktail parties for almost 1000 people. Floor 2 has a large reception area with beautifully appointed and artistic cloakrooms. Other features include a large roof terrace (135 sq m) with prime views over the Olympic Park
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About Venues
East London has attracted the city's most creative minds for over a decade, and the venues have sprung up to match the clientèle. The events venues for hire in East London are affordable, quirky and offer distinct character, a good basis for any memorable occasion.
Choose from bars, restaurants, event spaces, private dining rooms and hotels - East London has it all, and so do we! So it doesn’t matter if you’re looking for Hipster capital of London, Shoreditch, Hoxton or Haggerston, we’ve got you covered. Or even if you’re looking for something further east like the Royal Victoria Docks or Stratford, if it’s in East London we’ve got you covered, and we’ve made this list of our favourite East London venues for events.
Jake Lewis
Venue Expert
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