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From product launches to pop-ups, conferences to Christmas parties, here you'll find the ultimate collection of event content.

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Events

Unique Venue of the Month: Scotch of St James

The Beatles. The Beach Boys. Jimi Hendrix. Eric Clapton. Other than all being musical legends, what else do these icons have in common? They've all performed at the rocking nightclub, The Scotch of St James . Today the Scotch of St James is a legendary party venue, known for its stylish clientele and as one of the most exciting spaces for summer parties in London. Restored in 2014, it's become popular for mu

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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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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

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Conferences

New Venue Opening: Camden House

Camden House is a newly developed world class events space, designed to host conferences, exhibitions, product launches, private functions and much more.

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Away Days

Venue Review: Dewar's Aberfeldy Distillery

Give your attendees something different, get treated to some great Scottish hospitality with a twist at Dewar's Aberfeldy Distillery in the Scottish Highlands.

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London Venues

Eco-Events at ORTUS

ORTUS was purpose built by the Maudsley Charity in order to create an all-inclusive, welcoming space for training, meetings and events for the South London and Maudsley NHS foundation Trust (SLAM). Maudsley works closely with SLAM, which provides the UK's widest range of mental health services. The venue is now open to everyone and regularly used by the public sector and for corporate e

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Corporate Events

Hire Space Professional: A Day in the Life

I’d love to say that organising an event is every bit as fun as the event itself, but in reality, it’s hard work. Anyone that has organised a major event knows the dedication it takes to bring everything together to achieve success. It’s a stressful job managing the requirements of your guests, expectations of your boss and the resources available. That is why Hire Space Professional exists. It’s an account managed, event organising service designed to help profess

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Hotels

Venue Review: Nutfield Priory Hotel

When I was offered the chance to get away from the hustle bustle of the City and explore the picturesque Surrey countryside - I couldn't resist. The Handpicked Hotels brand have a number of country houses across the UK and the opportunity came up to experience Nutfield Priory Hotel & Spa. I took a direct train from London Bridge - Redhill and caught a taxi from the station to the hotel. The taxi pulled into the hotel's long drive which is surrounded by 12 acres of garden and this was slowly bui

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Manchester Venues

Summer Nights and Seasonal Dishes at Manchester Art Gallery

Looking for a Manchester venue that will wow your guests for you next summer party? Look no further than Manchester Art Gallery

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Battersea Evolution: Delivering Events on a Scale like No Other

When events need to go big, and I mean mind-bogglingly show-stoppingly huge, they book Battersea Evolution . Quietly hidden in the heart of Battersea Park, this event space is like stumbling into a secret paradise. One of London's best corporate events spaces , with capacity for 5000 guests, Battersea Evolution is ready to deliver epic events on an amazing scale. The versatil

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Manchester Venues

Events Elegance at the Radisson blu Edwardian, Manchester

Manchester is a beautiful city for events and the Radisson Blu Edwardian is one of the reasons why. With excellent service & any queries your guests might have being handled by intelligent AI, the Radisson Blu Edwardian ensures that all their events run smoothly and efficiently.

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Events

Hire Space Presents: Century Club

As you probably know, we're a big fan of venues here at Hire Space . So, when we get the opportunity to showcase the great spaces that the UK has to offer, we grab it with both hands. Our latest Hire Space Presents event took place at Century Club , a stunning members club that has the largest (and maybe the best) rooftop space in Soho. We invited 100 clients and friends of Hire Space to enjo

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Events

7 Things You Didn't Know about Barbican Centre

Here are 7 facts you probably didn't know about the iconic Barbican Centre - prepare to be amazed!

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Celebrate 190 Years of ZSL London Zoo

The ZSL London Zoo officially opened on 27 April 1828, making it the oldest scientific zoo in the world. Today, it has more than a million visitors every year and is one of London's most cherished attractions.

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'All Aboard' for Events at the London Transport Museum

Famous around the world, London's transport network is truly iconic. From the bright red Routemaster to the Underground symbol, the design of London’s transport is instantly recognisable and beautifully housed within this dedicated museum.

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Corporate Events

Retro 50s Charm: Events at The Congress Centre

The Congress Centre is a flexible venue, with many talents. It combines bright modern spaces and the latest AV tech in a building featuring classic mid-century modern style accents. You might recognise the Congress Centre . It is beloved by TV and Film companies looking to capture the feel of the 50s. The Congress Centre is architecturally renowned as one of the finest period examples in central London. Mixed in with the high-tech equipm

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Eventprofs

11 Most Irresistible Canapés Of All Time

If you weren't feeling hungry before you clicked on this post, we can guarantee you will be by the time you've finished. There's nothing worse than arriving at an event, starving hungry, in the hopes of a delicious morsel, to be disappointed by the food offerings. We've searched high and low to bring you these utterly indulgent, screen-lickingly good canapé recipes. Choose your favourites and offer your guests something spectacular. 1. Mini Calzones Tiny pizzas? Yes please! These mini calzones

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Bars

Summer Evenings at Last Days of Shoreditch

Not all summer party venues are created equal. And we firmly believe that should be top of your list when the sun finally comes out. It might seem a bit early to be talking about booking a summer party, but there are glimmers of sunshine (post 'Beast from the East') and if you want the perfect venue it's never too early to make a few enquiries and get something booked in. Last Days of Shoreditch is London's original street food market, bringing the capital's best independent nightlight to the

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Blank Canvas Venues

RIDA Studios: A Blank Canvas for Creative Events

RIDA Studios provide some of the best photography studios spaces to be found in London. The studio spaces provide the perfect canvas for creative events.

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Transport Venues

5 Venues That Celebrate London Transport

London transport is iconic; red buses, the red and white tube sign and carriages are known the world over. It might not always be reliable and by golly, the tube is a sweaty experience in summer, but it's such a representation of London we think it's worth celebrating. And we're not the only ones, there are countless bars, restaurants and event spaces based around our 'Planes, Trains and Automobiles' (and boats and buses...). From abandoned tube stations and carriages to museums and livery hal

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EventLAB Series

EventLAB Series: Modern Events & How to Capture your Audience

Last week we held in the first session in our EventLAB Series at 58VE. In the run up to the flagship EventLAB we'll be holding smaller events that dig deeper into the issues event professionals really care about. The first tackled 'Modern Events: How to capture your audience whilst remaining compliance friendly', with a brilliant panel that included: * Dominic Titchener-Barrett, Founder & CEO, DTB Sports Hospitality & Event Management * Gareth Dimelow, Fo

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5 Brilliant New Venues for 2018

You've made it through January (hurrah!) and everything is starting to look a little rosier. For the team here at Hire Space it's given us some time to reflect on the brilliant venues we worked with last year, highlights included The Ned , Four Seasons Ten Trinity Square, Winterville and Printworks , and sta

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Events

EventLAB Podcast: Wellbeing Special

Welcome to the EventLAB Podcast, your window into the events conversation. I’m your host, George Barker, and along with the EventLAB team, we’ll be bringing you a regular inside look at the events industry: We’ll have the latest news. Interviews with events professionals. Practical advice on making modern events. And we’ll make sure you’re up to speed with the major talking points from the UK events industry. Our fir

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Events

Which Events are EventProfs most excited for in 2018?

2018 is jam-packed with exciting industry events. We asked eventprofs which events they're most looking forward to this year so you can prioritise your busy calendar and perhaps discover something new.

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