Hire Space Blog
Ideas, guidance and inspiration for your virtual & in-person events. Brought to you from the creators of Hire Space, the UK's leading event booking platform.
Unique Venues
London’s 5 most innovative event venues
Event organisers are always looking out for innovative, sustainable venues with great corporate social responsibility. Our account managers have prepared a roundup of their suggestions when the brief is innovation.
A Festive Night to Remember at Dirty Martini
You may not be in the Christmas spirit yet, but a night at Dirty Martini might just turn that around. Dirty Martini in Monument and Minories are both festive, funky places to host your Christmas events . Their ‘spirited sophistication’ is evident in all of their festive offerin
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Christmas in the Sky at Searcys at the Gherkin
We kicked off the festive season with a Christmas party extravaganza with our clients at Searcys at the Gherkin last week. As far as London buildings go, The Gherkin is undeniably iconic. Nestled amongst fellow skyscrapers, its beautiful facade is recognisable for miles. On the evening of the 3rd of December, our guests were whisked up to the 34th floor where there is a private cloakroom. A seco
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Eventprofs
Hire Space Professional: Improving Turnout at Client Facing Events @ LABS House
This week we welcomed 20 event professionals to the brand new LABS House in Holborn for a roundtable discussion on 'improving turnout at client facing events', with Alexandra Galviz, co-founder of LinkedIn Local and Robert Dunsmore, freelance creative director.
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9 (W)hole Reasons why Puttshack is the Place for Your Next Party
Puttshack is an innovative social concept, which catapults the loved game of mini golf into a groundbreaking gaming extravaganza. Perfect for parties, team building and festive shindigs, here are 9 w(hole) reasons why Puttshack should be your next entertainment venue. It takes mini golf to a whole new level Forget scorecards, arguments, and those few who try to cheat their way to the coveted prize of mini golf champion. Puttshack has patented technology, called 'Trackaball'. It means that ev
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The Hire Space Awards 2018: The Highlights
The Hire Space Awards celebrate the very best venues and event professionals from across the events industry. We welcomed 250 event professionals to the Museum of London on 24th October - the final day of EventLAB. Credit: London Filmed Guests were welcomed with bubbly and the sounds of the Strolling Vagabonds
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Hotels
New Venue Opening: Nhow London, Shoreditch
The NH Hotel Group are opening a new (and very unique) hotel in Shoreditch. With a quirky and innovative take on London's
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Private Dining
Experience Christmas in London from a New Perspective with Bateaux
The Thames is truly an iconic part of London, snaking its way through the centre of our metropolis like a greeny brown ribbon that ties our city together Bateaux London offers a unique venue on this Iconic river.
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Bars
Get Competitive at Flight Club Victoria
Darts has traditionally been for the pub; a corner dominated by those attempting to play after one too many pints, who can’t believe they missed that illusive bullseye once again. Flight Club is different.
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Christmas Parties
Flavourological Festivities at Noho Studios
Noho Studios offers a prime location shop window space for product displays and branding with its own entrance directly into 2,000 sq ft of open plan event space. The former umbrella factory has high ceilings complete with industrial piping, characterful white brick arches and white walls that can be tailored to suit any type or style of pop up . This festive s
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Christmas
La Chapelle and Galvin HOP: Christmas with the Galvin Brothers
Galvin restaurants create a luxury experience in which guests can enjoy a warm and hospitable atmosphere in which to enjoy high quality cuisine.
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Christmas Parties
Unique Venue of the Month: Feast at the Greyhound Cafe
Make the event your own this festive season - with the Greyhound touch, of course. Surround yourself with Christmas cheer with a Thai twist, and dine at the Greyhound this December. You won’t regret it.
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Hire Space Awards
Winning the Awards for Most Popular Venues Are....
The winners of the Hire Space Awards 2018 have been announced! 15 awards were presented at the award ceremony answering the question on many lips, who are the four winners in the Most Popular Venue category?
Corporate Events
The Business Design Centre: 150 Years of Hard Work and Innovation
The Business Design Centre offers venue spaces for every type of business event including from their state of the art meeting rooms, all the way up to their grand Mezzanine.
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Christmas
Perfect Festive Design from Social Pantry
As the festive season gets underway, we often find ourselves madly wracking our brains for what party food to offer and how to decorate our homes. So we asked Social Pantry to share some inspiration and a recipe or two with you.
Unique Venues
A Truly Unique Venue: Mail Rail at The Postal Museum
Shortlisted for Best Unique Venue in the Hire Space Awards is Mail Rail at The Postal Museum. Mail Rail operated from 1927 until 2003. In 2017, The Postal Museum was opened to allow the public to share its legacy.
Away Days
Venue Review: The Vineyard Hotel, Newbury
You can certainly mix business with pleasure for your next trip away, offsite day, conference or overnight event with a luxurious stay at the Vineyard Hotel in
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Christmas
Ultimate Christmas Party Songs as Chosen by our Venue Managers
With Christmas Parties being the most booked type of events lately, we ask some of our most festive Venue Managers what their favourite songs for an office Christmas party were! Claire Bastin, Senior Venues Manager at The Postal Museum said that her favourite song for an office Christmas party is Christmas Wrapping by The Waitresses. “The song is from the 80’s and I’m a sucker for 80’s music!” said the festive museum #eventprof. Jason Ehrhart from Puttshack told us that their top tune is
London Venues
Bierschenke Brings Bavaria to London This Christmas
Christmas in Bavaria is like a fairytale, the twinkling lights of Christmas fairs, the smell of roasting sausages and of course, steins overflowing with beer. So if you've been dreaming of a Weiss(bier) Christmas then there's no need to travel to Munich when you can experience the sounds, tastes, and unique atmosphere of Bavaria right here in London. Opened in 2010, Bierschenke is London's only authentic Munich Beerhall. They are dedicated
Hire Space Awards
Dartmouth House: Wedding Magic in the Heart of London
Dartmouth House offers the quintessential London Wedding experience. Located in Mayfair, this exclusive venue offers full use of a Grade II listed Georgian mansion.
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Corporate Entertainment
New Venue Opening: Grand Central Hotel Belfast
Beautifully simple, the Grand Central Hotel in Belfast City centre brings a new era of modern hotel luxury to Belfast with its timeless design, classic service and style that promises all guests a memorable experience.
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Corporate Events
Tasty Team Building at L'Ateliers Des Chefs
L'Ateliers Des Chefs are experts when it comes to bringing people together over food. Offering brilliant cooking and dining experiences, they currently have two central London sites, one in Oxford Circus and the other just a stone's throw from St Paul's . Nothing brings people together quite like food and L'A
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Fashion
Event Tips for Fashion Success This Season at Noho Studios
A short walk from Soho, Noho Studios offers one of the most versatile blank canvas events and exhibition space, perfect for a whole range events from press launches to art exhibitions.
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Eventprofs
7 Terrifyingly Good Halloween Party Ideas
Throwing a Halloween party? Make your event even more memorable by introducing one of these spooky ideas.
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