Unusual venues in Beckenham

Bakers Hall

• Unusual
• ·120 attendees
• ·3 meeting rooms

At the heart of the City of London, Bakers Hall is an elegant and delightful venue for conferences, business meetings, banquets, dinners and wedding receptions. The various function rooms adapt easily to your requirements and, with modern lighting and decoration, are ideal for a wide variety of uses. Bakers Hall is just a few minutes walk from Monument and Tower Hill underground stations.

Wiltons music Hall London

• Unusual
• ·250 attendees
• ·1 meeting room

Wiltons is the oldest music hall in the world. The premises are available to hire for functions. Through the barley sugar columns one can hear echoes of George Leybourne and Champagne Charlie, Spike Milligan and Peter Sellers. The Krays was shot at Wilton's and Richard Attenborough filmed Chaplin here. It also provided the setting for scenes in tv adaptations of Wilkie Collins' The Woman in White, Trollope's The Way We Live Now and Sarah Waters' Tipping the Velvet. Neil Jordan shot Tom Cruise here for Interview with a Vampire and Annie Lennox recreated the world of Toulouse Lautrec here for her video No More I Love Yous. David Mamet filmed Harold Pinter, Rebecca Pigeon and Sir John Gielgud in Beckett's Catastrophe (Gielgud's last work). Most recently The Importance of Being Earnest, The Woody Allen Summer Project, Death Defying Acts and DeLovely were filmed here. Frankie Goes to Hollywood shot their famously banned video Relax here in 1981. Most recently we have hosted The Raconteurs, The Good The Bad and The Queen and Marc Almond. Over the last few years we have held a number of corporate events, dinners and client receptions. As you can see from the attached picture, Wilton's is truly atmospheric and can be lit and dressed for any occasion. We are able to offer gourmet catering, fine wines and bespoke entertainment, making for a quite unique and memorable evening for parties from 50 to 250. We hope this will fire your imagination, better still come and see us to look around and discuss the possibilities.

Sugar Quay

• Unusual
• ·500 attendees
• ·1 meeting room

Sugar Quay is a unique venue on the river situated next to the Tower of London and directly opposite HMS Belfast. It consists of a contemporary marquee on a jetty with plenty of inside and outside space for entertaining. Available for exclusive daytime or evening hire June/July only Contemporary marquee structure with carpet, furniture and cloakrooms. 40 m window wall with uninterrupted views of the river and Tower Bridge. Large outdoor terraces onto the Thames. Flexible lighting and furnishing layout luxury toilets. Separate Catering tent . Disabled access. Bar and live music licenses. Capacities: Standing – 500 guests Seated – 250 guests

The Arches

• Unusual
• ·1 meeting room

The Arches situated on Great Suffolk Street - SE1 is a series of long barrel vaults with exposed brick & interconnecting tunnels spanning over 30,000 sq ft. This exceptional, industrial space accessible from both Borough & Southwark, is fully licensed and can be hired exclusively in whole, or part, for all types of events. - Fully Licensed - Drive in Trailer Toilets - Disabled Access - Vehicle Access - Outside Smoking Area

The Hall of Arms

• Unusual
• ·250 attendees
• ·1 bedrooms
• ·1 meeting room

Looking for ‘something different’? The prison that gave its name to all others is now available for daytime and evening hire. With its unique history the venues atmosphere is unrivalled. Set above the site of The Clink Prison Museum this versatile space caters for up to 250 guests and offers a 2am licence. The Hall of Arms features a friendly bar, superb food, dance floor, dining, conference and exhibition facilities. Be it a party, conference, product launch, exhibition or seminar we are the venue you are looking for. Gorge yourself on fine wine and divine food, whilst enjoying the highest standard of first class service. Hall of Arms Packages are tailored to suit your budget and surpass your requirements, ensuring a unique and memorable experience for all. Take a champagne reception through The Clink Prison Museum where professional tour guides will bring to light the secrets of The Clink and its notorious inmates, unlocking some of London’s unsavoury past. In addition to large capacity events we also cater for smaller groups, offering private museum tours and individual tickets to our Christmas and Halloween parties. The Clink is located along the historical and thriving Southbank just minutes from London Bridge station. Contact the events team and delight in the friendly bespoke service you’ve been waiting to experience!

Abbey

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Novus Leisure introduces The Abbey. Abbey makes an ideal backdrop for your next corporate or hospitality event. Whether you’re considering private drinks, canapé parties, private dining or maybe early morning breakfast meetings, seminars and board meetings throughout the day, you’re welcome to hold it at ours. Make yourself at home in your preferred area surrounded by Abbey’s wondrous interiors. Or bring along your own kit to brand and design your event just the way you want to. It’s your call. Help and inspiration is never far away thanks to our Event Sales team that works hand in hand with our highly skilled managers to plan your bespoke event down to the last detail.

Watermen and Lightmen Hall

• Unusual
• ·100 attendees
• ·4 meeting rooms

The Company of Watermen and Lightermen of the River Thames was established by Act of Parliament in 1555 to regulate water men and wherry men carrying passengers by boat under oars on the River Thames. The lightermen who carry cargo joined the Company from the Woodmongers in 1700. It remains the only ancient City Guild to be formed and controlled by Parliament. The Act of 1555 introduced apprenticeship for a term of one year to learn the watermen's trade, and the Company has continued to train watermen and later lightermen upon the present time. On completion of their apprenticeship, young Freemen of the Company are eligible to compete in the oldest sculling contest, Doggett's Coat and Badge Wager, first rowed in 1715. This gruelling race is held in July each year starting at London Bridge with the finish line at Chelsea. The winner has the honour of wearing the scarlet coat, breeches and silver arm badge similar to the traditional costume of watermen. The present Hall dates back to 1780 and remains the only original Georgian Hall in the City of London. It was designed by William Blackburn and is a perfect example of eighteenth century domestic architecture, with Parlour and Court Room. On the Ground floor the Parlour and Silver Rooms are both ideal for small meetings, breakout rooms or discrete dinning. In the heart of the building there is the Court Room, this beautiful room is ideal for meetings or small receptions. With its large windows, it enjoys natural daylight and the many fine paintings provide an interesting backdrop and introduction to the Company's history The Hall was extended in 1983 to include a larger dining and meeting facility, the Freemen's Room; this has recently been refurbished to the most exacting standards. It features extensive natural daylight but also has the benefit of complete black-out facilities for presentations All this provides a suite of rooms that are both elegant and adapted to modern day conference and banqueting requirements.

Agenda

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Welcome to Agenda. A stylish café bar and club in the City. Tucked away in a courtyard, Agenda is filled with light, great design, comfy seats and good times. Agenda is ideal for all corporate events and hospitality requirements: from breakfast for 10, daytime meetings for 80, or a large scale company party until 3am. Create your event around the contemporary and stylish design of each area, or use the space as a blank canvas to brand and design to your requirements. Our event sales team will plan and support your bespoke event in consultation with the highly skilled management team

4th Floor Studios

• Unusual
• ·3 meeting rooms

4th Floor Studios is a unique funky space to hire with unlimited uses. Studio East is a dark studio, perfect for photographic and tv shoots. Studio West is a light studio. The studios can also be used for classes and one off events. Fourth Floor studios is available for one off or block bookings, day or night. We offer competitive rates, and will always do our best to accommodate your budget. We are close to central London with great transport links and access to parking.

Sea Life London Aquarium

• Unusual
• ·500 attendees
• ·1 meeting room

The SEA LIFE London Aquarium’s multi-million pound transformation offers London a spectacular venue like no other. Amazing new displays complement the redesigned Aquarium and include a stunning glass Ocean Tunnel where guests can admire graceful Green turtles. The tunnel leads to a dramatic shipwreck and is the only place in London where guests can view magnificent sharks. The nail biting Shark Walk offers a spectacular finale to an event. The SEA LIFE London Aquarium will be perfect for awards dinners for up to 180 guests and parties and networking events for up to 1,000 guests

Westminster Abbey

• Unusual
• ·500 attendees
• ·5 meeting rooms

Known as the House of Kings, Westminster Abbey is the final resting place for many monarchs and has been the setting for Coronations since that of William the Conqueror in 1066. It has also witnessed numerous other royal occasions such as weddings and funerals. It is central to the life of the nation and is one of Britain’s major tourist attractions. It provides a choice of five unique settings for a prestigious corporate or private event; the Undercroft Museum, Cheyneygates, and in the summer months, The East Cloister, Saint Catherine’s Chapel Garden and The College Garden. The flexibility of choice allows for small dinners in intimate surroundings to large gatherings of up to 500 people in grandiose settings. The Abbey cannot be hired out for private events, for example, concerts, weddings etc. Enquiries about special services to be held in the Abbey Church should go to the Receiver General

St Johns Waterloo

• Unusual
• ·6 meeting rooms

Tallow Chandlers Hall

• Unusual
• ·120 attendees
• ·4 meeting rooms

The public rooms of the Hall can be hired for dinners, luncheons, meetings and formal briefings Monday to Friday. The revenue generated pays for the upkeep of this delightful historic building, and enables the Tallow Chandlers to support almost eighty educational and charitable foundations each year. The usual briefing and audio-visual aids can be used with telephone and ADSL line access. Full cloakroom facilities are available. Limited access for the disabled is available to the first floor (Hall and Parlour); the historic nature of the Hall precludes insertion of a lift to the Court Room. Rooms are normally let by the half day to cater for combined meetings and luncheon or meetings and dinner.

London Eye Barracuda

• Unusual
• ·1 meeting room

The London Eye Barracuda exudes style and luxury. The immaculate art deco inspired interior features a mirrored bar and wooden dance floor as well as comfortable booth seating, soft leather sofas and chaise lounges for your guests to relax. The stylish Upper Bar with opening roof lets you sip cocktails under the stars while taking in stunning views of some of London’s most famous landmarks. The beautiful, art deco inspired river cruiser is available for up to 230 guests for elegant receptions or 140 for a seated dinner.

The Banking Hall London

• Unusual
• ·3 meeting rooms

A unique space at the heart of London’s prestigious Square Mile, Banking Hall is a venue that has been designed to impress. Surrounded by towering marble columns and stunning Art Deco décor, you can host your event with a touch of Great Gatbsy glamour in an excellent location. At the very centre of London’s famous financial district, Banking Hall straddles Cornhill and Lombard Street, overlooking the Bank of England. We have paired this timeless venue with exquisite menus presented by our chefs, and the very best service. You can relax in the knowledge that your guests or event delegates will be looked after to a high standard in unparalleled surroundings.

Sauterelle Restaurant

• Unusual
• ·55 attendees
• ·2 meeting rooms

The restaurant offers you 268 on their menu, of which the average price is 17 €, and here you can find all the 268 dishes and drinks on their menu. This location serves various tasteful french food, however, the location also offers food European cuisine. In addition, they have easily digestible Mediterranean food to choose from, at the bar you can also relax with a freshly tapped beer or other alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. The average rating of this restaurant is 4.3 which means guests have a very high opinion of this place. The restaurant is a non-smoking environment, and their facilities have been made wheelchair accessible. Payment with popular credit cards is accepted. For those of you who prefer driving to Restaurant Sauterelle, there is parking spaces at Thames Exchange in 480 meters of the restaurant. The closest public transport station near Restaurant Sauterelle is Underground-Bank, which is 163 m away.

Roxy Ball Room St Mary Axe

• Unusual
• ·7 meeting rooms

Consider this our Northern takeover! We?ve shipped all the best of Roxy south, hitting bullseye in the heart of the city next to the iconic Gherkin. Whether you?re winding down with a classic game of American pool or redirecting the workday with some Roxy-exclusive crazy pool, there?s something for every budding professional at play. Spread across two floors of booze, ball games, and good vibes, the Roxy experience is guaranteed to blow your mind. Roxy Ball Room St Mary Axe is directly opposite the Gherkin, and just 5 minutes walk from Aldgate tube station. Liverpool St station is less than 10 minutes walk away.

Royal Exchange Grand Cafe

• Unusual
• ·800 attendees
• ·2 meeting rooms

Experience the finest food and drink the City has to offer, with dining options to suit every occasion – from late morning coffee and patisserie at Ladurée, to afternoon pick-me-ups at Grind and Buns From Home, after-work wine at Oeno House and all-day dining at Fortnum’s Bar & Restaurant at The Royal Exchange

The Supreme Court

• Unusual
• ·2 meeting rooms

Situated at the heart of historic Parliament Square, the home of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom offers a unique guest experience. Opposite world famous landmarks such as Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, the home of the Supreme Court in the recently restored Grade II* listed Middlesex Guildhall is available for hire for a variety of corporate events. A Gothic style building built in 1913, it sets the scene for a memorable event, especially during the evening - whether you are planning a small business dinner or a larger drinks reception. We are also available as a convenient Westminster location for business breakfasts, and can occasionally offer meeting room hire during the legal recess. Eye-catching features include majestic ceilings, intricate carved beams, an abundance of exquisite stained glass and world famous artwork. New artwork was also incorporated throughout the building as part of the extensive renovation. Whatever type of event you are arranging, we would be delighted to discuss how this inspiring and prestigious venue will capture your guests' imaginations.

The Mercer Restaurant and Bar

• Unusual
• ·1 meeting room

The Mercer Restaurant & Bar, recently opened in the heart of London’s financial district at 34 Threadneedle Street, features highlights of British classic and contemporary food using carefully sourced seasonal British produce. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Monday to Friday and available for exclusive events on Saturdays and Sundays, The Mercer’s dining room with its high ceilings, black leather banquettes, oak floors and huge windows has an assured and impressive feel, yet also retains an intimate and relaxed ambience. An ideal venue for group bookings, wine tastings, private events and functions: including meetings, conferences, weddings and celebrations; The Mercer can accommodate up to 42 guests for private dining and can be transformed into a function room for 200 standing or 100 seated.