Unusual venues in Central London

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Guinness Open Gate Brewery

Guinness Open Gate, Brewery London, 1 Mercer Walk, London, WC2H 9FA, WC2H 9FA

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·4 meeting rooms

The most desirable event space in Covent Garden. Come and throw your function, product launch or awards dinner at The Guinness Vaults. This is a state-of-the-art venue you can call your own. The Guinness Vaults are home to two venues. Set in the charming trappings of the old brewery site, both feature beautiful elements of Victorian architecture. Brick arched basements bring people together in a setting teeming with life and history.

The London Library

14 St James`s Square London, SW1Y 4LG

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·250 attendees
·4 meeting rooms

Hire of the London Library for private events is the privilege of our corporate members and individual patrons. With a range of spaces for hire, from historic rooms with original features to contemporary spaces, the Library provides a unique venue in the heart of London for events large or small.

The Dutch Hall Austin Friars

196 Piccadilly London, W1J 9EY

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·2 meeting rooms

“A Beautiful & Historic Events Venue” The Dutch Hall is a newly launched venue located in the heart of the City. This beautiful space has striking Georgian architecture and the main space can accommodate 600 guests. There are several ancillary spaces varying in size and a fitted kitchen to service all the spaces. Located a stones throw away from Moorgate, Liverpool Street and Bank stations, the location is perfect for those seeking a grand venue in central London. A stunning Grade-II listed venue, The Great Hall and contemporary Van Gogh Reception Room can host your event at a unique venue with a longstanding place in the history of the City of London. The Dutch Hall is ideal for: Events, private parties, conferences, meetings, corporate dining weddings and more.

Balthazar Restaurant

4-6 Russell St, London, WC2B 5HZ

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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.

London Eye Barracuda

London Eye Barracuda Riverside Building County Hall Westminster Bridge London, SE1 7PB

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·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 Supreme Court

Parliament Square, Little George St, London, SW1P 3BD

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·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.

Circus

27-29 Endell Street Covent Garden London, WC2 H 9BA

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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.

The House of St Barnabas

1 Greek Street, London, W1D 4NQ, W1D 4NQ

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The House of St Barnabas provides a unique event space in its magnificent Grade I listed Georgian building. This impressive Central London venue is located in the heart of London's media quarter, on beautiful Soho Square, just off Oxford Street and only a five minute walk from Tottenham Court Road station. This grand historic home has stunning period features and provides a remarkable back-drop for events. Rooms boast chandeliers, silk-lined walls and delicate Rococo plasterwork, plus — rare to find in Soho — a lovely secluded private garden surrounded by ivy-covered walls. Rooms can be hired separately or in combination, providing an unusual and evocative venue for a wide range of events (up to 325 guests), from corporate functions and meetings to private parties, product/press launches, photo shoots, acoustic music sessions, private dining and wedding receptions ... to name just a few.

Meza Bar and Grill

100 Wardour Street London, W1F 0TN

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·460 attendees
·3 meeting rooms

Meza Bar and Grill, on the site of the legendary Marquee Club and Mezzo, continues as one of Soho's leading venues offering delicious food, decadent cocktails and an amazing DJ line up. The Bar's seductive interior combines glamour with comfort; discreet drinking spaces and snug private areas are furnished with banquettes, booths and deep low level seating. The Grill Restaurant offers a wonderful dining experience with a friendly and knowledgeable team on hand to ensure your enjoyment.

Lvpobar

50 Dean Street London, W1D 5BQ

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With it’s Labyrinth style layout and magnificent decor, LVPO provides the perfect background for a variety of events. LVPO is ideal for most corporate events and hospitality requirements. Create your event around the design of each area. LVPO has 5 different bar areas and 3 private rooms. The space both upstairs and downstairs is perfect for private drinks and entertaining your guests. Our sales team will plan and support your bespoke event in consultation with the highly skilled management team.

Quintessentially Soho at St Barnabas

1 Greek Street Soho London, W1D 4NQ

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·100 attendees
·8 meeting rooms

Quintessentially Soho is available for hire as a stunning event space.We can look at Christmas Parties,Client Entertaining,Lunches and Dinners,Product Launches,Press Days,Fashion Shows,Photoshoots,Exhibitions,private Parties and Weddings.

Quaglinos

16 Bury Street St James London, SW1Y 6AJ

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·600 attendees
·3 meeting rooms

Quaglino's is the ideal space for your event whether you are planning an intimate business dinner, or an extravagant celebration. Our private dining rooms can be reserved for breakfast, lunch, dinner, cocktail and canapé parties, presentations, meetings and product launches.

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BFI Southbank

Belvedere Road South Bank London, SE1 8XT

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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.

Sea Life London Aquarium

County Hall Riverside Building London, SE1 2SZ

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·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

The Delaunay Restaurant

55 Aldwych, London, WC2B 4BB

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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.

The Warwick Bar

1-3 Warwick Street London, W1B 5LR

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Your choice from The Warwick’s sublime lunch and dinner menus – for starters. Perfected by chefs who would rather starve than work with anything but the finest ingredients, our food goes simply superbly with our wine list. From fruity Australians to the bubbliest Bolly, it’s where you’ll find the perfect partner to compliment your meal and your mood. We’re just a short stroll away from Piccadilly Circus tube station and the shops of Regent Street. The ideal location for after-shopping drinks! Right in the heart of the West End. We're the biz when it comes to organising corporate functions and parties in London and across the UK. Be our guest - and leave all that management stuff to us.

New London Theatre WC2

Drury Lane, London, WC2B 5PW

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·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).

Floridita

100 Wardour Street London, W1F 0TN

Unusual
·411 attendees
·1 meeting room

Floridita is the ideal central location for any exclusive event. It’s unique décor, flexible layout and professional team make it the perfect choice for Private Hire. Floridita can be hired exclusively for 360 guests at a seated dinner or 411 guests at a Cocktail reception. Menus can be tailored to the exact requirements of your event, with bespoke themes, signature colours or personalised cocktails, so whether you are celebrating a Birthday, Wedding, Bahmitzvah or hosting an Award Ceremony, Conference or Corporate event we can accommodate your needs. The Floridita stage takes pride of place offering guests a glittering array of live entertainment. Any of our resident performers can be included to give a true Supper club atmosphere to your event.

The Sway Bar

61-65 Great Queen Street, London,, WC2B 5BZ

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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.

Avenue Restaurant and Bar

7-9 St James Street London, SW1A 1EE

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·300 attendees
·2 meeting rooms

Avenue's private dining room is available for bookings for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The room can seat up to 18-20 guests or up to 35 guests for a standing reception. Avenue welcomes groups of up to 100 guests in the main restaurant. Semi-exclusive Dining The raised area of the restaurant can be used as a semi-private dining area above the main dining room, enabling guests to eat privately but also enjoy the atmosphere of the main restaurant. We can seat up to 24 guests. Exclusive Hire Avenue is available for exclusive hire for breakfast, lunch or dinner every day of the week. We have a capacity for 150 seated and 300 standing.

The Bloomsbury Ballroom

Victoria House 37-63 Bloomsbury Square London, WC1B 4 DA

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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

Tottenham Court Rd, W1T 7AQ

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.