Planning an awards ceremony in London? These seven standout venues bring the wow‑factor with state‑of‑the‑art AV, flexible layouts and dinner capacities to suit everything from intimate celebrations to large‑scale galas of 600 guests and beyond. Ready to roll out the red carpet and make your winners feel like stars? Let’s find your perfect stage.
1. Plaisterers’ Hall
With neoclassical splendour and full exclusivity, Plaisterers’ Hall sets a suitably star‑studded scene for awards. The Great Hall dazzles with corniced ceilings and glittering chandeliers, while built‑in sound and lighting, high‑speed Wi‑Fi and an experienced events team make slick show production a breeze. Host a sparkling reception in the Livery Hall before a seated ceremony for up to 400, a banquet for 374, or a standing celebration for 550. Moments from St Paul’s and Bank, and catered by Company of Cooks, it’s primed for applause.
Location: City of London
Capacity: 330 Dining
2. 116 Pall Mall
Step into Georgian grandeur at 116 Pall Mall, where the Nash Room delivers a show‑stopping setting for awards. Think soaring ceilings, glittering chandeliers and a seamless flow for a reception, ceremony and dinner: host 350 theatre‑style for the big reveal, then dine up to 250 or add a dancefloor for 180. With multiple adjoining spaces, a business‑ready infrastructure, and an unbeatable Westminster address moments from Trafalgar Square, this Grade I landmark makes rolling out the red carpet refreshingly effortless. Pre‑ or post‑show drinks in the opulent Carlton Room, with views to the terrace, keep the celebrations flowing and the logistics simple for guests arriving via Charing Cross or Piccadilly Circus.
Location: Westminster
Capacity: 250 Dining
3. London Museum Docklands
Set within a Grade I listed Georgian warehouse on West India Quay, London Museum Docklands delivers a story‑rich backdrop for awards. Host a polished ceremony and dinner in the Rum Store (up to 130 dining or theatre), scale up in the galleries (150 dining, 350 standing), or create a headline moment with an evening museum takeover for a high‑impact reception. Whatever your format, the heritage finishes and curated exhibits add spectacle without heavy theming.
Riverside arrivals and Canary Wharf skyline views from the terrace set the tone, while the built‑in bar keeps celebrations flowing. With Canary Wharf Tube nearby, access is easy for VIPs, and the setting is made for winner photo ops.
Location: West India Quay
Capacity: 150 Dining
4. KOKO
Give your winners the rockstar treatment at Camden’s KOKO: a beautifully redeveloped theatre and cultural landmark with 50,000 sq ft of space, from boxes and balconies to a showpiece auditorium and roof terrace. Its legendary stage — graced by Prince, Amy Winehouse and The Rolling Stones — sets a spectacular scene for your big reveal.
State‑of‑the‑art sound, lighting and live‑streaming make slick ceremonies and hybrid broadcasts effortless, while green rooms, hidden bars and a secret club keep VIPs poised and the after‑party buzzing. Dine in Cafe KOKO or take the Entire Venue for maximum impact, with expert teams and sweeping sightlines moments from Mornington Crescent.
Location: Camden
Capacity: 200 Dining
5. Lord's Cricket Ground
Few settings deliver gravitas like Lord’s, the Home of Cricket, with historic architecture and treasures like the Ashes Urn. Host a red‑carpet reception in the Long Room Bar before stepping into the world‑famous Long Room for a polished ceremony and dinner – 200 dining or 300 standing – framed by pitch‑side views and ornate ceilings.
Prefer something more contemporary? The J.P. Morgan Media Centre seats 50 with panoramic vistas for a high‑impact reveal, while The Edrich suits 60–80 for boutique celebrations. Minutes from St John’s Wood Tube in leafy Regent’s Park, the venue pairs prestige with easy logistics for VIP arrivals and winner photo ops.
Location: Regent's Park
Capacity: 200 Dining
6. Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith
Roll out a truly star‑studded ceremony at Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith – the legendary art deco auditorium where icons have taken the stage. With a removable flat floor and high‑spec production, you can tailor staging, screens and sightlines for anything from an intimate gala dinner for 670 to a blockbuster reveal for thousands theatre‑style. Host a sparkling reception across the elegant foyer and circle bars, choose from trusted caterers or bring your own, and keep celebrations flowing. Moments from Hammersmith Tube, it’s a slick, high‑impact setting your winners will love.
Location: Hammersmith
Capacity: 670 Dining
From gilded livery halls and heritage museums to skyline rooftops and iconic stages, London’s awards venues have the style, tech and flexibility to deliver show‑stopping ceremonies of every size.
Ready to crown your winners? Ask our venue experts to shortlist the perfect space and handle the finer details, so you can step into the spotlight with confidence.
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Grace Morgan is an experienced Account Executive at Hire Space, specialising in venue finding and events. Originally from South London, she now thrives in East London with her partner and Pomeranian.
