Looking for a meeting room that does more than tick the boxes? London’s historic spaces blend timeless architecture with up-to-the-minute tech, creating inspiring backdrops for board meetings, strategy sessions and hybrid gatherings alike. Explore our top five picks to add instant gravitas—and plenty of wow-factor—to your agenda, and get in touch with our venue experts to match the perfect space to your brief.
1. Brewers Hall
Tucked away on a quiet square behind London Wall, Brewers’ Hall brings heritage clout without the bustle. Enter via a graceful marble lobby and a carved oak staircase to a circular reception that sets the tone for senior meetings. In the city of London and moments from Moorgate, it’s easy to reach yet wonderfully discreet.
The wood-panelled Court Room, with its marble fireplace and Carrara panel by Sir Charles Wheeler PRA, is a superb boardroom for up to 24. Need more space? Hold plenaries in The Hall and use the Committee Room for breakouts, all on an exclusive-hire basis for total privacy. With conferencing facilities and pay-as-you-go parking nearby, this historic backdrop is thoroughly meeting-ready.
Location: City of London
Capacity: 50 Cabaret
2. University of London Venues
Set in Bloomsbury’s iconic Senate House, this Grade II-listed masterpiece by Charles Holden brings instant gravitas to any agenda. Its cinematic Art Deco setting (spot the Bond cameo) delivers heritage without the hassle, moments from Russell Square and major transport links. Plus the showpiece Crush Hall makes an elegant arrival.
Choose the wood-panelled Senate Room for high-impact briefings and debates for up to 80, or scale up to Beveridge Hall for plenaries with excellent acoustics and lighting. For breakouts, 14 refurbished rooms offer 85” screens and one-touch Zoom for effortless hybrid. Expect polished AV, smooth logistics, and sustainable, flavour-forward hospitality by Gather & Gather (SRA three-star) to keep teams fuelled and focused.
Location: Bloomsbury
Capacity: 250 Cabaret
3. BMA House
Set in Sir Edwin Lutyens’ majestic BMA House, this Bloomsbury icon brings authority and calm to the agenda while keeping travel simple, a short stroll from Euston and Russell Square. Behind the heritage façade you’ll find seriously modern meeting muscle: reliable hybrid kit, crisp acoustics and screens that make dial-ins effortless. With Gold Green Tourism status and a supply chain that champions British producers, it’s a smart pick for teams who want impact with a lighter footprint.
Pick the Jenner Room for focused board sessions up to 18, the Simpson Room for intimate strategy huddles, or the flexible Lister Fleming Suite for workshops and breakouts. Whichever you choose, polished service, nourishing menus and thoughtful layouts keep minds sharp and conversations flowing.
Location: Bloomsbury
Capacity: 28 Cabaret
4. 41 Portland Place
Set within a Grade II* Georgian townhouse in Marylebone, 41 Portland Place blends period character with plug-and-play meeting tech, making it a standout choice for board sessions, strategy days and hybrid catch-ups. Bright, elegant rooms like the Laurie Landeau and Curie Boardroom offer natural light and built-in screens, while the Ann Rylands Room opens onto a private rooftop terrace – perfect for sunlit breaks or informal huddles that keep energy high.
Moments from Oxford Circus, Regent’s Park and Great Portland Street, the location keeps travel simple, and capacities from 5–120 mean you can scale from senior huddle to department away day. Thoughtful service and well-equipped breakout spaces keep agendas flowing; plus, hiring here helps fund the Academy of Medical Sciences’ work – a meeting that does good as well as good business.
Location: Marylebone
Capacity: 32 Cabaret
5. One Moorgate Place
Rich in City heritage, One Moorgate Place pairs Grade II-listed grandeur with meeting-day polish. Think carved wood, period portraits and the Members Room’s striking balustrade bridge, all framing focused agendas. Behind the scenes, reliable Wi‑Fi, plug-and-play screens and smooth video conferencing keep hybrid conversations crystal clear.
With eight versatile spaces, you can scale from interviews in the Boardroom (24) to seminars for 50, with adjacent rooms ready for breakouts and private catering. Moments from Bank, Moorgate and Liverpool Street, it’s a breeze for delegates to reach—and even easier to impress. Daylight, attentive service and elegant surroundings keep minds on the task.
Location: Moorgate Place
Capacity: 32 Boardroom
From Art Deco icons to Georgian townhouses, London’s historic meeting rooms deliver gravitas, great locations and modern tech in equal measure. If one has caught your eye, share your brief and our venue experts will build a tailored shortlist and secure availability. Enquire above or get in touch to lock in your date.
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Aryana is an Event Sales Account Executive with hands-on experience in corporate events, luxury brand activations and live talks, helping her craft content that speaks directly to modern event marketing challenges.
