London Venues

Events

It's always humbling and necessary for us at Hire Space to be reminded of the charity-minded origins of the company, whereby our co-founders sought to find out-of-hours uses for educational spaces. So it gives us much pleasure to introduce venues such as the Queen Mary University Students' Union , which is a wonderful venue for various event types

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You may have read the first instalment of our A to Z of Events. You may not have. But that's OK – this is not one of those "If you haven't seen the first season of Game of Thrones you won't follow the rest"-type things. As long as you've learned the middle section of the alphabet (and mastered that tricky L/M/N/O/P part), you're good to go. Here is the second part of our guide to everything venue-

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Henry Fosdike, Digital Content Coordinator at Sternberg Clarke , guest blogs for us to discuss how to make the most out of event entertainment. Sternberg Clarke is one of London's most accomplished suppliers of entertainment to corporate and private events of all kinds. When it comes to picking a good venue for your event, you need to think about a lot of different things. Where Sternberg Clarke

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Alexandra Palace's hugely popular Street Food & Craft Beer Festival has returned for a run of weekends throughout Summer 2017 . The festival has been a popular staple at the iconic venue in past years, celebrating the best in all aspects of street culture, from food to music to art. It's due to this celebration that its new name, StrEATl

EventLAB Series

We've had a flurry of interest since we announced EventLAB a few months ago, which has got us pretty excited (just 5 months to go!). The event is designed to take planners through every step of the event planning process, through masterclasses, workshops and networking with the best in the biz. EventLAB will also showcase the top venues and suppliers from across the industry, so we thought we'd give you a bit of an

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Retaining strong ties between Europe and Asia is the focus at Asia House , which is the leading pan-Asian organisation in the UK. On all matters economic and political, the team vies to independently conduct discussions and communication to keep the two continents closely knit. The stage for all this work is Asia House , which also doubles up as a stunning events venue

Corporate Events

"Life needs to be lived with a little style." – Hugh Hefner The world of Playboy really needs no introduction. It's pretty much locked into legendary status now, with tales of the Playboy Mansion, smoking jackets, the magazine and all the rest firmly part of pop culture. But did you know that you can get a taste of the Playboy experience right here in London? The Playboy Club oozes glitz and glamour, starting with the simple fact t

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Last week we held our first teaser event ahead of EventLAB in October, where we welcomed a stellar panel of influential event professionals to discuss the future of the events industry. So, for anyone that couldn’t make it, we've rounded up the highlights so you’ll almost feel like you were there or you can watch the full video here . The Panel (from left to right): * Caleb Parker

Hire Space

We're very excited to introduce EventLAB , our first two-day event designed to take event professionals through every step of the event planning process. We'll be bringing you the latest updates in the run-up to the event in our 'EventLAB Series' , including relevant content and a little glimpse of the speakers, workshops and themes that will feature at the event. In the first instalment, we’ll explain all there is to know a

Bars

Situated on the ever-fashionable Kings Road Bluebird Chelsea has become a popular Chelsea hangout. Bluebird comprises of a main restaurant and bar, four private dining rooms, a café and a courtyard and when you can't bear to leave there's an onsite food store, wine cellar and bakery so you can take a little bit of Bluebird home with you. The venue has been recently refurbished

Hire Space Case Studies

In our latest case study, we talk to Charlotte Spokes, FX Dealer and Online Platform Account Manager at Ebury , a global financial specialist. She discusses her experience booking an event through Hire Space – including which Venue Expert helped, and which cosy, après-ski-themed venue they decided on. What does Ebury do and what's your role? Ebury is a financial services company that supports growth through our FX, business lending and solutions

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One storey of opulence won't do at this new, luxurious townhouse on the edge of Soho Square. Nor will five storeys, for that matter. Six Storeys on Soho , our Unique Venue of the Month, boasts no fewer than a sextet of levels on which to hold events, with each floor designed with individual character and dedicated to different occasions with distinct moods in mind. Based on the third floor, The Lounge

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Sir John Soane may be one of the greatest architects in the Neo-Classical style that the world has ever seen. And in the early 1800s, he lent his formidable skill to designing Holy Trinity Church, as a symbol of celebrating the defeat of Napoleon. Today, that auspicious building is One Marylebone . This majestic, Grade-I listed former chu

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Bianca Huang, Event Organiser at global financial services firm, INTL FCStone, chats to us about her experience with Hire Space and our Venue Experts in booking her company Christmas party at Salters' Hall – one of our exclusive venues. Stream the audio of the interview here, or check out the highlights below. So, Bianca, can you tell us a little bit about what your company does? So we are a financial brokerage company. We broker deals between the exchange and customers. Mainly we focus in c

Conferences

The London Palladium has been an iconic part of the capital since the early part of the 20th Century. In 1910, the majestic auditorium opened its doors, and in the following years would be known for its eclectic variety shows, including the Royal Variety Performance. Over the years, the biggest global acts of distinct talents would grace the stage – including Harry Houdini, Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra and the Ma

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This iconic, world-famous venue really needs no introduction. But then, that would make for a very short blog. We say "venue", but really it's a structure made up of 32 separate venues, all accommodating three to 25 people. These "passenger capsules" are unconventionally inviting choices for all manner of events, from celebrations with friends and family, to networking and corporate events. Whatever the occasion, the panoramic views of the London skyline from 135 metres in the air are unparalle

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October may be coming to a close, but that doesn't mean a dang thing at Fulham's Octoberfest Pub , where the Germanic vibes last throughout most of the year – in the form of a live oompah band, 60 authentic German beers, lederhosen-clad servers and more. During the week, an English twist is noticeable at the space, with live sport on t

Weddings

As one of the world's leading educational institutions, Imperial College is a leading voice in the exploration of science, engineering, medicine and business. And with alumni including the likes of Alexander Fleming, H.G. Wells and of course, the legend that is Brian May, the College has a lot to shout about. Aside from its educational roots, Imperial is also a highly respected event space. Besides it's impressive Sherfield Building

Team Building

At Hire Space we work with a huge variety of suppliers from across the events industry, from catering, to AV and team-building. Finding amazing venues for our clients' events is just the start, so we're always excited to see what's new in the supplier world. One in particular that we've just started working with is a company called Jericho, that specialise in 'extraordinary' and 'immersive' team-building experiences. Jericho provide client engagement that is slightly m

Bars

One thing's for sure, London isn't short of bars , so picking just a handful is pretty tough. But, we've whittled it down to just six that are pretty perfect for a corporate event. Elegant Champagne bars, stylish open plan venues and ones with a more relaxed, urban feel make up a varied list of options for your next event. 1. The Pearson Room Canary Wharf