Planning a corporate party in London? We’ve rounded up seven standout venues loved by the city’s savviest PAs — from sky‑high showstoppers to characterful hidden gems — ideal for everything from sophisticated receptions to full‑scale celebrations for 50 to 1,500 guests. Ready to find the one? get in touch with our venue experts to fast‑track your shortlist.
1. Dockside Vaults
Whisk your team to Dockside Vaults, a characterful subterranean playground set on St Katharine Docks, with Tower Bridge as your backdrop. The main chamber hosts up to 450 for a high‑energy corporate party, while ten atmospheric alcoves become VIP lounges, brand activations, or quiet catch‑ups. Think exposed brick, dramatic arches, seamless AV and adjustable lighting, plus multiple bars to keep service swift. Moments from Tower Hill, it’s a turnkey canvas to switch from networking to dining to a dance floor without missing a beat.
Location: St Katharine Docks
Capacity: 450 Reception
2. Qube Elephant Lounge & Bar
Sleek, sociable and brilliantly located in Elephant & Castle, Qube Elephant Lounge & Bar is made for corporate parties. Plush sofas, ambient lighting and a fully stocked bar set the tone for after‑work mingling, while flexible zones let you shape the flow — think welcome reception, brand moment, then a buzzing bar.
Host up to 180 for a standing celebration with premium cocktails, bespoke catering and DJ options to dial up the energy. With stylish design and a practical layout, it moves effortlessly from networking to dance floor, keeping service swift and conversations flowing just minutes from Elephant & Castle tube.
Location: Elephant & Castle
Capacity: 180 Standing
3. The National Gallery
For a corporate party with real wow‑factor, The national gallery delivers at every step. Greet guests on the Portico terrace above Trafalgar Square, then let them mingle beneath world‑famous masterpieces – an instant ice‑breaker and a standout backdrop for brand moments, speeches and photos. Moments from Charing Cross, it keeps arrivals effortless.
Flex your format: choose Locatelli for a light‑filled reception for up to 250 standing, glide through Central Hall, or go all‑out in Room 32 for 450 reception/300 dining. Add private gallery tours for VIP sparkle and you’ve got a seamless, culture‑rich celebration that feels unmistakably London.
Location: Trafalgar Square
Capacity: 450 Standing
4. art'otel London Battersea Power Station
Throw a standout corporate party at art’otel London Battersea Power Station, a design‑led hotspot with skyline views and seriously flexible spaces. Start with cocktails in JOIA BAR, dine in JOIA Restaurant (up to 185), then spill into the Creative Rooms or take a rooftop moment. From 50 to 350 guests, the flow is effortless for speeches, branding and entertainment — and you’re just two minutes from Battersea Power Station tube.
Hosting something smaller? Tozi Counter suits up to 50 for cicchetti and cocktails, with an outdoor terrace for golden‑hour mingling and riverboat access via nearby Battersea Pier.
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Capacity: 185 Reception
5. Village Underground
In Shoreditch, Village Underground is a striking warehouse with a 10m glass‑panelled ceiling, flooding the room with daylight by day and atmosphere by night. With house sound and lighting, a raised stage and in‑house AV, it’s made for corporate parties — from networking with playlists to awards and launches — hosting up to 680 standing or 150 dining.
The creative blank canvas makes branding simple, while flexible breakout areas morph into bars, chill‑outs or photo ops. Minutes from Old Street and Liverpool Street, it keeps travel easy, and you can choose dry hire or a fully serviced package to match your brief and budget.
Location: Shoreditch
Capacity: 680 Reception
6. KOKO
A Camden icon with built‑in star quality, KOKO brings instant theatre to corporate parties. Host up to 1,500 across its grand auditorium, balconies and bars, with a stage graced by legends and show‑ready for awards, live acts or surprise moments. High‑spec sound, lighting and 5K live‑streaming make hybrid elements seamless, while in‑house production and green rooms keep talent and timings on point.
Work the flow from VIP boxes to the secret club and roof terrace, or switch to a seated moment for 200 before the big reveal. Minutes from Mornington Crescent, it’s a head‑turning setting that makes brands shine.
Location: Camden
Capacity: 1500 Reception
7. Horizon 22 Events
Take your corporate party sky‑high at Horizon 22, London’s highest event space, perched 254 metres above the city. Available for Exclusive Hire, guests arrive via a private entrance and high‑speed lifts to a glass‑walled panorama that does the ice‑breaking for you. Host up to 500 standing (280 dining/220 dinner dance), run slick speeches at sunset, then watch the skyline sparkle after dark. With early‑morning takeovers or 7pm–3am soirées and Bank station on the doorstep, it’s a showstopping, centrally placed backdrop for brands to shine.
Location: Bank Station
Capacity: 500 Standing
From subterranean vaults to sky-high panoramas, these PA-approved spots make throwing a standout corporate party in London a breeze. Whether you’re planning relaxed networking, a culture-rich reception or an all-out celebration for 50–1,500, there’s a perfect fit in this mix. Ready to lock in a date? Get in touch with our venue experts to shortlist the best options and secure your favourite.
Author
Anna Suñé Urbistondo
Anna Suñé Urbistondo is a Venue Account Manager at Hire Space, bringing expertise in venue finding and events. Originally from Catalonia, she loves outdoor adventures like running, kayaking and hiking
