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Guildhall London

Gresham Street London, EC2P 2EJ

Unusual
·900 attendees
·6 meeting rooms

Guildhall, built between 1411 and 1440, was designed to reflect the importance of London’s ruling elite. In the twenty-first century its splendour is still awe-inspiring, and within the walls of this national treasure lie six spectacular rooms providing unique surroundings for corporate and private hospitality. The ideal location for conferences, high profile meetings, lunches, receptions, dinners, and award ceremonies, Guildhall has no equal. Perfect for prestigious occasions, whether an elegant black-tie dinner, international conference or a more intimate meeting or presentation, Guildhall will enhance it. Of course, it’s not just this unique setting that creates a memorable event. The combination of history and tradition with the very latest state-of-the-art built-in communication technology helps to ensure that events are effective and smooth-running.

Churchill Theatre

High Street Bromley Kent, BR1 1HA

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Room hire in Bromley at an excellent price! The Churchill is the perfect place to hold your conference, functions, staff training, meetings and other events. With two fully licensed bars, a large Studio, an executive meeting room and an auditorium holding 785, we have facilities to cater for your every need.

Stanley Halls

12 South Norwood Hill South Norwood Croydon Surrey, SE25 6AB

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Stanley Halls is a beautiful Grade 2 listed building, often described as the 'jewel in South Norwood's crown'. It is a multi-purpose venue suitable for theatre performances, wedding receptions, meetings and social functions.

Belair House

Gallery Road, West Dulwich, London, United Kingdom, SE21 7AB

Unusual
·200 attendees
·1 meeting room

Beauberry House is unique in that it is now so versatile with private dining facilties for weddings and parties, a fine dining restaurant, contemporary bar and terraces for al fresco dining with spectacular views. Ideal for corporate events and parties. Fine French cuisine with Japanese influences, set in a beautiful Georgian mansion overlooking Belair Park. As well as the main dining room and bar, glass windbreakers protect al fresco diners on the terrace and there's a private dining room on the first floor.

Cutty Sark

Cutty Sark Clipper Ship King William Walk Greenwich London, SE10 9HT

Unusual
·3 meeting rooms

Cutty Sark is one of the world’s most famous ships and is the last surviving tea clipper, the fastest and greatest of her time. She stands as a glorious monument to the age of sail and to all those who lost their lives in the merchant service. Situated on the shore of the mighty Thames River the ship provides commanding views over Canary Wharf and the City of London. There are three spaces available to hire both on board and beneath the ship

Electric Brixton

Electric Brixton Town Hall Parade London SW2 1RJ, SW2 1RJ

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With its phenomenal stage and unparalleled sightlines, Electric Brixton offers a truly perfect setting for large scale events, live music, television recordings, private parties & special art events. The MAIN ROOM has retained the theatrical structure, with the ground floor and stage overlooked by a mezzanine gallery, which helps lend this large space an intimate atmosphere. Original features have been retained wherever possible, and the striking shades of blue & gold add to the grandiose classical look whilst modern touches throughout (gilded banquettes, disco ball chandelier, sleek furniture & contemporary bars) bring the lavish décor up to date. The room is framed by two large bars and features a separate VIP area with occasional seating. Electric Brixton boasts a capacity of 1,500 for live shows and 1,700 for receptions or club events - and can also accommodate dinners (180 pax), presentations (250 / 300 pax) & showcases (100 - 1,000). Adjacent to the main hall, the BABY ROOM (with a capacity of 150) - has its own separate sound system & bar and can operate either as an extension of the main space, as a secondary event space or even as a VIP area. The long-standing live music heritage of the venue means it is particularly well set-up in terms of loading access. There's a vast backstage area and access to three dressing rooms, a production office and a technical manager help to make the planning of live shows and events as smooth as possible. A full front of house team (security, box office, cloakroom, bar staff, floor staff, sound & light technicians and duty managers) is part of the hire package. Other notable facilities of the venue are a dedicated catering back-of house room and the off-street smoking terrace.

The View Tower Hill

10 Deptford Trading Estate Blackhorse Road London, SE8 5HY

Unusual
·700 attendees
·1 meeting room

A Stylish event enjoying unrivalled views of THe Tower of London offering a unique alternative for seasonal events. The concept is stunning in its simplicity,a transparent structure with the feel of a contemporary private members club set in a lacation steeped in history.No theme no gimmicks just beautifully designed space for up to 700 guests. A unique construction for a deconstructed event. This beautiful and exclusive venue has a capacity of 700 people standing, 400 seated. It is a truly unique venue, and one that is perfect for parties, conferences and other events

Clapham Library

Mary Seacole Centre 91 Clapham High Street Clapham London, SW4 7DB

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·6 meeting rooms

Situated in the Mary Seacole Centre at the heart of the High Street, Lambeth's first self-service library offers books, DVDs, and language courses for loan, plus access to computers, free Wi-Fi, fully equipped meeting rooms and stunning performance space for hire. .

Odeon Surrey Quays

Surrey Quays Leisure Park, Redriff Road, Surrey Quays, London, SE16 7LL

Unusual
·407 attendees
·9 meeting rooms

If you are looking to host a conference or event and make an impact on your audience, then look no further than ODEON. Holding you conference or event in a cinema gives you an interesting and unique environment that will stimulate the delegates and get your meeting off to an exciting start. Whatever your event requirements, be it a small regional meeting for up to 50 delegates or national conference for up to 1679, ODEON has the facilities and flexibility to accommodate you.

TeamSport Karting and Meeting Centre Tower Bridge

Tower Bridge Business Park 100 Clements Road London, SE16 4DG

Sporting
·Unusual
·2 meeting rooms

TeamSport Tower Bridge provides the perfect location to combine work with fun! Not only does it have two multi-level tracks, which when combined provides drivers with an 800 metre indoor circuit, but also a purpose built meeting room, making it an ideal choice for a corporate team building day. The large meeting room has natural light, a projector and screen installed and is located on the first floor. On the ground floor we have a bar area, changing rooms, the safety briefing room and access to the tracks. The karts here are electric, but don’t be fooled, they’re proven to be 1 second faster. To keep you refuelled during the day, you have a choice of mouth-watering menus to choose from, ranging from breakfast baps to hot fork buffets for lunch or dinner. Our licensed bar is the perfect place for everyone to celebrate in after the karting has finished too! Tower Bridge is a unique setting for corporates looking to make the most of their day all in one place in London. Available for hire exclusively for large groups with capacity of 100 people and on a track exclusive basis for smaller groups. TeamSport, the UK’s No1 indoor karting company. Come and see why we’re so much more than just karting!

Sail Royal Greenwich

10th Floor 6 Mitre Passage Peninsula Square Greenwich, SE10 0ER

Unusual
·1 meeting room

Sail Greenwich is back in 2015 from 27 to 31 August. During this event the Tall Ships are back in London to take part in our beautiful cruises on the river Thames. These cruises will take you from the Greenwich Heritage Centre and the Woolwich Royal Arsenal Pier past the lovely sights on the banks of the Thames in Royal Greenwich.

Plateau Restaurant

4th Floor Canada Place Canada Square Canary Wharf London, E14 5ER

Unusual
·500 attendees
·2 meeting rooms

With dramatic views across the rooftops of Canary Wharf and futuristic décor, Plateau is a stunning light-filled restaurant. All the glamour of Manhattan and the buzz of a big city by day, while at night, the lights dim to offer a more intimate experience. Plateau provides an oasis of calm above the hustle and bustle of the city. Set on the fourth floor of the Canada Place building Plateau looks out on awe-inspiring views of the surrounding city landscape providing the ideal setting for any celebratory event. The striking glass facade bathes the venue in natural light, creating a sense of space and wellbeing for any of your special occasion.

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The Parlour London

the park pavilion, 40 canada square park,, E14 5FW

Unusual
·650 attendees
·1 meeting room

The Parlour is Canary Wharf’s most stylish and innovative bar and restaurant, designed especially to accommodate groups of different sizes. From the decadent timber-panelled cocktail lounge to the intimate wine room, conservatory lounge and alfresco terrace complete with its own bar, giant umbrellas and fire pits, there’s an area just right for your event, whether you’re a small group or want to hire the whole venue for up to 650 guests. Open for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and canapé parties, the parlour’s imaginative food menu uses locally sourced ingredients at refreshingly good prices. At weekends, book a family party and keep your kids entertained with an array of fun-filled activities and games whilst enjoying a leisurely roast alongside a choice of Bloody Marys. Book for corporate events, product launches, after-show and wrap parties, fashion shoots, music videos, TV commercials and celebrity interviews. Music and a late licence on Thursdays and Fridays make the parlour the perfect place to start and end the party.

The Little Village East Bermondsey

171-173 Bermondsey Street,London, SE1 3UW

Unusual
·3 meeting rooms

Two contrasting buildings link together to make Village East’s labyrinth of eating and drinking spaces: a listed cloth factory and a modern apartment block joined at the hip, with a spruced up new look. Alongside bespoke options in the main restaurant, our new look Little Room is available for private dining, meetings and corporate away days for groups of up to 14. The Lounge Bar also has an area for 20 available for drinks and canapes. Please note a minimum spend may apply – our events team will talk you through timings, terms and rates for parties.

Cantina del Ponte

36c Shad Thames London, SE1 2YE

Unusual
·200 attendees
·2 meeting rooms

A lively atmosphere is guaranteed at Cantina del Ponte, so it's the perfect venue for an informal get-together. For a party with a view, why not make the most of the fabulous location and hire the entire restaurant? Cantina can comfortably accommodate up to 100 people seated and 200 people for a canapé reception. For smaller events, another option is the banquette area, which seats up to 20. In the summer, the outside terrace can be hired for parties of up to 80 people.

Le Pont de la Tour

36d Shad Thames London, SE1 2YE

Unusual
·300 attendees
·5 meeting rooms

Le Pont de la Tour offers elegant surroundings for entertaining. Choose from the Salon Prive or Wine Cellar for unusual spaces surrounded by the very best wines. Our new head chef Lee Bennett, formally of the Savoy Grill, has created special menus for the perfect dining experience

Blue Print Cafe

28 Shad Thames London, SE1 2YD

Unusual
·200 attendees
·2 meeting rooms

From large groups to informal events, this relaxed riverside venue offers space and flexibility. During the warmer months, the restaurant's glass doors open, creating a sense of al fresco dining whilst during the winter the floor-to-ceiling windows offer an unrivalled aspect across Tower Bridge and the Thames. Blueprint Café welcomes all group bookings from 11 up to 50 guests. For groups of up to 20 guests we offer a choice menu consisting of 3 starters, 3 mains & 3 desserts. For parties over 20 guests, we offer a set menu of one dish per course. All set menus include side orders & coffee. Exclusive Hire When hired exclusively Blueprint Café can accommodate up to 150 guests for a seated lunch or dinner or up to 200 guests for a standing reception. The Summer Terrace accommodates up to 25 people for canapé and drink receptions. Located in the same building as the Design Museum, Blueprint Café offers catering for a variety of events held at the museum, such as business meetings, team-building, product launches, weddings and private celebrations. The Design Museum provides a unique venue with space for up to 200 standing for a canapé reception and up to 150 guests for a sit-down event. The Design Museum space also boasts on open terrace overlooking the Thames which is ideal for Summer drinks parties for up to 60 people. Alternatively the Contemporary Design Gallery provides the perfect space for you and your guests to enjoy drinks and nibbles amongst the Design Museum's latest collections.

Absolute Pleasure Yacht

St Katherines Way St Katherines Dock London, E1W 1LA

Unusual
·1 meeting room

Absolute Pleasure is London’s newest multi-function venue located at St. Katharine Docks, Marble Quay. This 5 star yacht is now available for various uses from corporate events to private parties all year round. Celebrate in style on our yacht with our luxury catered parties for up to 60 people. Whether it be a summer BBQ on our fabulous open deck or an intimate dinner we can tailor a package to suit your needs. Life aboard Absolute Pleasure is all about relaxation and style. Fitted with the most luxurious bespoke furniture the various rooms have been designed with grace and elegance. Fully fitted with sound & vision this stylish space will suit many occasions.

Shunt

20 Stainer Street London, SE1 9RL

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Shunt, a creative theatre company, have transformed the vaults under London Bridge Station into an innovative theatre and lounge bar for people who like to experience something a little out of the ordinary. But what makes this even more unusual is that Shunt have not completely renovated the space to make it look like a regular arts venue, instead the natural characteristics of the vaults have been incorporated into part of the performance space.

Arcade Battersea Power Station

1st Floor, Battersea Power Station, Nine Elms, London, SW11 8DD

Restaurant
·Unusual
·4 meeting rooms

Arcade’s landmark home at Battersea Power Station brings together the city’s most exciting kitchens and chefs, inventive cocktails and unique events spaces under one roof. Arcade seamlessly transforms into the perfect backdrop for any event brief, from conferences and drink receptions, to the most merry Christmas parties and award nights, boasting an elegant private room for up to 24 guests, a separate events space for up to 300 standing, or an all out full venue hire for up to 800 guests.

45 Millbank

Number 45 Millbank Chelsea College of Art and Design 16 John Islip Street London, SW1P 4JU

Unusual
·200 attendees
·3 meeting rooms

NUMBER 45 MILLBANK is London’s Thameside Grade Two listed venue located just steps from Tate Britain and is part of Chelsea College of Art and Design.It is the perfect setting for corporate entertaining and private events, where parties of 15 through to 300 can enjoy the splendour of restored Edwardian elegance in three magnificent rooms. Our in-house events team is flexible and experienced. We listen to your specific needs and recommend the most suitable room(s). And once you have chosen your space, a portfolio of approved suppliers is available, to help you plan the perfect occasion. Today, Number 45 Millbank promises you and your guests an unforgettable events experience – blending the very best of Edwardian classic with Chelsea’s eclectic modern twist. GUESTS ARRIVING AT NUMBER 45 MILLBANK enter the Grand Hall, either by the main doors in Millbank or through the Pavilion entrance in The Henry Moore Courtyard. That’s whether they are attending an event in the Banqueting Hall, the Red Room or the Green Room. Also available is The Rootstein Hopkins Parade Ground. This is an award-winning large square surrounded on three sides by buildings occupied by Chelsea College of Art and Design, with the fourth side opening directly onto Atterbury Street. The Parade Ground is a most extraordinary space, not just for its vastness - 3500 square metres, but also because it is in a unique location: in the centre of London, in the heart of Westminster, next door to Tate Britain and the River Thames. Due to its scale and location the Parade Ground has enormous potential for hosting large-scale London-wide events.