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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.

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.

Fairground

260-264 Kingsland Road London, E8 4DG

Unusual
·1 meeting room

Fairground is three floors of refurbished offices converted into event spaces. All three floors are full of must see character and charm, and the optional classic Danish furniture on site is a fine example. The total capacity in the whole venue is 750, with the first floor lending itself to a perfect sound proof live event space, the second floor being more for a flexible creative hang-out lounge and the top floor is complete with spectacular views across East London. Fairground is available for a wide range of events such as Brand Showcases Supper Clubs Company Away-Days Talks Workshops Product Launches Meetings Conferences Photography Shoots

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

4th Floor Studios

255-259 Commercial Road London, E1 2BT

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.

Canvas One Shoreditch

31 New In Yard London, EC2A 3EY

Unusual
·1 meeting room

“A Private Flexible Intimate Space” Canvas One is a flexible and private small event space, perfect for those smaller events with lower budgets. The venue consists of one open blank canvas space, a green room and its own private covered courtyard. The venue is off the main street and has a main gate that can be shut to provide you with even more privacy. This is truely a great flexbile versitle space, located on Curtain Road, in the heart of Shoredtich. Canvas One is ready to hire for: Exhibitions Product Launches Talks Screenings Workshops Pop Ups Book Launches Fashion Showcases Film Shoots Photo Shoots Set Builds

Canvas Studios Shoreditch

31 New Inn Yard London, EC2A 3EY

Unusual
·1 meeting room

Canvas Studios is a brand new space in Shoreditch that measures over 1,500 sq ft and is a total blank canvas for your event. The aim of the space is to be flexible and accommodate your needs. Canvas Studios is available for a wide range of events such as: Exhibitions Product Launches Talks Screenings Workshops Pop Up Stores Book Launches Fashion Showcases Film Shoots Photo Shoots Set Builds

Shoreditch Town hall

Shoreditch Town Hall 380 Old Street London, EC1V 9LT

Unusual
·5 meeting rooms

Restored to its Victorian and Edwardian splendour, Shoreditch Town Hall offers a unique setting for a variety of events. Our reputation as one of the most interesting, versatile and friendly venues in London is firmly established. We’ve hosted weddings, Christmas parties, prestigious music awards, post-premiere film parties, receptions, training days, theatre rehearsals, fashion and design shows, film and photography shoots, charity fundraising events, community activities, exhibitions and a whole range of meetings from 6 to 600 people.

Corbet Place Truman Brewery

91 Brick Lane London, E1 6QR

Unusual
·3 meeting rooms

Truman Brewery’s hidden gem. The airy loft-style bar, sunny outdoor bar, terrace and the best caipirinhas this side of Rio makes Corbet Place the right place to avoid the madness of Brick Lane. Corbet Place benefits from a beautiful garden and large courtyard with picnic tables as well as outdoor bar during the summer months.

Village Underground Central London

54 Holywell Lane London, EC2A 3PQ

Unusual
·4 meeting rooms

Village Underground is an amalgamation of two intrinsic elements - a collection of ex London Underground tube train carriages, coupled with the raw space of a voluminous Victorian warehouse. They host conferences and product launches, intimate dinners, parties and weddings, fashion shows, ﬁlming and exhibition work – everything? A fantastic blank canvas set in a beautiful building with many inspiring architectural features, from the huge void of the main atrium, with its ten meter high, glass paneled ceiling, to the fabulous brick work of its 19th century vaults. They are just minutes from the City and the West End. A 2 minute walk from Shoreditch High Street and a 9 minute walk from both Liverpool Street and Old Street stations.

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