Parties

Get your guests in the mood for a party, with recommendations and reviews on the best party venues from experts on throwing a bash!

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London Venues

Lee Valley Velopark: Christmas on Wheels

This Christmas, the iconic home of Cycling at the 2012 Olympics, Lee Valley Velo Park is hosting a spectacular corporate party . Taking place on Friday 15 December The Jingle Velo Ball and will be the first event of its kind to be hosted by the Olympic legacy venue since opening to the public in March 2014. Your Christmas party

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Parties

5 Fascinating Facts about Stationers' Hall

Situated in the heart of the City, a few minutes from St Paul’s, Stationers’ Hall is one of the most sought after spaces for corporate parties. The historic architecture and stately wood panelling make for a magnificent space worthy of the biggest company celebrations. To help you out while you enjoy drinks in the splendid gardens or canapés in the glow of the stained-glass windows, we’ve put together a list

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Events

Fabric: A Pioneer in London's Nightlife Scene

If you'll excuse the corny pun, Fabric has been part of the fabric of London nightlife ever since its original opening in 1999. Londoners will no doubt have heard of the nightclub in one way or another in the 18 years since its opening, as it's evident that it's secured a reputation as one of the trendsetters in the capital's clubbing world. What's perhaps less known is that Fabric

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Drinks Receptions

The Looking Glass Cocktail Club, and What You'll Find There

We've been working with Looking Glass Cocktail Club for a long time and we have to admit they're a particular favourite. Ahead of a glamorous showcase this week*, we're taking a look at what this elusive east London cocktail bar is all about. Doses of decadence and debauchery await in abundance at Looking Glass Cocktail Club , all in sophisticated and stylish form. As soon as you enter into the purposely clandestine-feeling s

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Events

Shaka Zulu: Paying Homage to Africa – and to Formidable Events

Camden's unmistakeable Shaka Zulu is certainly not for the faint-hearted. From the décor of 20-foot warrior statues and carved wooden murals to the quirky menu of crocodile and springbok, it's definitely not your average, run-of-the-mill venue. The biggest South African restaurant in London is, after all, set over 27,000 square feet. The no-holds-barred feel is mesmerising as you're surrounded by fiery orange hues, and furnishings reflecting

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Events

StrEATlife Returns to Alexandra Palace

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

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Events

Business Events at BEAT: Following in the Footsteps of Musical Icons

In 1966, The Speakeasy Club opened on Marylebone's Margaret Street, and soon hosted some of the biggest names popular music has ever seen, from Jimi Hendrix to David Bowie. Today, the very same club is known as BEAT , and it pays homage to the legends hosted in its early speakeasy days by means of its artwork and soundtrack. It's partly this throwback ambience, and partly the urban, industrial décor with exposed brickwork that m

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Events

Party & Performance Perfection at Troxy

One of the many reasons we're proud to work with a lot of our venues is the rich history that they exude. Troxy is a great example, with the venue dating all the way back to 1932. 10,000 light bulbs, 90,000 yards of wiring and 2.5 million bricks later, it quickly became one of the most popular – and biggest – performance venues in the world. Originally a luxury cinema, the Grade-II listed, art-deco hall has since served

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Bars

Venue Review: Bluebird Chelsea

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

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Hire Space Case Studies

Client Case Study: Ebury

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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Events

Unique Venue of the Month: Six Storeys on Soho

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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Parties

Unique Venue of the Month: Shoreditch Platform

It's no secret that Shoreditch is in a league of its own when it comes to innovative venues. And the area's newest addition, Shoreditch Platform , is no exception to the rule. Located at the heart of East London's creative quarter, this inventive loft space is a treat for the eyes for creatives and non-creatives alike. Designed by award-winning architect Alex Meitlis and artist Ivo Bisignano, it's no wonder that Shoreditch Platfor

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Team Building

Introducing Jericho: Team-Building Extraordinaires

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

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Bars

6 Bars for Impressive Corporate Entertaining

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

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Blank Canvas Venues

Venue Review: Oval Space

Located in  East London, Oval Space is a 6000sq ft, blank-canvas warehouse space. With the iconic Bethnal Green Gas Holders as a backdrop, the venue has a raw, industrial feel. Also a popular music venue, Oval Space has rapidly become a go-to location for all kinds of events. Finished to a high standard, the venue has polished concrete floors, whitewashed walls and two outside terraces that frame the space, Oval Space is

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Eventprofs

Review: Bassline Productions

It's not often you see Bacardi and 10 Downing Street on the same client list. But it's due to the diversity of Bassline Productions ’ services that the two very distinct establishments chose the company to provide bespoke support for their respective functions. The list of big-name clients doesn't end there, but continues with Battersea Fireworks and The Edinburgh Fringe Festival, where Bassline's talents were again lent in various capacities. Yet its ser

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London Venues

The 5 Most Epic Party Venues In London

Epic. It's not a term we casually dish out. These venues are unstoppable forces, ripping up the fabric of London's events scene with their progressive vision and monumental scale. If you're struggling to find a venue that can handle your vision, then start taking notes. 1. Pulse & Bankside Vaults Southwark Capacity: 2000 Deep underground London, somewhere beneath Southwark, lies 19,000 square feet of jaw-d

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Parties

How To Throw An Amazing Party

The last time we had a house party one of our guests got stuck in the bathroom for two hours. The rest of our friends weren't much better off: with warm white wine and flat gin and tonics, we were reliably informed at 4am that the neighbours were less than impressed with our music choice. Sadly, that's pretty much been the case with all of our parties. But ringing around the block to find an amazing venue with the right availability and prices just never seemed worth the time and effort - e

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London Venues

The Top 5 North London Party Venues

East London has hipsters, west London is rich and south London has sweet suburban spots, but north London is all about good times. It's where rock 'n' roll celebs call home, with a historic reputation for fun. Hire Space venue expert Laura Richards reveals the best north London party spots to live it up as the area intended. 1. House of Wolf Source: The Independent Embrace the bohemian vibes that North London has to offer - head along to Islington's recently established House of Wolf

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