Ready to roll out the red carpet for your next awards ceremony? We’ve handpicked seven standout London venues — from grand livery halls and glittering ballrooms to high-impact contemporary spaces — that deliver impeccable production, seamless guest flow, and memorable moments for teams, clients, and VIPs alike.
Whether you’re planning an intimate celebration or a 1,000-guest showpiece, these settings combine brilliant AV, flexible layouts, and stellar transport links to make your big night feel effortless.
1. St Mary's Marylebone (Venue Hire)
Blending Grade I-listed grandeur with a fully fledged production spec, St Mary’s Marylebone sets the scene for a polished awards night. The vast Great Hall delivers clear sightlines and a natural focal point for stage, screen and lighting, while the in-house sound, visual and lighting systems keep cues tight and speeches crystal clear.
With 780 sqm of flexible space across the Great Hall and the multifunctional Undercroft, you can run arrivals and a sparkling reception before a seamless move into a 600-capacity ceremony and dinner. Its central Marylebone location and excellent tube links make guest access effortless, and layouts flex from theatre to banqueting without a hitch.
Location: Marylebone
Capacity: 300 Cabaret
2. The Bloomsbury Ballroom
Art Deco glamour meets show‑ready tech at The Bloomsbury Ballroom, making it a knockout choice for awards nights. The Ballroom’s built‑in production — covering lighting, sound and screens — keeps cues tight and moments punchy, while theatre‑style seating for up to 350 guarantees clear sightlines and a polished winner’s walk to the stage.
Adjoining bar spaces are ideal for a sparkling reception and post‑announce celebrations, with effortless guest flow into dining and dancing. Set on Bloomsbury Square, moments from Holborn tube, it’s spot‑on for sponsors, VIPs, and smooth, catering‑led networking.
Location: Holborn
Capacity: 220 Cabaret
3. Stationers' Hall and Garden
Brimming with Grade I‑listed grandeur moments from St Paul’s, Stationers’ Hall sets a polished stage for awards. The Livery Hall’s stained glass and strong focal point suit stage, screen and lighting, with theatre‑style seating for up to 200 guaranteeing crisp sightlines and a smooth winner’s walk. Interlinking rooms keep flow effortless — reception in the Stock Room, VIP green room in the Court Room — while the private garden offers a standout backdrop for arrivals or photos. receptions for up to 400 and trusted caterers and AV support complete the package.
Location: St Paul's
Capacity: 200 Dining
4. The Landmark London
For a ceremony that feels straight out of a classic London gala, The Landmark London’s chandeliered Grand Ballroom delivers drama with polish. Tall ceilings, clear sightlines and a natural focal point make staging, lighting and winner moments look effortless, while adjoining rooms support sparkling receptions and smooth transitions into dinner and dancing.
production is a dream, with flexible AV, street‑level loading and dedicated kitchens. Marylebone Station is on the doorstep, Heathrow is an easy hop, and 300 on‑site bedrooms keep VIPs close. Add EarthCheck Silver credentials and five‑star service, and you’ve got awards night, perfected.
Location: Marylebone
Capacity: 500 Dining
5. Convene 155 Bishopsgate
Set in the heart of the city and just 2 minutes from Liverpool Street, Convene 155 Bishopsgate brings a sleek, contemporary backdrop to a high‑impact awards night. With 40,000 sq ft across two flexible floors and capacity for 1,000+, it’s made for grand entrances, statement staging, and a seamless journey from welcome drinks to ceremony, dinner and celebrations.
Multiple zones allow you to split reception, VIP holding and post‑announce mingling without bottlenecks, while the venue’s polished finish and experienced team (part of an award‑winning global portfolio) help deliver a pacey, professional show your stakeholders will love.
Location: Liverpool street
Capacity: 1000+
6. Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn
Where gravitas meets celebration, Lincoln’s Inn brings historic grandeur to awards nights in the heart of Holborn. Begin with bubbles on the terrace overlooking the Great Hall – a standout backdrop for step‑and‑repeat moments – before moving inside to a space with soaring proportions, a natural focal point for stage and screen, and sightlines that keep every winner in view.
For dinner, the Tudor Old Hall adds warmth and character, while the Great Hall suits larger guest lists and post‑announce mingling. With capacity up to 450 for receptions and Holborn Station a short stroll away, guest flow stays effortless from first arrival to finale.
Location: High Holborn
Capacity: 120 Dining
7. EartH
EartH’s dramatic, pillar‑free Concert Hall brings high‑production punch to your awards night. With powerful in‑house sound, lighting and projection, cues stay tight and winner moments land with real impact, while raked sightlines and a natural stage focal point keep every announcement in clear view.
Start with fizz in the Bar + Kitchen, then stage a grand reveal to up to 300 seated guests (or expansive standing receptions). The music‑venue energy puts sponsors and teams centre stage, and with Dalston Kingsland Overground moments away, guest flow from arrival to after‑party is effortless.
Location: Dalston
Capacity: 300 Dining
From gilded livery halls to tech-forward stages, London’s awards venues make it easy to deliver show-stopping moments with slick AV, smart layouts, and brilliant transport links. Ready to crown your winners in style? get in touch with our venue experts to shortlist the perfect space, compare options, and arrange site visits.
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Grace Morgan
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.
