Unusual venues in Greater London

N and C Showrooms

• Unusual
• ·3 meeting rooms

10,000 sq ft of newly refurbished white-walled, blank canvas space with 100 yards of prime window-frontage looking on to Shoreditch High Street. The Showrooms also has fantastic Victorian industrial features, with atmospheric timber-framed spaces, as well as another Lofts building and a private Courtyard on site. - Power: 17 x 16 amp sockets in the Showroom and its basement. There are 32 amp, 16 amp and / or 13 amp sockets in every room. - 3 double door shop-fronted entrances on Shoreditch High Street . 2 double door entrances on Blossom Street - Crew parking can be arranged in the secure yard

BFI Southbank

• Unusual

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.

Apt

• Unusual

Three separate bars and a club offer a flexible and imaginative approach to events. Apt has a distinct style and atmosphere, providing the ideal background for a variety of events. Apt is ideal for all corporate events and hospitality requirements: from daytime meetings for 80, to large scale company parties for up to 520 guests. 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.

R S Hispaniola

• Unusual
• ·130 attendees
• ·3 meeting rooms

Boasting spectacular views of the River Thames, from St.Paul's to the Houses of Parliament, the R.S. Hispaniola is the perfect venue for corporate events, exhibitions, seminars and conferences. Conveniently located between the City and the West End, a few yards away from Trafalgar Square and moored alongside Victoria Embankment, the ship is a quiet haven amidst the City bustle. The Main Deck Restaurant has an adjoining Cocktail Bar. The Upper Deck, with its own bar, has 'al fresco' facilities. Either can be used exclusively, or together for larger events. In addition, the boardroom is available for smaller functions and meetings. Rooms and decks can be left open plan, set for dinner or laid out theatre-style, boardroom-style or classroom-style as required. Audio/visual equipment, flipcharts etc. can all be made available. The kitchens are renowned for their excellent cuisine and the Hispaniola has the finest wine cellar anywhere on the river.

Rhodes Twenty Four

• Unusual
• ·72 attendees
• ·1 meeting room

Rhodes 24 is the ideal setting for all your private and corporate events. OUr hihjly skilled professional team will offer you and your guests the opportunity to taste and experience the exclusive gourmet cuisine, unrivalled sommelier selection and table service.

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

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.

City of London Club

• Unusual
• ·350 attendees
• ·12 meeting rooms

Whatever kind of event or special occasion you're planning, you won't find a more perfect venue than the City Club. One great advantage of holding your conference at the City Club is your huge range of options. Inside our magnificent Old Broad Street building we"re able to cater for every style of conference and every size. And in breaks between all the hard work you can enjoy our Terrace Garden too. Another advantage is that we can provide an extensive range of audio visual aids, along with full technical support. And last but not least, of course, there"s the fact that our central london location makes us the perfect venue for both UK and overseas guests

Abacus

• Unusual

The Novus Leisure Bars introduces The Abacus Bar. Its Three separate bars and a club offer a flexible and imaginative approach to events. Abacus has a distinct style and atmosphere, providing the ideal background for a variety of events. Abacus is ideal for all corporate events and hospitality requirements: from breakfast for 8, daytime meetings for 80, or a large scale company party for 850 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.

The Bath House London

• Unusual

Nestled in the shadows of the City, The Bathhouse sits within Bishopsgate Churchyard, a surviving treasure from Victorian East London. Hearkening back to the near-forgotten days of iniquity and indulgence, this late night establishment provides live music, performance and entertainment. Stepping into the 19th century Kiosk with it’s deceptively small exterior is like entering another era all together, descend the staircase, move beneath the streets of the City and a cavernous space opens before you. The historically listed building has been subtly enhanced, retaining the strong undercurrents of the Victorian era that revelled in anatomy, erotica and botanicals. In stark architectural contrast to its neighbouring buildings, The Bathhouse is an undiscovered beauty that is more than just a bar, a restaurant or an entertainment space, tighten your corset for a decadent step back in time

Tower 42

• Unusual

Tower 42 is the central feature of a remarkable estate comprising six buildings, is a distinguished landmark of international recognition providing superior office accommodation. This combined with an impressive range of first class amenities, ensures typical office standerds have been revolutionised and facilities normally associated with a top quality hotel are available from the comfort of your office. A unique service culture is adopted and an enviable collection of awards and achievements exemplifies our unfaltering commitment to excellence and service. Tower 42 is owned by the tower limited partnership, a consortium comprising BlackRock and La Salle investment Management. Greycoat and BNP Paribas Real Estate manage the estate on behalf of the Partnership.

The Tabernacle

• Unusual
• ·5 meeting rooms

A hidden treasure in Portobello

The Mercer Restaurant and Bar

• Unusual

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. ROOM INFORMATION SEATED STANDING Main Restaurant 1 – 100 60 – 200 Private Dining Room 15 – 42 20 – 80 The Whisky Room 6 – 14 5 - 20 The Mercer also offers 400 expertly selected wines including 32 served by the glass and carafe, a feature that allows diners and guests to try a wide selection served in perfect condition. The bar serves exceptional drinks and cocktails offering premium fresh ingredients mixed and served with imagination and passion. Wine and Champagne Tastings and Cocktail Master Classes can also be arranged.

Sushisamba London

• Conference centre
• ·Unusual
• ·420 attendees
• ·10 meeting rooms

SUSHISAMBA London is now open and welcomes guests for lunch and dinner. Located on the 38th and 39th floors of the Heron Tower, SUSHISAMBA delivers a unique blend of Japanese, Brazilian and Peruvian cuisine, culture, music and striking design to the City of London. Two outdoor terraces flank the restaurant, offering unparalleled views of the cityscape. Award-winning architects Cetra Ruddy designed the restaurant’s 13,423-square-foot (1,247-square-meter) space, which has direct access via two scenic lifts from a dedicated entrance on Bishopsgate.

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.

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.

Corbet Place Truman Brewery

• 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.

Royal Thames Yacht Club

• Unusual
• ·120 attendees
• ·9 meeting rooms

The Royal Thames Yacht Club is the oldest continuously operating yacht club in the world offering unobtrusive excellence in every aspect of Club life. Founded in 1775, the Royal Thames Yacht Club offers a truly unique venue for all your conference and meeting needs. Seven elegant meeting rooms are available in various combinations for large corporate seminars to more intimate boardroom discussions.