Unusual venues in Buckingham

Smollenskys The Strand London

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• ·2 meeting rooms

A London institution for over 20 years, Smollenskys on the Strand is situated in the heart of the West End - the perfect stop off after a hard days shopping around Covent Garden, visiting the open air cinema at Somerset House, a trip to the London Transport Museum or The Royal Opera House, are all around the corner. Parties are our specialty and we have loads of fabulous areas to book for drinks or a sit down meal. We have some great areas in our cocktail bar, perfect for drinks and nibbles after work or at the weekend! Alternatively you can dine in our stylish restaurant and enjoy one of their fantastic party menus, perfect for any celebration and still enjoy a few drinks before or after dinner. NEW to Smollenskys - The Mezzanine... our semi-private function area. Looking for a more private area for your drinks reception or party? Book The Mezzanine for up to 60 guests for a standing reception or up to 50 guests dining.

Circus

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• ·4 meeting rooms

Since opening in 2009, we have wowed customers and critics alike with our original venue. With an event at Circus, you will benefit from our expertise as a leading entertainment venue, conveniently located in London’s famous West End. Guests will enjoy a unique experience with drinks, dining, dancing and entertainment all bespoke designed around your specific requirements. For those interested in more business-orientated functions, Circus is the perfect one stop shop, with complimentary use of our A/V equipment, interesting design features and flexible space; tables can also be set up conference Style.

Balthazar Restaurant

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• ·1 meeting room

The original Balthazar was opened in New York City by Keith McNally in the spring of 1997. The London edition is located on the corner of Russell Street and Wellington Street in the heart of Covent Garden, just down the road from The Royal Opera House. Housed in the old Theatre Museum, in a building called “The Flower Cellars”, Balthazar shares space with The London Film Museum. The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner, plus weekend brunch. From opening to closing, food will be available all day long. The French brasserie-inspired menu will include an abundance of fruits de mer as well as a wide selection of classical French brasserie and bistro dishes. The Balthazar Boulangerie is housed next door serving its own house-made artisan breads, as well as a wide selection of homemade pastries, salads and sandwiches to take away throughout the day.

The Bloomsbury Ballroom

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• ·1 meeting room

Events at The Ballroom The ballroom’s high ceilings, lavish windows and marble entrance never fail to impress guests. As a full-service venue available for both wet and dry hire, the Bloomsbury Ballroom offers amazing flexibility within a Central London location. The venue also has a state-of-the-art AV and lighting system, creating the perfect combination of classic elegance with modern technology.

Dominion Theatre

• Unusual
• ·2000 attendees
• ·7 meeting rooms

Dominion Theatre Logo Dominion Theatre Logo venue description In the heart of London's West End, The Dominion Theatre is located where Tottenham Court Road meets Oxford Street and Charing Cross Road. The building is one of London's finest examples of an Art Deco Theatre. This ideal location offers fantastic transport links to the rest of London and the UK. A wide range of local hotels also offer accommodation to suit every budget. As well as the 2,000 seat main auditorium, the theatre offers a wide range of rooms and suites to accommodate events of all types and sizes. The suites are ideally suited to both business events, such as conferences, meetings and training courses, and social events such as drinks receptions, dinners and celebrations. We can build event packages to meet your needs exactly. The theatrical environment, as well as great add-on options (such as tickets for the show) will ensure that your event is put centre stage. Whether you are planning an event for two or two thousand people, the Dominion Theatre promises you a performance of a lifetime.

BFI Southbank

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Located in the heart of London's bustling Southbank, one of the flagship cultural centres in the world, the BFI offers unlimited access for many millions of people to encounter all that film, television and moving image culture have to offer. With a range of unique and flexible spaces, BFI Southbank is an inspiring location equipped to accommodate any event. Boasting three auditoriums with state-of-the-art projection facilities, powerpoint and branding capabilities, we provide outstanding presentation opportunities. We also offer an intimate studio cinema for smaller scale presentations and seminars, a range of break-out spaces and meeting rooms and a moving image Gallery to engage your guests and encourage debate. In addition to this, the BFI has over fifty years experience of hosting and presenting the very best in world cinema and has welcomed a list of international guests that reads like a who's who of film. With this outstanding knowledge and experience of event staging and management, BFI Southbank is the ideal venue to host any event. From conferences to private screenings, product launches to seminars, BFI Southbank will provide a memorable experience for you and your guests. With friendly and professional service from our experienced and dediacted events and technical team, we offer a refreshing alternative to traditional conferencing venues.

New London Theatre WC2

• Unusual
• ·150 attendees
• ·2 meeting rooms

REALLY USEFUL THEATRES is one of the largest theatre groups in London after being formed from RUG THEATRES and the old STOLL MOSS group. Our musical theatres include the New London, which opened in 1973. Ideal for: Conferences, AGM’s Product Launches Seminars Meetings Training Courses Exhibitions (large foyer and public spaces).

The Delaunay Restaurant

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• ·3 meeting rooms

The Delaunay's two Private Dining Rooms seat up to 8 and 14 guests respectively and are available to book for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The two rooms can also be opened up to accommodate a long table of 24 guests. Located on a raised level above the ground floor of the restaurant, both rooms are discreetly shielded from the outside world yet flooded with light from large windows during the day. Clad in beautiful wood panelling and featuring original paintings from the restaurant's outstanding collection, the rooms are perfect for celebratory meals, as well as business gatherings, with a plasma screen available in the Kean Room.

St Johns Waterloo

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• ·6 meeting rooms

The Sway Bar

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• ·400 attendees
• ·5 meeting rooms

Here at Sway we would like to invite you down to try out our delicious food. With a choice of menus that will tickle your taste buds, you will not be disappointed. Come and try one of our baguettes or indulge in one of our deliciously tempting home comforts. Alternatively gather your friends together and share one of our mouth-watering platters. If you want a truly exceptional experience then book a table in our restaurant and be taken care of by one of our amazing team With premium draught beers, delicious menus and a great range of cocktails and wines, Sway creates a stylish atmosphere. Five private rooms are also available for private parties or events. Sway is a truly spectacular venue, with a restaurant, 5 bars and a club. However, Sway manages to feel friendly, stylish and intimate. Any time spent at Sway is a time to remember.

Arcade Battersea Power Station

• 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.

Gem Bar

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Gem has a distinct style and atmosphere, providing the ideal background for a variety of events. Gem is ideal for all corporate events and hospitality requirements: from breakfast, daytime meetings or a large scale company party until midnight. Gem has a 500+ capacity and we have a late license Monday to Saturday. 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. The venue is perfect for private drinks, canapé parties, or private dining requirements, as well as early morning breakfast meetings, seminars & board meetings throughout the day.

Bar Soho

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Corporate Events Bar Soho has a distinct style and atmosphere, providing the ideal background for a variety of events. Bar Soho is ideal for all corporate events and hospitality requirements: from daytime meetings for 40, or a large scale company party until midnight. Create your event around the design of each floor/area, or use the space as a blank canvas to brand and design to your requirements. The private room upstairs is one of London’s preferred hire rooms. With a capacity of 100 this room offers space, antique decor and a view over Old Compton Street. The space both upstairs and downstairs is perfect for private drinks, canapé parties, or private dining requirements, as well as early morning breakfast meetings, seminars & board meetings throughout the day. Booth floors have independent sound systems and newly installed wireless internet Our sales team will plan and support your bespoke event in consultation with the highly skilled management team.

Victoria House Bloomsbury

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• ·1 meeting room

Victoria House is a stunning neoclassical landmark in one of the capitals most historical areas. Constructed in the 1920's and extensively remodelled in 2003 to provide contemporary accommodation within an opulent structure. This impressive building houses 300,000 square feet of prime office, retail and leisure space including an original art deco ballroom. The Bloomsbury Ballroom is a unique, authentic Art Deco ballroom in the heart of Bloomsbury. It is an impressive ballroom with stage and adjoining Crush and Long bars. Additional information: 63amp 3 phase Toilets Parking: Pay & Display and NCP underneath Bloomsbury Square Catering facilities Lighting & sound system

Orrery Restaurant

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• ·150 attendees
• ·3 meeting rooms

Orrery impresses food lovers with its French inspired menu and elegant surroundings. Comfortable and quietly confident, Orrery is one of Marylebone Village's favourite restaurants

The Heritage Rooms

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• ·1 meeting room

The Heritage Rooms are a series of grand, original Art Deco, mahogany panelled offices leading off marble corridors. - Toilets - Parking: Pay and Display bays - NCP Car Park underneath Bloomsbury Square - Wireless / Broadband internet

The Pop Up Shop

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• ·1 meeting room

An empty retail space with exposed metal girders and brickwork, creating a flexible and urban backdrop in the heart of Central London. - Access to toilets possible - Parking: Pay and Display bays - NCP Car Park underneath Bloomsbury Square - Wireless / Broadband internet - Disabled access

Royal Albert Hall

• Unusual
• ·2000 attendees
• ·8 meeting rooms

With its unique architecture and beautiful setting, the Royal Albert Hall is the ideal venue to host meetings during the day and bespoke functions in the evening. The team can arrange all aspects of your event and ensure you receive first-class service, catering, audio visual needs and customer care at a fantastic price

One Events

• Unusual
• ·5 meeting rooms

With its stunning interiors and lush garden, you'll have endless possibilities to create an unforgettable experience for your guests. Whether you're planning an intimate gathering or a grand celebration, this event venue in London will surely exceed your expectations.